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Pixel Searchbar, Intents, Travel compass, Flashlight settings, Shut up notify, New DIY automations, Action shortcut, UltraHDR in watermark, WearOS updates and a lot more in Essentials v15.5

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@sameerasw sameerasw released this 02 Jul 14:19
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What's New?

  • Pixel search bar replacement [EXPERIMENTAL]
  • Intents - For external app controls (WIP)
  • Travel compass in are we there yet?
  • Per-widget screen off configuration for double tap
  • Dedicated flashlight settings
  • Flashlight pulse disable during DND
  • Shut up restore notification option
  • Shizuku improvements (Token entry, Missing permission notification ... )
  • DNS tile improvements (Can disable auto mode)
  • DIY improvements
    • New Triggers
      • Action Shortcut
      • Pixel search bar tap
    • New Actions
      • Screen off
      • Media controls
      • Assistant
      • Take screenshot
      • Toggle media volume
      • Like current song
      • Circle to search
      • Pin foreground app (very broky)
  • Action shortcut
    • This is especially useful for Pixel users as now you can map this shortcut as your double tap gesture on back to trigger anything from DIY automations! (My fav: like current song)
    • Will only show up in your app drawer if you have an automation set for it
  • Ultra HDR support for watermark
  • WearOS Essentials improvements
    • Better sync
    • Remote wireless debugging toggle
    • Sync sound mode between watch and Android
    • More controls (Flashlight pulse, AOD, tap to wake)
    • Control customization and ordering
    • Are we there yet on device info tile

    Keep in mind that at the moment, you need to grant the permissions via ADB. I will look for an easier method)

  • Swipe tabs are back! and better! (Can be turned off)
  • Search fixes
  • and a lot more fixes and improvements

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Full Changelog: v15.4...v15.5


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