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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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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] 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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Launch different camera app with dedicated camera button

As the title says, is there a way to change the app that's launched? I use the pro version of camera fx and it makes a huge difference for automatic pictures! It would be awesome to launch it with the camera button rather than a app icon on the home screen! Thanks in advance guys
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rotorsk8r said:
As the title says, is there a way to change the app that's launched? I use the pro version of camera fx and it makes a huge difference for automatic pictures! It would be awesome to launch it with the camera button rather than a app icon on the home screen! Thanks in advance guys
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Of course.
Just go to settings/app and find camera app (it's under "all" tab) and disable it.
Now press camera button and your app should start.
Many camera apps have option to set it as a default camera, are you sure there's not option there.
This advice should work - it worked on Xperia S and "better camera".
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Thanks funky0308 works perfectly mate! I'm always hesitant disabling system apps
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rotorsk8r said:
As the title says, is there a way to change the app that's launched? I use the pro version of camera fx and it makes a huge difference for automatic pictures! It would be awesome to launch it with the camera button rather than a app icon on the home screen! Thanks in advance guys
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Can you be more specific about the difference bit ?
I've heard nexus 4 people say it helped with blur free shots as it reads the accelerometer and waits to get a steady shot.
Anything else ?

hm somehow that's not working for me. if i set camerafx to default i get no popup where im asked if i want to use it as default after i hit the camera button. its working when i disable the stock camera app - but only when my screen is on.
when the screen is off and i press the camera button i just get to see the homescreen but camera is not launching - i have to press the button again then.
any suggestions?

Not working for me either.. Still uses sony camera

Ricochet23 said:
hm somehow that's not working for me. if i set camerafx to default i get no popup where im asked if i want to use it as default after i hit the camera button. its working when i disable the stock camera app - but only when my screen is on.
when the screen is off and i press the camera button i just get to see the homescreen but camera is not launching - i have to press the button again then.
any suggestions?
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I'm in the same boat as you mate, tbh i don't mind though just have to press it twice. Still allot easier than opening an app?
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rotorsk8r said:
I'm in the same boat as you mate, tbh i don't mind though just have to press it twice. Still allot easier than opening an app?
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It just takes way longer that way. If you want to make a quick snapshot you're gonna lose the Moment.
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One Twelve said:
Can you be more specific about the difference bit ?
I've heard nexus 4 people say it helped with blur free shots as it reads the accelerometer and waits to get a steady shot.
Anything else ?
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Yeah it has a really good stable shot mode that waits for the best time to take the photo, but tbh the automatic mode is set to 20mp by default and just takes better shots with way less noise!

What app are you guys exactly talking about? Pro Camera FX? Camera Zoom FX?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom here you go mate
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so did anyone manage to launch another cam than stock by pressing the camera button "once"?
this is really bugging me, i tried everything. installed default app manager, set cam fx default and disabled stock cam. still if the screen is off i have to press the button twice. (first press gets me to homescreen and i need to press it a 2nd time to launch cam fx).

Please Help
Ok, i have had a problem. The dedicated camera button is to sensitive on my Xperia Z1 so it just launches the camera by itself, and in my pocket, which is very annoying. I have tryed to disable the camera and then it don't launch the camera, but it unlocks the screen and vibrates. And if i am in snapchat or any other camera app it just randomly takes a photo because of the button. So is there any way to disable the button completely? i have a rooted Xperia and my bootloader unlocked. Please help me!

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?
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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:

Camera in 4.4.2

Hello averyone,
Yesterday I bought a xperia z and I want to know ..if you can put the dedicated camera button,button lock / unlock (the one with the camera drawn on it) if so, how to change?
I have android 4.4.2 (eXistenZ_Ultimate_1.5.5)

I have no idea what you exactly mean. You want to customize certain buttons?

Cenobite_ said:
I have no idea what you exactly mean. You want to customize certain buttons?
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yes, capture photo but not tapping on screen by pres button
Sorry for my English

cosmy032 said:
yes, capture photo but not tapping on screen by pres button
Sorry for my English
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You can assign the volume key as the shutter.
Open the camera, press on the menu key (3 dots) then look in the settings tab (far right).
Edit - This is assuming that your rom is using the stock camera, of course.
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kingvortex said:
You can assign the volume key as the shutter.
Open the camera, press on the menu key (3 dots) then look in the settings tab (far right).
Edit - This is assuming that your rom is using the stock camera, of course.
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That i know,but the "power" button can assign?

Not without a mod of some kind. You did state without pressing on the screen in your second post, so that achieves it. ?
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