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[REQUEST][MOD]Search key to ICS recent apps

i saw this over the Nexus S thread, and thought it would be awesome if we had the Recent Apps on a click of a button, but not by holding the Home button..and since we don't use the Search button (at least i don't) , we could remap it so it could show the Recent Apps..
so.. here is the MOD : [MOD][19 JAN] Search key to ICS recent apps [add CM9, AOKP and Peter Alfonso version]
and the HOW-TO : [HOWTO] Remap hardware button to ICS recent apps
i tried to make it myself, but i couldn't, so i would like to make a request, or a little help for this MOD
Credits: evilisto

The first link is a flashable .zip, did you try it yourself? I feel tempted to... It's for IML74K so it should work I guess.
The second one is just the instructions on how to do it ourselves, I might try this tomorrow, right now I need some sleep.

So is the flashable zip usable with the teamhacksung ics version?

jonnyg1097 said:
So is the flashable zip usable with the teamhacksung ics version?
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you gotta change the build.prop in the zip file so it would be flashable on i897

jerkysh said:
you gotta change the build.prop in the zip file so it would be flashable on i897
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Did you get it to work jerkysh?

I am very interested in this. This would make they search key useful, as I never use it.
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jerkysh said:
you gotta change the build.prop in the zip file so it would be flashable on i897
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Or you can just remove the assertions from the update scripts. It seems to work, but it messes up some framework assets, as I was expecting, see the screenshots.
I'll see if I can the file from our build, decompile, make the changes and then recompile but I'm pretty new at this stuff. For instance.... do I have to sign the file to be able to use it, and how do I do that?
and yes, it works beautifully. having the app switcher just one tap away makes this a true multi tasking device to me. You will lose this button functionality though, so if you depend on it this won't work for you.

cumanzor said:
Or you can just remove the assertions from the update scripts. It seems to work, but it messes up some framework assets, as I was expecting, see the screenshots.
I'll see if I can the file from our build, decompile, make the changes and then recompile but I'm pretty new at this stuff. For instance.... do I have to sign the file to be able to use it, and how do I do that?
and yes, it works beautifully. having the app switcher just one tap away makes this a true multi tasking device to me. You will lose this button functionality though, so if you depend on it this won't work for you.
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I probably can't help you in any way to get the job done, but I'm always willing to beta test while I learn how to do some of this stuff. Let me know if you need a second person to test and debug.
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MrOpportunity said:
I probably can't help you in any way to get the job done, but I'm always willing to beta test while I learn how to do some of this stuff. Let me know if you need a second person to test and debug.
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Cool.
I'm sure someone in this forum has to know what they are doing heh.
So far I'm stuck in here: I have to OneCosmic's source code, but how do I convert the new PhoneWindowManager.java to a smalli file??

[MOD] Remap Search button to ICS multitask (SENSE)

Hey guys, I've seen a couple of people asking around for a mod to remap our "useless" search button. So I found the easy DIY solution!
Not sure if it's the same across all sense roms, so do hit me back on that! I did this for NIK's Aura Rebirth V3. (Thanks Nik, loved it! :highfive: )
*I'm an android noob, curiosity gave me a cat.
1. Using a root explorer, go to system/usr/keylayout
2. The file you're editting here is atmel-touchscreen.kl, so make a back up of it on your SDCARD just in case.
3. Next you'll see key 102, 139, 158, 217, 249
4. 217 should be originally your search button, indicated by "SEARCH"
5. Switch that with "APP_SWITCH" , do a hot restart, and you're good to go!
Did this using ES with root setting enabled.
Replace your SEARCH button with a RECENT APPS button!
Download a recovery-flashable .zip:
Use this to revert to an original functionality of a search button. It will become search[/b] again.
disable-recent-search.zip
Use this to make your search button a recent apps button
enable-recent-search.zip
Credits to IncredibleSandwich
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Give it a go, tell me how it goes!
Cheers,
bras and sises

Alasdairyee said:
Hey guys, I've seen a couple of people asking around for a mod to remap our "useless" search button. So I found the easy DIY solution!
Not sure if it's the same across all sense roms, so do hit me back on that! I did this for NIK's Aura Rebirth V3. (Thanks Nik, loved it! :highfive: )
*I'm an android noob, curiosity gave me a cat.
1. Using a root explorer, go to system/usr/keylayout
2. The file you're editting here is atmel-touchscreen.kl, so make a back up of it on your SDCARD just in case.
3. Next you'll see key 102, 139, 158, 217, 249
4. 217 should be originally your search button, indicated by "SEARCH"
5. Switch that with "APP_SWITCH" , do a hot restart, and you're good to go!
Did this using ES with root setting enabled.
Give it a go, tell me how it goes!
Cheers,
bras and sises
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ill give it a go once new project x gets uploaded thanks bro

That's a great mod! Thanks!
I'll make a recovery-flashable .zip for it
Replace your SEARCH button with a RECENT APPS button!
Download a recovery-flashable .zip:
Use this to revert to an original functionality of a search button. It will become search again.
disable-recent-search.zip
Use this to make your search button a recent apps button
enable-recent-search.zip
This should probably work on all ROMs, but if it doesn't on yours, report and I'll try to fix it!
Warning: I didn't test it because I'm not using a Sense ROM now. Please report!

IncredibleSandwich said:
That's a great mod! Thanks!
I'll make a recovery-flashable .zip for it
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thanks man! That'll be great!

Alasdairyee said:
thanks man! That'll be great!
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Updated my previous post with links

Not related. But on htc sensation it brigs up GB Recent Apps. This, I think will get ICS task switch.

good to know.
but I always use search button as POWER to turn off the phone

webharsh said:
Not related. But on htc sensation it brigs up GB Recent Apps. This, I think will get ICS task switch.
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Second that, running ice cold here and remapping bring up GB recent apps
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Im using it for play/pause music. Actually i want to make it like camera button but it doest open the camera, only opens it when you hold it.
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Is it really working? If so does it work on Virtuous infinty alpha 2?
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thiagofbrito said:
Is it really working? If so does it work on Virtuous infinty alpha 2?
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yes, it works on any ICS rom

interaser said:
yes, it works on any ICS rom
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Ok chief
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Works like a charm! Thanks for making this available.

Oronra82 said:
Works like a charm! Thanks for making this available.
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My pleasure!
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Works great but gives me GB switcher on ice cold. I read the thread linked, but not sure how to do it in order to get ICS switcher on ice cold.
Any help please?

esbenm said:
Works great but gives me GB switcher on ice cold. I read the thread linked, but not sure how to do it in order to get ICS switcher on ice cold.
Any help please?
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As stated in the topic, it works only for sense. For AOSP, theres a more complicated process to go through... Google it up and create a guide for AOSPs?

Would love to but I am not good enough to do that. Still... GB switcher is more usefull than search

Is there any way to long press "search" key for search function back?
Thanks

Alasdairyee said:
As stated in the topic, it works only for sense. For AOSP, theres a more complicated process to go through... Google it up and create a guide for AOSPs?
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It seems the other way around. I used this in my AOSP CM9 ROM by simply editing atmel.kl. I tried incorporating it into my Sense ROM and GB recent apps show up.. I've been looking for a few hours now, does anyone know how to fix this? I've found some related threads, but nothing that helps me.

MiniCm7 2.0.7 (STOCK!)

Hi there,
I just want to know that I want to screen off instantly and MiniCm7 didn't screen off instantly.
It's android 2.3.5 and yeah I know it's a little old.
I also turned off the screen off animation in display settings of cyanogenmod setting but it didn't really helpful at all.
Can someone fix it? I mean, it's really kind of slow in screen off and screen on also.
Please

Little Zed said:
Hi there,
I just want to know that I want to screen off instantly and MiniCm7 didn't screen off instantly.
It's android 2.3.5 and yeah I know it's a little old.
I also turned off the screen off animation in display settings of cyanogenmod setting but it didn't really helpful at all.
Can someone fix it? I mean, it's really kind of slow in screen off and screen on also.
Please
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go to settings,display,animation and turn off all animation or enable some animation.
if still didn't improve it maybe the bug of the ROM

Still doesn't improve.. :|

bad luck, try to re-flash the ROM remember to completely Wipe data,wipe cache,wipe dalvik cache and format system! and flash the ROM again
hope it would improve
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hello bro, where to get the mini cm for stock kernel i really like to you to give me the link because i am also interested trying it!
because i am also a bootloader locked user

95mediatech said:
bad luck, try to re-flash the ROM remember to completely Wipe data,wipe cache,wipe dalvik cache and format system! and flash the ROM again
hope it would improve
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hello bro, where to get the mini cm for stock kernel i really like to you to give me the link because i am also interested trying it!
because i am also a bootloader locked user
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Ok bro. I'll give you the link. Minicm7 for stock kernel was too old but it's still gold. And it's odexed rom. But has organhaze theme and many themes included like Cyanbread. It's great for stock kernel but I'm afraid you have to replace some files in /system/bin for smooth on gaming.
The file is app_process. I'll upload it to you. And you have to add some lines to /system/etc/hw_config.sh with some file manager for dual touch like
insmod /system/lib/modules/ax8mt.ko
That's so..
http://code.google.com/p/minicm/downloads/detail?name=MiniCM7-2.0.7-X8.zip&can=2&q= << Here is the link for MiniCm7 2.0.7 (Stock kernel)
But it's android 2.3.5 so it's a little bit old..
Some bugs I found is
- Default launcher is bad. You have to replace with ADW Launcher Ex (Find it in apkmania.com)
- Screen off is bad also in-call proximity doesn't really off instantly.
But it's really smooth and very great for stock kernel users!
For the app_process.. I'll attach it..
- Delete the old app_process in /system/bin << (recommended)
- Replace the new app-process and give all permissions in root explorer.. That's it!
Please "Thanks" me if I helped.

Little Zed said:
Ok bro. I'll give you the link. Minicm7 for stock kernel was too old but it's still gold. And it's odexed rom. But has organhaze theme and many themes included like Cyanbread. It's great for stock kernel but I'm afraid you have to replace some files in /system/bin for smooth on gaming.
The file is app_process. I'll upload it to you. And you have to add some lines to /system/etc/hw_config.sh with some file manager for dual touch like
insmod /system/lib/modules/ax8mt.ko
That's so..
http://code.google.com/p/minicm/downloads/detail?name=MiniCM7-2.0.7-X8.zip&can=2&q= << Here is the link for MiniCm7 2.0.7 (Stock kernel)
But it's android 2.3.5 so it's a little bit old..
Some bugs I found is
- Default launcher is bad. You have to replace with ADW Launcher Ex (Find it in apkmania.com)
- Screen off is bad also in-call proximity doesn't really off instantly.
But it's really smooth and very great for stock kernel users!
For the app_process.. I'll attach it..
- Delete the old app_process in /system/bin << (recommended)
- Replace the new app-process and give all permissions in root explorer.. That's it!
Please "Thanks" me if I helped.
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Thanks.
ooo no dual-touch is pretty bad! i really want a dual touch ROM. its that necessary for me to replace the app-process because
i didn't use my X8 to play Games.

95mediatech said:
Thanks.
ooo no dual-touch is pretty bad! i really want a dual touch ROM. its that necessary for me to replace the app-process because
i didn't use my X8 to play Games.
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There's no real dualtouch in xperia x8.. These are just kernel modules. Just check all the stock rom in /system/lib/modules/ and multitouch modules is there.. Maybe it's be fixed if you're using custom kernel.. If you're not gonna play games, it doesn't need to change it but I changed the app_process and my phone run a bit faster!
Of course you need to enable multitouch in hw_config.sh but is it really hard for you? Find some of the stock kernel roms and its included in module section. MiniCM7's hw_config.sh doesn't included that line just like "insmod /system/lib/modules/ax8mt.ko" so multitouch is not activated. That's all. It's not that hard.

i know it! but i am lazy to do it! LOL
so i want to know there's you got fake dualtouch module but not activated! its ok. i will do it
thanks.

Here's some tutorial for you.
Install Root Explorer. Give root access. Go to system. And then go to etc. And after that, just find hw_config.sh.
Click "Mount R/W" but if it already shows "Mount R/O" button, you don't really need to click that button.
Long click the hw_config.sh and choose "Open in text editor".
Now go to the last line and add line like this.
insmod /system/lib/modules/ax8mt.ko
insmod /system/lib/modules/x8gesture.ko
Just add those two lines because I don't know what's your drivers for touchscreen (Synaptics or Cypress) :?
Press "Menu" button on your phone and click "Save changes"
Just reboot! OK?

95mediatech said:
i know it! but i am lazy to do it! LOL
so i want to know there's you got fake dualtouch module but not activated! its ok. i will do it
thanks.
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You really trolled me

Thanks for the "Thanks"

Little Zed said:
Here's some tutorial for you.
Install Root Explorer. Give root access. Go to system. And then go to etc. And after that, just find hw_config.sh.
Click "Mount R/W" but if it already shows "Mount R/O" button, you don't really need to click that button.
Long click the hw_config.sh and choose "Open in text editor".
Now go to the last line and add line like this.
insmod /system/lib/modules/ax8mt.ko
insmod /system/lib/modules/x8gesture.ko
Just add those two lines because I don't know what's your drivers for touchscreen (Synaptics or Cypress) :?
Press "Menu" button on your phone and click "Save changes"
Just reboot! OK?
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thanks for your tutorial, i didn't ask for this its a basic thing! but anyway thanks for this.

Little Zed said:
Thanks for the "Thanks"
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don't use Thanks button unnecessary! it has been used to Thank the helped post.

95mediatech said:
don't use Thanks button unnecessary! it has been used to Thank the helped post.
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Okay

not playstore updated?

astig_king24 said:
not playstore updated?
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yep its a little bit old

[Q] HELP ME PLEASE! how can I enable On-screen Keys ?

LG P880 cm10.1.3 stable
how can I enable On-screen Keys and navbar ?
I already tried to to add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" line to build.prop. No success here. Wont boot, not even go to the CM logo. Just black screen.
Any Ideas ?
Thx for your help

BTW,
the reason why I want to enable softkey and (if possible) disable the capacitive buttons is the following:
I have hugh fingers. And so often when I type I accidently hit the home button instead of the space bar. It is really annoying. However, I never had this issue with my old SGS and my GalaxyTab.
And another thing: Sometimes when I hit the upper end of the buttons, it fires the long click action, e.g. it goes directly to RecentApps instead of HOME.

There are actually plenty of tutorials all over XDA (general or software section).
Search for it.
If you want further help you have to tell us details about your current setup.
EDIT: Just to let you know,
I searched for 1 min and found 3 different ways. One last tip: don't use the XDA search but Google, way more reasonable outcome.
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Well, the problem seems to be limited to cm10.1.3.
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
works on cm11 nightlies just fine.

Well, thanks for mentioning google. Always helpful.
I still find no other ways than editing build.prop (or using apps that do that for you)
Omario-242 said:
If you want further help you have to tell us details about your current setup.
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LG P880 cm10.1.3 stable
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The qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 just means that your device has no hardware menu buttons.
Whether CM didn't set it so this will enable navigation bar or you did something wrong.
5 Mins of search also got me this build.prop line to add:
ro.show.navigationbar=1
Try it.
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Omario-242 said:
ro.show.navigationbar=1
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Same as qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 . Does not boot.
I guess i stick with cm11 nightlies then
but thanks anyway

how are you editing the build.prop?
many file editors give problems with boot after edit, the best option is to copy file, edit and then push to phone through adb
the quemu hw keys is universal on cm to tell if your phone has hw keys or not so it should not be causing problems
(also check if it is already present in the build.prop)
If still it isn't working and don't want to change rom you can always use xposed framework which has a few different modules for nav bar

Rudjgaard said:
how are you editing the build.prop?
many file editors give problems with boot after edit, the best option is to copy file, edit and then push to phone through adb
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that is how i do it
Rudjgaard said:
If still it isn't working and don't want to change rom you can always use xposed framework which has a few different modules for nav bar
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ehhh .... i guess i stay with the nightlies ... they seem pretty usable as a dailydriver so far

ok, one last option is edit build.prop then flash
the command is correct, the bootloop is not normal that's why i'm insisting on this point

Take care of line endings. If you are on Windows, there might be incompatibility with Unix formats.

Adam77Root said:
Take care of line endings. If you are on Windows, there might be incompatibility with Unix formats.
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I forgot about the issues with win you are right.
OP you should edit build.prop with notepad++
open file with n++, add the line, highlight it and check that in the bottom right of the bar it says encoding "Unix"

Adam77Root said:
Take care of line endings. If you are on Windows, there might be incompatibility with Unix formats.
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Thx for the suggestion.
Actually I am on OSX using Sublime Text 2.
But I am looking into it

zzerozzero1 said:
Thx for the suggestion.
Actually I am on OSX using Sublime Text 2.
But I am looking into it
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Hmm .... I checked : charset stays us-ascii after editing with ST2

Adam77Root said:
Take care of line endings. If you are on Windows, there might be incompatibility with Unix formats.
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Adam, thank you very much. You pointed in the right direction.
I adb'd into the device and changed the build.prop via shell nano and viola everything works on cm10.1

Softkeys mods and custimizations

I'm not responsible for any of this. This someone else thread and development.
I'm simply posting a link for those who would like to play around with this.
Most of these are apks that will show up in under settings/display/front touch buttons/color. For your choosing.
I have tried pretty much all the softkeysin this thread (that are not girly) and have had no issues what so ever. Proceed on your own. I'm not responsible.
All credit goes to those that made these apps and mods in the thread I'm linking you to.
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51905092

I would love to do this, but not having a custom recovery makes me leary.

all these are just apk's that you download and use what ever file manager you prefer and click and install. you dont have to replace any apks or modify anything. so due to that its pretty safe if softkeys apk doesnt work then in settings select another softkey theme and use your file manager to delete the one that doesnt work

Atratus said:
I would love to do this, but not having a custom recovery makes me leary.
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You can download and install them. Tried it by myself and i'm stock, not rooted and no custom recovery installed!
All you have to do, is download what you want, install as normal apk (don't forget in settings-security to active 'unknown sources').
After you installed them, in the settings-display-front touch buttons-color you find them.
If the 'original' appear on homescreen, just deactivate 'transparent background'.
Sorry about my English.
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Thanks for that. Yeah I've been trying to explain this is safe. Not a mod just normal apk's. I probably should have mentioned in the OP that you don't need root. And hey I learn something new everyday I.e. disable transparent to get them to show the new soft keys on home screen. I didn't know that. Thanks.
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No doubt, I had been trying to get them to stay using the g2 tweak box, and I couldn't do it. That is a simple solution.

mattwheat said:
Thanks for that. Yeah I've been trying to explain this is safe. Not a mod just normal apk's. I probably should have mentioned in the OP that you don't need root. And hey I learn something new everyday I.e. disable transparent to get them to show the new soft keys on home screen. I didn't know that. Thanks.
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Worked perfectly on my D959 and disabled transparent as well thanks!