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[Q] Remove black 3 dot menu bar, but keep 3 dot menu?

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.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
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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.

How do I disable Capacitive Buttons and Add on screen "buttons"?

How do I disable Capacitive Buttons and Add on screen "buttons"?
I tried to edit system/usr/keylayout/generic.kl and put # in front of keys 158 and 139 but then I can't save the file.
How do I save the edited file?
Then how do I turn on the on screen buttons?
Thanks in advance.

anyone?

macsrock said:
How do I disable Capacitive Buttons and Add on screen "buttons"?
I tried to edit system/usr/keylayout/generic.kl and put # in front of keys 158 and 139 but then I can't save the file.
How do I save the edited file?
Then how do I turn on the on screen buttons?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi @macsrock,
From what I understand in order to enable the on screen "soft keys" for a TW ROM, the framework would have to be modified (to what extent I do not know). Whereas in an "AOSP" (stock android) based ROM, a simple build.prop edit would do the trick.

theROMinator said:
Hi @macsrock,
From what I understand in order to enable the on screen "soft keys" for a TW ROM, the framework would have to be modified (to what extent I do not know). Whereas in an "AOSP" (stock android) based ROM, a simple build.prop edit would do the trick.
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Thank you.

theROMinator said:
Hi @macsrock,
From what I understand in order to enable the on screen "soft keys" for a TW ROM, the framework would have to be modified (to what extent I do not know). Whereas in an "AOSP" (stock android) based ROM, a simple build.prop edit would do the trick.
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Yeah Samsung are dicks and removed the parts of the framework needed for this I'd much prefer this as well but not happening anytime soon.
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I was finally able to disable the capacitive buttons which always get pressed accidentally. Im using GMD gestures. But has anyone yet found any mod to make the on screen navbar work?

By the way,You can also download an app, button savior for soft keys but they look a bit sluggish
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[Q] Enable capacitive buttons on CM11 (or reduce NavBar)

Hi all! I would like to know how to enable the capacitive keys on the s3 mini with cyanogenmod 11 (KitKat). it's a bit annoying using the navigation bar (qemu.hw.mainkeys=0).
they worked with the samsung firmware e they blink for 5-6 secs after boot.
(otherwise I would like to reduce the navigation bar)
I've also notice that I don't have this file: sec_touchkey.kl under /system/usr/keylayout
Thanks for the help.

edoz90 said:
Hi all! I would like to know how to enable the capacitive keys on the s3 mini with cyanogenmod 11 (KitKat). it's a bit annoying using the navigation bar (qemu.hw.mainkeys=0).
they worked with the samsung firmware e they blink for 5-6 secs after boot.
(otherwise I would like to reduce the navigation bar)
I've also notice that I don't have this file: sec_touchkey.kl under /system/usr/keylayout
Thanks for the help.
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You can also enable them with Gravity box xposed module & change the size too Or use carbon rom, it has a switch for navigation bar & size.

mauam said:
You can also enable them with Gravity box xposed module & change the size too Or use carbon rom, it has a switch for navigation bar & size.
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thanks for the reply!! i'm pretty noob sorry....
does the Gravity Box make me enable the capacitive keys or make me resize the navbar?
Anyway I've to install the xposed framework.

edoz90 said:
thanks for the reply!! i'm pretty noob sorry....
does the Gravity Box make me enable the capacitive keys or make me resize the navbar?
Anyway I've to install the xposed framework.
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Yeah! you need xposed framework to use modules. With GB you can enable nav bar & his size, amoung other things

Thanks!!! to restore the capacitive buttons??
I mean the buttons on the sides of the home button (physical): the back and the menu button.

edoz90 said:
Thanks!!! to restore the capacitive buttons??
I mean the buttons on the sides of the home button (physical): the back and the menu button.
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Don't understand you very well (nav bar buttons or physical buttons!?), anyway to change their behaviour go to, system settings-buttons & choose what function you want for them.

mauam said:
Don't understand you very well (nav bar buttons or physical buttons!?), anyway to change their behaviour go to, system settings-buttons & choose what function you want for them.
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I've send you a pm with the photo...I mean the two buttons lighted up at the bottom of the screen near the home button

edoz90 said:
I've send you a pm with the photo...I mean the two buttons lighted up at the bottom of the screen near the home button
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System settings-buttons-backlight

mauam said:
System settings-buttons-backlight
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no....the don't work at all!!! i want their functions.
The only way to emulate them is the navigation bar but it was too big (with the GB I've resized it).
I wish someone tell me how to enable this buttons that worked with the original firmware.

I already told you in the previous posts how to change their functions & how to disable or change the backlight.

I am also having this problem and there is no option in settings to enable/disable this buttons. Like edoz90 said, the buttons worked perfectly on the stock rom.

Hide soft keys

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?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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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 ) .

antiochasylum said:
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.

Ngo93 said:
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.

[Q]How can I change the navbar buttons?

Hi users.
Does anyone has an idea how to change the menu button on the navigation bar with the recent apps button??
Tried g2tweaksbox and when I enter the sub menu in settings to change the layout the settings app gives fc.
Anyone has any other idea or solution to change that button?
Thanks.
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Not a total solution, but I don't use the softkeys.... I use pie controls. They stay hidden until you swipe from the bottom , left or right screen sides. With it you can have any button combos, color, size or actions.
Works awesome. Assuming your rooted and use xposed

Supertacomonkeyexplosion said:
Not a total solution, but I don't use the softkeys.... I use pie controls. They stay hidden until you swipe from the bottom , left or right screen sides. With it you can have any button combos, color, size or actions.
Works awesome. Assuming your rooted and use xposed
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Thanks for the suggestion. But I don't like the pie software. Hope someone has an idea or an xmodule to change that bloody button.
And yeah rooted with Xposed framework installed ??
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Christian Nothing said:
Hi users.
Does anyone has an idea how to change the menu button on the navigation bar with the recent apps button??
Tried g2tweaksbox and when I enter the sub menu in settings to change the layout the settings app gives fc.
Anyone has any other idea or solution to change that button?
Thanks.
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You need Root permissions, besides the Xposed and module Xstana, next run Xstana and restart phone to changer, I have it installed on my LGL23 and working perfectly

ketm said:
You need Root permissions, besides the Xposed and module Xstana, next run Xstana and restart phone to changer, I have it installed on my LGL23 and working perfectly
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Xstana module only themes your navigation bar and I need to replace the menu button not to theme it.
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