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Use keyboard or volume keys for camera?

Hi,
Is there any way to use the keyboard (e.g. ENTER) or the volume keys to take a picture? The lack of shutter button is really bugging me..but either one of these keys would make it a lot more tolerable.
Any one?
Thanks

Have you tried the "OK" button? Works for me

id like this also

As said above, the OK button takes photos.

Thanks didn't know.
Though when closed volume keys would be even better or you'd have to slide every time

I use camera zoom fx which allows for pressing anywhere om screen to take a photo. Makes it easier to take photos when you can't see the screen to hit the touch shutter button
Rooted xt860, debloated and overclocked to 1.1

Camera Zoom FX/Pro in the market allows you to assign the volume keys to a shutter action. Plus, of course, it does a better job than the stock camera app.

doogald said:
Camera Zoom FX/Pro in the market allows you to assign the volume keys to a shutter action. Plus, of course, it does a better job than the stock camera app.
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Sounds good but it's 3.50 euro

ProCapture allows you to use the volume buttons.

redsox985 said:
ProCapture allows you to use the volume buttons.
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Thanks but the free version is limited to 3.2MP and the mute function doesn't work

DoubleYouPee said:
Thanks but the free version is limited to 3.2MP and the mute function doesn't work
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The "free" version is a relative term based upon your moral standing.

redsox985 said:
The "free" version is a relative term based upon your moral standing.
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ehm.. no. Free = 0 euro's.
It's not like im asking for advanced camera features. All I want is to change the shutter button from OK to volume button. How hard can it be? Especially in open source world of android..

DoubleYouPee said:
ehm.. no. Free = 0 euro's.
It's not like im asking for advanced camera features. All I want is to change the shutter button from OK to volume button. How hard can it be? Especially in open source world of android..
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I'm sure you could extract the app from the /system/app folder, expand it, edit the apk, then replace it on the phone with the edited apk, and see how it works. As to how to do this...IDK, but it can't be that simple if it hasn't been done yet, because many people have requested this be changed.

redsox985 said:
I'm sure you could extract the app from the /system/app folder, expand it, edit the apk, then replace it on the phone with the edited apk, and see how it works. As to how to do this...IDK, but it can't be that simple if it hasn't been done yet, because many people have requested this be changed.
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Well it's been done for galaxy (adjusting the apk). Unfortunately I'm too noob
But I was thinking more simple by e.g. apps that switch around keys when a certain app is opened or something

Please, I don't think we want third party paid apps for just changing one feature. It's more about: "How can we change the BlurCamera.apk to also take photos with the volume buttons".

"/system/usr/keylayout/cdma_solana-keypal.kl”
Replace VOICE to CAMERA etc.

mvp3 said:
"/system/usr/keylayout/cdma_solana-keypal.kl”
Replace VOICE to CAMERA etc.
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Hehe I was doing some research and just wanted to type this.. But shouldn't we use qwerty.kl?
Anyway can you give a key 2 functions? E.g. volume - = volume - but also camera?

DoubleYouPee said:
Hehe I was doing some research and just wanted to type this.. But shouldn't we use qwerty.kl?
Anyway can you give a key 2 functions? E.g. volume - = volume - but also camera?
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I think it is impossible.
replace a not the commonly used key that is a good method like 'Search'

mvp3 said:
I think it is impossible.
replace a not the commonly used key that is a good method like 'Search'
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Well why would the search button be any better than the default OK button?

DoubleYouPee said:
Well why would the search button be any better than the default OK button?
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no/don't need open keyboard

[Q] Camera with Volume Key Mod

[Q] Camera with Volume Key Mod??
ive been using a camera mod on my s2 wherein i can use the volume key as shutter button.
is this mod available on note??? ive seen a camera app but the volume key mode is not available...

musashiro said:
[Q] Camera with Volume Key Mod??
ive been using a camera mod on my s2 wherein i can use the volume key as shutter button.
is this mod available on note??? ive seen a camera app but the volume key mode is not available...
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This looks like a nice query. If anyone can answer this?

someone answered me and it gave a link to thread that has tuturial on how to do so.
but the problem is, it uses script. unlike on the s2 wherein they just modified the camera apk...

musashiro said:
[Q] Camera with Volume Key Mod??
ive been using a camera mod on my s2 wherein i can use the volume key as shutter button.
is this mod available on note??? ive seen a camera app but the volume key mode is not available...
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Seems pretty cool. Could you share the mod for S2?
thx
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Remap Keys During Camera

I am going to attempt to remap the outside keys for when the camera is being used to allow non-touchscreen controls as well. I don't know if anyone has tried or started work on this idea yet, but I will give it a go and post results and the update.zip on here once it is good to go.
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Not to stir the thread off topic, but can i just say how moto seemed to finally get the camera right? I cant believe how fast it starts up. It still has some of the weird focus isssues, but switching between modes, taking pics.. ive ditched my purchased apps in favor of the default camera.

I agree. It definitely runs so much smoother than in previous renditions. I just want to have a method for taking a picture via non touchscreen. Miss the dedicated camera button. Will be working on this during the week and hopefully will have it done and up by the weekend.
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what would you use? traditionally, the volume keys were the zoom in/out and the camera button took the pic. maybe something on the keyboard? have you tried the OK button?

640k said:
what would you use? traditionally, the volume keys were the zoom in/out and the camera button took the pic. maybe something on the keyboard? have you tried the OK button?
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The "ok" button does take pictures, but then you need to have the keyboard out. I'm going to attempt to remap the power button to take the picture (as most people wouldnt be turning off the screen while the camera is on) and keeping the volume buttons as the zoom in/out as it currently is.

azrael293 said:
The "ok" button does take pictures, but then you need to have the keyboard out. I'm going to attempt to remap the power button to take the picture (as most people wouldnt be turning off the screen while the camera is on) and keeping the volume buttons as the zoom in/out as it currently is.
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THIS WOULD BE PERFECT!!! Let us know what you come up with.
Thanks!

This is already possible by default, if I understand your question correctly.
In the ICS build (at least .215, not sure about earlier versions) there is a "Volume Key Function" option in the stock camera settings. You can use this to set the volume keys to 'Capture' instead of 'Zoom'. As I never use digital zoom, this already works great for me!

Sjaakbanaan said:
This is already possible by default, if I understand your question correctly.
In the ICS build (at least .215, not sure about earlier versions) there is a "Volume Key Function" option in the stock camera settings. You can use this to set the volume keys to 'Capture' instead of 'Zoom'. As I never use digital zoom, this already works great for me!
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Trying to get the power button to act as camera and keep volume keys as zoom. also doing this on GB.

azrael293 said:
Trying to get the power button to act as camera and keep volume keys as zoom. also doing this on GB.
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In that case, never mind and good luck
On my ME863 I installed a 3rd party camera app just because of the "volume button = shutter" function, and it was nice to see there was no need for that on the Droid 4!

Sjaakbanaan said:
In that case, never mind and good luck
On my ME863 I installed a 3rd party camera app just because of the "volume button = shutter" function, and it was nice to see there was no need for that on the Droid 4!
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Thanks. Hopefully I can pull it off. Currently trying to fix my D4.. ran into a boot logo mod issue and just got it back up

[REQ] Take pic with button, BOUNTY!

Hi I will have my Xperia Z soon, and I will give a "donation" to the one that makes this phone take pictures with hardware button!
Is it possible or Impossible to make this mod on this phone?

Kevin_seymer said:
Hi I will have my Xperia Z soon, and I will give a "donation" to the one that makes this phone take pictures with hardware button!
Is it possible or Impossible to make this mod on this phone?
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It should not be so hard but I'm no dev so sorry :angel:
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Kevin_seymer said:
Hi I will have my Xperia Z soon, and I will give a "donation" to the one that makes this phone take pictures with hardware button!
Is it possible or Impossible to make this mod on this phone?
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It would be awesome if vol-up+vol-down started the camera and if powerbutton was the Button you capture with
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Anybody up to the task?

Don't understand what you are talking about

You can do it with Tasker with Volume buttons. You'll lose zooming capability though.

Camera zoom app can do it without and problem.
Now where is my bounty
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LOL I want the built in camera to work with hard buttons, I know that CZFx works with hardbuttons =)
But nice try abdulaziz =)

Hello,
Just teasing...but i don't know if i can do it for all capture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_KlxnNuVHc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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black97one said:
Hello,
Just teasing...but i don't know if i can do it for all capture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_KlxnNuVHc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Ho-ho-hold up one second there.
Please elaborate!!
You modded this?
Does the camera need to be running in the backround in order for this to work correctly?
Due to the current situation where the camera takes several seconds to start, I have a sneaking suspicion...
I'm not the type to photograph everyone and everything.
Still, the camera is at the top of my list when it comes to apps you need quick access to.
Since this would only be useful for that superquick shot, I would keep my camera shortcut just a gesture away.
Anxiously awaiting reply:fingers-crossed:

How does it work please? I mean does the screen have to be off from camera app and then vol down takes the picture. No other way? I was hoping to have the power button focus and / or take the picture / start/stop video rec while and only while the camera app is active.
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Yes i make it today...no need the in background
I have some error with decompile/compile the app actually...I need some time to find why

black97one said:
Yes i make it today...no need the in background
I have some error with decompile/compile the app actually...I need some time to find why
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So.. if it works without being a backround process, this might also be stable in stamina mode?
Or am I just talking out of my a**?
Take your time, this is potential gold

benziii said:
So.. if it works without being a backround process, this might also be stable in stamina mode?
Or am I just talking out of my a**?
Take your time, this is potential gold
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I support this and am willing to join this "donnation" team.

Hello,
I have a good and a bad news:
The good
Just finish a bêta version of the MOD
no fast capture on standby mode for the moment...but I'm working on it
The bad
Sony set the capture action only if (focus + camera) button are press together
So you need to press volume UP for focus...and volume DOWN to take the picture.
I'm working on it in order to find how to remove this condition
Installation:
Just replace SemcCameraUI.apk in /system/app with rw-r--r-- permission and reboot
Bêta1 link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?c77o5afdjaf2x7o
Enjoy
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guess you cant put two actions on the same button ? ^^
And it won't be possible to lock the button as pressed until you press another button, and after button is pressed change the action of the button ?

Haldi4803 said:
guess you cant put two actions on the same button ? ^^
And it won't be possible to lock the button as pressed until you press another button, and after button is pressed change the action of the button ?
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Could map vol down + pwr or vol up + pwr to take a picture

Don't worry... sooner or later I could do it
I make à thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266208
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[REQ] Camera Mod

so i was thing would it be cool if someone could make a mod that would allow us to use are lock button to take images??
Because it this was achieved it would mean that you would be able to take images and videos underwater
So i was thinking maybe if you pressed the lock button whilst on the camera app it would take picture
and if you where to long press the lock button it would activate thee video camera
Anyone think it is possible????

Post request in Q/A, Help section. Already similar threads available on this topic.

MRL3GS said:
so i was thing would it be cool if someone could make a mod that would allow us to use are lock button to take images??
Because it this was achieved it would mean that you would be able to take images and videos underwater
So i was thinking maybe if you pressed the lock button whilst on the camera app it would take picture
and if you where to long press the lock button it would activate thee video camera
Anyone think it is possible????
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I believe Cyanogenmod has an option for power button shutter