How to Implement Force Touch on Android?
Requirements:
Rooted Android DeviceXposed Framework InstalledUnknown Sources enabled in device Settings
Install System Wide Force Touch Module
This will only work if you’ve rooted your Android device. Force Touch gesture will be activated once you reboot the device. To test it out, press any button or any link with a little more pressure than usual. This gesture works in all apps and works the same way a long press would work.
Pros
Let you enjoy the new gesture inputNo need to perform long press actions
Cons
Requires a rooted android deviceMight not work on some devices
[stextbox id=”info”]Android Phones with Force Touch: Huawei Mate S [/stextbox]
Force Touch Demo
This app just simulates how a force touch input works. It tells the difference between soft press and a hard press. Unlike the previous app, it does not need a rooted android device.
Pros
It tells you how much pressure you are applying on the device display
Cons
No other use
Conclusion
There is nothing special about Force Touch and it is not going to save you a lot of time at the end of the day. It is something new that Android users want to experience on their devices. Remember, it is a hardware-based feature and the above mentioned steps are just workarounds to get it working on Android devices. Just don’t break your screens while trying to get a taste of Force Touch!
