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[Android Apps and Games] Phiraptor:
[MENTION=3998102]lotdrops[/MENTION]

All, happy new year to all of you!

Lotdrops is this dead now? We haven't seen you in a long time.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Hey, not dead but I've barely written any lines of code for the app lately, sorry.

I've been learning kotlin and other new technologies, which I plan to use on SwiftOpen as I want to rewrite all the app.

But I should publish what I have until now as it's been a long time since the last update and the rewrite will take time too...
[Android Apps and Games] Phiraptor:
[MENTION=3998102]lotdrops[/MENTION]

Please share what you have so far. It's been largely over a year since the last update and I still like the app but just recently switched to Swiftly Switch. Still I'd really rather like to use a Swiftopen version newer than 0.9.3.

Best regards :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Reechings:
Yeah I'm using Swiftly Switch too but it seems development is dead on it as well.
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
I'm having a problem or maybe just a blonde moment.

I'm trying to use the resize function to be able to use swiftopen with my right hand but once I'm on the screen to edit the window position I cannot move the window to the right side as the cancel and save button are on the right side.

If I drag the window to the right I simply can't press the save button anymore to save that position.

Is it just me or is this a big?
[Android Apps and Games] Phiraptor:
That's strange. For me the save and exit buttons are above the window when resizing as they should be... V0.9.3
[Android Apps and Games] Abdul Oxford:
Hi. Just checking if any further development on this app. Still my favourite app by far, and always the first one I install. ?
[Android Apps and Games] Phiraptor:
Well, I'm afraid it is dead.

Though I share the same hopes as you that it isn't...
[Android Apps and Games] Phiraptor:
So, [MENTION=3998102]lotdrops[/MENTION], is it really dead now? Could you maybe provide us with the latest build you did? Would be appreciated I think. ??
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
yeah, I'm still using it even though I am on android 10 now. kinda working, mostly I'd say. sometimes the border detector disappears and I have to disable/enable it and then its back to working :-/

I really hope its gets an update soonish.
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
Does anyone have a good alternative? I've got some problems on Android Q :(
[Android Apps and Games] Phiraptor:
Yes, try Zone Launcher. I moved to it since a few months. SwiftOpen seems to be dead.
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
Thanks, I have now also switched over, looks like a great alternative.
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
The problem persists with the latest version, easy to recreate:

Create a new table, add an application and as soon as I select an application it crashes.

I restart it and the app had been added to the table and now all works fine. The problem only occurs when adding the first app.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Cool app!

What about color customisation for thin line and semitransparent border detectors?

And stupid question... How do I switch between tables?
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
About the color I'll add red as an option, as of now.

And tables: you can add a folder in your main table the that leads to another table.
[Android Apps and Games] wannywanson:
OMG this is probably the best app I've downloaded this year! I have one of those phones where you don't have a dedicated app switch button and it's always super delayed and laggy. This ... this is sooo damn quick! I have a few suggestions (Not sure if they have been mentioned before):

Rearrangeable grid items

There seems to be a loading issue when I want to select an app to add to the grid when I just selected one. Stuck on the loading dialog.

The settings all are set to null when you launch it initially although all the sliders are set to the default values when you set them.

Just a few minor suggestions :)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Thanks!

Rearranjable: I'm working on it.

The loading issue I believe is fixed in v0.6 (not here yet)

And the settings to null needs to be fixed too, but will take a few days.
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Its a good start. I'm always looking for apps to do this.

Main issue for me is I can't reach all the corners of my screen one handed. Something like this but with a said / shape configurable floating window would be awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] Oohhlala:
Could u add option to call this app via google swipe function from nav bar?
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It is done and I'll upload it soon.

No, at least for now, because if you swipe from nab bar you have to release the finger so that it activates. And this is not the behavior of the app, where you don't have to release the finger at all (which is faster)
[Android Apps and Games] ReasonablyRooted:
I'd like to request a dark theme option. My devices are dark, and then i go to choose an app and I get a flash of bright white. It's like i had my picture taken! ?
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It's planned. I hope that in a week or so ;)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
You can try v0.6 with tablet mode :D it allows to make the launcher smaller, and to decide the position both for portrait and landscape!

The loading issue should be fixed in v0.6. Please tell me if I'm wrong.

Rearrangeable grid items and settings to null will be fixed soon, I hope.

This should be fixed. Nevertheless there is still a bug when adding a folder to a new table, and opening that folder immediately.
[Android Apps and Games] danarama:
Awesome. I'll give it a go. Thanks very much!
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
0.6 feels very smooth. Here's some feedback

- Can we get something like the alt+tab action that jumps up a folder say my take has a link to a folder and now that I've opened that I need to drag my finger all the way to the top left to jump back to the main app table

- Different grid sizes for each table ?

- An option to sort or filter when adding apps is quite tiring having to scroll around :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
Love the tablet mode, but when window is narrow header becomes a mess. Maybe you can make it resizable too or allow us to disable it completely?

See attachment
[Android Apps and Games] resynx:
Wow, nice app! Liking it so far and excited to see this develop :D
[Android Apps and Games] kab89:
Must agree with previous post, excellent app ! This app sort of replaces my home launcher as I can switch to my favourite apps so easy.

I've seen the developer say he is working on a dark theme and icon change ability I think, waiting in anticipation :D. Would like to resign/edit text. Here is a screenshot of how I use mine, the text underneath the icons gets a bit cut off.

It works in conjunction with Nova shortcuts to replace my home button, convenient :D!
[Android Apps and Games] :
Three bugs in 0.6

1. Sometimes tablet mode won't remember its position - enabling and disabling Swift reverts window to correct state.

2. Also some app names are dispalyed on black bar, some not - again on/off helps

3. When holding on shortcut popup says that slot will be empty, but icon stays...

And feature requests :)

Can you add customization of shortcut icons (choose from icon pack/file) and font settings?
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Fixed. It was old code that I had forgotten to remove. Now longclicks should do nothing.

It should look much better now, thanks! :D
[Android Apps and Games] rafael.trad:
Wow!

I just LOVED this launcher! Just can't see my self without this anymore.

When will this hit the play store?
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
There is now a very ugly animation happening when I hover over apps in my apps table, the app seems to get a white background and the icon seems bigger as well as the name and it all doesn't really fit into that white background, is this new? Never noticed it before on 0.6
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
In versions lower than lollipop the shadow I've managed to do has this problem on small cells (it doesn't happen if the cell is big, which is the case In my phone) . I'll improve it as soon as I can.

It's in the changelog (second post)
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
I've switched to an unrooted Sony xperia z3 compact and have no idea how to take a screenshot, it's not really the shadow, it's just that the icon and app name get so big they don't fit into the white background square if you hover ...
[Android Apps and Games] slopes:
Great app, I would like to donate!

Hey, just wanted to say, this is a wonderful app, and I've found myself using it more than my actual launcher :D

I searched the thread for "donate" and didn't find anything, so I am just curious if there is a way to donate, I'd like to buy you some beer for the great work!
[Android Apps and Games] :
Bug - after reboot SwiftOpen starts in fullscreen mode, need reset or enabling/disabling tablet mode for back to it.

Also sometimes border detector don't react, changing its drag distance, even by 1 makes it work again.

And again - please, please add more color options for border detector, not only planned red. At least basic colors from material pallete :fingers-crossed:

Another feature suggestion - backup of settings

PS. In change log you have 6.1 two times ;)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
I realised this bug and I hope I'll have it fixed in the next version :)

It's the first time I hear about this. Didn't it happen in older versions?

Can you check what else makes it work again, like other settings' values?

My plan is to add further color customization in the "donate" version (with a complete palette, not simply the maerial design palette). For those not willing to pay, it'll be free in xda and probably open source too.

I wanted to add this feature with the play store back up. But I'm considering the possibility of creating a backup file, since I've had to erase data several times while developing (and loosing all data installing L) and it's a pain. Nevertheless, if I don't find source code that does that I don't know when will I be able to do it myself, as I have a lot to do and I don't have much time.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Yes, changing other walues also makes it work again.

I'm on stock Lollipop, Nexus 4 if it helps.

Unfortunatelly I'm not able to pinpoint exact moment when it happens, probably when messing around with other Swift settings...
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
The latest version suddenly started crashing as soon as I start it. I've submitted the proven via send crash report... Cleared the app cache yet still can't start it
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
I lost all my apps data because of lollipop, so I couldn't test if upgrading would crash the app. Erasing data should fix it, sorry for the inconvenience...
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
Does that mean I'll also have to setup my app tables from scratch?
[Android Apps and Games] slopes:
I can confirm this is happening also.

I can reliably reproduce this by deactivating the service (from main Swift open settings, or killing the service using Android system) and then activating it again. Only changing the drag setting will "reset" the border detection, the other settings do not reset it.

As far as I can remember, this was not happening in v0.5.x which I stopped/started multiple times without noticing this issue.

Hope this helps :)
[Android Apps and Games] GAntiLight:
On the latest version, the app still looks a little zoomed, just like someone has already shown, and also when I'm opening a folder, the first icon is highlighted automatically, even though my finger highlights another one, resulting in two highlights. The first one for away only of I hover my finger there and go away again.
[Android Apps and Games] GAntiLight:
Can someone set the app to launch from both left and right edges? I can't figure that part out
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It's not available yet. Sorry. It'll be, but not soon...
[Android Apps and Games] ffolkes:
Does this offer the option to respond to assist key presses?
[Android Apps and Games] Stuart.upton666:
Having the ability to add widgets would be totally awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It'll come, I hope ;)
[Android Apps and Games] GameHunter2:
Grate App
[Android Apps and Games] Doc_Samson:
hi, good app

a thing, it is killed when i turn off the screen device; the "active launcher" flag does not keep flagged
[Android Apps and Games] wgn_luv:
Promising app

I stumbled onto your app a few days ago and have been using it since. I love how fast it launches apps and how I can customize from where the app should launch. I used to have another app called swipepad but the developer hasn't updated it in a long time, so I'm excited to see this app. With a few changes/tweaks, it would be perfect and I'd be ready to pay up to $5 for it! :good:

Bugs:

1. The size and position of the launcher doesn't stick if I reboot my phone.

2. Random crashes

Requests:

1. Multiple hotspots to launch tables (even the same table)

2. Transparent background. I don't think this app needs an action at the top and bottom. If it had a transparent background, you could see the app underneath, so it would not look as if you're entering another app.

3. All apps button. Sometimes I need to open an app that is not in my tables, so an all apps shortcut/button would be nice

4. Context button. It would be sort of a right click for apps showing shortcuts to the play store page, app info (in Android settings), uninstall app etc. You can check how it works in Swipepad (doesn't work on L, don't know if it is because the developer hasn't updated or some other constraint in Android itself).

5. Transition animation. Right now it doesn't look very good in Lollipop, the app simply disappears and the new one appears without smooth animation in between. Sometimes the new app takes some time to load, so you're left staring at a blank screen. Again, this is something which works very nicely in Swipepad.

Thanks for making a good app!
[Android Apps and Games] adwinp:
I can't install the swiftopen-L version, despite the fact that I'm running AOSP 5.0 (sdk 21).

I'm getting an INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK error. The v0.6.2 installs fine. Are you missing sdk declarations in the AndroidManifest?
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
That is the oldest version, before lollipop was published. Back then I had to generate two different apk files, one for L preview and another for non-L. The v0.6.2 is both for lollipop and previous versions.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
I will add once I add the new settings (that are being build), because I'll clean up the code.

I believe most crashes are when changing something related to a table or it's contents, while the launcher is open. I'm working on both 1 and 2, but I won't have a lot of time during the following weeks, so it'll take a few days or weeks before I post an update.

It is planned, but it will take some time. I don't know if it'll make it to version 1, or it'll be a bit later.

Transparency will be added to settings, in a slider. The main reason for the action bar is the title to know in which Folder/Table/Grid you are, and also a "scape zone" so that if you don't want to launch an app you don't need to leave an empty cell.

The bottom bar is both a scape zone and an easy way to avoid having the cells cut by the nav-bar (some phones have and some don't, which is a pain because the window is underneath, and therefore covered). And I'm not sure what will I do about it.

Nevertheless, if you set transparency -once I've added it- you won't see any of the bars, which I understand is what you want.

And meanwhile, you can try the "tablet mode". There you can see the app behind, if you set it smaller than the screen.

Also planned.

I'll look into it! Some things are broken in L (like the alt-tab, one of my favourite features of SwiftOpen; which I hope to fix)

What I've done is accelerate (and change) the animations. Mainly because in KitKat the animation was very slow. With the stock animation you'll be looking at a blank screen too, I believe.

But I have planned adding to settings the possibility of leaving the stock animation or a custom one (and maybe more).

Thank you for all the suggestions, they are very useful! If you come up with new suggestions or bugs please post them!
[Android Apps and Games] Doc_Samson:
the "active launcher"option goes off after a bit of time, , i am on 4.4 slimrom, custom kernel (device: Samsung gnex),launcher: Terrain home
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Does that mean that the launcher gets closed, or that only the "toggle" goes off?
[Android Apps and Games] Doc_Samson:
i have made now a test,, maybe when android kills the launcher,beacuse in need of free ram, the launcher goes off and "active launcher" on your app goes off ? What should i set , maybe some values of the minfree?

update: for example when i play star wars force commander, the activate launcher goes off
[Android Apps and Games] BigiD16:
Is the a way to have a option like five Recentapp listed here
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
In v0.6.3 it shouldn't need so much ram. Maybe now it doesn't get killed. If you could check it it would be very helpful!

Tablet mode should be fixed now. And most crashes too.

The reboot issue should be fixed. I'm not sure about the detector (please, tell me if it is fixed or the problem persists).

The new version fixes most bugs. If it doesn't work now, please send the crash report with additional information of what lead to the crash ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Doc_Samson:
hi :) thanks for the update, but the active launcher gets again killed when i play some game,, i have the values of minfree quite low(nephilim values)
[Android Apps and Games] rafael.trad:
Sup!

Everything working great so far.

Doesn't get killed during gaming here, hasn't crashed even once so far.

But after a reboot it does start on full mode.

M8 gpe lollipop
[Android Apps and Games] :
Just an idea: maybe instead of grid make shortcuts appear as circles. Something like as in Inbox?
[Android Apps and Games] x3dnd3x:
I'm unable to achieve full screen. Apparently it stops at my status bar but I have TSB installed. :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] Marcober61:
First of all thanks for this very useful app !

In my Galaxy Note 4 stock 4.4.4 i have to use v 0.62 because v0.63 always crashes......moreover every phone restart i have to de-select and select again tablet mode because the app start always in fullscreen mode...

Can you add the option to set app opening smoothness and maybe animations ?

Merry xMas to all!

PS

Is this project still alive ?
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Hi, and sorry for not having replied until now.

Right now the app uses about 2x the ram I believe I'll be able to achieve when I do some changes I have planned. Maybe then it'll not get killed. I understand that if the app gets killed it becomes almost useless, so it is a priority to fix this, but I'm not sure what else can be done (I have some code that should launch it again if it gets killed, but when android claims for ram not even that works...).

It'll be fixed as soon as I get back to programming.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Do you mean that instead of squared cells i could use round cells? A floating round button (FAB) like gmail, telegram and several other apps since material design was released?

What do you mean that it stops at your status bar? That you are running in a fullscreen app that does not have status bar and swiftopen does not take the space where the status bar should be, or that you would like SwiftOpen to cover the status bar?

Have you sent me the crash reports? Could you write in the email of the crash reports what sequence of actions made it crash?

I'll fix the fulscreen issue when I get back to programming.

The project is alive, but on pause for 3 more weeks ;)

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I haven't been programming lately, nor will I for the next 3.5 weeks, because I have exams now. As soon as I finish, I'll fix the bugs, add new and more userfriendly settings, add a couple features and publish the app.

Merry Xmas and a happy new year!
[Android Apps and Games] :
Glad to hear from you, good luck with exams and back to us ASAP :)

Yeah, what I was talking about is FAB like circle with smaller ones, just like when you click FAB in Inbox. Just suggestion...
[Android Apps and Games] Unspec:
Empty Applications Menu

When I go to configure shortcuts and select Applications, the menu is empty. Running ViperONE on an HTC One M8 4.4.4.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
I understand that you press the "+" button and then "applications". Is it that it is always loading or that it shows nothing? Does that sometimes happen or always that you try to add an app?
[Android Apps and Games] Unspec:
Shows nothing, and it always happens.
[Android Apps and Games] 32str8:
Excellent Smartthings Remote

As a long time user of WaveLauncher (no longer supported) I have to say that your app is very powerful. I currently use is as my default interface for Smartthings due to it's unlimited folder nesting capabilities. If I may suggest some features that it is lacking compared to WaveLauncher:

Widget launching (very powerful)

Icon changes (aesthetic but visually helpful)

Drag and drop re-ordering (re-inputting variables is very time consuming)

Another item that is very difficult to address is finger obstruction. I currently use WaveLauncher due to its ability to prevent finger obstruction. I find it to be the slickest way to see things without obstructing them (very WebOS like) The work-around for your app is to add and empty row/column for a resting place for my finger so I can see my selections.

Excellent work:svetius:
[Android Apps and Games] 32str8:
Smarthings Remote Images

I should mention that I am using SharpTools by Boshdirect to allow for Smarthings Shortcuts.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
These are planned. Though I'm not sure if they'll make it to the first version, or a bit later.

I'm currently completely redesigning settings. Once that is done the first I'll add is the possibility of searching in the apps list and drag and drop :D

I'll check this. But you have the bottom bar that allows you to rest your finger (or the top bar, which is probably too far for that). And if you set "tablet mode", you can also have plenty of "rest space".

Thanks for your feedback. I'll keep improving the app, and if you have any other suggestion they are more than welcome! :)
[Android Apps and Games] 32str8:
I have been using the tablet mode and have aligned my selections to allow for enought right thumb space while still being able to reach all the settings. Any way to allow for upper right placement of the setting menu icon so my thumb can reach it (See attached image)? Would be nice to go back from that location when in folders also. I know it is not the standard but these big phones can really strain your reach. Can't wait for the updates!!!
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Tablet Mode should work properly after reboot now. If not, please tell me.

Does it still happen in v0.7? And if you use the search function?
[Android Apps and Games] ovizii:
Could we get the option of changing grid sizes separately for each folder?

I.e. In my main launcher screen I have 5x5 grid size and a folder called photo, inside are 4 different camera apps and an editor so I don't need a 5x5 grid :(
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It is planned, but it will take a few weeks
[Android Apps and Games] hellotimmutton:
Ironically, this app looks like it would be too fast, to the point that it would be disorienting
[Android Apps and Games] x3dnd3x:
How do you change the length of the blue line in v7.1? Can't find the option for it.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It is in the border detector section. Pressing the "edit" button at the right bottom.
[Android Apps and Games] x3dnd3x:
Arh just saw it. Didn't really anyhow click. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] mrjimyjohn:
Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but I can't get chrome beta to launch properly. It always opens a new tab "document://xxx" where xxx is some random 3 digits. I'm using 0.7.1 on stock N5. Thanks for the great app OP!