[GH-ISSUE #712] Feature Suggestion: Safe Exit Overlay or Swipe Gesture #636

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opened 2026-03-03 15:35:11 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

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2026-03-03 15:35:11 +03:00

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Originally created by @TrapNouz on GitHub (Jul 27, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/LiveContainer/LiveContainer/issues/712

Add an optional in-app exit overlay or gesture, so users can leave containerized apps (like Discord or Reddit) safely and intentionally — without messing up the app state or force-quitting.

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🛠️ How it could be implemented:

Option 1: Three-Finger Tap or Slide-In Gesture
• Triple-tap the screen, or swipe in from a corner to trigger the “LiveContainer overlay.”
• Overlay appears with:
• 🏠 Exit to Container
• 🔄 Restart App
• ❌ Force Close (optional)

Option 2: Floating Button (optional)
• A small, transparent dot (like AssistiveTouch) that, when tapped, brings up the exit menu.
• Can be moved around or turned off in settings.

Option 3: Shake to Open Exit Menu
• Shake the device to open a menu with options like “Return to LiveContainer.”

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✅ Why it’s useful:
• Prevents accidental force-closing or breaking app states.
• Makes switching back to the container or another app smoother.
• Feels more like a “virtual machine” — gives users control over the container session.

Originally created by @TrapNouz on GitHub (Jul 27, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/LiveContainer/LiveContainer/issues/712 Add an optional in-app exit overlay or gesture, so users can leave containerized apps (like Discord or Reddit) safely and intentionally — without messing up the app state or force-quitting. ⸻ 🛠️ How it could be implemented: Option 1: Three-Finger Tap or Slide-In Gesture • Triple-tap the screen, or swipe in from a corner to trigger the “LiveContainer overlay.” • Overlay appears with: • 🏠 Exit to Container • 🔄 Restart App • ❌ Force Close (optional) Option 2: Floating Button (optional) • A small, transparent dot (like AssistiveTouch) that, when tapped, brings up the exit menu. • Can be moved around or turned off in settings. Option 3: Shake to Open Exit Menu • Shake the device to open a menu with options like “Return to LiveContainer.” ⸻ ✅ Why it’s useful: • Prevents accidental force-closing or breaking app states. • Makes switching back to the container or another app smoother. • Feels more like a “virtual machine” — gives users control over the container session.

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kerem commented

2026-03-03 15:35:12 +03:00

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@khanhduytran0 commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2025):

Please write your request on your own and not using AI since it tends to add unnecessary details.
We have been enforcing #265:8.1 and there’s no need to do such things.

Let me explain why neither is going to be implemented:

Both option 1 and 3 will conflict with in-app’s gestures, including system-provided ones.

Three-finger tap conflicts with input actions
Slide-in gesture conflicts with iPadOS’s gesture
Shake to open exit menu conflicts with Undo prompt

Option 2 was already implemented in multitasking mode, there’s no need for it when running single app

@khanhduytran0 commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2025): *Please write your request on your own and not using AI since it tends to add unnecessary details.* We have been enforcing #265:8.1 and there’s no need to do such things. Let me explain why neither is going to be implemented: 1. Both option 1 and 3 will conflict with in-app’s gestures, including system-provided ones. * Three-finger tap conflicts with input actions * Slide-in gesture conflicts with iPadOS’s gesture * Shake to open exit menu conflicts with Undo prompt 2. Option 2 was already implemented in multitasking mode, there’s no need for it when running single app

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2026-03-03 15:35:12 +03:00

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@TrapNouz commented on GitHub (Jul 28, 2025):

Please write your request on your own and not using AI since it tends to add unnecessary details.
We have been enforcing #265:8.1 and there’s no need to do such things.

Let me explain why neither is going to be implemented:

Both option 1 and 3 will conflict with in-app’s gestures, including system-provided ones.

Three-finger tap conflicts with input actions

Slide-in gesture conflicts with iPadOS’s gesture

Shake to open exit menu conflicts with Undo prompt

Option 2 was already implemented in multitasking mode, there’s no need for it when running single app

Thank you i will not use ai for any further suggestions or bug report .

@TrapNouz commented on GitHub (Jul 28, 2025): > *Please write your request on your own and not using AI since it tends to add unnecessary details.* > We have been enforcing #265:8.1 and there’s no need to do such things. > > Let me explain why neither is going to be implemented: > 1. Both option 1 and 3 will conflict with in-app’s gestures, including system-provided ones. > * Three-finger tap conflicts with input actions > * Slide-in gesture conflicts with iPadOS’s gesture > * Shake to open exit menu conflicts with Undo prompt > 2. Option 2 was already implemented in multitasking mode, there’s no need for it when running single app Thank you i will not use ai for any further suggestions or bug report .