[2.3+][UPDATE May 3rd] Swapps 2.3! All Widgets, Shortcuts, Apps, Everywhere!

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This app reminds me of multitasking in s3 and note 2. In the future could you make it a bit more customizable like icons only/text only, active areas at all sides and changing of themes? Hoping for it to look almost exactly like multi window in note 2
 

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nice app I like it very much!
for me launcher (apex) is also on recent apps...

I noticied that if I deactivte the icon it closes with long press home and clear all(android4+)! Hope you'll be able to mke it run like a music player in background that it won't get killed by this! Becuae I dislike the notifiction in my notifiction drawer:(

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Hello!
Took me a few minutes and here it is. In Bulgarian (Български) language, attached to the post.
Now, can someone post just the *.apk as I don't have google apps and I don't intend to.
Thank you in advance.

Thanks a lot!





Beautiful UI, prefect design, yet, i cannot find my camera using this app. Otherwise, it will be a 5* app.!!!!

Explained that before, it's a bug that will get fixed :)

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nice app I like it very much!
for me launcher (apex) is also on recent apps...

I noticied that if I deactivte the icon it closes with long press home and clear all(android4+)! Hope you'll be able to mke it run like a music player in background that it won't get killed by this! Becuae I dislike the notifiction in my notifiction drawer:(

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That's something that I can't do, and which is why I added the feature of transparent icon..

And to the guy above you, costumization will be added in the future

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Been using it for the past few hours, loving it

Except for the get free apps thing, lol

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Been using it for the past few hours, loving it

Except for the get free apps thing, lol

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Cool, I'm glad you liked it :)
Ad removal paid option will be added soon, please don't forget that the app is free ;)

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Testing now:D:thumbup:

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Nice app. Anyway to get rid off the app label and just have the icon, would make it look better.

I'm using this with LMT and my homescreen is free of all apps except weather widget.

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How come the phone app and navigation app doesn't show up?
 

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I'd be more than willing to pay to remove it and add more favorites

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As said, paid option to remove ads will be available soon :)
As for favorites ill add more





Nice app. Anyway to get rid off the app label and just have the icon, would make it look better.

I'm using this with LMT and my homescreen is free of all apps except weather widget.

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How come the phone app and navigation app doesn't show up?

Apps missing because of a bug I'm aware of, using phone app can be done by launching contacts, it acts like phone app. It'll get fixed on next update.

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Just checking, what do you guys think of an option to remove all apps section and increase the max starred apps?

And another question, to how many of you the active spot is interfering with the keyboard?

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Just checking, what do you guys think of an option to remove all apps section and increase the max starred apps?

And another question, to how many of you the active spot is interfering with the keyboard?

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1) I would vote for it, as I basically need a launcher for most used apps and/or favorite contacts. If I want to reach a less frequently used app, I use the regular launcher (but that's just my opinion).
2) I don't have such problem on my Galaxy Note as I've set the ActiveSpot above the keyboard.
 

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Just checking, what do you guys think of an option to remove all apps section and increase the max starred apps?

And another question, to how many of you the active spot is interfering with the keyboard?

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1. No. Would hate to see this app without the all apps section. It will kill the essence of the app.
2. No problem for me.

Also have you given this a thought for inclusion in the new version? ;)

Thanx! :)
 
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1. No. Would hate to see this app without the all apps section. It will kill the essence of the app.
2. No problem for me.

Also have you given this a thought for inclusion in the new version? ;)

Thanx! :)

Hi, the hide all apps will be optional, like the recent apps section so you'll be able to keep it if you like.
Sorry for not answering the previous comment :
1. Short cuts support will be added
2. To be honest I don't really like the idea of two panels but ill think about it.
3.app info is a great idea and I'm thinking about how and where to combine it in the app.

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Just checking, what do you guys think of an option to remove all apps section and increase the max starred apps?

And another question, to how many of you the active spot is interfering with the keyboard?

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1) No, I want to keep the all apps section. But maybe you could make it an option in the settings, or even something like a tab in the app itself so the user can switch between the two?

2) I set it so it doesn't cover my keyboard so no problem.
 

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Hi, the hide all apps will be optional, like the recent apps section so you'll be able to keep it if you like.
Sorry for not answering the previous comment :
1. Short cuts support will be added
2. To be honest I don't really like the idea of two panels but ill think about it.
3.app info is a great idea and I'm thinking about how and where to combine it in the app.

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I guess you are having trouble regarding how to accommodate so many things and still keep everything accessible. In that case I would suggest collapsible sections for Starred apps and Shortcuts. So the structure could resemble something like this:

Starred Apps > Collapsible
Shortcuts > Collapsible
All Apps > Long press app to get the option to see the app info.

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How does that sound? Just a suggestion.:good:
 
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1) No, I want to keep the all apps section. But maybe you could make it an option in the settings, or even something like a tab in the app itself so the user can switch between the two?

2) I set it so it doesn't cover my keyboard so no problem.

That was the suggestion, to make it an option on the settings to hide all apps :)







great! Thanks!




I guess you are having trouble regarding how to accommodate so many things and still keep everything accessible. In that case I would suggest collapsible sections for Starred apps and Shortcuts. So the structure could resemble something like this:

Starred Apps > Collapsible
Shortcuts > Collapsible
All Apps > Long press app to get the option to see the app info.

Picture1.png


How does that sound? Just a suggestion.:good:

I don't really like the collapsed way cause its one more click to do, which in my opinion loses the goal of quick fast lightning drawer ;)
As for the all apps long press menu, good idea! I thought adding app info only for the current app but this is much better :D

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awesome app!looking forward to see this improved. it takes some time to open some apps, it lags a little bit before opening. but it has a lot of potential! Congratulations
 

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    Swapps! All Apps, Everywhere
    ★ "a Unity inspired “pseudo launcher” for your Android device." (Xda-Developers)
    ★ "a New Way Of Launching Android Apps." (makeuseof.com)
    ★ "great time saver. Must try application" (RedmondPie)

    Swapps! launcher is always there, when you play, read or listen, you can always swipe and switch to another app.

    Swapps! as a Launcher:
    ✓ Full app drawer just like in your home app
    ✓ Recently Used apps
    ✓ Starred section with - Widgets, Shortcuts & Applications

    Swapps! Features:
    ✓ Scroll & Launch animations that makes this launcher so attractive.
    ✓ Notification icon can be disabled or made transparent in the settings screen.
    ✓ Alphabetical fast scroll
    ✓ Swapps! is accessible anytime, regardless of which application is currently running, using a simple swipe!
    ✓ Fully customizable swipe-area (Side, Width, Height)
    ✓ 'App Info' by long press an application
    ✓ Small RAM fingerprint
    ✓ Doesn't affect battery life!!!

    Swapps! Unlocked:
    Unlocking Swapps! (In-app) gives you all the strength and features of Swapps! without any limitations, and gives you the way to customize and function as you wish. Unlocked version offers full list of new features

    ✓ Remove app names (Only icon launcher)
    ✓ Add widgets to the 'Starred' section
    ✓ Define pad width
    ✓ Choose pad color
    ✓ Choose text color
    ✓ Change opacity
    ✓ More than 15 starred
    ✓ More sliding animations to choose from
    ✓ No Ads

    How to use Swapps:
    - Swipe your finger from the edge of the screen to the middle of the screen
    - Choose an app that you'd like to launch
    It's as simple as that.

    Screen Shots:
    image.png

    More in attachments.

    TRANSLATIONS:
    Swapps is translated to:
    Turkish, Brazilian pt, German, French, Dutch, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Slovak, Spanish, Catalan, Vietnamese, Swedish, Russian, Romanian, Italian, Bulgarian, Polish, Slovenian, Indonesian, Hebrew, Korean, Hungarian, Sinhala, Croatian, Finnish
    We want to make Swapps! localized to your language, if your language doesn't appear above or you have some fixes to it, go to our Translation Tool Website:
    https://applokaligo.appspot.com/app/#/projects/480029

    Permissions:
    *KILL_BACKGROUND_TASKS permission is required to close background processes of recent running apps if the user chooses to.
    *CALL_PHONE permission is required for adding 'Direct Call' shortcut to the 'Starred' section


    Reviews:
    ★ "a Unity inspired “pseudo launcher” for your Android device."
    http://www.xda-developers.com/android/swapps-all-your-apps-everywhere/
    ★ "great time saver. Must try application"
    http://www.redmondpie.com/swapps-fo...rom-any-app-using-a-slide-out-on-screen-menu/
    ★ "A New Way Of Launching Android Apps"
    http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/swapps-a-new-way-of-launching-android-apps-android-2-3/
    ★ "nifty little app"
    http://bloggers.com/post/nifty-little-app-from-schiztech-swapps-for-android-devices-11121362
    ★ "amazing very beneficially and light application"
    http://www.galaxyyoung.net/2013/02/swapps.html?m=1


    Change Log:
    2.3
    ✓ Fixed KitKat bug with Fast Scroll not showing
    ✓ Some behind the scene fixes

    2.2.4
    ✓ Translation fixes (Sorry @User99)
    ✓ Some crashes fixed

    2.2
    ✓ Option to exclude starred apps from recents
    ✓ Better sensitivity on high-res devices
    ✓ Improved swipe gesture detection to prevent unwanted launches
    ✓ Hidden surprises that you'll see in the future :)

    2.1
    ✓ Reorder Starred Apps (long press)
    ✓ Hide Apps from All Apps section (Unlocked users only) (long press)
    ✓ Hopefully fixed galaxy bug for good

    2.0.5
    ✓ Blink problem fixed
    ✓ Updated some translations
    ✓ Option to get back the X button

    2.0.4
    ✓ Some fixes
    ✓ Disable quick scroll option
    (unlocked)
    ✓ Centerize icons on 'Icons only' mode
    ✓ Header color option

    2.0.3
    ✓ Hopefully fixed right side bug
    ✓ Fix for direct call not working for some
    ✓ Updated some translations

    2.0.1
    ✓ Tablet supported again - sorry for that.
    ✓ Fix attempt for galaxy devices issues
    ✓ Added 'Read_Contacts' permission to try fix some devices crash on direct call

    Swapps 2.0
    ✓ Shortcuts support - Direct calls, Bookmarks & more!
    ✓ Widget Support - All of your widgets, Everywhere! (Unlocked only)
    ✓ Animations all around
    ✓ LOTS of customization options (Unlocked)
    ✓ MANY tweaks & improvements to make Swapps the best & fastest :D
    ✓ BACK key closes drawer
    Simhala & Croatian Translation added.
    PHONE_CALLS permission added due to the option to add direct call shortcuts.



    1.3
    ✓ Fully Customize Pad (Unlocked only)
    ✓ More than 15 starred (Unlocked only)
    ✓ Configurable number of recently used apps
    ✓ low priority notification (android 4.2)
    ✓ close button switched to side
    ✓ whole revamped settings page
    ✓ slide animation added back (opt out in settings)
    ✓ bigger icons & little transparency on default pad
    ✓ New Icon!

    1.2.3
    ✓ Minor bug fixes
    ✓ More Preparations for something nice..

    1.2.2
    ✓ Added Korean, Serbian, Chinese
    ✓ Updated Arabic, German, Greek, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Polish, Russian
    ✓ Small fix in recents that fails to launch sometimes
    ✓ Removed animation for faster show
    ✓ App info for all apps
    ✓ Preparations for a huge update I'm planning.....

    1.2 - Big update!
    ✓ Icon changed
    ✓ Added alphabetical scroll
    ✓ Recently used section fixed
    ✓ Fixed FC on the settings page
    ✓ Fix Swapps closes when clearing RAM or updating
    ✓ Fixed missing apps (Camera, Phone)
    ✓ Added more Active Spots (Top, Bottom)
    ✓ Added 'App Info' by long press any app
    ✓ Added slide-in animation
    ✓ Added Twitter & contact us buttons
    ✓ More minor fixes
    ✓ Translations:
    Updated: Bulgarian, Catalan, Hebrew, Spanish, Polish, Dutch
    Added: Finnish, Hungarian, Arabic, Indonesian

    1.1.1
    - Quick fix for adding starred apps when 'all apps' section disabled.

    1.1
    - option to Donate & Remove ADS
    - option to hide 'All Apps' section
    - max starred apps 15
    - Fix when 2 apps with same name duplicates one of them
    - added 'Close Drawer' button
    - translations to: Turkish, Brazilian pt, German, French, Dutch, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Slovak, Spanish, Catalan, Vietnamese, Swedish, Russian, Romanian, Italian, Bulgarian, Polish, Slovenian, Indonesian, Hebrew.


    DOWNLOAD:
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    1.2 - Big update!
    Icon changed
    Added alphabetical scroll
    ✓ Recently used section fixed
    ✓ Fixed FC on the settings page
    ✓ Fix Swapps closes when clearing RAM or updating
    ✓ Fixed missing apps (Camera, Phone)
    Added more Active Spots (Top, Bottom)
    Added 'App Info' by long press any app
    ✓ Added slide-in animation
    ✓ Added Twitter & contact us buttons
    ✓ More minor fixes
    ✓ Translations:
    Updated: Bulgarian, Catalan, Hebrew, Spanish, Polish, Dutch
    Added: Finnish, Hungarian, Arabic, Indonesian
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    Re: [APP 2.3+]Swapps! Ubuntu inspired app drawer, just better

    Hi you all, thanks for all the kind words and the many translations I'm getting! All of them will be added to next update.

    Now to respond to your requests:
    - active spot will be more adjustable, align to bottom, center, top will be added.
    - paid version with no ads will be available at the end of this week and will contain in the future special features also.
    - the lack of some apps is known, and will get fixed really soon
    - shortcuts addition will be available in future releases.
    - back & home buttons will close the drawer on next release.
    - the logo on top will be removed to make more space for apps.
    - I don't get the pop up proposal, I think that pop up apps look weird on phones...
    - hiding apps will be available in the future.
    - removing the all apps section and having more starred apps will be on the next update

    In general I want to note that this app is on it's early state, I'm predicting pretty future will LOTS of features and flexibility. That will take weeks and even months, I really recommend that you'll stick with me through this journey and help me think of new ideas so we all can enjoy this app.
    Little transparency as the developer: The updates are going to be weekly with 2/3 features per update, due to lack of free time at home and I guarantee that all bugs will get closer look.

    I want to thank you all for the email, pms, translations and feedback here and feature requests, and more of all - for 20000 DOWNLOADS IN A WEEK AND A HALF!!!

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    Swapps 2.0 is here... (well, to be honest you'll probably see it in an hour)

    ✓ Shortcuts support - Direct calls, Bookmarks & more!
    ✓ Widget Support - All of your widgets, Everywhere! (Unlocked only)
    ✓ Animations all around
    ✓ LOTS of customization options (Unlocked)
    ✓ MANY tweaks & improvements to make Swapps the best & fastest :D
    ✓ BACK key closes drawer
    Simhala & Croatian Translation added.
    PHONE_CALLS permission added due to the option to add direct call shortcuts.
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    V1.2.2
    ✓ Added Korean, Serbian, Chinese
    ✓ Updated Arabic, German, Greek, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Polish, Russian
    ✓ Small fix in recents that fails to launch sometimes
    ✓ Removed animation for faster show
    ✓ App info for all apps
    ✓ Preparations for a huge update I'm planning.....