Bumbling idiot newbie question about touch flo cube menu

boe · #1 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 06:01 PM

Hello,

I know this is probably the dumbest question I've posted so far but on all the videos, they always demo it with this cube flipping menu system. I don't seem to have that - just reformatted my phone. I have an HTC menu screen but none of that rotating cube interface.

Thanks

**storyr** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by boe

Hello,

I know this is probably the dumbest question I've posted so far but on all the videos, they always demo it with this cube flipping menu system. I don't seem to have that - just reformatted my phone. I have an HTC menu screen but none of that rotating cube interface.

Thanks

Refer to your user guide for instructions on how to activate the cube. To start it, swipe upwards across the screen with your thumb or finger - starting at the sprint logo...

adrian2pm · #3 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 07:42 PM

is it possible to keep the cube on after closing the program you selected from the cube?

Musicman247 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 08:00 PM

Just swipe up again instead of closing the program.

You're actually only minimizing the program anyway, not closing it.

**storyr** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman247

You're actually only minimizing the program anyway, not closing it.

Unless Task Manager (Start -> Settings -> System -> Task Manager -> Button tab) is set to "End programs by tapping "X" - then they close.

boe · #6 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 08:26 PM

Thanks - how foolish of me - I was doing the upswipe like in the video but didn't go down far enough - thanks for mentioning the Sprint logo.

adrian2pm · #7 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 08:37 PM

so its not possible then not to have to swipe back up again.?

**storyr** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman247

Just swipe up again instead of closing the program.

You're actually only minimizing the program anyway, not closing it.

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Originally Posted by adrian2pm

so its not possible then not to have to swipe back up again.?

No - it's possible. Musicman247 is correct - swiping up minimizes the app and re-displays the cube...

adrian2pm · #9 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 09:02 PM

i understand that wht im saying is after selecting SMS from the cube and when you close your SMS, cube is gone you will have to swipe back up. is there a way to keep it up without having to swipe up

**storyr** · #10 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by adrian2pm

i understand that wht im saying is after selecting SMS from the cube and when you close your SMS, cube is gone you will have to swipe back up. is there a way to keep it up without having to swipe up

Well, sort of. What Musicman247 is saying is: While your SMS is open - don't close it. Just swipe up again to go back to the cube.