timusus/Shuttle

[Feature Request] Larger buttons in landscape mode

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#411 opened on Dec 21, 2018

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Description

I'd really like to have much larger buttons in landscape mode. With my Galaxy Note 8, it's difficult to change tracks with the small buttons and curved edge of the screen. I either end up skipping ahead (from accidentally touching the seek bar), or swiping-up (which reveals the playlist). Ideally, about 40-50% of the landscape vertical screen height would be great. Maybe splitting the screen down the middle with album art on one side and controls on the other would work well. Thanks!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Android layout XMLJavaLandscape mode handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
First, examine the existing layout files for landscape orientation in the app, likely in res/layout land/. Check the current button sizes and layout structure. Review comments for any additional context or design preferences. Since this is an old issue with no assigned work or linked PRs, the implementation approach is open. Consider splitting the screen as suggested or simply increasing button size proportionally. Look at Android's resource qualifiers for landscape to ensure changes only apply in landscape mode.