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[Android Apps and Games] android404:
I can now see that I can change the grid size up to 9x9, or 81 shortcuts. Nice. Why don't you allow several hotspots to launch different launchers from as well? And adding 81 shortcuts to the 81 spots simultaneously instead of individually would be a great improvement too imho when it comes to the first setup.
[Android Apps and Games] steelersmb:
Is there a way to change the location or size of the border hotspot? The one thing I like about Swipe Pad is I can launch it from the bottom swiping up.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
The several hotspots will come later. It takes some work to do it so that it does not take too much ram, so I'll do it later on.

About adding several shortcuts, you can add multiple apps at the same time. When adding 1 app, press "multiple selection" and you'll be able to add as many as you can add to your grid.

In settings, "border detector", if you press the edit button you'll be able to do that. Bottom is not available in portrait yet.
[Android Apps and Games] darKpoiSonend:
I personally use Popup Widget for that and then just creating shortcuts in SwiftOpen.

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.popupWidget&hl=en)
[Android Apps and Games] 32str8:
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Thanks. That works pretty well but still requires another app so I will stick with WaveLauncher for now since I'm so use to it. I still hope that SwiftOpen makes it a feature.
[Android Apps and Games] wande4:
launcher transparency has some problem v8.0.1,v8.0 is ok.
[Android Apps and Games] owe2003:
I can confirm this bug. The cells lose their transparency once you move your finger over them.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Yes, I'm sorry. A stupid mistake because of the rush. It is fixed and will be working in the next version...
[Android Apps and Games] pirasalbe:
Will you post this application on Google play???
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Yes, very soon hopefully. The list of requirements for version 1 is decreasing very fast :)
[Android Apps and Games] baster72:
great app! but

great app just what i search for but i found a bug i have lg g3 and when i try open from your app the shortcut gallery crash

if i try open this app regularly that open normally ,others app work ok.
[Android Apps and Games] ffolkes:
Any plans to support binding this to the assist key instead of using a border? :)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Hi!

Have you added the app "as an app" or as a shortcut? And what is it that crashes, SwiftOpen or the gallery? Also, if it is SwiftOpen and it asks to send the bug report, it would be very helpful if you did -while explaining a bit how it occurred. If not, I would also like to know that...

I don't have an lg g3 available to test this, but I will try to get one if I can't solve it with the information you provide.

Thanks for reporting this bug!
[Android Apps and Games] baster72:
i added the app as an app and when i open the gallery app crash not swiftopen

i added the app as an app and when i open the gallery app crash(gallerystopped) not swiftopen(the gallery app is wrote i n hebrew and i use diffrent icons but its

the build in gllery app of the lg g3 that you see in the video)
[Android Apps and Games] al.droidx:
[MENTION=3998102]lotdrops[/MENTION] dear dev please make multiple border detectors in the v0.8.2 besides the detectors disabled in landscape ???

i can't wait for this please.. thanks brilliant
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
0.8.2 has the option to be disabled in landscape!!

About the multiple border, I'll try to make it soon. For 0.8.2 it's impossible because I'll upload it today and I don't have enough time... But it'll be here soon I hope! (it's not that easy) ;)
[Android Apps and Games] al.droidx:
Well, thanks for your time

But I've faced a force close in my friend's Galaxy S3 while flowing to choose app! will you check for this and fix it in the next update. [emoji106]
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Have you sent the bug report? I haven't seen it. Without the bug report it's impossible to fix it.

If not, try to reproduce the error again and send the bug report when requested, please. Also, if you can describe how it ocurred in the email it will be less difficult to fix the bug.

Thanks! :)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It took some time because I've changed a lot of code... but there is a new version that fixes the transparency issue. Sorry for the delay
[Android Apps and Games] danividalg:
Memory

Hi,

First of all thank you very much for this great app, it's incledibly fast and useful :D

I have detected that the app uses a lot of memory, in my case usually consume between 68 and 75 MB of RAM.

I only have two screens, one with some shortcuts and one recent call shortcut and other with some direct call to frequent contacts.

Is this use of RAM normal?

It is possible to use less memory?

Thanks and best regards :)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Hey!

The ram usage is something that I want to work on, but it's not easy and I have zero experience on it.

I can say that it will be proportional to the amount of shortcuts and to the quality of the screen (size of images used for icons).

Also, the ram that appears when it is being used is higher than after some time. For instance, in lollipop I would reach over 100 when actively using it, but in marshmallow ram usage is averaged over time and it says it's below 50.

TL;DR: yes it's normal, it is less when not being used; I'll improve it
[Android Apps and Games] danividalg:
Ok, thank you very much for your quick reply :D

Hope you can optimize it soon ;)

Thanks and best regards.
[Android Apps and Games] baster72:
very good update i waiting for the option "disable detector in landscape" but i found a bug when i use this option the top left corner not Responds to pressing to good i need to touch many times until its respond (try it on many apps like youtube and others) when i cancel "disable detector in landscape" its working good again hope i help..
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Hey! Sorry, I forgot to answer. I'll fix it soon.

Basically what's happening is that the detector is invisible and captures the touches. I'll have to make it not capture touch or simply remove it.

Thanks for reporting the bug :)
[Android Apps and Games] triiggernometry:
Would it be possible to add an option to disable the detector when the keyboard is open? Right now, anytime I try to shift or use anything on the left side of the keyboard (where I have my detector set up), I have a very difficult time actually hitting the key I want since SwiftOpen is triggered to open instead.
[Android Apps and Games] baster72:
ty
[Android Apps and Games] Bulletinabluesky:
Lotdrops, thanks so much for making this, I've tried many but your launcher is by a large margin the best! I try and do everything with swipes and this app takes that to the next level and in a way that is clever and unique.

I use it in combo with All in one gestures, it expands the feature set of your app, you add a shortcut then select All in on gestures and then you get access to that apps command list. I'm using their back command as yours isn't working and there's some other cool stuff like switch of the screen, power etc.

I'm on a G4 5.1 and your app can't do Alt-tab properly, on many apps incl your own it restarts the app instead of staying at the point where you last left it, even if you swop the apps backwards and forwards within seconds. It does works perfectly on my other device that's running 4.42 though. Possibly a lollipop thing but some apps seem to have found a work round.

Could you perhaps look at fixing that please, would be much appreciated!

Either way I'm set on the app, nothing else like it. A point I must make, apart from some things not working as I've mentioned the app itself is rocksolid, I have not had a single glitch or crash, it's instantly responsive and I have pushed the app to the limit. Especially impressive seeing how it has to perform some rather complex stuff(apps that are triggered by edge swipes and have floating windows from my experience don't often work very smoothly) and it doesn't skip a beat, very impressed.
[Android Apps and Games] baster72:
another advice for improving the app

i used apps like yours and there is an option to activate the app on any lock screen.

if you able to add that option in future updates it be almost perfect app :)
[Android Apps and Games] T!no:
i just download this and i love it.

= just some comment on the delay time slider it takes each actions on a folder.

it is really hard to get them consistently the same for different folder options.

= maybe put options to hide the indicator on the status bar.

other than that its good.

a few crashes
[Android Apps and Games] Marty_Since87:
This is the most useful app I've ever used. Can you make an pie control app this responsive please? Lol.
[Android Apps and Games] triiggernometry:
Another thing I've noticed recently after upgrading, it seems that the "Start on boot" option does not work on Marshmallow. Each time I reboot my device I have to go into the settings and manually turn it on.
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It's something I want to do, but I don't know how to detect the keyboard from the service yet :/ hopefully I'll figure it out

Thanks. There are many other features like these that I want to add, but as Tasker and many other apps allow a workaround to get it working, I'm focusing in stability for V1. After V1 I'll add all these features though :)

About "back", my back cell is "back from folder", which means it goes to the previous "SwiftOpen folder". It has nothing to do with the physical/navigation back button.

It is one of my priorities because it is very annoying that the app gets restarted. I've managed that most apps most of the time get resumed instead of restarted in the next version (that has not been posted yet), but I don't know how to make work with all apps and at all times yet :(

Thanks, it encourages me to keep improving it, reading these comments! There are crashes in some phones though, that I'm working on.

I'd love to do that!! I don't know how though. I gave it a try some time ago, and when I finish v1 I'll go for it again...

Do you mean the "wait time" to open the folder? I don't understand what do you mean.

And the notification should not appear on the status bar (it is in low priority), does it appear in your device??

I may add the option to actually make it appear, in the future.

Thanks. It is not exactly a "pie", but if you check "resize window" in settings you may get a similar behaviour, resizing and moving the position of the window ;)

I think I fixed this (it works properly in my device), but I'm not sure if it's in the last version posted or the one that I'm using and is not on xda yet. If in the next update it still doesn't work, please, please contact me again
[Android Apps and Games] Bulletinabluesky:
Thanks for the feedback OP/Developer, looking forward to seeing how this app grows!
[Android Apps and Games] FuzeLearner:
I have probably tried a dozen or so of these side launchers and this one by far is an order of magnitude better than any other one I have tried. From the material design implementation to the feature set, it is truly impressive! What's the best way to say thanks? Buy you a beer on XDA, or pay for it once it makes it to and hits big version 1.0 in the Play Store?

The only comment I can think of is maybe some type of custom icon picker. For example I like keeping labels off, but if I add two or more Maps -> "Directions" shortcuts, it shows the same icon for both so I need to remember which one is which. Icon related, I use Tasker and any Tasker task shortcut that doesn't use the Built-in Icons or Application Icons will not be added to the Swiftopen shortcut grid. It just doesn't get added.

Again very impressive app and thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Thanks! I love to hear that users really like it :D

V1 will have a donate version on play store. I may add the option to donate in xda also, buy not until I publish the first version. I don't want distractions as I don't have a lot of time for programming these days and there are bugs to fix.

About the icons. I want to add that feature (I also have directions to 2 different places), but it'll not make it to v1.

And I'll check what you say with tasker. Thanks for the feedback!
[Android Apps and Games] baster72:
works on marshmallow you need to give permission before :) but there is new bug after deep sleep the app is disabled maybe its because the new Feature "doze"
[Android Apps and Games] gr8st:
This is far and away the best deigned and fastest app switcher/launcher of it's kind. Great job. The folders option is nice touch too. I'm currently using Smart Task Launcher and was looking for alternatives.

The only thing keeping me from using this is the bug mentioned earlier about recent apps. When you use the recent apps or alt+tab function it refreshes the app instead of just bringing it into focus cleanly so you lose your position. Since I like to use this is an app switcher as well that is a huge problem.

Aside from that major bug, it would be nice if you allowed multiple actions per gestures of the action area on the border. For example, normal swiping would bring up the launchpad. Taping once would allow switching to recent app 1. Double tapping switching to recent app 2 or some other function. These are features in Smart Task Launcher that I have been accustomed to and think it would offer great value for this moving forward.

Look forward to using this in the future when everything is working correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] Aazeb:
How about an option to open app in floating window (via Xhalo Floating Window)
[Android Apps and Games] Phiraptor:
I also have to repeat how much I like your tool. Is icon masking something you plan to implement as well?
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Other users have reported this and I don't know why does it happen, as I have marshmallow and it doesn't occur to me (maybe my device never enters deep sleep). Also I think disabling battery optimization for SwiftOpen doesn't fix it, but if you can try it'll be helpful.

Hey. The marshmallow bug as I said above, I don't know what causes it yet.

About the alt tab I have almost achieved not restarting apps. In my current version some get restarted and some resumed. I don't know what am I missing, and will try to make it work for every case...

The different functionalities depending on the gesture may come later, but not for v1.

Do you mean sending the intent to that app instead of to the system? In the future I want to add gestures for different functionality, so sending the intent to a specific app could be an option, if I find a good way of doing it.

Thanks! Yes, I want to implement icon masking but I don't how to do it. I'm prioritizing bug fixing for now. However, if someone can provide a site that explains how to do it I'll add it much sooner.

I've been very busy but I hope to be able to publish an update soon :)
[Android Apps and Games] Aazeb:
I'm not sure what do you mean by " sending the intent to the app instead of to the system". What I meant was an option to open the app in window instead of full screen, like Bubble Launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] danividalg:
Hi,

About the "Last App" feature, that it's not working ok, I want to suggest you where to look.

I'm using OnmiSwitch as recents app and the "last app" button here works perfectly.

As this is a XDA development perhaps the code is open (or ask for it to a developer of the Omni team) and you can take a look at this to know how they are switching to the previous app.

Good look! :D
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
Update! v0.8.3

I hope you all will enjoy this version very much. Apps are launched in their previous state now!! :D

A summary: there are two ways of launching apps in their previous state (A: the proper way, and B: another way). Most apps are resumed with both methods, A and B. Some apps are only resumed when launched with A, and some are only resumed when launched with B (for now I know about WhatsApp and gReader). (some like the official Contacts app from google can't be resumed).

Other launchers use method A or B. I Use method A and have a whitelist of apps that I know have to be launched with B method, so that these are also resumed.

What you can do: so, if you see an app that is not resumed but restarted, tell me and I'll test if using method B works. If it does I'll add the app to the whitelist.

There is method C that requires root, and it will be explored in some time (months).

I hope you like this version :D it should be much more stable, with a better guide for new users and some other improvements!
[Android Apps and Games] baster72:
ty for your update waiting for it but i think you forgot about the bug i mention before

"waiting for the option "disable detector in landscape" but i found a bug when i use this option the top left corner not Responds to pressing to good i need to touch many times until its respond (try it on many apps like youtube and others) when i cancel "disable detector in landscape" its working good again hope i help.." :\
[Android Apps and Games] Bulletinabluesky:
Stooooooked!!!! Thanks to our talented Dev lotdrops for the update!

Tapatalk one of the biggies that wasn't working previously is now working with Alt-Tab on SwiftOpen, will report back how it works with other apps but it seems good so far.
[Android Apps and Games] gluni:
Thx for the update.

Does anyone know whether i can add quick access to the volume bar without installing further apps?
[Android Apps and Games] Mephistd:
Works well on Honor 7, also the floating window on activated tablet mode. :)
[Android Apps and Games] ringen00:
I tested quite some launchers of this kind...this one looks definitely MOST promising! ☝ ENTHUSED!

- SwiftOpen crashed after I deleted

the settings group but somehow (dragging around) it recovered from that later (sent the log already).

- The default icons (e.g.: recent apps etc.) are missing - after changing them I don't find then to switch back.

Congrats, good luck and patience!

This looks absolutely promising!

Please find a good way to continue!
[Android Apps and Games] pirasalbe:
Hi,

Could you add auto check for updates??? :D
[Android Apps and Games] gr8st:
Can confirm recents are working now, great job. Only three things left before this reaches prime time for me.

1) Allow varying actions based on what gesture is performed on the border area. For example, single tap on border area will take you to recent apps #1.

2) Ability to reference each recents app in the queue individually under the swiftactions. So recent app #1, recent app #2, etc

3) Lastly, put a slight delay before hovering over a folder icon opens it in the grid. Otherwise when you have a grid full of folders, it will automatically open whatever folder icon you run your finger across, forcing you to navigate around the grid in uncomfortable ways.

Bug: I've noticed that when you add a new folder to a grid, all existing folders in the grid get their name changed to the newly added folder and you have to re add all the old folders.

Look forward to the new release.Great work.
[Android Apps and Games] danividalg:
This feature is already done :D

When you create a new folder you have a slider to set a wait time before opening the folder. Try this, I think is exactly what you are looking for :D
[Android Apps and Games] gr8st:
You're right! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] danividalg:
Last App Evernote not Working

Hi [MENTION=3998102]lotdrops[/MENTION],

I think I remember that you asked for apps that does not return correctly with the last app action.

Ok, I report you that Evernote does not return correctly.

Is there a possibility that you add a "white list" window in your app where the user could select the apps to use the alternate method of changing to last app?

Thanks and best regards :)
[Android Apps and Games] lotdrops:
It is fixed and will be working on the next update

Not for now. It is planned though

Can you send me an email explaining this so that I can associate the bug report to this explanation? It'll help to understand the bug report.

Also, can you check if it always occurs, or it was just that time? (it does not crash when I delete folders).

I don't understand what do you mean. Can you send me an screenshot by email? Is it that the cell that should contain a recent app is empty? Or in the configuration?

Thanks!

I'd love to, as more users would update and test the latest features, but I don't know any way of doing it with the app in xda. If someone does help will be appreciated.

But I don't want to waste a lot of time on this, as my goal is to end v1 and publish on the Play store and F-Droid (where you'll have that).

Sorry, not for now. In some time hopefully.

That can be substituted by the use of folders meanwhile.

I'll try to add that as soon as I can (I can't promise it'll make it to v1 though). Hadn't thought of that, I understand it is a good feature to have but adding a feature now means more work and having to send new strings to every translator

Yes, this has been fixed for a few weeks, but I have to finish something else before publishing the update. Thanks for your patience.

It does work in my device. Do you mean using "alt-tab" or "recent apps"? Recent apps don't work properly yet, and should in the next update, but with alt-tab Evernote should launch properly. If not please tell me.

Sorry, I don't think this is a good idea because it is not a "feature". An app that is not resumed in the standard way, may not be resumed in the other way either. Also, an app may be resumed by both ways. So that list would be confusing for most users. Although it requires some communication and the delay that this means, since there shouldn't be many apps I think its better that you tell me and I add the app.
[Android Apps and Games] danividalg:
Hi,

I mean "alt-tab".

I have just tried now. Make the next steps:

- Open one note on Evernote

- Open Whatsapp

- Use "alt-tab" shortcut

- Evernote home activity is opened, and not the state I was (the note I was viewing)

Thanks and best regards.
[Android Apps and Games] ringen00:
I meant the red tabs on the right side.

Once I change the default I do not find how to come back to it.
[Android Apps and Games] gr8st:
1) Allow varying actions based on what gesture is performed on the border area. For example, single tap on border area will take you to recent apps #1.

Thanks for the consideration. But you are really under valuing this feature as it has nothing to do with folders.

It takes the fast app switching feature and puts it in hyperspeed as you don't need to even drag your finger to the grid, just pressing on the border. Here is a sc of how it looks in smart task launcher

Hopefully you reconsider.

An unrelated side idea about folders, how about adding a feature that when you hold your finger outside the frame of the grid for X number of seconds, it will go one level back in the directory. Currently if you have nested folders and go down the wrong path, you must release your touch and go to the border to active the grid anew. This way you never have to release your finger.

Lastly, sometimes the app gets deactivated and stops running even with that running notification in the pull down menu. It needs to run the foreground somehow. Hopefully stability will come overtime.

Thanks again.