[APP] 21st Oct. ◦ Edge Sense Plus 1.10.0 ◦ Customize Active Edge on your Pixel3

[j to the 4n]

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What is Edge Sense Plus?

Edge Sense Plus was initially just meant for the HTC U series. It let's you customize the squeeze action and adds some more squeeze gestures and features.
But with the Pixel2 and Pixel3 also coming with a squeezable frame I found a way to make it compatible too.
Since google locked active edge down to just only be able to start Assistant it will require a device rooted with magisk


Requirements

• You need to run a STOCK based ROM, because Active Edge is broken on AOSP roms.
• You need to be rooted with magisk to use it.
• Install the Active Edge System Mod Magisk Module from the MagiskManager Repo and the EdgeSensePlus from the playstore and you are ready to go!

Telegram Group

Join Telegram Edge Sense Plus Group


How does it work

To make it working on the Pixel3 I had to modify the SystemUIGoogle.apk that runs the ElmyraService (Service that processes the squeeze gestures).
I intercept the events and pass them to the EdgeSensePlus Application that starts the appropriate action then that you selected.
Some more adjustments were made, so the squeezing also works when you are in immersive mode, camera or when Google Assistant is deactivated/uninstalled.

 

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What can it do?

Custom actions:

Currently you can choose from over different actions

• Quickly Start camera - Also when screen is off and locked
• Per App Action - Execute different squeeze actions depending in what app you are!
• Sidebar
• Gesture Panel - Draw custom gestures to start different actions
• Custom App
• Shortcuts - e.g. to make direct calls, start tasker tasks and more!
• Scroll up/down
• Flashlight
• Recent Apps
• Toggle Autorotation
• Autobrightness (6 states: Auto, Min, Low, Mid, High, Max)
• Split Screen
• Expand/Collapse Statusbar
• Toggle NFC
• Toggle Display on/off

• Toggle Autorotation
• Toggle DND
• Toggle Vibration
• Toggle Bluetooth
• Toggle WiFi
• Music Play/Pause
• Previous Track
• Next Track
• Toggle Keep awake
• Google Assistent
• Lock Screen
• Back
• Home
• Toggle Sync
• Sync all accounts
• Previous App
• Take Screenshot
• Clear all notifications
• GPS
• Answer/End call
• Immersive Mode
• Shell command

Per app actions:

With the per app action, you can define different squeeze actions per app. So the chosen action will be executed dependent in what app you are currently are.

Double Squeeze: (Premium)

If you often accidentally trigger a short squeeze, that won't happen anymore if you map your desired action to the double squeeze gesture.
You can define a double squeeze interval, to ensure you are quick enough to trigger it every time.

Long Squeeze:

Missed a long squeeze action on your Pixel? Edge Sense Plus has it!

G-Sensor usage: (Premium)

If enabled, will be able to execute different actions depending on the current position of your device, whether it is flat or upright in your hand.
That way you can have six different squeeze gestures: short, long, doublepress in flat or upright device position.


Media control:

The media control will override your set squeeze actions while media is playing so you can control your media.
That includes play/pause, increase/decrease volume and skip to next and previous track.


Squeeze sounds:

Ever thought it would be funny if a squeeze of your Pixel3 would make a sound, if it is a *click*, *oink* , *fart* or whatever you think of?
You can use any .mp3 file to make that happen!


Sidebar:

The Sidebar has 4 different panels, Applications, Shortcuts, Recent Apps (Premium), Quicksettings (Premium).
Panel colors are customizable

 

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Instructions


You must be on at least Oreo 8.1 to to be able to use it. Root with Magisk is required since the magisk module is mandatory!
It is recommended to have a working TWRP backup in case something goes wrong. Check the FAQ for help too.
Like always: Flash on your own risk. I'm not responsible for any damaga to your device

1. Flash the Magisk Module either in Magisk Manager or TWRP
2. Install Edge Sense Plus
3. Enjoy.

Downloads

Now also available via the MagiskManager Repo:

I recommend to install and update the Magisk Module directly via the MagiskManager repository directly in the MagiskManager app.
All releases will be also available on the GitHub repository


Edge Sense Plus:

 

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FAQ

Q: Will it also work on the Pixel 3 XL?
A: Yes, it will. The Magisk module is multi device and version compatible. There is a separate thread on the Pixel 3 XL forum. though

Q: My device bootloops after flashing the magisk module.
A: Ensure you are on the latest Pixel 3 OTA. To get out of the bootloop, go to the magisk thread and install the magisk uninstaller and then reinstall magisk again.

Q: The magisk module zip is greyed out when I try to install it.
A: I have no explanation why it happens for some. Install a FileManager like SolidExplorer or FX File Explorer, then Select that File Browser in the System File Explorer to select the path

 

[bloodsand]

feature request

Would it be possible to add squeeze to take a photo? Really enjoy your app, thanks!

 

[j to the 4n]

Would it be possible to add squeeze to take a photo? Really enjoy your app, thanks!

Enable the root toggle at the very bottom. It'll unlock some more action, one of them is "Camera" and it will take a photo, if you are within the camera app.
If you are not, it will start the camera app first, then you need to squeeze another time to take a picture.

 

[bloodsand]

Enable the root toggle at the very bottom. It'll unlock some more action, one of them is "Camera" and it will take a photo, if you are within the camera app.
If you are not, it will start the camera app first, then you need to squeeze another time to take a picture.

Just what I was looking for! Cool

 

[j to the 4n]

Just what I was looking for! Cool

You are welcome. Leave a rating in the play store if you don't mind.

Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk

 

[Archangel]

Awesome job brother, works perfect on my Pixel 3! Left you 5 star feedback on the Play Store,,,keep up the great work! As an added benefit, because of the way your app draws from framework its transparent on my Translucent Substratum theme which means one less app to theme,,look cool to me

 

[arodey]

How does one unlock premium? It doesn't seem to work...

 

[j to the 4n]

How does one unlock premium? It doesn't seem to work...

Switched to dark mode?

There is a little bug after switching to it, that dialog is empty. Close the app completely and remove it from the recent apps screen and it should work.

Will fix that bug later today though.


Sry for the troubles.




Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk

 

[arodey]

Switched to dark mode?

There is a little bug after switching to it, that dialog is empty. Close the app completely and remove it from the recent apps screen and it should work.

Will fix that bug later today though.


Sry for the troubles.

Thank you!

 

[State.of.mind]

Hmm. It seems to not want to unlock premium anymore?

 

[j to the 4n]

Hmm. It seems to not want to unlock premium anymore?

You purchased it on your Pixel3, it unlocked premium and then suddenly premium was gone?
That sounds weird. PM me your mail adress please.

 

[drocny87]

You purchased it on your Pixel3, it unlocked premium and then suddenly premium was gone?
That sounds weird. PM me your mail adress please.

Mine does it too at times...when I go to app premium is gone.

 

[j to the 4n]

That really shouldn't happen.
The above post is a bit missleading, since he purchased on the Pixel2 and installed it now on the Pixel3. The Premium Version is per device though.

Once you are premium on a device, it will stay premium.

 

[cambunch]

You purchased it on your Pixel3, it unlocked premium and then suddenly premium was gone?
That sounds weird. PM me your mail adress please.

Mine does it too at times...when I go to app premium is gone.

I had this happen too immediately after I purchased it. However, killing the app and restarting it brought it back.

That really shouldn't happen.
The above post is a bit missleading, since he purchased on the Pixel2 and installed it now on the Pixel3. The Premium Version is per device though.

Once you are premium on a device, it will stay premium.

Curious as to if the premium version being per-device is a licensing limitation or a personal decision?

 

[drocny87]

I only purchased it on my Pixel 3 and have the issue. Sometimes killing the app and restarting it will bring back premium

 

[j to the 4n]

I had this happen too immediately after I purchased it. However, killing the app and restarting it brought it back.



Curious as to if the premium version being per-device is a licensing limitation or a personal decision?

Personal.
Put so much time into this app and also a lot into the magisk modules for the Pixel.
Unfortunately limited to a small userbase since it needs root and the app works just works just on a couple devices, since it is tied to the squeezable frame.
Just trying to fill the vacation saving for my family a bit and a new baby seat for our 2nd son.

I'm really not mad at anyone though pming me and asking for a free premium key if they bought it on the Pixel2 already.
Already did that a couple of times today.

 

[cambunch]

Personal.
Put so much time into this app and also a lot into the magisk modules for the Pixel.
Unfortunately limited to a small userbase since it needs root and the app works just works just on a couple devices, since it is tied to the squeezable frame.
Just trying to fill the vacation saving for my family a bit and a new baby seat for our 2nd son.

I'm really not mad at anyone though pming me and asking for a free premium key if they bought it on the Pixel2 already.
Already did that a couple of times today.

No need for justification, just curious as I am working on an app with some IAPs and wanted to know more about your setup. Wasn't sure if there was something different due to Magisk, etc.

Keep up the good work! Long squeeze for killing the foreground app and toggling the flashlight on screen off are enough to justify the purchase for me!