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[MOD][GUIDE] Disable Softkeys/Enable Navbar *root only*

This guide will help you disable the Samsung softkeys in the bezel, and enable the Google Navbar.
Warning:
If you disable the keys without enabling the navbar, you will lose home and back navigation, and will be stuck in any app you happen to be in.
Requirements:
Root
File manager with root permission (I used Solid Explorer)
To Enable NavBar:
In root file manager:
open "/system/build.prop"
add this line at the bottom of the file
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot to ensure the Navbar is enabled before moving on
To Disable Softkeys:
In root file manager:
open "system/usr/keylaout/Generic.kl"
This file contains all keymapping. Search for the following keys (158 and 254) and comment them out with a # symbol. They will look like the following:
Code:
# key 158 BACK
# key 254 APP_SWITCH
In root file manager:
open "system/usr/keylaout/gpio-keys.kl"
This file contains all physical buttons. Comment out 172 with a # symbol. It will look like the following:
Code:
# key 172 HOME WAKE
Disable Softkey Backlight:
The Backlight can be disabled in Settings:
Settings: Display: Advanced (section): Touch key light duration: Always off
I found during my testing that sometimes the "Touch key light duration" setting would disappear completely. My original method also included hiding "key 172 HOME" from the Generic.kl, and this seemed to cause that setting to leave. The Home key does not need to be removed in Generic.kl since we are removing it in gpio-keys, so this works out better.
Xposed Framework Alternative:
I was able to make all the changes using Xposed as well, but I found these are simple enough changes without it. Disabling the buttons with "XPosed Additions" also was much less reliable.
MoDaCo Toolkit: System UI: Show navigation bar
XPosed Additions: Buttons
sources:
http://brandtkrueger.wordpress.com/...ation-buttons-on-the-galaxy-s3-requires-root/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301429
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50636011&postcount=4

the.joeba said:
This guide will help you disable the Samsung softkeys in the bezel, and enable the Google Navbar.
Warning:
If you disable the keys without enabling the navbar, you will lose home and back navigation, and will be stuck in any app you happen to be in.
Requirements:
Root
File manager with root permission (I used Solid Explorer)
To Enable NavBar:
In root file manager:
open "/system/build.prop"
add this line at the bottom of the file
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot to ensure the Navbar is enabled before moving on
To Disable Softkeys:
In root file manager:
open "system/usr/keylaout/Generic.kl"
This file contains all keymapping. Search for the following keys (158 and 254) and comment them out with a # symbol. They will look like the following:
Code:
# key 158 BACK
# key 254 APP_SWITCH
In root file manager:
open "system/usr/keylaout/gpio-keys.kl"
This file contains all physical buttons. Comment out 172 with a # symbol. It will look like the following:
Code:
# key 172 HOME WAKE
Disable Softkey Backlight:
The Backlight can be disabled in Settings:
Settings: Display: Advanced (section): Touch key light duration: Always off
I found during my testing that sometimes the "Touch key light duration" setting would disappear completely. My original method also included hiding "key 172 HOME" from the Generic.kl, and this seemed to cause that setting to leave. The Home key does not need to be removed in Generic.kl since we are removing it in gpio-keys, so this works out better.
Xposed Framework Alternative:
I was able to make all the changes using Xposed as well, but I found these are simple enough changes without it. Disabling the buttons with "XPosed Additions" also was much less reliable.
MoDaCo Toolkit: System UI: Show navigation bar
XPosed Additions: Buttons
sources:
http://brandtkrueger.wordpress.com/...ation-buttons-on-the-galaxy-s3-requires-root/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301429
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50636011&postcount=4
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Does this retain the features of the fingerprint scanner? I know it probably does as though it is in the home button it is technically a separate piece of hardware but it is worth having it laid out clearly.

HughesNet said:
Does this retain the features of the fingerprint scanner? I know it probably does as though it is in the home button it is technically a separate piece of hardware but it is worth having it laid out clearly.
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I just tried it, and I can confirm it works. It's a bit tricky though, because now the Home button on the Navbar is directly above it on the screen.

Is it possible to switch the orientation of the buttons on the Navbar? example being the Task Manager button is now on the right of the home button and the back button is on the left, but I would like to switch them to be in the same orientation as the Softkeys.

Not threadcrapping, but just curious??? Why do people want to lose screen real estate with a nav bar when we have it below the screen?? Just curious.

suzook said:
Not threadcrapping, but just curious??? Why do people want to lose screen real estate with a nav bar when we have it below the screen?? Just curious.
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I wanted this so that when I turn the tablet to portrait mode the keys are always on the bottom.

suzook said:
Not threadcrapping, but just curious??? Why do people want to lose screen real estate with a nav bar when we have it below the screen?? Just curious.
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I only use my tab in landscape mode with Thumb keyboard and getting to the back button with my thumb is a stretch. This won't help me though until I can get it moved to the corner like you can with cm11. The buttons being built into the bezel was actually my biggest concern with buying this.

Disable softkeys and backlight is cool for sure but instead of navigation keys just download "LMT PIE" controls apk and enable left,right, bottom edges.
I use a Nexus 5 phone and picked up screen real estate as the Nexus line don't have softkeys below in the boarder
Nexus 5 via Tapatalk

Do like the old HTC Flyer and have two sets of backlit keys lighting the set that applies for the rotation.

Screen shot anyone?
==========================screenshot right here=======================
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And, any problems after? yes, small one right here. it blocks a part of the time on the lock screen.
see that 2:50PM??
but anyway this is not a problem for me. I am okay with it.
Also u can no longer taking a screen shot by pressing the power+home. You will need to press the power+volume down.
Q: anyone know how to change the position of that on screen BACK and APP SWITCH buttons? I mean they are the way too much to the left and right. I prefer the one that shows on the Nexus10.

suzook said:
Not threadcrapping, but just curious??? Why do people want to lose screen real estate with a nav bar when we have it below the screen?? Just curious.
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I mainly use the tablet to read comics (in portrait mode). To do the very small bezel (one of my favorite features!), I found myself constantly hitting the buttons with my thumbs. The NavBar is always oriented on the bottom of the tablet, so this doesn't happen.
Also, anytime you use a full screen application (if the App is written correctly) the NavBar hides itself completely, and reappears with a swipe from the bottom upwards.

ksj0823 said:
Q: anyone know how to change the position of that on screen BACK and APP SWITCH buttons? I mean they are the way too much to the left and right. I prefer the one that shows on the Nexus10.
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You can use the Xposed framework and module "Xperia/AOSP NavBar Buttons" which puts the buttons much closer together, especially if you enable search and menu buttons (see attached rescaled screenshot). There was a problem with alignment in landscape on my Tab S 8.4 but the author very quickly sorted that, I assume it would work OK on the 10.5 too.

Armpowered said:
You can use the Xposed framework and module "Xperia/AOSP NavBar Buttons" which puts the buttons much closer together, especially if you enable search and menu buttons (see attached rescaled screenshot). There was a problem with alignment in landscape on my Tab S 8.4 but the author very quickly sorted that, I assume it would work OK on the 10.5 too.
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This module didn't work for me. All installed but would not show soft keys after numerous reboots

finger said:
This module didn't work for me. All installed but would not show soft keys after numerous reboots
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The module doesn't enable the softkeys, it just positions them better. To enable them you need to do what it says at the beginning of the thread or might be able to do so with the Gravity Box Xposed module.

Armpowered said:
The module doesn't enable the softkeys, it just positions them better. To enable them you need to do what it says at the beginning of the thread or might be able to do so with the Gravity Box Xposed module.
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**** my bad, didn't read it thoroughly enough. Thanks

Any link to that xposed module? Thanks
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk

zelduy said:
Any link to that xposed module? Thanks
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Just search for "Xperia/AOSP NavBar Buttons" within Xposed Installer in download section.

Would it also be possible to have the softkeys ONLY in portrait mode?
I have the Tab S 10.5, and usually use it in landscape mode, where the hard buttons are on the bottom as usual. In this state, I don't need softkeys. Sometimes, I'm holding it in portrait mode, and ONLY WHEN I DO SO, I'd like to have softkeys at the bottom side.
Any way to make this happen?

You may want to consider some sort of Pie Controls. This won't disable the hardware keys, or enable the default Android softkeys, but it will give you easier access to things like Home and Back.
I can't remember what app I used in the past for this, but if you can't find something I can look it up when I'm home. I know it wasn't actually called "Pie Controls" though.

I suggest using GMD gesture control, instead of the buttons. Much quicker and more convenient. Needs root though.

Change gestures on finger id / 'external button'

Hi guys,
I prefer deactivating the navigation bar on the bottom of the screen and using gestures on the fingerprint reader, now j was wondering if it is possible to change the gestures.
What it is:
Click for back
Long press for home
Swipe left or right for last applications
What I want:
Click for home
Swipe to left for back
Swipe to right for last apps
Is there a root free possibility to get that?
Thanks in advance

Swipe left/right and hold gesture (MiUi 10)

Has anyone had any luck customizing 'Swipe left/right and Hold' on their Mi 9t Pro/K20 Pro so it can bring the app slide-out menu instead of going to the previous app? I know it can be accessed via sliding on the top part of the phone but not everyone has extra-long thumbs
I have root access and have tried almost all apps from playstore/xda but none of them seem to work even with MiUi gestures disabled

Never mind figured it out. I don't know why Xiaomi didn't mention that little trick on the gesture menu but If you double tap then hold and swipe left/right it brings out the apps slide-out menu :victory:

Did you mean recent screen by "the app slide-out menu"?
And double tap on where?

heygay said:
Did you mean recent screen by "the app slide-out menu"?
And double tap on where?
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No he means any app menu where it slides in from the left.
If you double tap and hold on the left side of the screen it'll start to bring out the menu so you can slide right to access it

DaveHTC200 said:
No he means any app menu where it slides in from the left.
If you double tap and hold on the left side of the screen it'll start to bring out the menu so you can slide right to access it
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The same goes for the right-hand side swipe, provided that the app has a slide-out menu there, like most Reddit apps etc.

UI 2 new navigation gesture not working properly

I tried the new navigation gesture with "Swipe from sides and bottom" but both the left an right swipes act as "back button", I cannot bring the recent apps screen on with the side gesture.
How to fix this ?

You get recent apps when you swipe from bottom like for the Home but do not release the finger for one more second.

Notification bar icons

Is there a way to make the NB "icons" smaller?
Is there a way to add Screenshot to either the NB or as a quick touch button, besides the vol down/power method?

I don't know how to make the icons smaller but regarding your second question,
Quick Settings - Apps on Google Play
Fully exploit the potential of quick settings
play.google.com
this app can add any settings to quick tile. Just search for 'screenshot' and tap 'Enable tile'.
You can also take a screenshot from the 'Recents' menu. Swipe up slowly from the bottom and there will be an option for screenshot.

thanks. I'll try the app. The slow swipe doesn't work. Perhaps because I have 3 buttons engaged instead of gestures?

If you use the 3 button navigation, tap on the square one (right button) which will bring up the 'Recents' menu. The slow swipe was for if you use gesture navigation so it's the same thing.

got it