How to set up custom gestures with Activator for iPhone and iPad [Jailbreak]
07/02/2012 |
Activator allows you to set up custom gestures to launch apps or utilities on your jailbroken iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Setting up an Activator gesture takes just a few seconds and the possibilities are endless — double tap the status bar to launch a quick SMS or Twitter reply, swipe to access an SBSettings or another app.
Install Activator
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