[Q] What are the arrow keys on the keyboard for? - X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

This isn't really device specific, but using the google keyboard, when you hold down the enter button it shows the emoji button as well as a left and right arrow. It doesn't show the arrows in every app that the keyboard is used for, but for some apps it does and I have no idea what they are for. I press them and I really don't notice anything happening. Not going to lie, this little minor thing is driving me crazy! lol

jpen said:
This isn't really device specific, but using the google keyboard, when you hold down the enter button it shows the emoji button as well as a left and right arrow. It doesn't show the arrows in every app that the keyboard is used for, but for some apps it does and I have no idea what they are for. I press them and I really don't notice anything happening. Not going to lie, this little minor thing is driving me crazy! lol
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I would think they are for curser control but I don't see them. What apps do they appear in?

_MetalHead_ said:
I would think they are for curser control but I don't see them. What apps do they appear in?
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Google search they both appear. I type something, hold the enter key, hit the back arrow and nothing happens. I figured it was cursor control also. But can't get it to work if it is.

jpen said:
Google search they both appear. I type something, hold the enter key, hit the back arrow and nothing happens. I figured it was cursor control also. But can't get it to work if it is.
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I'm not seeing them in Google search. I'm on KitKat, don't know if that makes any difference however.

_MetalHead_ said:
I'm not seeing them in Google search. I'm on KitKat, don't know if that makes any difference however.
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Yea I'm on lollipop. Here is a screenshot tho.
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jpen said:
Yea I'm on lollipop. Here is a screenshot tho.
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They populate the search box without performing a search

3rdstring said:
They populate the search box without performing a search
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I really don't know what you mean by that. I seriously don't see anything happening pressing the arrows. Whether there is anything in the box or not, nothing happens.

jpen said:
I really don't know what you mean by that. I seriously don't see anything happening pressing the arrows. Whether there is anything in the box or not, nothing happens.
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When I press on an arrow the text transfers to the search box where I can further refine the search by typing additional info or pressing on one of the arrows to add more info to the search box.

3rdstring said:
When I press on an arrow the text transfers to the search box where I can further refine the search by typing additional info or pressing on one of the arrows to add more info to the search box.
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He means the arrows on his Google keyboard, not the arrows in the search results.

imaginaryenemy said:
He means the arrows on his Google keyboard, not the arrows in the search results.
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DOH!! I should learn to read.
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Cool! I just tried it out and the arrow buttons work as TAB keys that allow you to tab to the next field, at least in my email.

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New use of your SoftKeys: HTC END KEY ! !

This is the New HTC END KEY Application from Touch Duo 2 Device.
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Download from here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/66199186/HTC_END.cab
The application will be mapped to the Right Softkey on you today screen.
to remove it from Right soft key edit this reg entry:
EDIT:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today Keys\113
And edit to any software you like.
Enjoy,
Nadavi.
can it be made to actually work with a long press of the end key as intended - this would be really handy?
thats exactly question, what i wanted to ask
but not sure - we need to find out how to deal with that
h3mp said:
can it be made to actually work with a long press of the end key as intended - this would be really handy?
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Doesnt work with a long press on the END button, trying to figure how to do that....
Nadavi..
Ok, I'm confused. The app is called "long press end key", but it has nothing to do with the end key, but rather the right softkey?
Very strang name for a program that dosen't do what the name says. Nice application, but on my Tytn II it dosen't want to use the RED END key, instead it uses the right soft key.
File attached for those who cant Rapidshare.
Can you attach it to the forum, because rapidshare is blocked to me (surf at work )
Thanks.
Nadavi!!!!!!!!
Thank you for all of the HTC newest and greatests!!!! VERY GOOD!
Post at same time ...
Thank you grizzley !
Nevermidn me, thanks Nadavi as he is the man!!!
Nadavi said:
Doesnt work with a long press on the END button, trying to figure how to do that....
Nadavi..
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I wonder if this would be as easy as remapping the PPT button for press and press and hold?
Just whwat i needed thx!
xmoo said:
Just whwat i needed thx!
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How can we configure it to acctually use the RED END KEY in our device?
Nadavi
Na it changes the right softkey.
I un installed it but the softkey shortcut stayed
Does some one know how I can get my Contact softkey button back?
xmoo said:
Na it changes the right softkey.
I un installed it but the softkey shortcut stayed
Does some one know how I can get my Contact softkey button back?
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EDIT:
HKCU Software Microsoft Today Keys
112 or 113
NVM got a easier way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=279544
um... whats this do?
um... read the first post and it will show you; pictures and text - take your pick.
h3mp said:
can it be made to actually work with a long press of the end key as intended - this would be really handy?
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yes is there any reg settings? thanks
Does anyone know how to map the HTC end key program to the end key?
UPDATE:
the regedits HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\LongEndFunction enables or disables the longendkey function.
When I set it to 1 it enables the function, however it only does a devicelock. Right now I'm trying to find a regedit that will set the function to open up the ENDKEY app. If we had the registry from the Touch Dual this would be easy to find.
bump!!! any help would be appreciated.

Adding (Hold) to the OK button

I want to add a 'press and hold' function to the OK button. I dug around a little and didn't quite get the answer I wanted. Mostly using 3rd party apps to automate the configuration.
Couldn't I just make a copy of the registry entry in
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\
of the 40C4. Add it back in and rename it to 40C8, and alter the string value "Name" to Button4(Hold)?
Never mind...
I am a retard...
I just noticed the button assignment utility had the ability to add a "Button 4(Hold)". No need for reg editing or a 3rd party app.
GWelker62 said:
I am a retard...
I just noticed the button assignment utility had the ability to add a "Button 4(Hold)". No need for reg editing or a 3rd party app.
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No, you are not a retard.
I don't have a Button 4(Hold)
johanromijn said:
No, you are not a retard.
I don't have a Button 4(Hold)
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Well then, if you want one, all you got to do is click on <Add buttons...>. So simple a cave man can do it.
You guys should try AE Button Plus.
GWelker62 said:
Well then, if you want one, all you got to do is click on <Add buttons...>. So simple a cave man can do it.
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Where is <add buttons...> ?? only place it could be is "2.Assign a program:" but there isnt any
kpcz said:
Where is <add buttons...> ?? only place it could be is "2.Assign a program:" but there isnt any
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Start\Settings\Personal(tab)\Buttons(icon)
In the list of buttons you can assign functions to, at the top is <Add buttons...>
GWelker62 said:
Start\Settings\Personal(tab)\Buttons(icon)
In the list of buttons you can assign functions to, at the top is <Add buttons...>
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Wait a minute.. I have Spb Pocket Plus installed. The "add buttons" might be a feature Pocket Plus added.
GWelker62 said:
Wait a minute.. I have Spb Pocket Plus installed. The "add buttons" might be a feature Pocket Plus added.
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yes it is a feature of pocket plus ( i have it as well and thats how i know)
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Well then, if you want one, all you got to do is click on <Add buttons...>. So simple a cave man can do it.
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That is not cool. I find that offensive.
Why not just install AE Button Plus and let it handle all the buttons?
jackleung said:
Why not just install AE Button Plus and let it handle all the buttons?
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Because I don't need it.
jackleung said:
Why not just install AE Button Plus and let it handle all the buttons?
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I use AE Button Plus and it's great but how do you stop the AEB splash screen from popping up every so often?
I used to use AE but it forever to boot up on a reset so i got rid of it.

[Q] cannot see my black icons at mediagallery

Hi,
I have a simple but very annoying problem.
My mediagallery backround is black. So I cannot see my black icons. But to change the dock icons from launcher pro I have to go via mediagallery- I do not have the option to use my file explorer- and than I have to play memory (a german parlor game where you have to find pairs of matching cards. But all cards are hidden/ the picture is turned down and you have to remind where the other one lays- I don't know if that game is very common outside europe...)
Either there is a way to change the mediagallery backround or to use my file explorer to choose the images. With desktop visualizer I can choose mediagallery or file explorer...
Any help is appreciated...
I have this issue as well and can only see them by doing a zoom in gesture
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by doing a zoom in gesture
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I don't think that I have something like that...
ok- I gave up, at the moment there are more important things to do... I just changed to "go launcher"- and I am very happy- I can also use the launcher pro docks and I can use my file explorer to choose the icons!!
Like pinch ur screen
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Like pinch ur screen
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no, doesn't work for me...
Just press the menu button and then hit details, you will see the name of your icon, then press the back button and choose your icon, try to have only the amount of icons you require for your dock and that's all.
I hope this info can help you guys.
Just press the menu button and then hit details, you will see the name of your icon, then press the back button and choose your icon, try to have only the amount of icons you require for your dock and that's all.
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There is no menu option there- I can do nothing except tapping at the chosen picture...
I have a motorola xt720- I guess it had two kinds of gallerys right from the start- I am not sure if I know mix things up- but I deleted one. Maybe you are talking fro that one...
Well, i was talking about the hardware button, I think every phone has one Or not?
Well, I will recommend o you to use AndExplorer in that case.
Good luck!
Well, i was talking about the hardware button, I think every phone has one Or not?
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of course it has- what has that to do with my statement before? Do you think I don't know how to open the menu??
Well, I will recommend o you to use AndExplorer in that case.
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Didn't you read my first posting? If I could use any kind of file explorer I would not have this problem- but I can't! That was exactly the reason for my first posting here...
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I have this same exact problem. My icons are black and my gallery is black. Very difficult to use black icons for my dock in LauncherPro.

No Multi window option in OOS 4.0

Hi all I updated my OOS to 4.0 but could not found multi window option in setting page.
Any help is appreciated
For multi window got to recent apps view and simply drag one of the apps to bottom or top part of the screen. It will take the respective screen half and leave the recent apps view in the other half letting you select second app.
artin1993 said:
For multi window got to recent apps view and simply drag one of the apps to bottom or top part of the screen. It will take the respective screen half and leave the recent apps view in the other half letting you select second app.
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Thanks. That works. Seems you need to long press before dragging the app to top or bottom of the screen.
gopinath_shiva said:
Thanks. That works. Seems you need to long press before dragging the app to top or bottom of the screen.
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If you use navigation bar, press and hold recents button and you gonna get multi window view.....
cultofluna said:
If you use navigation bar, press and hold recents button and you gonna get multi window view.....
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Yeah that works for soft keys, what I mentioned is for Hardware keys
gopinath_shiva said:
Yeah that works for soft keys, what I mentioned is for Hardware keys
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Yep unfortunately on hardware keys doesn't work this way...
artin1993 said:
For multi window got to recent apps view and simply drag one of the apps to bottom or top part of the screen. It will take the respective screen half and leave the recent apps view in the other half letting you select second app.
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Thanks it works. Is there any more hidden features on Oxygen OS 4.0?
OnePlus 3T
128 Gunmetal
Rogers Network
You can set it on a button in settings.
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I've tried software buttons and can't figure out why I would want to use them... Anyhow, for those use hardware buttons:
Go to Options > Buttons
Here, pick which hardware button you want to use. I think the Android norm is the "recents" button. Regardless, pick the button you want to use and whether you want tap, long press, or double tap. Then you will get the menu that was posted above by gbroon where you select the "open/close split screen" option.
Now you can launch the split screen mode with that button action.
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Select to Speak not working?

Hi, I don't see any icon when I enable SELECT to speak on my P30 Pro.
Does anyone face the same issue? :crying:
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betiau said:
Hi, I don't see any icon when I enable tap to speak on my P30 Pro.
Does anyone face the same issue? :crying:
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I see it on the keyboard, highlighted in the attached screenshot.. Press and hold that and it opens up Tap to speak.. Hope that helps..
MrDpak said:
I see it on the keyboard, highlighted in the attached screenshot.. Press and hold that and it opens up Tap to speak.. Hope that helps..
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Thanks so much MrDpak!
I realized I typed the issue wrong.. it is Select to Speak in accessibility options, not Tap to Speak.
Does Select to Speak work for you too?
betiau said:
Thanks so much MrDpak!
I realized I typed the issue wrong.. it is Select to Speak in accessibility options, not Tap to Speak.
Does Select to Speak work for you too?
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Ok found it! this made my head scratch as well..
Huawei seems to have set it up differently. If you are using Gesture navigation you would not see it. Follow the below steps to first see it and enable it before switching back to Gesture navigation.
1. Go to Settings > System > System Navigation > select Three-key Navigation
2. You will now see the little guy in the corner, click on him and you will then see the floating icon (both in attached screenshot)
3. You can now move around the floating icon and even change back to Gesture Navigation.
Do hit the Thanks button if this helped..
: )
MrDpak said:
Ok found it! this made my head scratch as well..
Huawei seems to have set it up differently. If you are using Gesture navigation you would not see it. Follow the below steps to first see it and enable it before switching back to Gesture navigation.
1. Go to Settings > System > System Navigation > select Three-key Navigation
2. You will now see the little guy in the corner, click on him and you will then see the floating icon (both in attached screenshot)
3. You can now move around the floating icon and even change back to Gesture Navigation.
Do hit the Thanks button if this helped..
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Thanks! I never would have found it if you had not pointed it out!
1 more issue I noticed though was that the feature reads everything starting from the top of my screen and ignores what I select.. In fact, when I have something selected, it reads the context menu to me 'Select all, copy, etc.' then proceeds to read from the top of my screen. Do you see the same behavior?
betiau said:
Thanks! I never would have found it if you had not pointed it out!
1 more issue I noticed though was that the feature reads everything starting from the top of my screen and ignores what I select.. In fact, when I have something selected, it reads the context menu to me 'Select all, copy, etc.' then proceeds to read from the top of my screen. Do you see the same behavior?
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After enabling it, I just draw a rectangle over the area from which I want it to read.. In the attached screenshot it reads "Try out gestures ... Three-key navigation"
Hope that helps.
MrDpak said:
After enabling it, I just draw a rectangle over the area from which I want it to read.. In the attached screenshot it reads "Try out gestures ... Three-key navigation"
Hope that helps.
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You are my lifesaver!
betiau said:
You are my lifesaver!
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Lol glad to help.. : )
I just want to thank MrDpak as well; this had me totally stumpted. So , this solution also help on an Honor 20 running Magic UI.
If only it was possible to run Select to Speak without having to leave Gesture Navigation first; having finally to used to gestures, I prefer them to Three Key etc.
Oh well ... thanks again MrDpak

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