[Q] Cracked LCD - Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi Everyone,
I dropped my nexus one today, and the lcd cracked. The digitizer is working though, because i can unlock the phone, answer phone calls, etc.
I want to take a few screenshots since i've recieved a few important text messages that i would like to take a look at, how ever usb debugging is off, so i need a little help turning that on.
I need some guidance on how to do it without me seeing the screen, like what parts of the screen i need ot press on to get to that menu and check the usb debugging option.
If anyone would like to post a few screenshots, so i can at least see what areas i would have to press, or a video would do great.
Thank you so much

I assume you know how to get into settings so I started form there
I put little red arrows pointing to where you need to press it should be relativity simple. To make sure you have it enabled just open a command prompt on the computer and navigate to the directory where you have adb using cd EX: "cd C:SDK/SDK/tools" then type "adb devices" (no quotes) and if you get the S/N number of your phone that means you got it.

This will help a ton .
One more question, do I have to tap on the checkmark button thing, or will taping any part of that enable it?

tr0nix said:
This will help a ton .
One more question, do I have to tap on the checkmark button thing, or will taping any part of that enable it?
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Tapping any part will enable.
Not sure if this will help as I'm on CM7 and have ADW EX launcher so some stuffs is in different places.
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Soft Reset app

Does anyone know if there is a soft reset/restart app available?
I am checking out a bunch of themes and hitting "Menu+End+Call" at the same time is a pain!
I am hoping there is a simple app that you just press, select to confirm, and it restarts the phone.
I have had a similar app for every smartphone I have owned except this one. WM5, Blackberry, etc.
I searched in several different ways and have been unable to locate this type of app. If my search wasn't extensive enough please let me know so the monitors can delete this thread.
Search the market for 'tReboot'
It notes on the market that the app only works with Dev phones.
I have a rooted phone - but, not a Dev phone.
That is exactly what I want... If it worked on a Rooted phone it would be great! Thanks for the info.
np sorry about that, didn't know what type you had or whether it would work or not on which phones, just saw it in the market while browsing around I'm sure the dev will make it better.
why don't you just long hold the end call button and press 'shut down'
Or you may get DroidSans Tweak Tools 0.87, it has a option for reboot ^^;
Or use adb (or terminal emulator) to enter the command
reboot recovery
then just wait for it..... It will reboot into recovery mode automagically!
DroidSans Tweak Tools works.
You could also use the gSript app and put a shortcut on your desktop with a reboot script.
I would think that would be the easiest way.
Yes, I just found the Gscript app today.
I think I am going to use that. I have Droidsans Tweak Tools - but, I think mine is the lite version. Didn't use the other version because my phone has JF latest mod on it and I didn't know that app added anything that wasn't covered by the mod that the lite version had.
"Or use adb (or terminal emulator) to enter the command
reboot recovery
then just wait for it..... It will reboot into recovery mode automagically!" - Kinda defeats the whole purpose of having something that is quick and easy.
Looks like Gscript will end up working best. Then if Buttercut will work with my Home program I can just give it a nice looking icon.
Thanks!
skri11a said:
You could also use the gSript app and put a shortcut on your desktop with a reboot script.
I would think that would be the easiest way.
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This is the route i use.
i though a lot of people knew this but guess not. if you press call(green) button+menu+end(red) button it does a soft reset
maxdamage2122 said:
i though a lot of people knew this but guess not. if you press call(green) button+menu+end(red) button it does a soft reset
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I do, when im not lazy, i use that method lol
Can't seem to find gscript- can't see on market or on cyrket...
It's not on the market.
Here
and
here
maxdamage2122 said:
i though a lot of people knew this but guess not. if you press call(green) button+menu+end(red) button it does a soft reset
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Mikey1022 said:
I do, when im not lazy, i use that method lol
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Of course, I know about that. But, when I am constantly checking out new themes and tinkering with my phone it is a hassle to keep pressing three buttons at the same time to reboot when I could have a button on the home screen to press without having to pick the phone up.
It is just a convenience issue - like the whole cell phone/smart phone thing to begin with. LOL
shaneaus said:
... it is a hassle to keep pressing three buttons at the same time to reboot when I could have a button on the home screen to press without having to pick the phone up.
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Agreed. On my phone I seem to have to be fantastically precise with the timing of all three buttons at once. Even with concentrated effort it most often brings up the dialler, the menu or goes into sleep mode (annoying). I put a GScript - Reboot shortcut on my homepage and it works fine.
I am also looking forward to a application that could reboot the phone like those found in Windows Mobile. As the above reply said, sometimes we may not press all three buttons together at one go. Seems like we got to wait.
hazeline said:
I am also looking forward to a application that could reboot the phone like those found in Windows Mobile. As the above reply said, sometimes we may not press all three buttons together at one go. Seems like we got to wait.
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Why wait for an app when you can use a script?
Download Gscript from the above posted links.
To create a reboot/soft reset/re-start script you just:
Open Gscript
Select the "Menu" button
Select "Add script"
Enter a name for your script - I entered "Re-Start" - but, use what you want.
Make sure "Needs SU?" is checked.
Enter "reboot" inside the large text window.
Select save.
Long press on your new script and select to "save to SDcard."
Go to your home screen. Long press in a blank area and go through the prompts to add a shortcut. Select Gscript and it will give you the options to choose which script you wish to create a shortcut for. Then you can use Bettercut to give it a nicer look (unless you are like me and using a custom home screen which won't work with Bettercut!)
Why not "reboot recovery"? Then you won't need to hold the home button when it reboots. Just a thought.

(Wanted) Optical Sleep Wake

I am wanting to know if anyone can port the program for the nexus to the aria, that when the trackpad is pushed the phone will wake. I know that coming from an Iphone that is a huge benefit.
seconded.
it's a pain to reach over to push the power button every time because the phone slides towards if you if face up on desk pushing trackpad button much more elegant solution.
Hello, I am a new member and I thought I'd join and tell you what I found. I've been using my Aria for about a week already. I used lock2.0 (bugs and keeps your phone running idle, not standby), nolock (basically takes away lock all together and only wakes it up), this widget screen mode (bugs) thing and a couple others..
Anyways the best solution (in my opinion) is this app called "lockbot." It wakes the phone up using the trackpad and volume keys. The free version lacks the password but if you get the pro, you can add the pass code functionality (not for me especially if you need to do an emergency call plus you can always download a kill app in case your phone gets stolen). A good thing about it too is that you can modify your lock screens i.e. iphone style, x10 style, froyo style, etc. I got 5 different types cycling randomly. You can also change a few options i.e. lock during a call so you dont do a "face hang up" or shake to unlock. The only real bug I found so far was the x10 lockscreen because it would lag for about a second.
I know a few may say "oh the side keys will get hit and drain the battery" but honestly, after using the app for like 5 days, I haven't notice any change in battery consumption. Not wearing out your power button pretty much outweighs losing a minuscule of battery life.
Hope it helps. Of course you can try out the other apps to see if they suit you =)
kudvu002 said:
I am wanting to know if anyone can port the program for the nexus to the aria, that when the trackpad is pushed the phone will wake. I know that coming from an Iphone that is a huge benefit.
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I'm using lockbot now and it's exactly what I was looking for. I'll keep an eye on battery life and report back if it seems to drop.
Awesome suggestion, thanks!!
Btw I was going through the configurations. Apparently you can set a lock code for the lockscreen once you swipe it. You have to pay for the swipe lock but it's free to put in a numeric lock code.
Cheers
I tried lockbot and uninstalled it.
-It does not support the Aria's native resolution.
-Won't let you load BG pics smaller than the 480 x 846 or whatever the res of the device it was made for is.
-When you press the power button to lock and then immediately hit it again, it never locks, just shows the home screen again.
Would it be hard to port the N1's app? I just want something simple that works
nope
didn't work out for me.
almost locked me out of the phone.
I think it doesn't play well with task killer.
Im using an app called "no lock" disables the slide lock and you can jus press the optical button, volume or power buttons to unlock the phone.
pcruz said:
Im using an app called "no lock" disables the slide lock and you can jus press the optical button, volume or power buttons to unlock the phone.
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Same here, works great.
Sent from my HTC Liberty
This just became available on the Incredible...I am sending the file that needs to be edited to the dev who created it for the Incredible so he can make it work for the Aria as well. You can take a look at the thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7267384#post7267384
If anyone has access to the phone now and knows how to use adb you can pull the file off and send it to him. If not I'll send it to him later tonight.
Optical wake working for me
EDIT-Short Version...
-:Have Clockwork Recovery Installed and know how to use ADB:-
-DOWNLOAD ATTACHED qwerty.kl (may need 7zip to extract file from archive...)
-BOOT into CLOCKWORK recovery with NO USB PLUGGED INto phone!!!
-PARTITIONS>MOUNT /SYSTEM
-adb push qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout|adb reboot
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First android phone! I love it. I too wanted optical press-to-wake, particularly because my ATT case made the power button a bit of a pain to press. First real post, been here a bit, I mostly just read/search.
Anyways...I had been searching around the file system getting myself acquainted with android and found /system/usr/keylayout.
It has 4 files in it, one of which is qwerty.kl. It sounded promising so I checked it out.
Long story short, I took a look at it, tried changing our DPAD_CENTER to WAKE instead of WAKE_DROPPED (just like the power button, seemed logical ), but it didn't work. Did some more searching and saw that the key was key # 272 on another phone instead of 232 in our qwerty.kl. I have it working now. Here's the thread I read to figure it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729923
I did this in windows...(I have ADB working and Clockwork Recovery, you should get these too, invaluable tools)
1. Boot into clockworkmod recovery
2. Go to Partions Menu and Mount /System
3. adb pull /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl (this pulls a file, qwerty.kl, and puts it in your adb tools directory)
4. Now you need to open the qwerty.kl file and edit it.
5. Use notepad, or notepad++, or vi, anything really.
6. Search qwerty.kl for key 232 DPAD_CENTER WAKE_DROPPED
7. Change 232 to 272
8. Change WAKE_DROPPED to just WAKE
9. Save the file
Now we need to push the file back to the device. This sounds very easy, and is, except I had trouble and got stuck in clockwork twice and had to pull the battery, as I think when I went to select reboot or unmount in clockwork (using the trackpad...), my newly changed trackpad was probably making everything act up. So I tried twice and had to pull batt twice before I just figured I would streamline my commands. (edit-trackpad works normally in clockwork after next step.)
10. do this! adb push qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout|adb reboot
This will push your new qwerty.kl file to the phone and reboot it without you having to use the trackpad which could leave you potentially stuck in clockwork recovery, thus avoiding the inconvenience of taking off your case/back.
I attached my qwerty.kl in a 7z archive so you hopefully can just extract it to wherever you need it and just adb push it to /system/usr/keylayout.
Good luck. Let me know if it works.
When the phone reboots you will be able to press the optical trackpad and wake the phone!
I haven't really tested it more than waking the phone a half dozen times but it seems to do what I want. When getting stuck in clockwork concerns me, I will simply edit my qwerty.kl file as needed when doing clockworkmod recovery work as it is a fairly simple and straightforward process.
EDIT-phone functions EXACTLY as before except can now wake via trackpad press!
Questions, why were you using the trackpad in clockwork?
Also, I like how no lock works since I have a security code on my device. When I dont feel like entering my code everytime the screen blacks out, I just run no lock and I wake the device up using the trackpad. Will your modification do the same? Or once I wake the device up, it will take me to the security screen?
SysAdmNj said:
Questions, why were you using the trackpad in clockwork?
Also, I like how no lock works since I have a security code on my device. When I dont feel like entering my code everytime the screen blacks out, I just run no lock and I wake the device up using the trackpad. Will your modification do the same? Or once I wake the device up, it will take me to the security screen?
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Because I could...? haha. I think it did the same thing when i tried selecting with the power button as well, can't recall, and didn't futz with it enough to remember it today. Could be a clockwork error or my own...
This doesn't get rid of the lock screen, it just wakes the phone with a trackpad push which I believe was the original intent of the thread. "No lock," well...gets rid of the lock screen which is a different function all together. I don't use a code/pattern on my phone, just the standard drag down lockscreen, its not terribly inconvenient to me.
I find it a bit more convenient since my thumb is already there when I pick up the phone. Also, whenever I would demo my phone to anyone else (whether they owned an iphone or not) they would ALWAYS try to push the trackpad to wake it, and I would ALWAYS have to point them to the awkward power button.
I'm not a huge fan of installing random stuff, and this does exactly what I want. Simple fix ftw.
yollasho said:
I'm not a huge fan of installing random stuff, and this does exactly what I want. Simple fix ftw.
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this is awesome. going to try it once i get home. thank you so much!
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pushed the file with no issues whatsoever. very very helpful.
mattbollenbach said:
this is awesome. going to try it once i get home. thank you so much!
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pushed the file with no issues whatsoever. very very helpful.
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Really glad it worked for you!
Thank You. your procedure worked flawlessly.
HTC should really rethink their "wake up" button, using power button up on top is a real pain.
yollasho said:
Good luck. Let me know if it works
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It works ! Thanks man.. very nice find
Very usefull ..
@MOD
Sticky @ Development section please !
haven't done this yet so feel free to correct me but this looks to just change the wake button from the power to the optical. is there a way to allow both to wake the phone?
either way great work.
ryan92084 said:
haven't done this yet so feel free to correct me but this looks to just change the wake button from the power to the optical. is there a way to allow both to wake the phone?
either way great work.
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Both wake the phone !

LG Revolution Service Codes

Not sure if this has been posted before, but for reference, here's two lovely commands for your Revo4g.
Please note! Not all of the commands in the menus are safe-- in fact, just plain ol assume that these menus can totally mess up your phone in a way not even LG understands.
If you don't know what you're doing, don't mess with them!
With that said, here they are.
Open the dialer, and dial:
VZW Hidden Menu
##program910
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LG Hidden Menu
##lgservicemenu
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When prompted for a code, just enter zeroes until the dialogue box goes away. I didn't count how many...
I still need to finish analyzing the apps, but it looks like one could possibly enable some 'features' (*cough* tethering) if one pressed buttons in the correct order leading to a DUN MIP change
Good luck! Don't brick your device!
in LG Hideen Menu>data
there is Enable "Admin Data".....what could that be?
EDIT: Just a thought, does this have anything to do with the "Device Admin Settings" shortcut you can add with a long press on a homescreen?
nick99wj said:
in LG Hideen Menu>data
there is Enable "Admin Data".....what could that be?
EDIT: Just a thought, does this have anything to do with the "Device Admin Settings" shortcut you can add with a long press on a homescreen?
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nope, not at all.
It is a modem preference, I'm still investigating what it does...
thecubed said:
Not sure if this has been posted before, but for reference, here's two lovely commands for your Revo4g.
Please note! Not all of the commands in the menus are safe-- in fact, just plain ol assume that these menus can totally mess up your phone in a way not even LG understands.
If you don't know what you're doing, don't mess with them!
With that said, here they are.
Open the dialer, and dial:
When prompted for a code, just enter zeroes until the dialogue box goes away. I didn't count how many...
I still need to finish analyzing the apps, but it looks like one could possibly enable some 'features' (*cough* tethering) if one pressed buttons in the correct order leading to a DUN MIP change
Good luck! Don't brick your device!
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You can actually set a shortcut to these in either launcher pro or adw I seem to recall. That will give you easy access to the features.
Sent from my VS910 4G using XDA App
Would any of these codes help with the bluetooth connection issue with version 3?
so does anyone know what we need to press for tetherimg?
LG Revolution hidden menu's
Anyone know how to open the puk menu on the LG Revolution?
Sounds like it's time for some IRC collaboration to figure out what all these fun little options do.
Any clue on how to open puk menu?

Enable tethering blindly

My SGN display was broken including the LCD, hence i'm not able to see anything. I'd like to access and control the device from my PC, what is the best app for this?
My main goal right now is to enable tethering. The touch still works, so i'm confident it can be done.
In the interim, could someone take screenshots of each step from the home screen to enable tethering and post them for me?
I'm going to try and enable it blindly.
Thanks in advance.
The device is a N7000 running stock ICS.
I had a similar problem...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29188511
I won't say it's easy but if you are on a Samsung based ROM you might have a chance. (Obviously you'll need to buy a MHL cable though.)
Alternatively, if you've got USB Debugging turned on then you might be able to use Droid Explorer which includes a remote control add-on.
Yes, mhl cable +hdmi is the best chance
↖(^▽^)↗ Sent from Rego Galaxy Note ↖(^▽^)↗
sahyf3r said:
My SGN display was broken including the LCD, hence i'm not able to see anything. I'd like to access and control the device from my PC, what is the best app for this?
My main goal right now is to enable tethering. The touch still works, so i'm confident it can be done.
In the interim, could someone take screenshots of each step from the home screen to enable tethering and post them for me?
I'm going to try and enable it blindly.
Thanks in advance.
The device is a N7000 running
I read it before, he suggest to use your tv as your diplay.
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I don't have one of those cables right now, and i really need to enable tethering. Could someone please post the screen shots? I don't think it will be that hard, i just need to see the position of the options on the screen
sahyf3r said:
I don't have one of those cables right now, and i really need to enable tethering. Could someone please post the screen shots? I don't think it will be that hard, i just need to see the position of the options on the screen
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Hit Home
Swipe to Unlock
Hit Menu
Hit approx 1cm above menu button (You're now in Settings)
Hit roughly the middle of the screen (on the left hand side - its just easier on the side) "More"
Hit approximately 1cm down from the middle of the screen - "Tethering....."
Press approximately 1 inch down from the Samsung logo.. - "USB Tethering"
Good luck...
Thanks a million.
Haven't gotten it done yet, but i feel much closer.
Trying to get to settings from swiping down from the top of the screen as i'm not familiar with the other method.
sahyf3r said:
Thanks a million.
Haven't gotten it done yet, but i feel much closer.
Trying to get to settings from swiping down from the top of the screen as i'm not familiar with the other method.
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Assuming you have swipe to Unlock
Just lock the screen with the power button - Press power button again then;
Swipe anywhere to unlock
and then press the Menu key..
The Settings option is about 1 cm or so above the Menu key
Lol, i just figured out what the menu key is. I must admit it wasn't a key i used alot.
Something else i just found out, the bottom 1/4 of the screen, touch doesn't work.
I'm starting to lose hope of getting this done.
Could you swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification screen, there is a settings link there, thats where i'm use to getting to the settings from. I think with a screen shot of that i'll be able to get it done.
Got it done. Found a pic on the internet of the screen i was talking about. Would still like a proper pic. :good:
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Any chance you have AirDroid installed? It has a live view (screenshot) in pc browser ability built in, it can help if you don't have an MHL adapter.
If not, force an install from accessing play store from pc.
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se1988 said:
Any chance you have AirDroid installed? It has a live view (screenshot) in pc browser ability built in, it can help if you don't have an MHL adapter.
If not, force an install from accessing play store from pc.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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From what i remember starting the download from the browser just does the download and not the install, is this correct?
If thats so, i'm out of luck :crying:
sahyf3r said:
From what i remember starting the download from the browser just does the download and not the install, is this correct?
If thats so, i'm out of luck :crying:
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Now that i clicked install on play store and see it saying installed, i'm wondering if the problem is that it won't be installed or it won't be started
sahyf3r said:
Now that i clicked install on play store and see it saying installed, i'm wondering if the problem is that it won't be installed or it won't be started
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It is installed. Just start the app, then go to
Code:
http://(INSERT PHONE IP HERE):8888/
with your pc browser. Then work the magic from there!
EDIT: hm, you might need to set a password, dont know how easily it is to do this blindly... Anyways, worth a try!

Using tasker to simulate power button

I want to use tasker to turn the screen off. Secure Settings > Lock Device forces me to use pin, which is not what I want, as I use a finger print scanner to wake my device. Shell > Input keyevent 26 does not work either, as I am not rooted (Huawei Mate 9 pro, doesn't seem to have a reliable root yet).
I have tried doing it with System > Send intent, but that seems to have no effect. I dont know if I am doing it wrong. I have also tried
Code:
terminal task
, with a code like this (and some variants of it), without success:
Code:
am start --user 0 -a android.intent.extra.KEY_EVENT --es KEYCODE_POWER ACTION_DOWN
I have also tinkered with
Code:
android.intent.action.SCREEN_OFF
...but with even less success.
Any ideas as how how I can get this to work? Either with terminal emulator or tasker send intent task?
I think you can't do that cause you're using your Fingerprint. That is a security future and Tasker can't bypass it. Don't nail me on it cause I am not sure. Maybe someone else can prove me wrong.
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Maybe you could setup a workaround for this. For example, you could lower the display timeout value to one second so your device locks itself.
(Don't forget to change the timeout back to your preferred value after another second!)
digitalpig82 said:
Maybe you could setup a workaround for this. For example, you could lower the display timeout value to one second so your device locks itself.
(Don't forget to change the timeout back to your preferred value after another second!)
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Good idea. But the minimum is 7 seconds, which is too long to wait, for the solution to be worthwhile.
I found a way to do it:
1: Create a task:
display > display timeout: 8 seconds
scene: Show scene: popup - display as overlay, blocking, full screen​2: create a profile for screen on, create task:
hide scene: popup
display > display timeout: 30 seconds​
So you're hiding the ui with a black screen until the screen is really switched off after 8 seconds, right? But what happens when you press the back or home button within the 8 seconds? Does the scene disappear?
This is what I do. Just make a task with Run shell, no need for security settings app. In the command line type input keyevent 26. You then can add a short cut when you double tap the homescreen to turn off the screen.
@snorrski you might want to have a look at this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/...-adb-shell-t3562013/post72212441#post72212441
It seems to be exactly what you wanted. It works without root and on my (unrooted) S7 Edge, I can still use the fingerprint sensor to unlock my device after locking it this way (input keyevent POWER).
digitalpig82 said:
So you're hiding the ui with a black screen until the screen is really switched off after 8 seconds, right? But what happens when you press the back or home button within the 8 seconds? Does the scene disappear?
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Yes, exactly​. That's the way it is program.med for now.
digitalpig82 said:
@snorrski you might want to have a look at this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/...-adb-shell-t3562013/post72212441#post72212441
It seems to be exactly what you wanted. It works without root and on my (unrooted) S7 Edge, I can still use the fingerprint sensor to unlock my device after locking it this way (input keyevent POWER).
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Thank you! That does indeed look like what I need!
digitalpig82 said:
@snorrski you might want to have a look at this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/...-adb-shell-t3562013/post72212441#post72212441
It seems to be exactly what you wanted. It works without root and on my (unrooted) S7 Edge, I can still use the fingerprint sensor to unlock my device after locking it this way (input keyevent POWER).
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@snorrski
I know it's been over 2 years since y'all had this discussion, but I hope this still reaches you.
The power button on my Mi A1 stopped working recently and I can't seem to find it's replacement flex cable anywhere. I'm entirely new to Tasker but I have been reading for hours now to find ways to use a screen based interaction (say a double tap on the screen) to simulate the Power button to turn the screen off while still being able to unlock my phone with my fingerprint scanner.
So far, I've understood that it is doable (with an article refering to input keyevent 26), even more so on Android Pie (with another article refering to using Global_Actions) than it was previously possible, but am entirely clueless on how. I also couldn't quite understand the process of using the remote ADB shell plugin you mention here.
Could either of the two of you please share a step-by-step how-to on how to achieve the same? It would really help a lot. Thank you
Note: I'm using unrooted Mi A1 running stock Android Pie with July 1st security patch.
deepesh_p said:
@snorrski
I know it's been over 2 years since y'all had this discussion, but I hope this still reaches you.
The power button on my Mi A1 stopped working recently and I can't seem to find it's replacement flex cable anywhere. I'm entirely new to Tasker but I have been reading for hours now to find ways to use a screen based interaction (say a double tap on the screen) to simulate the Power button to turn the screen off while still being able to unlock my phone with my fingerprint scanner.
So far, I've understood that it is doable (with an article refering to input keyevent 26), even more so on Android Pie (with another article refering to using Global_Actions) than it was previously possible, but am entirely clueless on how. I also couldn't quite understand the process of using the remote ADB shell plugin you mention here.
Could either of the two of you please share a step-by-step how-to on how to achieve the same? It would really help a lot. Thank you
Note: I'm using unrooted Mi A1 running stock Android Pie with July 1st security patch.
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Your post is getting long in the tooth. Are you still looking for help?
There are button remapping apps and apps that do double tap for off in the play store. Also, launchers can do this. Nova launcher for sure, but others I believe as well.
ktmom said:
Your post is getting long in the tooth. Are you still looking for help?
There are button remapping apps and apps that do double tap for off in the play store. Also, launchers can do this. Nova launcher for sure, but others I believe as well.
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Hey, thanks for the suggestions. Gravity Screen, Nova Launcher as well as finally being able to understand Tasker, did help solve this issue, as I still look for a flex cable to fix the physical button issue as well.
deepesh_p said:
Hey, thanks for the suggestions. Gravity Screen, Nova Launcher as well as finally being able to understand Tasker, did help solve this issue, as I still look for a flex cable to fix the physical button issue as well.
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Any chance this is what you're looking for?
https://www.cellspare.com/mi-a1-parts/xiaomi-mi-a1-side-key-flex-cable-module
ktmom said:
Any chance this is what you're looking for?
https://www.cellspare.com/mi-a1-parts/xiaomi-mi-a1-side-key-flex-cable-module
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It is. Although, the price is 3.5x the price if I got it from an authorised Xiaomi service centre (except the one in my locality doesn't have it) and about 14x than what is available at local mobile spare parts shops (again not available). Hopefully, I'll find it soon.
deepesh_p said:
It is. Although, the price is 3.5x the price if I got it from an authorised Xiaomi service centre (except the one in my locality doesn't have it) and about 14x than what is available at local mobile spare parts shops (again not available). Hopefully, I'll find it soon.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Xiaomi...851299?hash=item33fb43b7e3:g:BHEAAOSwfNpbM2Pn
https://www.parts4repair.com/side-key-flex-cable-for-xiaomi-mi-a1-5x/

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