I know there are some tweaks here out there that map the menu key to the back or home button, and remove all in app 3 dot menus. I would like to use the back/home buttons as menu buttons, yet keep the 3 dot menu only in apps that have it built in. For example, I would like to see it in app in something like Play Store, yet not add the black bar on the bottom for something like Facebook and Angy Birds. Is there any way to do this?
Also besides for mapping the menu key to the HTC logo, how can I deal with the lack of a menu button in AOSP based roms like PA and CM 10.1?
Anybody?
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To remove the bottom bar add this to the end of the build prop using a file explorer.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Save the changes and reboot.
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Garmig said:
To remove the bottom bar add this to the end of the build prop using a file explorer.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Save the changes and reboot.
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Yes, but that removes the menu button in apps.
Is there a way you can only remove the black bar? Without removing in app menu buttons?
Well, what about changing the number to 0 ?
TechnoHacker said:
Yes, but that removes the menu button in apps.
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Garmig said:
Well, what about changing the number to 0 ?
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Works like a charm! Thank you!
TechnoHacker said:
Works like a charm! Thank you!
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I don't understand. If I set the build.prop entry to 0 there's just a permanent black bar at the bottom. From what I understand, setting it to 0 enables the navbar. But I decided to set it as 2 just out of curiosity. Now there is no black bar and there is a 3 dot menu in all apps.
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The new HTC One has been released. However, only 2 visible button is presented. Home and back button. So do anyone know how the HTC One to access the other functions like "Multi-task" and "Menu" ? Is the "hTC" icon in the bottom of the phone also a functionable button?
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fxzy said:
The new HTC One has been released. However, only 2 visible button is presented. Home and back button. So do anyone know how the HTC One to access the other functions like "Multi-task" and "Menu" ? Is the "hTC" icon in the bottom of the phone also a functionable button?
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From what I just read, double-tap on home brings up recent apps. Not sure about the menu though...it probably uses the 3-dot menu standard in ics and above.
If you ask me, I'd say they should've ditched the buttons or whatever they're called and just put some extra screen real estate and give us a software/onscreen navigation bar.
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Double tapping home gives you the recent apps while holding down home will launch you to Google now. I'm not sure about the menu system. Its probably the 3 dot system like the above post.
Yes no one seems to know how to access the menu.
Access menu is the 3 dot on screen, just like htc one x
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XeactorZ said:
Access menu is the 3 dot on screen, just like htc one x
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There is also an option in settings to make long press back button into menu
klin1344 said:
From what I just read, double-tap on home brings up recent apps. Not sure about the menu though...it probably uses the 3-dot menu standard in ics and above.
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Extremely late but NEVER knew this or saw it posted anywhere else. Thank you!
So when I was using the Android Rev HD with the back button mod, I was able to remove the black bar using "qemu.hw.mainkeys" while still keeping the menu button on apps like Chrome that support it (NOT in the form of black bar). But since I flashed the GE Rom, qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 will disable the black bar but also remove the menu button in all apps that have it.
xGary said:
So when I was using the Android Rev HD with the back button mod, I was able to remove the black bar using "qemu.hw.mainkeys" while still keeping the menu button on apps like Chrome that support it (NOT in the form of black bar). But since I flashed the GE Rom, qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 will disable the black bar but also remove the menu button in all apps that have it.
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install the xposed mods and enable menu overflow button.
works perfectly
i am having a problem with the softkeys navbar.
what i remember, there were supposed to be another button where i pointed with an arrow on the screenshot i have added.
i tried to search on the forums but coud not find anything
how am i supposed to get that button back
i cant enter the settings of some of my apps like Facebook without that button ?
i am running rooted stock rom
android ver. 4.2.2
build number: 10.3.1.A.2.67
The menu soft key is only displayed when required by an app. It is not displayed on the homescreen or in apps that do not need it.
To access Facebook's settings, pull the drawer out from the left and scroll down to find the settings.
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kingvortex said:
The menu soft key is only displayed when required by an app. It is not displayed on the homescreen or in apps that do not need it.
To access Facebook's settings, pull the drawer out from the left and scroll down to find the settings.
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thx for the quick answer.
but why that button does not activate itself when i run Facebook app.
anyway. i did what u wrote for facebook app.
do u know any mod that can replace the original 3 softkeys with 5 ?
and also a bit smaller..
like in this post
I noticed the 3 dots tweaks has been removed from the tweaks.however is that possible to run apps in full screen without the three dots at the bottom?
Add this to your build.prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
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mitchst2 said:
Add this to your build.prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
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Thanks but where I add these line on build.prop?
I read that tweak dont work on 4.4
But i have on viper 4.0.1 this tweak and it works fine
Doesn't matter I added it right at the end. Working for me on 4.4.2.
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I don't use the ROM but i think it is an option available
you can choose to have the three dots or not
settings----> display,gestures&buttons---->home then you get 2 choices.
the one with "swipe up for google now, press and hold for menu" is WITHOUT 3 dots
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Doesn't matter I added it right at the end. Working for me on 4.4.2.
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Thanks for your answer
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Dr.Jamil said:
I don't use the ROM but i think it is an option available
you can choose to have the three dots or not
settings----> display,gestures&buttons---->home then you get 2 choices.
the one with "swipe up for google now, press and hold for menu" is WITHOUT 3 dots
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Thanks for your answer but this option its removed on viper for the rom tweaks
rmthx said:
Thanks but where I add these line on build.prop?
I read that tweak dont work on 4.4
But i have on viper 4.0.1 this tweak and it works fine
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Recent apps doesn't work. When you double tap the home button, nothing happens, for me, at least.
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If anybody is wanting to use lmt pie and hide the soft keys for good, the tried and true method still works. Add qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to the bottom of your build.prop and voila.
Thanks. Nice to have the extra screen space.
bills742 said:
If anybody is wanting to use lmt pie and hide the soft keys for good, the tried and true method still works. Add qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to the bottom of your build.prop and walla.
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This is the best news I got all day. I thought it would take forever to do this... Thanks a bunch.
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Did this and the bad news is it removes the options button from Chrome as well. Any ideas how RO re-add?
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bymoe1up said:
Did this and the bad news is it removes the options button from Chrome as well. Any ideas how RO re-add?
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I just noticed this too. I hope someone knows how to fix it.
Don't have my phone yet, but if you disable the soft keys, how do get to the home screen from within any app (since the back and home keys are the soft keys)?
bymoe1up said:
Did this and the bad news is it removes the options button from Chrome as well. Any ideas how RO re-add?
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oak said:
I just noticed this too. I hope someone knows how to fix it.
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What options? The menu button? Or the recent tabs button?
The menu button (three dots upper right corner ) .
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What options? The menu button? Or the recent tabs button?
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Three dots...top right. Menu button.
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If you're using LMT then just add a menu button to the pie.
So I disabled my navigation bar and also lost the menu option in some apps. I found an app called All In One Gestures on the PS and it works very well.
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If you're using LMT then just add a menu button to the pie.
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Thanks! I was using something else for PIE that did not have a menu option. I switched to LMT and now all is well.
This is by and far the best app for this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en
Can also swipe up to unhide and set options etc.. Use in combination with LMT
liqn7 said:
This is by and far the best app for this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en
Can also swipe up to unhide and set options etc.. Use in combination with LMT
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I'm using this too and really enjoying it. The extra screen real estate is awesome, and I like being able to have custom themed navigation buttons.
Darn it
When i bought my nexus 6 it was...unlock bootloader, remove encryption, root, install twrp, turn down dpi, remove navbar, and install pie lol.
crashercarlton said:
When i bought my nexus 6 it was...unlock bootloader, remove encryption, root, install twrp, turn down dpi, remove navbar, and install pie lol.
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What DPI setting r u using?
You don't buy a Mustang for the gas mileage.
pathtologos said:
What DPI setting r u using?
You don't buy a Mustang for the gas mileage.
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480 so far
I don't know why but for some reason after Chrome updated the hiding soft keys build.prop edit started crashing my phone - giving me Google Play Services errors. Wasn't until I put the soft keys back that it fixed the problem.
I have been doing this to all my nexus devices.