[Q] how to disable the search button - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My search button at the bottom (the one right beside the back button has a tendency to press itself.
I want to disable it where when its pressed, it does nothing.
I am running a stock ATT Gingerbread ROM with root and ATT stuff removed. 2.3.5

mrnapolean1 said:
My search button at the bottom (the one right beside the back button has a tendency to press itself.
I want to disable it where when its pressed, it does nothing.
I am running a stock ATT Gingerbread ROM with root and ATT stuff removed. 2.3.5
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Chances are that it's due to humidity, you could simple put it in a bag of rice for 24 to 48 hours and should be fine.
Otherwise you'll need to use something like root explorer to go edit some system file. You can google it to get the exact one.

BWolf56 said:
Chances are that it's due to humidity, you could simple put it in a bag of rice for 24 to 48 hours and should be fine.
Otherwise you'll need to use something like root explorer to go edit some system file. You can google it to get the exact one.
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How do I prevent the humidmity from getting inside my phone? It even has an otterbox commuter case on it.

mrnapolean1 said:
How do I prevent the humidmity from getting inside my phone? It even has an otterbox commuter case on it.
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That's an every day thing.. like don't bring it in the bathroom when you shower.

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CyanogenMod allows you yo change the functions of the buttons. You can set the buttons to have no action. Cyanogenmod. Much better option than editing system files.
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BWolf56 said:
That's an every day thing.. like don't bring it in the bathroom when you shower.
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I don't. I live in Texas and its naturally humid here.

mrnapolean1 said:
I don't. I live in Texas and its naturally humid here.
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There isn't much more you can do, the cappy is very vulnerable to humidity.

Sippay said:
CyanogenMod allows you yo change the functions of the buttons. You can set the buttons to have no action. Cyanogenmod. Much better option than editing system files.
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+1 to this. Install Cyanogenmod and see what your humble Cappy is really capable of.

You've two more solutions added to above ones;
1. Follow the link below. "Button Remapper", you can assign/unassign actions to your hardware buttons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
2. If you dont want to choose custom roms thenthere is an app in the Playstore called Captivate Search Button Fixer (link provided below) might fix your issue.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sanchitkarve.CaptivateSearchFix
Hope it helps! Cheers!

I am still having this issue.

mrnapolean1 said:
I am still having this issue.
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Did you try the solutions mentioned above??

Yes expect installing cm

mrnapolean1 said:
Yes expect installing cm
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If you remap the search button to "nothing", it shouldn't do anything. I'm not sure why that wouldn't work for you?

I followed the directions as specified but the dearch button somehow works still.
Would there be a way to install cm without oblereating any stuff off my phone such as text messages and ringtones?

mrnapolean1 said:
I followed the directions as specified but the dearch button somehow works still.
Would there be a way to install cm without oblereating any stuff off my phone such as text messages and ringtones?
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You can back those up, just look into Titanium Backup or some other backup apps on the Play Store.

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G1 problem help!

Hello. i bought G1 and i have one problem. When i write mz gmail adress and pass and it pass me than it say SIGNED IN SLIDE KEYBOARD BACK TO CONTINUE. when i slide it back nothing happend. i try reflash FW. please help. What can be there broken? any sensor which know when is keyboard up or down? or any mechanical thing? heelp
Arkaz999 said:
Hello. i bought G1 and i have one problem. When i write mz gmail adress and pass and it pass me than it say SIGNED IN SLIDE KEYBOARD BACK TO CONTINUE. when i slide it back nothing happend. i try reflash FW. please help. What can be there broken? any sensor which know when is keyboard up or down? or any mechanical thing? heelp
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Did you wipe before flashing?
Yes. notthing happend. I must know what hardware part is bad. and replace it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555247&highlight=magnet
Follow up in this thread. ask the OP what his solution was.
Than i found it with google too. But thanks a lot
OK! PROBLEM SOLVED! I founf excellent magnet in Notebook HDD. It was 1mm high. (excellent) and i can broke it east that i can make about 7x5x1mm magnet then i use glue and everythings work
Ok Macgyver, if I give you some bubble gum and a shoestring can you make me a bungie cord?
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Hey codina, I thought that was the pic on your guide to rooting. It seems quite fitting, if anything it might make a fork
crpercodani said:
Ok Macgyver, if I give you some bubble gum and a shoestring can you make me a bungie cord?
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Is that what McGyver's like? Some kind of one man A-Team? Never seen any, only thing I know (Richard Dean Anderson is McGyver) I learnt from The Simpsons.
Yup yup, he could make just about anything usefull out of the bare minimal
If you watched half-baked they kinda make fun of him with the scavanger smokers
Adam, you use Virgin Mobile right? Could you post the APN you use? thanks.
I use:
goto.virginmobile.uk
AdamPI said:
I use:
goto.virginmobile.uk
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Oooh is that all you need? Most places say you need to set the username to "user" and need to set an IP address too. I'll try it, thanks
AdrianK said:
Oooh is that all you need? Most places say you need to set the username to "user" and need to set an IP address too. I'll try it, thanks
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Yeah that's all I've bothered to put since I last wiped and even GPRS seems to work somehow.
Wow, you're right, it works! Thanks for the help, this is killer deal compared to my old tariff
Just one question, does "Virgin" appear on your lock screen? It doesn't appear on the lockscreen or notification bar but it shows up in Settings > About > Status. That's on Cyanogen Mod 4.17, on Hero it shows up as normal. When using an O2 SIM the carrier shows up as normal on Cyanogen 4.17.
AdrianK said:
Wow, you're right, it works! Thanks for the help, this is killer deal compared to my old tariff
Just one question, does "Virgin" appear on your lock screen? It doesn't appear on the lockscreen or notification bar but it shows up in Settings > About > Status. That's on Cyanogen Mod 4.17, on Hero it shows up as normal. When using an O2 SIM the carrier shows up as normal on Cyanogen 4.17.
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No it doesn't, I can't remember whether it did on stock rom or not.
Like a virgin, touch for the very first time. What's a virgin?
I want a bra with giant titty cones.
I could get you two traffic cones and a bungee cord
Can you paint them black with white tips?

HTC_IME?

I came upon this keyboard yesterday, and loved it... apart from one thing. It works perfectly except it's distorted. I'm guessing it was made for a different resolution than our Vogue's?
I'm also wondering if anyone has a version that looks good on the Vogue?
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Someone can correct me if i'm wrong but I think eclair builds are using that keyboard?
Also, Plemen's might be too.
i have several versions to try but i cant get the keyboard to change after i install it. i even went into settings and checked touch input. what am i doing wrong
incubus26jc said:
i have several versions to try but i cant get the keyboard to change after i install it. i even went into settings and checked touch input. what am i doing wrong
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If you have the default keyboard open, hold down on the "?123? and select "Input Method" when it pops up.
Or, hold down on any text field and the same menu should pop up.
Then just select the new keyboard.
I have this keyboard and it works great! Plus on myn's build the vibration is increased somehow
ThomasHW said:
If you have the default keyboard open, hold down on the "?123? and select "Input Method" when it pops up.
Or, hold down on any text field and the same menu should pop up.
Then just select the new keyboard.
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thanks for that. 3 out of 4 versions forced closed on me and the one that did work has the distortion like you mentioned. sorry
incubus26jc said:
thanks for that. 3 out of 4 versions forced closed on me and the one that did work has the distortion like you mentioned. sorry
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No problem. Hopefully someone has it, or can take it out of another build.
cp0020 said:
I have this keyboard and it works great! Plus on myn's build the vibration is increased somehow
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Is this keyboard in one of Myn's themes? Or did you add it somehow? If you added it, do you have the .apk? Can you post it? Thanks.
smarcin said:
Is this keyboard in one of Myn's themes? Or did you add it somehow? If you added it, do you have the .apk? Can you post it? Thanks.
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No, it's not from myn's. There are a bunch of different versions. Try searching HTC_IME on the forums or on Google.
I believe it's made for 320x480, so I'm looking for a 240x360 version. Unfortunately I've had no luck.
I think if someone could get it out of a Sense 240x360 (Tattoo?) build it would work perfectly.
I can get you HTC_IME from Vilrod's SenseTattoo build, but it is not deodexed and I am not sure which framework file do I need to provide for it work on Google Donut.
sshark said:
I can get you HTC_IME from Vilrod's SenseTattoo build, but it is not deodexed and I am not sure which framework file do I need to provide for it work on Google Donut.
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If you can send me the file that'd be great. I think I know someone who can deodex it for me.
Here you go dude.

[Request] Search Box for whole of phone!!

Hello,
I am looking for something like this for the front screen so i can quickly seach my phone instead of having a shortcut or having to go in to the apps file.
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Hope someone can help...
Coolfreebies
Use google search box widget
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I have tried that but i doesn't search your whole phone including contacts... Any other suggestions...
Thank you
Coolfreebies
coolfreebies said:
I have tried that but i doesn't search your whole phone including contacts... Any other suggestions...
Thank you
Coolfreebies
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Hi,
Try Gesture Search from google, with a gesture you can search in whole phone...
Bye
Idk
Go to Settings > Search > Searchable items. Check all that applies. Then just press the Search touch button.
yeah my google search box doesnt pick up contacts either, even though they are selected as searchable items i have to tap the g icon and select people for it to search my contatcs, rather annoying to tell the truth
Am I suggesting something blazingly obvious when I say "press the search button on the front of the phone"?
When I press that and then start typing it looks through everything. Contacts, social networks, tweets, emails, apps, settings, calendar, recent searches etc
Works fine for me, and means you don't need a widget for it either!
um, yeah, i always use the search capacitive button to invoke search its just that for some reason it doesnt search contacts even though people is sleceted under searchable items, i have to manually change it to search people only. it could be something to do with the fact that i am using adw launcher instead of sense.
The search "button" on my phone searches contacts, just tested it now.
CitizenLee said:
Odd. The search "button" on my phone searches contacts, just tested it now.
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its probably a rom issue then as you are running a different one to me. i'm on stock sense at the mo with adwex on top. was running oxygen and miui on my old desire but didnt like miui when i tried it on the dhd so waiting for cm7 at the mo
kinkade said:
its probably a rom issue then as you are running a different one to me. i'm on stock sense at the mo with adwex on top. was running oxygen and miui on my old desire but didnt like miui when i tried it on the dhd so waiting for cm7 at the mo
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Yeah, deffo sounds like a ROM thing as I just asked a friend at work with a DHD to check and he can search his contacts too. His is 100% stock.
I do recommend Android Revolution ROM if you get bored waiting for a decent CM7 build
cheers, i'm going to have a look at android revolution now
Cool
I highly recommend Android Revolution HD 2.0.6 non-OC version.
There's currently a few problems with the OC kernal version (YouTube and video playback is broken for some) but the non-OC version is blazing fast anyway and I'm sure it wont be long before Mike (the ROMs dev) fixes those small issues.
awesome, i'm going to give it a try when i get back from work, did you flash the new radio that he recommends?
also how necessary did you find a full wipe with this coming from stock?
Yeah, I flashed the latest radio last week when still on AR 2.0.3 and it's seems like a good one.
I did a full wipe with the tool provided in the thread when going from stock to AR 2.0.3. I learned from my time with my old HTC Hero that it's usually always best to wipe unless updating the same ROM from one version to another, even then sometimes a wipe is still needed. It usually states in the change log of each ROM though, but in your case I'd definitely do it.
It's an effort if you have loads of apps and want to keep various settings etc, but this is when Titanium Back-Up and Google contacts sync saves the day

[Help] Disabling Search Button

Hello, I need to disable my search key. I am tired of the grief it has brought me and I want it gone. I have searched Google and have found no solution. I thought I might try this but don't want to screw up anything.
Damn button!
StraightUpT said:
Hello, I need to disable my search key. I am tired of the grief it has brought me and I want it gone. I have searched Google and have found no solution. I thought I might try this but don't want to screw up anything.
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LOL. After a just a couple weeks owning my cappy I've been super annoyed at this button as well. I often hit it instead of the button next to it by accident. I came across this (http://androidforums.com/captivate-support-troubleshooting/188818-search-hard-button-going-itself-help.html) as a method to change the key myself. I haven't done it yet but I plan on doing it after my charge is done.
Matt/eg
That tutorial didn't work. I have checked all of my .kl files and there is nothing in that whole folder that contains SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED.
Guys, come on. I've been through this... the latest HellyBean ROM has controls for the capacitive buttons...
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Nice
I feel foolish. Even though I run EuroSkank, the settings are indeed inside Settings > System > Hardware Keys > (Enable) and just disable the search key. Works great.
Tnx from a noob SGA.
-SGA- said:
Guys, come on. I've been through this... the latest HellyBean ROM has controls for the capacitive buttons...
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I am on HellyBean. Where is this setting at?
evilgenx said:
I feel foolish. Even though I run EuroSkank, the settings are indeed inside Settings > System > Hardware Keys > (Enable) and just disable the search key. Works great.
Tnx from a noob SGA.
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No option for hardware keys.
Hey, just flashed to helly to give it a spin. It's there. Settings, system, scroll down. Hardware keys is the last option there.
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evilgenx said:
Hey, just flashed to helly to give it a spin. It's there. Settings, system, scroll down. Hardware keys is the last option there.
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Not there. Did I flash the wrong thing? Can you link me to what you flashed?
I used this.
Zing
Sure, I flashed with
1) http://rootaxbox.no-ip.org/derteufel/Helly_Bean/rom/H_B_20120813/ (Same as you)
2) http://rootaxbox.no-ip.org/derteufel/Helly_Bean/addons/ (Helly_Bean_AddOn_20120729.zip or Helly_Bean_Inverted_AddOn_20120729.zip)
I used inverted addons but you can use either. It's just a inverted colors (I use black/dark themes so inverted works nicely for me)
I think it's just the addons you are missing. Dump that in your root and just flash it the same way you flashed the ROM. Should be good as gold after that!
To round everything off install
1) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hilbring.android.devilkernelconfig&hl=en
2) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metalignus.devilappsgs&hl=en
Those two basic do the same thing - but I dislike menu options that don't work.
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How about those of us who are content with our current JB ROM and don't care to flash to Hellybean or other hardware mapping supported ROMs. Is there a working fix available?
EDIT: Here's a fantastic app which will disable the search button, but still allow long press for voice search
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleansoft.searchbuttonoverride
RE: search button
clepperM said:
How about those of us who are content with our current JB ROM and don't care to flash to Hellybean or other hardware mapping supported ROMs. Is there a working fix available?
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Give this a shot: comment out the Search key
Worked for me in the past- I had tried remapping the key to no avail.
clepperM said:
How about those of us who are content with our current JB ROM and don't care to flash to Hellybean or other hardware mapping supported ROMs. Is there a working fix available?
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You could just jump into titanium and uninstall Google search... Works fine then the button does nothing
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clepperM said:
How about those of us who are content with our current JB ROM and don't care to flash to Hellybean or other hardware mapping supported ROMs. Is there a working fix available?
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The hardware keys setting in CM10 and CM10.1 allows setting the search key to no action. I leave the long press search key action as 'search'
This works fine for me.
sent by the scare crow, tin man, and cowardly lion on the yellow brickfree cm10.1 road.

Omnirom incoming call screen

Hi all, I've been searching for this for a couple of days now, but the answers found don't really seem to do what I want.
I like the way Omnirom is handling the incoming calls with a small pop up screen with callerid and a way to pick up and hang up the phone.
I tried the solution with Xposed & GravityBox, works fine when the screen is on, but my phone screen most of the time is off. Then the full screen caller id pops up
It's there a way to flash the phone app from Omnirom to implement this to my phone without needing to flash Omnirom?
I really like the OPO, but I don't like the pixellated fullscreen caller id's. I know who is calling by name, I don't need the faces
Please, the same for me
No solution?
Jerommeke said:
Hi all, I've been searching for this for a couple of days now, but the answers found don't really seem to do what I want.
I like the way Omnirom is handling the incoming calls with a small pop up screen with callerid and a way to pick up and hang up the phone.
I tried the solution with Xposed & GravityBox, works fine when the screen is on, but my phone screen most of the time is off. Then the full screen caller id pops up
It's there a way to flash the phone app from Omnirom to implement this to my phone without needing to flash Omnirom?
I really like the OPO, but I don't like the pixellated fullscreen caller id's. I know who is calling by name, I don't need the faces
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This might not answer, but if i understod what you needed help with then i use an app Blacklist who shows their name or their company.
Tekaka said:
This might not answer, but if i understod what you needed help with then i use an app Blacklist who shows their name or their company.
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No that's not what I mean
I just want the incoming call screen not to be full screen:
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maybe this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.callpo&hl=es_419
MexiDroid said:
maybe this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.callpo&hl=es_419
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Tried it, but don't like the looks of it. It's better than the full screen but not the way I like it. Thanks for your help!
I thought anything was possible on Android?
I want to try to pick the right apk's from the Omnirom, but which ones do I need? Or is it impossible to do it like this?
Jerommeke said:
I thought anything was possible on Android?
I want to try to pick the right apk's from the Omnirom, but which ones do I need? Or is it impossible to do it like this?
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You are right... everything is possible on Android.....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-nezImUP0w
hewlett2008 said:
You are right... everything is possible on Android.....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-nezImUP0w
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You know what I mean. A lot is possible, there must be a way.
You guys like the full screen ugly photos from callers?
My mokee rom has this on my atrix hd. There is a mokee rom for the opo too. You better ask them or omirom people how its done.
Try this
L-call
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidmate.call
MexiDroid said:
Try this
L-call
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidmate.call
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That one is a good choice, you could also find the apk here on XDA on the dev thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-l-call-handle-incoming-calls-t2941954

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