[APP][2.3+] Bubble Launcher with PA 3.56+ HALO support

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nimrodity said:
I hope its a bug at least i think it is.I turned on halo notify to see what it does.Now i know ,but i cant get rid of the bubble launcher in halo now anymore,no matter what i do and also i now have a notification with favorite list and cant get rid of that either :(
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Start bubblelauncher with its app icon in home launcher -> it starts to settings panel.
Then you can tick off the Halo))) notify option.

The Halo))) notification should start always the view, that is bound to gesture L/R swipe. You can toggle that and have a look, if that happens.


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bitstra said:
Start bubblelauncher with its app icon in home launcher -> it starts to settings panel.
Then you can tick off the Halo))) notify option.

The Halo))) notification should start always the view, that is bound to gesture L/R swipe. You can toggle that and have a look, if that happens.


regards


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i know,i did that didnt work but i figured it out,i disabled and re-enabled the notification in the android app settings,now it sticks,before the halo notify rechecked itself again all the time
 
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nimrodity said:
i know,i did that didnt work but i figured it out,i disabled and re-enabled the notification in the android app settings,now it sticks,before the halo notify rechecked itself again all the time
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:confused: hi @nimrodity

Please try the following steps:

- open Settings panel

- disable "Halo))) notify" (BUT wait until the bubble appears on its position on screen border)

- than tap on " Stop BL service" (AND wait 2-3 sec)

- restart Bubble Launcher

look if it helps

I will have a look into the code for that routine...



regards bitstra


EDIT: @nimrodity, Sorry, Please! (And thanks for your time for watching this :good:)

It was really a small bug (forgetten one 'return' in a sub routine)
Please wait for Ver 1.71 - it's on the way in some minutes!
- Play Store needs som hour's for refreshing links -
 
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Update for Ver 1.71 (full version only)

Update for Ver 1.71 is available in Play Store! *)


- minor bugfix in 'Halo))) notify' option


*) this updates only the FULL VERSION of 'Bubble Launcher'


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Seems really good and interesting... i use the good old SGS1 so i have to ask... how much ram does it take? is it heavy on the system?
 
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Blackherted said:
Seems really good and interesting... i use the good old SGS1 so i have to ask... how much ram does it take? is it heavy on the system?
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Ver 1.71 on my whifes SGS 1:


uses 14 MB of RAM (depends on amount of apps you've installed / usage of amount of icons/labels/starting intents for installed apps); free RAM 130 MB(when Bubble Launcher Runs) / 143 MB w/o Bubble Launcher running;

performance is fine!

(CM 10.1 - JOP40D - 20130105)


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O.K. mates,

I've released a Ver 1.72 for FULL VERSION in Play Store today - in case of floating around unlicensed copy of Full Version.

double checked the algo - but:

If there are any issues with license check function - please do report it HERE :cool:, so I can pull the 1.72 version immediately.

So I will triple check the algo and, if necessary, i can fix the License check...


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small bug in 1.72 - panel view:

- long press on icons in Favorites Panel stoped working, no launch of apps in Fullscreen mode (only from panel / lists are working as before!)

That's an artifact of code-fragment of the upcoming sort algo for favorites :(

will be sorted in next update...

thanx @fabrice for watching that!


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I just purchased this and can't find an option to favorite/blacklist apps. Also, when I open the bible, it's empty. Pressing the reload button gives me a loading circle and stops.

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I just purchased this and can't find an option to favorite/blacklist apps. Also, when I open the bible, it's empty. Pressing the reload button gives me a loading circle and stops.

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1. Swipe Up from the bubble > opens setting mask -> tap on 'Edit Blacklist & Favorites' -> the Blacklist & Fav Editor opens.
OR
2. swipe down from the bubble -> opens Listview Favs and whiteListed -> swipe leeft out from the List -> the Blacklist & Fav Editor opens.


3. in the Blacklist & Fav Editor:
The left checkbox near the app checks as blacklisted, the right checkbox checks as Favorite. After you checked som Favorites you can select them from out the big bubble circle...


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1. Swipe Up from the bubble > opens setting mask -> tap on 'Edit Blacklist & Favorites' -> the Blacklist & Fav Editor opens.
OR
2. swipe down from the bubble -> opens Listview Favs and whiteListed -> swipe leeft out from the List -> the Blacklist & Fav Editor opens.


3. in the Blacklist & Fav Editor:
The left checkbox near the app checks as blacklisted, the right checkbox checks as Favorite. After you checked som Favorites you can select them from out the big bubble circle...


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Huh, must be going blind, didn't see it at all. Thank you.

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Good job from the dev. This has so much potential yet. Keep it up.

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    Bubble Launcher 2.6.1 launched here on XDA(free version) and also in play store (payed full version)!

    FULL support for PA 3.56+ HALO - apps can be launched in downsized MULTI_WINDOW


    Please remind, that Bubble Launcher XDA 2.5+ is a time limited Version (with all functionality of Full Version!) since today!

    -The testing time period is 10 days after installation.

    If you consider to use the prior version 2.3.1 (WITHOUT TIME LIMIT), I' let let stay a download link in OP for that all the time...
    (but in that case you don't get new features from now on...)


    Bubble Launcher is an 'always on top' side launcher for Android OS. It can be used on top of every opened app.
    The starter halo hotspot is made as floating system window, so it can be on top of everything on screen!

    It was made for JB 4.2.2 / 4.3 , but should work on OS versions since 2.3+.

    The Launcher comes with a

    -standard listview

    and

    - circle halo knob

    for selecting an starting an app.

    How to use:

    Hotspot -> swipe left -> opens Circle Launcher;

    Hotspot -> swipe up -> opens Favorites Panel;
    (You have to mark some apps as Favorite in 'Blacklist & Favorites Editor' -> start 'Settings Panel' via Menu Button -> mark some apps as Fav. in most right column checkbox!)

    Hotspot -> swipe down -> opens App-List-Launcher;

    Short Tap on App in List -> HALO)))-start of app;
    Long Tap on App in List -> Fullscreen-start of app:

    circle launcher -> circle swipe to outside -> fast release -> HALO)))-start of app;
    circle launcher -> circle swipe to outside -> wait a second release -> fullscreen-start of app;

    circle launcher -> circle swipe inside Halo-knob -> no app will be startet;

    Menu Button Opens 'Settings Panel'


    Bubble Launcher supports Halo))) start of apps in MULTI_WINDOW on Paranoid Android 3.56 and above!
    And of course you can start apps also in Fullscreen Mode.
    On non Paranoid OS the apps will always be started in Fullscreen Mode.

    In the full version of Bubble Launcher you can mark any app as blacklisted or favorite.

    Blacklisted apps will never be shown in the launcher lists.

    Favorite apps are listet on top of standard listview and are the only listed apps in circle launcher mode.

    You can test this free XDA version, before purchasing the full version.

    the XDA-app-version is full working with the following
    limitations:

    - blacklisting of apps not active
    - Favorites not active
    - Themes not active (only Holo Dark is enabled)

    All other features are fully working!
    No ads!


    If you want to uninstall the app, than first go to settings -> security -> device administrators and un-tick the box for Bubble Launcher

    screenshots attached...

    apk-file attached...

    MOD EDIT
    paid full version is also available in Google Play Store.

    Change Log:

    Update ver 2.6.1(09202013)

    - Nexus 7 compatibility (and more other devices, that don't have telephony functions)

    Update ver 2.6(09182013)

    - New Activity-Shortcuts for installed Apps and their launchable activities.
    To get them all in Blacklist and Fav-Editor use 'Refresh app Database' in settings!
    That may take some seconds - will give you access to a ton of system settings panels
    All recognized activity-shortcuts will be blacklisted after import by default.
    Mark those of them, you want to use, as Favorites...

    - New swipe actions - Diagonal Up / Diagonal Down - all swipe actions can be customized now in settings
    - precise recognition of swipe actions / new gesture engine
    - New working 'Change Long Click/Short Click' Option for app lists and panels
    - better contact Photo / contact engine for builtin floating Notification

    -major bugfix: BL stopped when removed from recent apps list
    BL won't be shown in recents apps now!

    - minor bugfixes


    Update ver 2.5.1(09142013)

    - unlock with promotion code works again for this and all future versions!
    - NEW!: contact photos for floating notifications (only for Android 4.3)

    Update ver 2.5(09132013)

    - new: Floating Hotspot
    Hotspot can be positioned everywhere on screen or can be docked everywhere on left or right screen border.
    to move it: -> double tap+hold+pull

    - new Floating Status Bubble
    the new Status Bubble can be positioned everywhere on screen
    to activate it: -> swipe from HotSpot diagonal up
    to move it: -> double tap+hold+pull

    -new activities, that can be use as shortcuts (i.e. from within HALO))) )
    to launch Fav List , All Apps List or StatusBubble without having Bubble Launcher HotsSpot Bubble active
    (you can deactivate 'Hotspot Visible' in Bubble Launcher' settings)

    - new downsized Fav List for low count of marked as Favorite Apps...

    - fixed bug, when launching Bubble Launcher on Samsung's Galaxy Note and some other devices...

    - fixed some minor bugs


    If you consider to use the prior version 2.3.1 (WITHOUT TIME LIMIT), I' let let stay a download link in OP for that all the time...



    Update ver 2.3.1(08312013)

    - minor bugfix (background color in lists)




    Update ver 2.3(08312013)

    - major bugfix (autostart after reboot should work now on all devices - also when device sleeps after reboot)
    - clearer hint for defining Favorites when app lists opened after 1st start
    - speed improvement (when app starts)
    - smoother animations
    - smoother sensitivity on hotspot
    - glitches in pitched favorites panel removed
    - tested compatibility with XPosed framework and XHaloFloatingWindow

    Update ver 2.2 (08282013)

    - minor bugfixes
    - scratched hotspot bubble on HD devices fixed
    - hotspot animation/hold time decreased
    - link to XDA-thread fixed for 'Activate Floating Notifications' in settings fixed


    Update ver 2.1 (08232013)

    - major bug fixed (Nexus 7 / other HD devices)
    - actions speed improved


    Update ver 2.0 (08212013)

    - Rebuilt from scratch
    - New super fast list views
    - New floating notifications (Android 4.3+ only!)
    - New custom themes (see HowTo's below)
    - New sql app database
    - New custom icons support (free ADW - themes based)
    payed themes/icon packs will be supported later
    - New sort favorites Icons


    Update ver 1.81 (07042013)
    - Major bug fixed (FC when comma separated app names found, i.e. 'Dragon, Fly!')

    Update ver 1.8 (07032013)
    (Full Ver)
    - new Settings Panel is Holo themed now
    - Settings Panel can be reached now via Menu Button from views
    - new ability to enter promotion code in case that license check fails (pure network connection/ DNS problems)
    - license check result will be written to app's data now
    - long press icons in Favorites Panel -> app start in fullscreen (under PA 3.56+) is back now

    - some bugs fixed

    (XDA Ver)
    - new Favorites Panel (swipe up gesture)
    - new Settings Panel can now be reached via Menu Button from vom views
    - new Settings Panel is Holo themed
    - new ability to enter promotion codes, to unlock all options of Full Version
    - Favorites can be selected and be used in Favorites Panel
    - standard theme is now 'Transparent'
    - enable Lock Screen option is unlocked mow
    - same code stage as full version

    - some bugs fixed

    Update ver 1.72 (07012013)
    (ONLY FOR FULL VERSION!)

    - License Check added (in case of floating around UNLICENSED FULL VERSION!)

    Update ver 1.71 (07012013)
    (ONLY FOR FULL VERSION!)

    - minor bugfix in 'Halo))) notify' option

    Update ver 1.7x (06292013)

    - *new Favorites Panel View with scrollable grid of App Icons
    - *new option to set gestures binding to none
    - *improved speed faster load of Blacklist Editor (< 3 sec now)
    - improved memory management (correct releasing of unused resources)
    - major bugfix on multitasking with already running apps behind Halo))) opened apps

    *) ONLY IN FULL VERSION! :(

    Update ver 1.5 (06272013)

    - *new option for bindung views to gestures (left/right, up, down)
    - *new favorites only list and favorite+other apps list
    - new option for showing icon only lists
    - new option for sizing icons/list item height
    - *new option for using a notification to start (use) only the favorites list via Halo))) bubble/notifiction bar
    without having an own launcher bubble on screen
    - *new styled Blacklist & Favorites Editor with colored responding checkbox flags

    - small improvement on speed

    *) ONLY IN FULL VERSION! :(


    Update ver 1.1 (06232013)
    -bug fixed for swipes on hotspot, when on left screen side
    -bug fixed for scrolling Blacklist Editor



    NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW + NEW

    HowTo use builtin 'Floating Notifications'

    If your device runs Android 4.3 (and only than!), you can use the builtin 'Floating Notifications'. This may be useful, if you want to use your device in full screen mode.
    To activate 'Floating Notifications' you have to download and install NLSHelper.apk (see attachments below...).
    This APK will be installed as a Bubble Launcher module hidden from Appdrawer/Home Launcher.

    After installing this module you have to activate the Notification Access Policy in SETTINGS/SECURITY/NOTIFICATION ACCESS by ticking the checkmark for NLSHelper!
    (Bubble Launcher tries to guide you automatically to related Settings Panel after Installing NLSHELPER. If it doesn't happen, please go manually to SETTINGS/SECURITY/NOTIFICATION ACCESS for activating the policy.

    If you have completed these steps, Bubble Launcher will intercept incoming notifications from gmail, sms/mms, google+, google search, whatsapp and similar apps.
    (Only push notifications, no ongoing notification, will be intercepted!)

    When a push notification is received an notify icon will be displayed in Bubble Launcher's Hotspot Bubble and a notifying Label will be displayed near the bubble.
    If You Click on the notify icon in bubble, the notify label will be updated and displayed again.
    Click onto the label for opening the notifying app.

    Swipe from notify icon to down, for updating the push notification queue.

    Swipe from notify icon to up, for clearing the push notifications queue.



    HowTo use 'Custom Themes'

    For trying out custom themes, download customThemeSample.zip (see attached files below).
    Unzip this file to your root folder of your devices sdcard. After unzipping you will get two files:

    1. old paper blue-16776961.blt

    and

    2. old paper gray-11446940.blt

    (Don't touch the filenames or file name extensions of these two files! - Or the import will fail!)

    if they are in the root folder of your devices sdcard, you can open Bubble Launcher's Settings Panel by its the App Icon in Home Launcher.

    -Tap on 'Select Custom Theme ' in settings panel.
    -Tap in the opening list on 'Import Themes'

    - a Toast Message should notifying about successful import...

    After that you can Tap on 'Import Themes' again and you can select one of the two freshly imported custom themes.
    So you will see what you get...

    That's all...

    A detailed documentation for 'making your own themes' will follow later here!


    HowTo 'Sort App Icons in custom Order'

    Since Ver 2.0 of Bubble Launcher you can change the order of App' Icons in the Favorite Panel View.

    To change sort order - open Favorite Panel by the related swipe action (i.e. swipe from Hotspot to left).

    On the bottom of panel you find a Label called 'SORT ICONS'. - Tap on that - All Icons will begin wobbling...

    Single Tap on an icon, that should be going to new position - the Icon's background color should change to orange color.

    Now tap on an Icon at the position, where you want to get your 'marked app icon' - the order should be changed now!

    If you finished sorting, tap again on 'SORT ICONS'.

    The new sort order will be saved and used in Favorites Panel, Favorites List (and in Circle Launcher View, if you use full version of Bubble Launcher).



    HowTo 'Use Custom Icons From Free Icon Packs'

    Since Ver 2.0 of Bubble Launcher you can use free ADW-compatible icon packs to select single custom icons per app in Bubble launcher.
    There are many free ADW icon packs available on Play Store or on other resources.

    Support for Payed Icon Packs is not implemented atm.

    The following steps should guide you for use of such icon packs.

    1. Install at least one of those Free Icon Packs
    2. Start Bubble Launchers Settings panel via it's Icon in Home Launcher
    3. Tap on 'Edit/Sort Favorite-Icons' - a special Favorite Panel View should be opened.
    4. Long Press the Icon you want to change to custom.
    5. A share menu for installed Icon/Theme Packs should be opened.
    6. Select the pack of your choice - If you have more than one icon pack installed - use 'only this Time' (to have the choice option later).
    7. The Icon-Overview of your selected Icon Pack should be opened.
    8. Tap on an Icon of your choice to select.
    9. Tap the back button.
    10. Your App Icon should be changed to the one of your choice.

    that's all.

    I'm working on the support for Payed Icon Packs for a later version of Bubble Launcher.

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    Bubble Launcher Update for Ver 2.0 is online NOW!

    It comes with tons of new functions and improvements:

    - Rebuilt from scratch
    - New super fast list views
    - New floating notifications (Android 4.3+ only!)
    - New custom themes (see HowTo's on XDA-thread)
    - New sql app database
    - New custom icons support (free ADW - themes based)
    (payed themes/icon packs will be supported in a later version of Bubble Launcher)
    - New sort favorites Icons


    see OP for NEW manuals / howto's for ver 2.0


    I'm so sorry for delay of 2 weeks, but Android 4.3 brought many new stuff - so I had to rebuild the app from scratch!

    regards

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    Bubble Launcher 2.5

    New Update Ver 2.5 (full version) online in Play Store!

    The update for Free XDA-Version 2.5 will follow later here on XDA!

    XDA-Version from Ver 2.5+ will now be a TIME LIMITED VERSION with all features of Full Version activated!

    Limited Time of use will be 10 days from date of install !

    For all users, who want stay on state of Ver 2.3.1 (without wanting new features of further development),
    I will let stand in OP a downloadable APK for ver 2.3.1 all the time...

    So in the future there will be 2 downloadable APKs in OP.


    credits go to:
    private testers of this release and to all users, who watched bugs
    and users, who gave recommendations for improvements

    regards

    bitstra

    + New + New + New + New + New +New +New +New + in Ver 2.5

    - Floating Status Bubble with System Status Icon for showing/toggling hardware status
    useful, if your device runs in fullscreen mode w/o Statusbar
    to activate it: swipe diagonal up from Hotspot Bubble
    to move it: double tap+hold+pull
    short click on Status Icons -> toggle status if something can be toggled
    long click on Status Icons -> open System setting Panel for related component
    click on lock icon to dock Status Bubble permanent on screen

    - Floating Hotspot Bubble
    now with custom positioning; to move it, double tap+hold+pull
    HotSpot Bubble can be docked anywhere on left or right border or anywhere on screen

    - downsized lists and panel for low count of 'marked as favorite' apps)

    - fixed major bug on Galaxy Note and other devices (FCs when launching Bubble Launcher)
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    ayoubij said:
    Is there any plans to make it work with Floating Notifications?

    I hope you can the dev there can work to make integration between the apps that would be awesome.
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    O.K. uncovering a little secret:

    floating notifications ar on my todo list - raw code is sketched already... :)

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    pemati said:
    Thanks for great app, purchased premium version.
    Got problem when i update sliding messaging apk is missing from favorites, need to refresh apps and then add to list. Can this be sorted please?
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    is that a Play Store update, or manual update from folder/file?


    mnhs1010 said:
    Check out "Internet Speed Meter" - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.internet.speed.meter

    Bubble launcher is showing this ongoing notification of Internet speed meter when a new notification comes...is it bubble launcher bug or app bug??
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    HorstiG said:
    What a ROM?
    If JB 4.3, this is a bug of the FW
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    I will have look into that!

    BTW, in the next major release 3.0 will be implemented Black List for notifications! That should catch those cases...

    And - Update 2.4 is delayed till Mo., 09-09-2013 - We've found some glitches in NEW double tap+pull routine for Hotspot Custom Position...
    It is fixed so far - but I have to sleep some hours:) now!


    regards

    bitstra
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