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This is an app for power users that miss the old good Taskbar, ALT-TAB shortcut, WIN+[n] shortcut or workspaces on their Android devices. PinTasking allows you to create floating shortcuts in form of pins, on demand and based on their current task and workload.​


Features:
  • pin apps/tasks/documents to access them quickly from any screen and app
  • jump quickly to your most recent task
  • or your whole tasks history
  • doesn't restart your tasks under Lollipop like similar apps
  • [ROOT] Disable the app-switch-delay
  • extremely customizable
  • smooth & cool animations
  • Material design
  • integrate your browser in PinTasking to:
    • easily pin your browser whenever you open a link
    • collect / preload links without to leave an application
    • quickly share or open links in another app
    • works with nearly all browsers



Help me to translate Pintasking into your language:
https://www.localize.im/v/m3

Changelog:
Code:
1.0.5:
- bug fix
- small improvements

1.0.4:
- bug fixes
- Accessibility Helper mode improvements
- preparation for a new browser extension feature 

1.0.3 :
- small improvements

1.0.2 :
- bug fixes
- improved In-app Billing

1.0.0 :
- stable release
- added an introduction
- added a warning for HTC devices
- added flashable ZIPs as an alternative to the automatic Helper installation process
- device & android version specific bug fixes
- browser extension fix for Android M Preview 2

Short Youtube clips:


I'm currently working on a new app but Pintasking will still receive a lot of updates in the future!

Upcoming features & improvements:
  • a new mode for the browser extension (preloading on Andorid 5.0+ without root)
  • activities & shortcuts as home actions for the swipe pad & assist action
  • automatic recreation of pins after an update or reboot
  • auto-hiding pins in black-listed apps
  • more customization options like pin color
  • custom toasts implementation
  • translations

In form of independent apps:
  • hardware buttons remapping on Android 4.3+ (without root)
  • a gestures based swipe pad app with a lot of possibilities

News writers can drop me an email or PN to get temporary access to all PRO features. In order to do that I have to add the reviewer's email to my testing access list in my Developer Console.

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Pintasking, App for all devices (see above for details)

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Status: Stable

Created 2015-04-03
Last Updated 2015-08-23
 

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Crytap

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This app sounds really nice. I was looking for an app like this to have more possibilities of multitasking. I have installed it and I will give you some feedback soon.
 
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PhinxApps

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UPDATE:
PinTasking Beta: http://goo.gl/WxZzMc

Changelog:
  • improved descriptions
  • Improved crash reporting
  • fixes for rare bugs
  • fixed root-helper-installer bug on tablets
  • updated icons
  • a Iot of new customization options
  • the swipe pad isn't accessible from the lockscreen anymore

The Play Store listening should appear in the next hours.

Gadget Hacks made a short review of the alpha version:
 

PhinxApps

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Is there any way to make it not hafta require rooot on 5.0+?? Or is that not feasible? Thanks!

It's possible with some limitations:
- no preloading / preopening (Quick opener mode) of webpages
- a click on Evernote, Google Docs and etc. will bring you to the latest document or screen of this app and maybe not to the document you actually pinned
- a few apps may reinitialize and lose text in input fields, scroll progress and etc. after switching to them

I'll implement a non-root mode if there're enough interested people that are okay with this limitations.

btw:
PinTasking is live on the Play Store:
 
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ktetreault14

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It's possible with some limitations:
- no preloading / preopening (Quick opener mode) of webpages
- a click on Evernote, Google Docs and etc. will bring you to the latest document or screen of this app and maybe not to the document you actually pinned
- a few apps may reinitialize and lose text in input fields, scroll progress and etc. after switching to them

I'll implement a non-root mode if there're enough interested people that are okay with this limitations.

btw:
PinTasking is live on the Play Store:

I would like non root also please.

Very nice and intuitive app
 

PhinxApps

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Okay, I'll implement a non-root mode before or after the full release. May I ask you why folks with a rooted phone (?!) want it? I wonder if it's for security reasons? You can install the system helper by yourself with a root file explorer. Even system apps need a confirmation to gain root and the helper app declares only two additional permissions and shares them with PinTasking.
 

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My phone is rooted, running plenty of rooted apps, and it says I am not and asks to install the helper or uninstall. Do I have to install the helper? I am on Android 5.1.1 HTC One M8.
 
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PhinxApps

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My phone is rooted, running plenty of rooted apps, and it says I am not and asks to install the helper or uninstall. Do I have to install the helper? I am on Android 5.1.1 HTC One M8.

This could help you:
1. Make sure that you haven't accidentally denied the root pop-up.
2. Restart the app and try it again.
3. It takes a while on Cyanogenmod to show up the root dialog. Tap "verify root" and wait 2-8 seconds.

I experienced the same bug once but I couldn't reproduce it and a simple application restart solved it for me. I'll look into it again.
Anyway, thanks for reporting.
 
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Okay, I'll implement a non-root mode before or after the full release. May I ask you why folks with a rooted phone (?!) want it? I wonder if it's for security reasons? You can install the system helper by yourself with a root file explorer. Even system apps need a confirmation to gain root and the helper app declares only two additional permissions and shares them with PinTasking.

I am not rooted lol...
 

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bye bye link bubble thx

---------- Post added at 10:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:24 PM ----------

this app is the best app I need to buy premium to support... Maybe next update can allow impatient users (like me) to buy premium lol
 
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willcor

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hi ,
Your app PinTasking looks very interesting and practical .Thanks !
One issue i am trying to understand ................
I have Note 4 ( N910F ) rooted and on Lollipop 5.0.1
i installed your app from Play store,granted root access etc .
But i found app a bit confusing at first ( functions ..how to use etc ).
i uninstalled app ,as i wanted to see your video and then decide.
After watching video ,i was happy i understood functions better and reinstalled from Play store .
This time app was installed ,without asking again for root ( as in 1 st time when i installed )
It is working fine ,tested it rebooted etc ,but PinTasking does not show up in Superuser..?
However ,whilst typing above ,i had idea and went to PinTasking /Root helper installer and reinstalled
helper then was ask for root access etc ,( even though it was never uninstalled ,as i could see it in Titanuim )
and activated it ,and now app shows up in Superuser .
I have solved my issue ,but want to bring it to your attention.
Very impressed so far with apps.........practical /functional uses !
good luck
 

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    This is an app for power users that miss the old good Taskbar, ALT-TAB shortcut, WIN+[n] shortcut or workspaces on their Android devices. PinTasking allows you to create floating shortcuts in form of pins, on demand and based on their current task and workload.​


    Features:
    • pin apps/tasks/documents to access them quickly from any screen and app
    • jump quickly to your most recent task
    • or your whole tasks history
    • doesn't restart your tasks under Lollipop like similar apps
    • [ROOT] Disable the app-switch-delay
    • extremely customizable
    • smooth & cool animations
    • Material design
    • integrate your browser in PinTasking to:
      • easily pin your browser whenever you open a link
      • collect / preload links without to leave an application
      • quickly share or open links in another app
      • works with nearly all browsers



    Help me to translate Pintasking into your language:
    https://www.localize.im/v/m3

    Changelog:
    Code:
    1.0.5:
    - bug fix
    - small improvements
    
    1.0.4:
    - bug fixes
    - Accessibility Helper mode improvements
    - preparation for a new browser extension feature 
    
    1.0.3 :
    - small improvements
    
    1.0.2 :
    - bug fixes
    - improved In-app Billing
    
    1.0.0 :
    - stable release
    - added an introduction
    - added a warning for HTC devices
    - added flashable ZIPs as an alternative to the automatic Helper installation process
    - device & android version specific bug fixes
    - browser extension fix for Android M Preview 2

    Short Youtube clips:


    I'm currently working on a new app but Pintasking will still receive a lot of updates in the future!

    Upcoming features & improvements:
    • a new mode for the browser extension (preloading on Andorid 5.0+ without root)
    • activities & shortcuts as home actions for the swipe pad & assist action
    • automatic recreation of pins after an update or reboot
    • auto-hiding pins in black-listed apps
    • more customization options like pin color
    • custom toasts implementation
    • translations

    In form of independent apps:
    • hardware buttons remapping on Android 4.3+ (without root)
    • a gestures based swipe pad app with a lot of possibilities

    News writers can drop me an email or PN to get temporary access to all PRO features. In order to do that I have to add the reviewer's email to my testing access list in my Developer Console.

    XDA:DevDB Information
    Pintasking, App for all devices (see above for details)

    Contributors
    PhinxApps

    Version Information
    Status: Stable

    Created 2015-04-03
    Last Updated 2015-08-23
    5
    UPDATE:
    PinTasking Beta: http://goo.gl/WxZzMc

    Changelog:
    • improved descriptions
    • Improved crash reporting
    • fixes for rare bugs
    • fixed root-helper-installer bug on tablets
    • updated icons
    • a Iot of new customization options
    • the swipe pad isn't accessible from the lockscreen anymore

    The Play Store listening should appear in the next hours.

    Gadget Hacks made a short review of the alpha version:
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    I would like to know, is it possible to have more than 1 pin? I think I had it as such at the beginning but after customizing a bit it seems to have disappeared any ideas?
    Yes I'm working on this feature.

    Is it possible to remove the "tap to open the settings" notification? You just have to start the app to go to the settings...
    Or ist this notification needed for PinTasking to stay "alive" in the background? If thats the reason, would it be possible to disable this notification for root users?
    Yep I have to bother you with a notification because of this reason.
    You can hide all notifications for an app in it's "App Info" but this will also hide all toasts for this app. I'm working on my own implementation for toasts to solve this problem.
    2
    Is there any way to make it not hafta require rooot on 5.0+?? Or is that not feasible? Thanks!

    It's possible with some limitations:
    - no preloading / preopening (Quick opener mode) of webpages
    - a click on Evernote, Google Docs and etc. will bring you to the latest document or screen of this app and maybe not to the document you actually pinned
    - a few apps may reinitialize and lose text in input fields, scroll progress and etc. after switching to them

    I'll implement a non-root mode if there're enough interested people that are okay with this limitations.

    btw:
    PinTasking is live on the Play Store:
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    Forgive me guys for this late response. I worked really hard on a non root mode and I found a way that doesn't restart apps on switching and is quiet reliable. The next update will extend the beta period because I need more time to implement and test it beside current bugs.
    -> @JoeFCaputo113

    Hi PhinxApps ,
    reason i had to install it second time was that , Pintasking did not show up in my Superuser app ( even though it was working fine ) thus by reinstalling Helper,must have triggered SU and was showing now in SU and i can " grant /deny etc " PinTasking ?
    This is a normal behavior. An uninstall of PinTasking doesn't remove the helper and the helper doesn't need any root rights.

    I did manage to get more than two pins. And all was fine, until I opened the Chrome browser and when all the pins disappeared. PinTasking got closed cos of low ram maybe?
    Also, remove when screen off option is off. And also, ignore pinned tasks as previous.
    And more than two pins being aside, I believe larger functionality focus on the pins disappearing.

    yes i think "buggy " is not correct description .As your post #24 states above..... ....." removed pins just reappear randomly?" Plse note that this only, happens on my Note 4 N910F ,lollipop v5.0.1,
    On my Note 8.0 Android v4.4.2 no problems ..working fine !
    Yes ,no problem,you just have to explain ect ..what you want me to do.....( re:logs etc )
    good luck
    I'll implement a secret button to report such illegal states of the app and pn you a short instruction.

    Can there be an option to automatically pin Web link to the bubbles instead of waiting for it to load on chrome and then pin.
    This would be pretty nice, something like link bubble but more...
    Exactly I uninstall link bubble but miss that feature
    You'll be able to do this with chrome when I finish the multiple pins feature. Do you use this http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...t-tasks-in-the-app-switcher-but-its-optional/ ?