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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Well why would the search button be any better than the default OK button?
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no/don't need open keyboard
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[THINK TANK] Remap Power/Lock to Camera Functions & Remove Low Battery Limitations
Hi all, i've had a thread about this in general for a while, but i think I would get more attention to this matter here.
I may not be a dev, but I do believe this is very doable, especially because Ive read this in a thread posted by rhcp0112345 titled Debug Codes which proves that the power button can be remapped to do certain functions just like my old G1 could do:
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This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.
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I also remember devs adding support for a Reboot Option to the Power Off Menu, so I think if that is possible, then it should be possible to add a Camera option to that list, and when the Camera is open, rather than use the power button to lock the screen and capacitive buttons, we can allow it to take pictures, and if you long press it, it will show the usual Power Off Menu plus the Lock option.
Also I was wondering if it was possible to remove what I call the Low Battery Limiter which denies the user access to the Camera, Avatar, Video Player and Music apps.
Opinions? Ideas?
Thanks for your time everyone! Our community is awesome!
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Hi all, i've had a thread about this in general for a while, but i think I would get more attention to this matter here.
I may not be a dev, but I do believe this is very doable, especially because Ive read this in a thread posted by rhcp0112345 titled Debug Codes which proves that the power button can be remapped to do certain functions just like my old G1 could do:
I also remember devs adding support for a Reboot Option to the Power Off Menu, so I think if that is possible, then it should be possible to add a Camera option to that list, and when the Camera is open, rather than use the power button to lock the screen and capacitive buttons, we can allow it to take pictures, and if you long press it, it will show the usual Power Off Menu plus the Lock option.
Also I was wondering if it was possible to remove what I call the Low Battery Limiter which denies the user access to the Camera, Avatar, Video Player and Music apps.
Opinions? Ideas?
Thanks for your time everyone! Our community is awesome!
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If I remember correctly, the key mapping is actually in the kernal, which means that someone who was cooking up a full blown ROM would directly have to go in and map the driver function to the kernal. I don't think this is impossible, but it may not happen for a while. I do agree though, this is a very good idea except for moving Screen Lock to the menu for holding the power button. I think something simple like double press or Power+Volume Up. If I ever find time to muck around in the kernal source, I'll give this a look
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Also I was wondering if it was possible to remove what I call the Low Battery Limiter which denies the user access to the Camera, Avatar, Video Player and Music apps.
Opinions? Ideas?
Thanks for your time everyone! Our community is awesome!
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This would be great!
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If I remember correctly, the key mapping is actually in the kernal, which means that someone who was cooking up a full blown ROM would directly have to go in and map the driver function to the kernal. I don't think this is impossible, but it may not happen for a while. I do agree though, this is a very good idea except for moving Screen Lock to the menu for holding the power button. I think something simple like double press or Power+Volume Up. If I ever find time to muck around in the kernal source, I'll give this a look
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ah so its all in the kernel i see. Yeah your idea the double tap sounds good too! I appreciate your interest in the idea! Do you know how to disable the Low Battery Limiter? would that be in the kernel too?
While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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maybe someone could make an apk along with the kernel to remap it to any button you want. i remember the g1 had a hack that allowed that possibility so im sure the vibrant can do it if someone had the will and know-how
The battery thing is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748400
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The battery thing is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748400
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Thats not quite what I think they are talking about. That will simply make the popup that says "battery full, please unplug" go away. The issue is when your battery is low, the phone will deny you going into certain applications, such as the video player or other things.
Any progress on the low battery limiter?
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While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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Then what would you do with the zoom in/out function that's currently mapped to the volume rocker?
I think the current "Lock Screen" function of the power button is useless, and would make way more sense as a physical button for the shutter.
While they might not be in the right place, I think remapping the volume keys for the camera just makes more sense.
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Then what would you do with the zoom in/out function that's currently mapped to the volume rocker?
I think the current "Lock Screen" function of the power button is useless, and would make way more sense as a physical button for the shutter.
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I second this statement.
No offense to anyone, but using the volume buttons is a stupid idea!
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so i tried contacting JAC about this through a Private Message a few days ago, he hasnt responded yet but he's been active on twitter lately, so maybe he doesnt check his PMs, i dont have a twitter so i was wondering if anyone that does could tweet this thread to him and ask if he would be interested in implementing it in his kernel?
remapping the volume keys isn't necessarily in the kernel. just install adw launcher or launcher pro and add the camera app to your dock. it's easier.
xREVOx, I think you misunderstood the OP. I believe he is suggesting the power button be remapped to the camera shutter, which I believe is an excellent idea. I would love to help, if I could. I know c++, but have never messed with the linux kernel or android rom dev so I doubt I would be of much use. Either way, I would lover to see it a part of CM 6.1 when that comes out
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remapping the volume keys isn't necessarily in the kernel. just install adw launcher or launcher pro and add the camera app to your dock. it's easier.
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Like MinosDis said I was thinking of having an option to add Launch Camera to the power button menu, and once the camera app is launched the power button could be used as a physical shutter button.
Also I really wanna get rid of that low battery popup that prevents access to the music player video player and camera.
If anyone with a twitter echoes my sentiments perhaps they can retweet this thread to @wesgarner or @justanotherdev because I can't get ahold of them on here and I have no twitter.
I use mixzing, and it will play up until you phone powers off. Not quite a hack, but a viable workaround for now
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I use mixzing, and it will play up until you phone powers off. Not quite a hack, but a viable workaround for now
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Thanks for the tip, I use rock player for videos, and I tried some free camera apps but they all aren't as good as the stock one so I'm hoping jac or kingklick will implement this into one of their kernels
Did you guys Manage to Remove Low Battery Limitations? If not I have, mine is now set to warn / warning level at 5%
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Did you guys Manage to Remove Low Battery Limitations? If not I have, mine is now set to warn / warning level at 5%
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Hey eugene thanks for your input and contribution I don't think anyone made any progress on this front. JAC told me it is rom AND kernel related if I wanted the battery limits removed and the camera button remapped so it's not that easy. I'm very glad and thankful that you handled the low battery limitations thank you so much!
Just in case anyone subscribed to this thread.
There's an app in the market called "SGS Tools". You can now use the power button as a shutter button, take pictures when battery is low, and pinch to zoom on the camera (it's a little sluggish). Thanks to Fr4gg0r for developing this.
Article here
http://androidspin.com/2010/12/12/update-your-galaxy-s-camera-to-support-push-to-zoom/
Edit:Do Not Download. There has been reports of it messing up the camcorder and force closes.
hi, I open this thread to show you how to remap the G button, on the FOP rom it is assigned as a comma so it's totally useless, but all you have to do is using root explorer go to:
system\usr\keylayout
and modify the files "generic.kl" and "TWL4030_Keypad.kl" and search for "key 95".
On the "generic.kl" it will say something like insert comma, change that to one of this options:
APP_SWITCH it will make the g button open the recent apps
CAMERA well it's obvious it will open the camera
and on the "TWL4030_Keypad.kl" it will say "POWER WAKE_DROPPED", just erase that and type one of the options I said (you MUST assign the same option to BOTH files)
Hope it would be usefull ^^ I recomend using the button for the recent apps, since the camera can be accessed from the lockscreen and the camera isnt working right now
If you need to, I can make a CWM flashable zip to modify those 2 files, I didn't did that because this is way too easy to do manually...
Remember to mount R/w so you can edit the files
After doing that just reboot
You should mount r/w not r/o
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A flashable file would be great!
You forgot reboot...neway thanks m8..it worked just fine :highfive:
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You should mount r/w not r/o
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thanks, for correcting me
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You forgot reboot...neway thanks m8..it worked just fine :highfive:
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ohh right jeje sry
Already there but imcomplete:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194058
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Already there but imcomplete:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194058
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I saw this one when trying to do this, and it is really weird the tutorial so I decided to do this one, also it only says how to use as camera and lock button... could you consider adding this to the FOP rom?
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I saw this one when trying to do this, and it is really weird the tutorial so I decided to do this one, also it only says how to use as camera and lock button... could you consider adding this to the FOP rom?
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If you guys find it useful we can add that feature, but it is easy to add this feature, so if you guys want, you guys can add by yourself.
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If you guys find it useful we can add that feature, but it is easy to add this feature, so if you guys want, you guys can add by yourself.
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I know it's easy to add but the thing is that right now the g button on fop rom is completely useless
This works on CM7?
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This works on CM7?
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Yep, tecnically it works on all roms, but I can't say exactly since Idont know which file you have to modify on cm7
zortheck said:
This works on CM7?
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On cm7, you have to edit /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl - delete key 212 line and add key 95 POWER WAKE_DROPPED or the line about camera - save and reboot
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My Power button is dead and i cannot turn on the phone manually. Ineed to use usb cable,enter the battery charging state and need to push the button frequently(hopefully it detect) till it reboot.Then i try to remap the power button to G button. still cannot on even at battery charging state... This phone is screwed.. wonder if anyone want to buy my phone.. haha..
My power button is not in the best condition too. First I remaped G button (key 95 POWER WAKE_DROPPED) and then I use SoftPower app to wake it because it even has sometimes problems to wake up with the remaped G button and I'm fine. OK that doesn't help when it's completly switched off but then it seems to work rather good and I nearly never switch it off anyway. I use AnReboot for some time, it is fast for reboot and good for getting in recovery.
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My power button is not in the best condition too. First I remaped G button (key 95 POWER WAKE_DROPPED) and then I use SoftPower app to wake it because it even has sometimes problems to wake up with the remaped G button and I'm fine. OK that doesn't help when it's completly switched off but then it seems to work rather good and I nearly never switch it off anyway. I use AnReboot for some time, it is fast for reboot and good for getting in recovery.
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Getting to the recovery is not the problem as i can use the adb command. The worst part is when i want to call someone urgently and the phone cannot wake the screen. So softpower app can help in these kind of situation? As when the phone is completely dead, there nothing we can do to turn it on as some people said that the power button is hardwire.
Yes SoftPower wakes my phone up all the time without any problem. I haven't even activatet the adminstrator, because it is only needed for turning the screen off and I use G button for that. (Need the search button for something else anyway.)
BTW if you remap the G button it even shows the power menu like you get it for long pressing power button (at least with some ROMs).
Thanks man, i will try that software. I just open this phone and found out that the usb port and the power button is integrated with each other. So, it's kinda hard to repair it.
Thanks.... I modify G Button as Camera and its working awesome on CM10..
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Please
And if I want both answering and ending a call with G button, how can I add that to the file?
Maybe for wake up and turn off the device too? I guess it's applicable for multiple actions, isn't it?
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And if I want both answering and ending a call with G button, how can I add that to the file?
Maybe for wake up and turn off the device too? I guess it's applicable for multiple actions, isn't it?
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I tested it.I modify G button as CALL WAKE_DROPPED
With this I can receive the call but can't end call with G Button.
And also
Device wakes but can't turn off.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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
Is it possible, perhaps via an app somewhere, to use one of the device's few buttons (home button, volume rocker, and so on) to take a picture rather than the horrible on-screen button?
Brad387 said:
Is it possible, perhaps via an app somewhere, to use one of the device's few buttons (home button, volume rocker, and so on) to take a picture rather than the horrible on-screen button?
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if you are rooted, then yes, search for camera shutter mod, you will get a thread with a modified camera.apk file, just replace it with the original and restart and you are done. for more details, search for the thread. and if you are not rooted. then no there isnt.
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if you are rooted, then yes, search for camera shutter mod, you will get a thread with a modified camera.apk file, just replace it with the original and restart and you are done. for more details, search for the thread. and if you are not rooted. then no there isnt.
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There are ones which let you do it whilst not rooted, since I used to have one. Can't remember it though.
Guys,
Does anyone know of a way to show the Vanilla Android Soft-Key Menu at the bottom and disable the capacitive buttons?
CISGS said:
Guys,
Does anyone know of a way to show the Vanilla Android Soft-Key Menu at the bottom and disable the capacitive buttons?
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I actually just wrote up an article about how to disable the capacitive buttons
- http://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-s6-disable-capacitive-buttons/
and I'm working on one for the software navigation too. I'll edit here with a link when it's published
- http://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-s6-software-navigation-buttons/
I hope it helps
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I actually just wrote up an article about how to disable the capacitive buttons
- http://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-s6-disable-capacitive-buttons/
and I'm working on one for the software navigation too. I'll edit here with a link when it's published
- http://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-s6-software-navigation-buttons/
I hope it helps
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I am a technical writer and your writing is impressive.
I really appreciate this kind of stuff man (since I do this daily).
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I am a technical writer and your writing is impressive.
I really appreciate this kind of stuff man (since I do this daily).
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Wow, thanks you're too kind. Hopefully the write-ups will help get you in the direction you were going for.
I'm always looking for feedback and tips/suggestions for new articles so feel free to comment or use the contact form to send an email at any time you think of something
I have done this to all my Samsung phones,,,is there a way to enable the menu softkey as well?
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Wow, thanks you're too kind. Hopefully the write-ups will help get you in the direction you were going for.
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Archangel said:
I have done this to all my Samsung phones,,,is there a way to enable the menu softkey as well?
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In the Pie Control application, there is a option to set a button as the menu key(it requires root access). So you could create a fourth button in the pie controls app or you could even set one of your pre-set buttons to execute the menu key when a long-press is detected on it
Cool is there a way to show the stock menu softkey without using pie?
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In the Pie Control application, there is a option to set a button as the menu key(it requires root access). So you could create a fourth button in the pie controls app or you could even set one of your pre-set buttons to execute the menu key when a long-press is detected on it
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Cool is there a way to show the stock menu softkey without using pie?
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Oh, I dunno about that. I'll look into it though
Thanks that would be cool!
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Oh, I dunno about that. I'll look into it though
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Thanks that would be cool!
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So far I have only been able to find a solution for this that involves Xposed. Sadly, I don't think it's working on TouchWiz, right?
Yeah I dont think it work yet,,,but hopefully soon. Thanks for looking!
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So far I have only been able to find a solution for this that involves Xposed. Sadly, I don't think it's working on TouchWiz, right?
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Very nice but.......it makes double tab home button camera to stop working and night clock also gets messed up. Also it makes the phone detect like if there were a magnetic cover on it.