[Q] Browser that uses Nook hard device buttons for page scrolling? - Nook Touch Themes and Apps

I'm looking for a browser that uses the Nook hard device buttons to scroll the page. I'm expecting a page jump like when you hit Spacebar on desktop. I've tried Opera Mini, Opera Classic, and 2 Dolphin version so far with no luck. I'm hoping there's a browser that does this. Maybe I can configure the buttons ?

You want a browser that can scroll using volume buttons and then use NTTM to assign volume up/down to two hardware buttons.

@nmyshkin Thanks for the suggestion. Do you know a browser off hand that scrolls with volume buttons?

kevzettler said:
@nmyshkin Thanks for the suggestion. Do you know a browser off hand that scrolls with volume buttons?
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Dolphin. Search for older versions in the 9 or early 10 series.

lz199366 said:
I know a broswer that does it, try this UCMobile browser in the attachment. You have to set your Top-Right&Bottom-Right buttons to 'volume up/down' to make it happen(by using Nook Touch Tools.apk).
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Hmm.... I finally got around to looking at this. How are we supposed to change the default language if we don't read Chinese?! I've been looking for pictorial solutions online but so far, no luck.

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Smartskey - Change MDA Volume slide to Scroll?

How do I change the MDA Volume Slide bar on the left side to function as a scroll while on the Internet using Smartskey?
Please do not tell me to search for the answer as I have done so and cannot find the answers.
Thank you!!
I have been looking through this posting about Smartskey. However, I am still at a loss as to how to get the Volume Slide to work as a Scroll Slide. Maybe I missed the exact instructions on how to do so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=53784&highlight=smartskey
make sure ur using the newest ver.. and it will scroll
Thanks, finally got it to work.
i have smartskey.52 installed but i still cant get the volume key to scroll in opera browser. is there a newer version?
Thanks so much
How do I restore settings?
Hi,
Tried it but now I want my volume buttons back.
I did the uninstall procedure but they still act as scroll buttons.
How do I revert the device back to it's original settings?
Thanks,
Gilad.
rtcc said:
i have smartskey.52 installed but i still cant get the volume key to scroll in opera browser.
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apparently opera scrolling mechanism is non standard : http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=270889&highlight=smartskey+opera#270889
so the volume keys won't make it scroll
pierro78 said:
rtcc said:
i have smartskey.52 installed but i still cant get the volume key to scroll in opera browser.
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apparently opera scrolling mechanism is non standard : http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=270889&highlight=smartskey+opera#270889
so the volume keys won't make it scroll
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I cannot uninstall it either. See my posting on this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=62152
keyboard input.ini
you can also scroll in opera with the keyboard if you add keyboard shortcuts to the input.ini file ... more info here : http://forumfrancophone.info/fadof/viewtopic.php?p=795#795

[Resolved] Remap volume control buttons

Sorry if it was already covered elsewhere, - is there any way to remap auctions for these side buttons on Diamond ? I don't change volume level that often, all done through profiles, imho up/down arrow or scroll function would be much more beneficial ...
Update: AEButton Plus does the thing perfectly, thanks to Geekess for the hint
volume up/down is OK but long press may be very useful for Explorer, task manager etc...
In other words configurable .. would be great for camera too, not easy to make pictures with central button, not stable enough ...
I did not follow development news for previous HTCs, so not sure if it was ever done before ...the fact is that these buttons are not available from Settings (
You can use PQZ II for remapping the volume key. Try to google it.
csc0503 said:
You can use PQZ II for remapping the volume key. Try to google it.
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thanks mate, you are a star
http://www.nicque.com/PQz/PQzII.htm
no version for diamond yet, will play with WM6 version tonight ...
hertc said:
will play with WM6 version tonight ...
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well, does not look good at the end, maybe these are hidden features, but I could not find a way of how to use the volume buttons independently (they work as Ctrl or Alt, no problem here, but I wanted to use them as one button - one action, not two buttons - one action). Another problem, Up/Down or Scroll are not available for selection as actions ....
So it should be possible to change that, the matter of finding the right program now ..
Wish there were more buttons on Diamond, or at least proper navigation buttons ...
Hmm... for me it does not work, get the message:
keyboard hook faild
any suggestions?
What works for me is AEButton Plus (payware, no affiliation). I have reconfigured my volume buttons to single press = arrow up/down and long press to volume. The program has a nice function: you can choose to let the volume buttons have their default behavior during a phonecall.
I'm using the trial right now, but if I can't find a freeware program that has the same functionality I will probably buy this.
May I ask how you've gone on with AEButton? I'd be interested to hear your long(er) term experience of having used it as it sounds like exactly what I want/need.
Mathew
all good, does what it says, configured it once and just using since ..
Tried latest HButton 2.3, but think it is not compatible ... anyone else tried it?

Software key panel

Don't know if anyone has tried this on there Nook but I got it up and running. Progam is call Button Savior and can be found in the market. Really liking this program versus soft keys. I have it set to trigger on the left versus the right. Right side was semi hidden versus the app launch button.
Here's a link from the HTC thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865525another
rswain64 said:
Don't know if anyone has tried this on there Nook but I got it up and running. Progam is call Button Savior and can be found in the market. Really liking this program versus soft keys. I have it set to trigger on the left versus the right. Right side was semi hidden versus the app launch button.
Here's a link from the HTC thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865525another
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I have no experience with button savior. Softkeys can do this as well though. You can drag the little launcher button as well as the pop up softkey panel anywhere you like, and it will remember that position.
rajendra82 said:
I have no experience with button savior. Softkeys can do this as well though. You can drag the little launcher button as well as the pop up softkey panel anywhere you like, and it will remember that position.
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Thats exactly why i picked this over softkeys, going to the circle in some games ended with it just following my finger and no reaction on the game. Not knocking it, still have it, but this is another good one if you like lack of choice.
(Hit thanks instead of quote -_-)
Thanks for this post. I have button savior on my HD2, but completely forgot about using it here. Great reminder. I will hit the thanks button next time I'm on the computer.
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I love having this set up on the left versus the right. You know us lefties can't do anything right!
I have softkeys set up to use the "n" button so i don't have the little on screen button anymore. Very convenient
posted from my nook color using the official xda app
themirthfulswami said:
I have softkeys set up to use the "n" button so i don't have the little on screen button anymore. Very convenient
posted from my nook color using the official xda app
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I'd like to try this, but my physical button is mapped to ADW launcher. How can i change it?
thereddog said:
I'd like to try this, but my physical button is mapped to ADW launcher. How can i change it?
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Install the app "homeswitcher" it will allow you to change it.
-CC

xScope browsing on the Nook

I started a new thread because I'm not sure if the app is not 100% compatible with a rooted nook.
When browsing, xScope will enter full screen mode, hiding the tab and address bars also the control panel on the bottom. I have full screen disabled in the options, so does anyone know what's going on?
There's an option regarding the notification bar. I can hide everything but the bottom bar.
The only issue I'm currently having is that a lot of the menus are white text on white backgrounds. If you press and hold you can see the menu entries which is workable for now - I've contacted the developer about the issue.
OK, I see what's going on now...
When I enter a text field, the keyboard comes up. When I'm done, the bars dissapear.
I've changed the settings so that the menu button brings them back, but is this normal behavior? The bars should come back on their own.
In xscope full screen, I have trouble pressing the buttons on the bottom edge of the screen, does anyone have that problem?
Sent from my Nook Color!!
Same issue with the buttons in the lower corners of the screen. I have issues with other apps also where the buttons are in corners, bottom or not. Just seems app specific.
Sent from my Nook Color (zoom2) using Tapatalk
hahyun6 said:
In xscope full screen, I have trouble pressing the buttons on the bottom edge of the screen, does anyone have that problem?
Sent from my Nook Color!!
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What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
wmadan said:
What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
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How did you move the bar to the top?
Sent from my Nooted friend...
It's in that app settings
thereddog said:
It's in that app settings
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Found it, thanks!
Sent from my Nooted friend...
hahyun6 said:
In xscope full screen, I have trouble pressing the buttons on the bottom edge of the screen, does anyone have that problem?
Sent from my Nook Color!!
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Yes. Really sucks. I love xScope and have had to switch to Dolphin Mini because of this problem. I love how xScope does text redraws quickly and without fuss. Not many other browsers do that.
wmadan said:
What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
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I did that but find that it really makes it much more difficult to use the browser when you have to constantly reach for the top. I love how Dolphin Mini allows me to keep both hands at the bottom to do everything I need.
I want to have an experience where my hands aren't having to jump all over the place just to move along quickly through my daily reading.
wmadan said:
What I did was move the bottom bar to the top where it is easier to press the buttons and then I increased the screen density to 210. That makes the buttons larger and easier to press.
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I had also moved my bar to the top and its much easier to use for me...
Otherwise, I like the browser, but still haven't figured out how to easily close tabs.
I honestly find Dolphin a bit easier to use..
spikey911 said:
I had also moved my bar to the top and its much easier to use for me...
Otherwise, I like the browser, but still haven't figured out how to easily close tabs.
I honestly find Dolphin a bit easier to use..
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For xscope, just tap a tab to close it.
Jim

Dolphin Pad version1 is out

Just downloaded the Dolphin Pad browser from the market and is oh so sweet. Made for the tablet and has gestures. Check it out.
is it that much better than dolphin v6?
IceCreaMan said:
is it that much better than dolphin v6?
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I think so. It feels much more like its built for a larger screen than HD. No more finger at the bottom (gosh that got in my way). Not glitchy anymore when swiping bookmarks open either. My screen used to stick when I swiped to open bookmarks.
i still like the stock version =P since i've gotten the xoom i havent went for any browsers yet
I do like this new browser a lot! It's about time they made a browser to focus specifically on tablets, more specifically... the Honeycomb tablets. The settings menu looks so much like the Honeycomb system settings menu... split screen windows. I'm coming from Dolphin Browser HD myself. I think I will be converting to Dolphin Pad soon.
Looking forward to future updates!
always use dolphin since I bought my xoom. Thanks.
I may be dim here, but how do you get it to recognize gestures? In Dolphin HD you would just touch and hold the lower left corner of the screen.
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
Is some kind Xoomer able to post the .apk? The market will not allow non-honeycomb tablets to download it, It would be much appreciated.
wjanowski said:
I may be dim here, but how do you get it to recognize gestures? In Dolphin HD you would just touch and hold the lower left corner of the screen.
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
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Settings > More > Gestures
liam.lah said:
Is some kind Xoomer able to post the .apk? The market will not allow non-honeycomb tablets to download it, It would be much appreciated.
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Below I have attached the Dolphin Pad apk as requested. Downloaded with my Xoom from the market.
wjanowski said:
I may be dim here, but how do you get it to recognize gestures? In Dolphin HD you would just touch and hold the lower left corner of the screen.
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
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There is an icon (circle with triangle inside) next to refresh icon on top right. Click it
Awesome! Thanks for the find. I'm not much on Beta so I am looking forward to a final release. I'll follow the thread and thanks again!
I'll try it and see how it handles
Crashed on me once. Other than that, nothing else bugs me about it. Feels much faster than stock... Incredibly.
tritran18518 said:
There is an icon (circle with triangle inside) next to refresh icon on top right. Click it
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Nice find. I didn't see that one.
Question. Does Dolphin allow the browsing tab bar to stay at the top? That's the main reason why I use the stock browser because I can press on the tabs easily anytime.
I remember that scrolling down a long web page in Dolphin will just make the tabs disappear and I had to scroll back up to the top of the page before I can use the tabs.
musashiken said:
Question. Does Dolphin allow the browsing tab bar to stay at the top? That's the main reason why I use the stock browser because I can press on the tabs easily anytime.
I remember that scrolling down a long web page in Dolphin will just make the tabs disappear and I had to scroll back up to the top of the page before I can use the tabs.
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The tabs don't scroll in this version. I like it better than dolphin HD.
Am I the only person that hates having no back button on the top left side for these browsers. I like the full screen button, but when I go full screen I lose the back button...would make sense to add a small back button or option for that.
I also hate the gesture button on the right side, but it is better than the phone version in the bottom left corner IMO.
I love the popup menu on the stock browser, but hate that it hides the tabs...wish someone would copy that or create a solution where the controls can be hit in the corners specified by the user.
I must be holding my tablet wrong
Am I missing something?
Want to import my bookmarks from Dolphin HD to this version but can't find any option to import bookmarks using the backup file I created in the phone version?
And really like this version. Same speed as the phone version but with better ui for the bigger screen.
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diablo2224 said:
Below I have attached the Dolphin Pad apk as requested. Downloaded with my Xoom from the market.
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thank you diablo, I couldn't get it on the market from Belgium (was announced "not available anymore")... I was also using Dolphin HD 6 on my tablet, along with Opera mobile, I'll try this one on my Transformer in the evening.
diablo2224 said:
Below I have attached the Dolphin Pad apk as requested. Downloaded with my Xoom from the market.
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Thanks for the post, looks like they really have coded it specifically for honeycomb devices though, the rest of us will have to wait.

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