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CM9 G Button remap

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:

RomWiz said:
You should mount r/w not r/o
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thanks, for correcting me
strider2023 said:
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

koila33 said:
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?

Melin Leos said:
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.

koila33 said:
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?

zortheck said:
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.

SaschaKH said:
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?

atillaahun said:
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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[Q] Home key for Recent Apps?...

Hello friends...
I am using JB 4.2.1 CM10.1 by Wayland Ace.
And I want to set home key for recent apps.
But it must be short press, not long press on home key...
Is there any idea for this...
Thank you...

is not there any idea ?.....

msahin061 said:
Hello friends...
I am using JB 4.2.1 CM10.1 by Wayland Ace.
And I want to set home key for recent apps.
But it must be short press, not long press on home key...
Is there any idea for this...
Thank you...
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download nova launcher
go to nova settings
gestures and buttons
home button and select recent apps

limxyz said:
download nova launcher
go to nova settings
gestures and buttons
home button and select recent apps
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Sensible...
But i mean that to set home key for recent apps key like htc 4.0 devices
So i mean that is there a script for this???

msahin061 said:
Sensible...
But i mean that to set home key for recent apps key like htc 4.0 devices
So i mean that is there a script for this???
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Change your keylayout in usr/keylayout
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SpaceCaker said:
Change your keylayout in usr/keylayout
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Well, how do we do that ? Never heard of it before. Elaborate ?
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Name of file is different on ace but
Change Menu to RECENTS
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SpaceCaker said:
Name of file is different on ace but
Change Menu to RECENTS
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I changed menu to recents or recent_apps and reboot phone. so the home key short or long press didn't work.
the file is here on ace: usr/keylayout/sec_key.kl

[Q] Screenshot Option missing

My screenshot option went missing after the recent 4.2.2 update. Anyone having this problem too?

nazuki said:
My screenshot option went missing after the recent 4.2.2 update. Anyone having this problem too?
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Hold volume down together with power button to take a screenshot.

just found out it was moved to small apps

If you use the small apps screencap
You won't fund the pic any where except it's in a temporary folder that overwrite each file taken
You can actually find the png file in notes app
Where you can add text or upload to internet
The best way still using power plus vol down

volume down + power doesnt work for me'
are you guys sure its like that>?

Z51 said:
volume down + power doesnt work for me'
are you guys sure its like that>?
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It works fine for me.

Z51 said:
volume down + power doesnt work for me'
are you guys sure its like that>?
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You need to press it together.
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Press them together and hold!
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Screen shot?

What's the key press for screen shot /screen capture?
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Shroomster said:
What's the key press for screen shot /screen capture?
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No way. Click on right softkey botton, will appear all the screens and Square Option > Active Clipe, back to the needed window, click screen capture. Done. Click Thanks.

Sheesh! That's a mess to do....thanks
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Or you can install exposed framework and gravity box & there is an option in power tweets to add screenshot to the reboot menu
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Shroomster said:
What's the key press for screen shot /screen capture?
sent from a jellybean-stuffed HTC sensation
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Root your phone, install Monxdified ROM, use the power button to bring up the menu select screen capture.
You will get many more benefits that just screen capture

Simply press volume key down and power buton at the same time for 2-3 second and there u go u have ur screenshot while jb have builtin screenshot !

Shroomster said:
Sheesh! That's a mess to do....thanks.
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Why? This is the first way you should know. Is a option stock in Z1. (thanx for thanx, was a joke)
danw_oz said:
Root your phone, install Monxdified ROM, use the power button to bring up the menu select screen capture.
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You don't have necessarily flash a new rom, just root and use any app which you like to take screens.
Meni30 said:
Simply press volume key down and power buton at the same time for 2-3 second and there u go u have ur screenshot while jb have builtin screenshot !
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This is actually very good, how I didn't know this trick. :highfive:

where is google now in viper rom

hi as title cant seem to find it ,if I hold and press home I get settings menu etc cheers

westentertainer said:
hi as title cant seem to find it ,if I hold and press home I get settings menu etc cheers
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You can set all there option on Tweaks...
However, it's the "Google" app in Drawer.

Guich said:
You can set all there option on Tweaks...
However, it's the "Google" app in Drawer.
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i have not got Google app in the app drawer .cant find the setting in tweaks can you help cheers

westentertainer said:
i have not got Google app in the app drawer .cant find the setting in tweaks can you help cheers
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On buttons tab, go to Double-press home and check google now..
Or set it to home swipe option.
Seems i'm using my One...

Guich said:
On buttons tab, go to Double-press home and check google now..
Or set it to home swipe option.
Seems i'm using my One...
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tried that thanks but all i get is a little blue line at bottom of screen

westentertainer said:
tried that thanks but all i get is a little blue line at bottom of screen
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Can you do a screen please?
Because i don't have your issue.