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I'm not running any extra virtual key apps... What I want to do... is have the physical N button do a BACK on 1 click, and HOME on 2 clicks... Or normal click BACK, and LONG click HOME...
I've looked through some of the settings - can't tell how to set that up (if at all).
Any thoughts?
Why not use the soft keys built in to CM7?
Sometimes the status bar is gone... either because something causes it to hide, or because I hide it.
MHotovec said:
Why not use the soft keys built in to CM7?
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The best setup so far (imho), is to set the soft keys show up at volume button press.
Since the power button or N button tend to fail sometimes.
By doing that, you can hide soft keys with no fear and just presse volume button to bring they back to the screen, flawless.
@blauson
I hate doing that because if I need to change volume I need to leave the app, go into settings, and change it manually. :/
Somehow my "n" button got turned into a back button. Weird. Would much rather haave it be a menu button. but I dont even know how it changed in the first place! lol
DiscoPh3v3r said:
@blauson
I hate doing that because if I need to change volume I need to leave the app, go into settings, and change it manually. :/
Somehow my "n" button got turned into a back button. Weird. Would much rather haave it be a menu button. but I dont even know how it changed in the first place! lol
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I run phiremod so it's in: settings, phiremod settings, tablet tweaks, choose unhide button
DiscoPh3v3r said:
@blauson
I hate doing that because if I need to change volume I need to leave the app, go into settings, and change it manually. :/
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My volume still works when I use it to recall the status bar.
Rodney
rhester72 said:
My volume still works when I use it to recall the status bar.
Rodney
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Really? Then I will have to see what's up, last time I was always running around the settings and stuff to change the volume.
Blue6IX said:
I run phiremod so it's in: settings, phiremod settings, tablet tweaks, choose unhide button
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I am using Rooted Stock 1.2, way better battery life IMO.
rhester72 said:
My volume still works when I use it to recall the status bar.
Rodney
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I second on that.
I'm running nightly 131.
No problem to change the volume neither to show up soft keys.
I use the N key to cancel full screen. Its more comfortable to use than the volume keys for me.
Hrm.. that would work... Where do I configure what the N key does?
dalingrin said:
I use the N key to cancel full screen. Its more comfortable to use than the volume keys for me.
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dalingrin said:
I use the N key to cancel full screen. Its more comfortable to use than the volume keys for me.
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This is how I've been doing it as well, but sometimes it brings me all the way back to home after showing the status bar. Do you ever experience that? Any tips if so?
Regardless, I like my volume buttons to be... well... volume buttons.
You could use button savior to have a never-hide home only option button located on the very right side by the N button, leaving that slot unused on adw launcher and treat it as a "permanent" home button.
TheAmazingDave said:
This is how I've been doing it as well, but sometimes it brings me all the way back to home after showing the status bar. Do you ever experience that? Any tips if so?
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That's precisely why I haven't used the n button - if there is a way to avoid it, that would be fantastic!
Rodney
The best thing I ever did was install zMooth. Its a gesture bar that lets you draw the buttons. Almost like my old pre.
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jeremymahoney said:
The best thing I ever did was install zMooth. Its a gesture bar that lets you draw the buttons. Almost like my old pre.
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Looks interesting, but the only gesture I can manage to make it recognize is home. Any special tricks to this?
Rodney
It has always worked well for me. Have you used the nook screen recalibrate app? Before I ran that I had a really hard time getting the lower part of my screen to recognize my touch. I think there are some sensitivity settings in the zMooth app you can play around with too.
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This mod enables onscreen soft keys (THANKS TO LEONARDOARAUJO for the modded framework-res) and disables all cap keys except for menu. cap keys still are illuminated, but home, back, and search are disabled as well as haptic feedback for the 3. as i cannot as of yet get a search key remap working i decided to try n make this.I kinda like it btr even tho i lose a lil real estate cuz soft keys are cool..tested and working fine.
25b/27
http://db.tt/xgjybJJi
7.29
http://db.tt/MTzyaNk7
7.29
disable ALL cap keys by quetzalcoat12345 (Does not include the framework files, just the keymap files, so it should be good for all future releases.)
DisableAllCapacitiveKeys.zip"]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/19567156/DisableAllCapacitiveKeys.zip"]DisableAllCapacitiveKeys.zip
here is a flashable zip to reverse the mod (25b/27 only) by leonardoaraujo:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ch4kxk9heylr0v5
Until the backlight params editing is backported to CM10, you might want to try Screen Filter. I used that app since CM9 to disable the backlights on the capacitive buttons. Cheers!
Edit: Scrap that. It seems that it doesn't work (yet) on CM10. I'll try searching for something else.
Edit 2: Success! Adjbrightness works flawlessly!
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Until the backlight params editing is backported to CM10, you might want to try Screen Filter. I used that app since CM9 to disable the backlights on the capacitive buttons. Cheers!
Edit: Scrap that. It seems that it doesn't work (yet) on CM10. I'll try searching for something else.
Edit 2: Success! Adjbrightness works flawlessly!
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imma try it now, although i may leave them on only cuz my.menu key is active still..thx for the tip!
edit..works great.wish i could kill all but menu..but i suppose people in hell want icewater too
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Yeah, I noticed you left the menu button enabled. I've edited mine to disable the menu button as well, so it's all off for me.
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Yeah, I noticed you left the menu button enabled. I've edited mine to disable the menu button as well, so it's all off for me.
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i left mine on cuz there are times and places i need to enter menu but the 3 dots aren't there. maybe leo can add menu to the soft keys, ill ask.
In what app(s) does that occur? I haven't checked every app on my phone, but it's all good so far. The 3 dots show up either next to the soft buttons or on the actionbar.
quetzalcoatl2435 said:
In what app(s) does that occur? I haven't checked every app on my phone, but it's all good so far. The 3 dots show up either next to the soft buttons or on the actionbar.
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actually now tht im paying attn, i think its mainly from home screen using apex. i can set a shortcut but i jus kinda like having menu access rt there. works for me
edit: ur right..menu 3 dots thing is there anytime there is a menu to access, EXCEPT apex home screen. but sometimes its up on top. i thought about disabling menu but decided to keep it as its nice to have rt there, i guess for the same reason i like the search key to recents remap..more easily accessible.
What if we want to revert back to using the softkeys after flashing this? is there a way to reverse it?
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What if we want to revert back to using the softkeys after flashing this? is there a way to reverse it?
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just reflash CM10 without wiping data, should bring everything back to stock.
need not apply the full rom, to undo everything (including navigation buttons):
http://www.mediafire.com/?ch4kxk9heylr0v5
ps: op, add to the 1st post ..
is the softkeys able to change functions? such as adding screen lock button or other applications in the nav bar
and can we enable the 4 capactivie buttons in the modded framework?
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is the softkeys able to change functions? such as adding screen lock button or other applications in the nav bar
and can we enable the 4 capactivie buttons in the modded framework?
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not as of now. well i cant anyway, maybe leo can..
as far as screen lock button, i use widgetsoid for tht
rickriego said:
not as of now. well i cant anyway, maybe leo can..
as far as screen lock button, i use widgetsoid for tht
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how can i contact him?
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how can i contact him?
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search the forums for leonardoaraujo his profile will pop up a few lines down. u can pm from there
I hope you update your zip to the new epinter
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i will, already talked to leo abt the framework..
[m]atRix
mod works w/ epinters current release!
[m]atRix
rickriego said:
mod works w/ epinters current release!
[m]atRix
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Update the OP.
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Update the OP.
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aye aye captain!
edit: done
[m]atRix
Soldier-2Point0 said:
Update the OP.
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Geez soldier lol
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So usually I can add qumu.hw.mainkeys=0 on the build prop, or download softkey enabler app and it usually adds soft keys after a reboot. But now if I do EITHER of those, it just says system ui crashed and I gotta press ok and then a second later it pops up again. and again.
I added soft keys on my S4, S5 and my M7 before and I never ran into this. Does anyone else have any solutions? I don't really like those pop up types, I like the stock android soft keys.
whats wrong with the soft keys that are already on the phone?
Gravity box will add the soft keys and give you some customization options as well
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Gravity box will add the soft keys and give you some customization options as well
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I thought Gravity Box was AOSP only?
I am on the note 3, rooted TW rom but have been running gravity box and wanam for months. Many are using it.
ContractorDude said:
I am on the note 3, rooted TW rom but have been running gravity box and wanam for months. Many are using it.
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I installed it and can't even enable it. It says it cannot open it on the Note 4
That's not good news. I was planning on upgrading to the note 4 soon. Developer may have to update the module. Sorry it didn't work.
Didnr work for me gravitybox kk newest version
raw2000j said:
Didnr work for me gravitybox kk newest version
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I also tried, wouldn't work
I tried on Dynamic Kat and Hyperdrive roms and still had the same problem =( I actually like using soft keys because I feel like the hard keys are harder to reach when using one hand.
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I tried on Dynamic Kat and Hyperdrive roms and still had the same problem =( I actually like using soft keys because I feel like the hard keys are harder to reach when using one hand.
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Did you come up with a solution to enable softkeys? I'm in the same camp.
What about the built-in softkeys? Settings -> One-handed operation -> Side key panel?
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What about the built-in softkeys? Settings -> One-handed operation -> Side key panel?
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They work but just want them on the button. That's what I'm used to.
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Did you come up with a solution to enable softkeys? I'm in the same camp.
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I found GMD Auto Hide Soft Keys but I noticed a drop in my battery life ever since I started using it.
It can auto hide or keep it there forever but it does get in a way with some apps like when you try to text or type it's right on top of the space bar
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I found GMD Auto Hide Soft Keys but I noticed a drop in my battery life ever since I started using it.
It can auto hide or keep it there forever but it does get in a way with some apps like when you try to text or type it's right on top of the space bar
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Thanks for the suggestion. It is now showing Android 5.0 symbols after I unistalled the app. Weird. I'll show you a screenshot.
I could not figure out how to enable soft keys and after uninstaling app the Android 5.0 soft keys showed up. Really weird.
martinezma99 said:
I could not figure out how to enable soft keys and after uninstaling app the Android 5.0 soft keys showed up. Really weird.
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Is it working? and what launcher are you using?
I would love this too. I like having a little bit of bezel at the bottom that I can hold (without hitting buttons), but the Note's capacitive keys are just in the way. I don't mind the Home button and would leave that enabled (maybe bound to something else if possible). Another reason is that I'm left-handed and HATE the "back" button being on the right side instead of left (which I'm used to since all of my previous devices were set up like this -- Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012), Moto X (2013), Nexus 7 (v2), and LG G2 w/modded keys).
Lastly, I really like adding additional navring options besides the built-in Google Now shortcut. There must be a way to get the default Android on screen keys with root and xposed, right? I hope someone figures it out!
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Thanks for the suggestion. It is now showing Android 5.0 symbols after I unistalled the app. Weird. I'll show you a screenshot.
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Maybe install it again and lay with the settings, it took me awhile to get to what I really wanted. The descriptions were not that great lol. Took a lot of trial and error's
btort1 said:
Maybe install it again and lay with the settings, it took me awhile to get to what I really wanted. The descriptions were not that great lol. Took a lot of trial and error's
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Were you able to fix the problem of it overlapping the keyboard?
I would really love to be able to swap the back and recent buttons on the nav bar so that the back button is on the right side and the recents button is on the left leaving the circle home button in the center. This would make one handed use for me super easy as I rarely use the recents button one handed but the back button is my most used button more than home.
is there a way to do this and RETAIN google launcher? I dont want to resort to using another launcher if I dont have to. I was hoping maybe a root enabled app of some sort possibly?
You don't need to change launchers to swap navigation bars. Those two are completely irrelevant.
This is a custom rom feature, it is not yet implemented. In the themes and apps forum, you can find a tutorial on how to do what you're asking for.
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I would really love to be able to swap the back and recent buttons on the nav bar so that the back button is on the right side and the recents button is on the left leaving the circle home button in the center. This would make one handed use for me super easy as I rarely use the recents button one handed but the back button is my most used button more than home.
is there a way to do this and RETAIN google launcher? I dont want to resort to using another launcher if I dont have to. I was hoping maybe a root enabled app of some sort possibly?
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Developer options. Click the RTL option on.
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Developer options. Click the RTL option on.
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unfortunately that reverses everything. i'm only looking to reverse the nav bar button only.
thanks a lot for the option though!
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unfortunately that reverses everything. i'm only looking to reverse the nav bar button only.
thanks a lot for the option though!
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As I repeat myself again, your solution is in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/softkey-mod-swap-recents-button-t2977387
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As I repeat myself again, your solution is in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/softkey-mod-swap-recents-button-t2977387
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thanks for that! sorry you had to repeat yourself, unfortunately I had never seen that before but I appreciate you taking the time to say it again.
nextelbuddy said:
thanks for that! sorry you had to repeat yourself, unfortunately I had never seen that before but I appreciate you taking the time to say it again.
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Its fine I was on mobile earlier so I couldn't go out of my way to find the link. Do note that it may not be available for the ROM that you're using but the tutorial is there on how to do it. I can do the edits for you if you'd like but I'd need framework-res.apk and systemui.apk for your ROM.
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Its fine I was on mobile earlier so I couldn't go out of my way to find the link. Do note that it may not be available for the ROM that you're using but the tutorial is there on how to do it. I can do the edits for you if you'd like but I'd need framework-res.apk and systemui.apk for your ROM.
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I just flashed the MOD zip and it worked. stinks that you have to clear cache and let everything rebuild just to do the mod because if I want to switch back Ill have to do that over again. I'm thankful for this option though! Thanks again
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That's pretty cool!
I did not know that existed. I found it on my Moto X Pure Edition 2015.
I don't know if I could handle status bar and menu swaps, but still cool to know.
I found this thread searching for navbar swap options.
Thanks!
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).
CISGS said:
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.
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
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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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Archangel said:
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!
Enddo said:
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.