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Hey,
I was wondering if there is any way that one could develop an android application for X10 running constantly which replaces the physical hard keys( menu, home & back) with buttons on touch screen?
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matin_sb said:
Hey,
I was wondering if there is any way that one could develop an android application for X10 running constantly which replaces the physical hard keys( menu, home & back) with buttons on touch screen?
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And what would you do with the hard keys?
But you'll still have the physical ones.. so what's the point?
Yeah
You know its much easier to touch the screen than pressing the hard keys
Like windows mobile...
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matin_sb said:
Yeah
You know its much easier to touch the screen than pressing the hard keys
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Not really, what happens when you open an app, how would you get back to the home screen.
remove the battery?
Thats why i saying there is a need of constant running & visible application...
If u have ever used a win mobile u would know qhat exactly i mean...
There is a similar concept already as there is a task manager on android market that has all time visible button in right side of screen to lunch the task manager
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matin_sb said:
Thats why i saying there is a need of constant running & visible application...
If u have ever used a win mobile u would know qhat exactly i mean...
There is a similar concept already as there is a task manager on android market that has all time visible button in right side of screen to lunch the task manager
Sent from my X10a
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I had that app, I just installed it as I forgot it was there every time the button disappeared and didn't come back till I restarted the phone...
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do u by any chance remember the name of application? i find it very usefull
matin_sb said:
do u by any chance remember the name of application? i find it very usefull
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search SOFT HOME in the market, but you need another app BarTender in order for it to work.
matin_sb said:
Yeah
You know its much easier to touch the screen than pressing the hard keys
Like windows mobile...
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Never found it hard to press a button myself lol
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I will try soft home...
also it would be very nice to have a gesture based back, home and menu functionality... any application doing that?
Hello!
I have Xperia Active and since it goes underwater this da*n touch keys activate themselfs when they touch water.
But when they'r wet and I touch them - they don't work!
So I got "Button savior" app for that.
The problem is...I start recording out of the water and when I put ma phone underwater back or home button activates itself and closes the camera.
Is there any way to disable touch keys?
Looked in system files with root browser but I think I didn't found anything.
hw_config.sh I tought, but nothing in there.
So I'm asking 4 help here!
what to change and where to deactivate those keys?
c'mon I know that some dev could know something more than me
just help me where to look in system files...
Bump, anyone?
Sent from my ST17i using XDA
Since kernel is actually driver for communication between HW and SW, is there any room for modding it to disable the keys?
I thought something like CWM, a menu where you could disable those.
Typed via Xperia Active + XDA app
It's possible if you use miui, there's an option for that.. I will try to search something similar for other roms, but probably you will need root..
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
Have rooted phone and experience with modding but not developing.
Typed via Xperia Active + XDA app
I have the same problem: how to shoot videos underwater? When the water touches screen, camera app immediately shuts down
C'mon, lots of devs out here but no1 knows? What to edit in key layout or where to look?
Sent using Xperia Active and XDA app.
Use miui rom. There's a option for disabling the softkeys. I tried it and it worked.
Sent from my ST17i using xda premium
Got the solution!
I just edit the key numbers in system/usr/keylayout/cyttsp_key.kl
To disable back and home touch keys, just change 158 and 102 to 000.
I think changing VIRTUAL to WAKE could also work.
Then you just need to reboot and have Button savior ready!
It would be awesome if some1 would make a script or app to do that.
Yes
In MIUI roms it works! just go to settings and click on the "block buttons" icon.... :highfive:
You did not understand me.
I do not have MIUI on my phone and don't want to have it.
I found a way for every other ROM, as it is written in post before.
Hello, I was wondering if is there any way to make the Menu key (The one placed at the right of the home key) to work as the musltitask key on the nexus phone, I had installed a mod that enables the menu panel on the screen as in the nexus, so my phisycal key is useless and I want to map it as the multitask key , I hope you understand what I'm trying to say, if you don't please let me know
Thanks for your time!!!
Ps. My phone is a Xperia Mini Pro Sk17 with ICS
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danyboy008 said:
Hello, I was wondering if is there any way to make the Menu key (The one placed at the right of the home key) to work as the musltitask key on the nexus phone, I had installed a mod that enables the menu panel on the screen as in the nexus, so my phisycal key is useless and I want to map it as the multitask key , I hope you understand what I'm trying to say, if you don't please let me know
Thanks for your time!!!
Ps. My phone is a Xperia Mini Pro Sk17 with ICS
Sent from my Nokia 1100 using XDA premium
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First of all, what mod did you install? I want one too. Lol.
As for your menu key, if get any root file manager and go to /system/usr/keylayout/ and examine the .kl files there. As for me, mine is located at cyttsp_key.kl. You should see something like
Code:
# KEY_MENU, KEY_BACK, KEY_HOME
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 102 HOME VIRTUAL
Simply replace MENU with APP_SWITCH and you should be all set. I'm not sure if spacing is important but keep a backup of the original file first before modifying it just in case.
ShedoSurashu said:
First of all, what mod did you install? I want one too. Lol.
As for your menu key, if get any root file manager and go to /system/usr/keylayout/ and examine the .kl files there. As for me, mine is located at cyttsp_key.kl. You should see something like
Code:
# KEY_MENU, KEY_BACK, KEY_HOME
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 102 HOME VIRTUAL
Simply replace MENU with APP_SWITCH and you should be all set. I'm not sure if spacing is important but keep a backup of the original file first before modifying it just in case.
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Thanks a lot man, I'll try and i will post results , the mod I used is from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732816
danyboy008 said:
Thanks a lot man, I'll try and i will post results , the mod I used is from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732816
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Umm, how exactly do I install it? xD
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And I'm also using the miniCMSandwich Lite rom lol
Results: Working great ! Now my phone is more like a Nexus
ShedoSurashu said:
Umm, how exactly do I install it? xD
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And I'm also using the miniCMSandwich Lite rom lol
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Well, just download the PACK 1 and flash it on the CWM, and well, I dont use the miniCMSandwich rom, just using the "Fixes"
danyboy008 said:
Results: Working great ! Now my phone is more like a Nexus
Well, just download the PACK 1 and flash it on the CWM, and well, I dont use the miniCMSandwich rom, just using the "Fixes"
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I don't like the galaxy-ish theme he put, I am just interested in the on-screen menu button, how does it look like? And can I flash with only the menu button on the mod? I mean I don't want the other changes, just the on-screen menu button. I've been trying to do the same thing you did for quite some time now too.
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I don't like the galaxy-ish theme he put, I am just interested in the on-screen menu button, how does it look like? And can I flash with only the menu button on the mod? I mean I don't want the other changes, just the on-screen menu button. I've been trying to do the same thing you did for quite some time now too.
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Well, Actually I dont like the background and the "Dual Pane" either, but I dont know how to mod the Framework for make only the option key-on screen, I have already asked to iiandskater for only the menu button and other tweaks instead of all the pack, I hope that he at least teach me how to modify it by myself
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Well, Actually I dont like the background and the "Dual Pane" either, but I dont know how to mod the Framework for make only the option key-on screen, I have already asked to iiandskater for only the menu button and other tweaks instead of all the pack, I hope that he at least teach me how to modify it by myself
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Can you post a scneenshot on how it looks like?
ShedoSurashu said:
Can you post a scneenshot on how it looks like?
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Okay, just wait a min.
Here you have a little video (Sorry for the quality, recorded with my old C510, )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktD58NQvObg&feature=youtu.be
danyboy008 said:
Okay, just wait a min.
Here you have a little video (Sorry for the quality, recorded with my old C510, )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktD58NQvObg&feature=youtu.be
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Thanks! Does it add the button only on google chrome and settings?
ShedoSurashu said:
Thanks! Does it add the button only on google chrome and settings?
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Is in every app I have on my phone (Tested them), Youtube, Calls, messages, quickpic, etc...
Btw, I'm editing my own framework res file only with these mods:
- On-Screen option (menu) button
- Action bar with text
- Fast Bluetooth turning On/Off
- Volume slider is moved to bottom (will make you easier to slide it with your finger)
- Notification toast is moved to top (everything's better if can be seen clearly )
So, if you want it I can share it or if you want the framework res with only the On screeen option button, just tell me
danyboy008 said:
Is in every app I have on my phone (Tested them), Youtube, Calls, messages, quickpic, etc...
Btw, I'm editing my own framework res file only with these mods:
- On-Screen option (menu) button
- Action bar with text
- Fast Bluetooth turning On/Off
- Volume slider is moved to bottom (will make you easier to slide it with your finger)
- Notification toast is moved to top (everything's better if can be seen clearly )
So, if you want it I can share it or if you want the framework res with only the On screeen option button, just tell me
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I just want the one with menu button. How are you editing it? mind adding me up on GTalk? o:
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BTW, iiandskater already provided the on-screen button mod so you can skip my request.
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I just want the one with menu button. How are you editing it? mind adding me up on GTalk? o:
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BTW, iiandskater already provided the on-screen button mod so you can skip my request.
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Oh, well I could teach you how to edit it if you want anyway . And I dont use Gtalk lol
danyboy008 said:
Oh, well I could teach you how to edit it if you want anyway . And I dont use Gtalk lol
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I'd like to learn too. BTW, why do you not use GTalk? It's like the epitome of messaging between Android phones.
ShedoSurashu said:
I'd like to learn too. BTW, why do you not use GTalk? It's like the epitome of messaging between Android phones.
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I know, but my friends and family barely know what is an android phone, so I wouldn't have any friend haha
At Your Own Risk!!! I Am Not Responsible For Anything You Do To Your Device
So if you are like me you're tired of looking at the gaudy version of a nav bar and soft keys that amazon has come up with. So I started looking around for a way to modify the soft keys to look more like stock android. I may at some point dive into the framework and rewrite portions to do this, but in my search I came across an old method for removing the nav bar altogether. It is a very simple build.prop edit and at the same time adds some screen real-estate. I've confirmed this does work on this device, check out the screenshots below.
How to(rooted device):
1- You will first need a soft key/nav buttons app(once this is done the stock keys will be gone, and kinda hard to navigate without some). I like using Button Savior, it allows you to place the soft keys anywhere around the perimeter of the screen, and has multiple themes you can use. Also if you have the paid version you can change the number and position of buttons
2- Using a file manager navigate to /system/build.prop file
3- Open build.prop with a text editor, scroll to the end and on a new line enter:
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
4- Save and reboot.
Now there are ways to do this with launchers but it will not be permanently removed and will still show up in apps.
To get stock keys back just delete the line you entered in the build.prop and reboot
Remove soft keys
onemeila said:
At Your Own Risk!!! I Am Not Responsible For Anything You Do To Your Device
So if you are like me you're tired of looking at the gaudy version of a nav bar and soft keys that amazon has come up with. So I started looking around for a way to modify the soft keys to look more like stock android. I may at some point dive into the framework and rewrite portions to do this, but in my search I came across an old method for removing the nav bar altogether. It is a very simple build.prop edit and at the same time adds some screen real-estate. I've confirmed this does work on this device, check out the screenshots below.
How to(rooted device):
1- You will first need a soft key/nav buttons app(once this is done the stock keys will be gone, and kinda hard to navigate without some). I like using Button Savior, it allows you to place the soft keys anywhere around the perimeter of the screen, and has multiple themes you can use. Also if you have the paid version you can change the number and position of buttons
2- Using a file manager navigate to /system/build.prop file
3- Open build.prop with a text editor, scroll to the end and on a new line enter:
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
4- Save and reboot.
Now there are ways to do this with launchers but it will not be permanently removed and will still show up in apps.
To get stock keys back just delete the line you entered in the build.prop and reboot
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Hello
Just wanted to say thanks for the above info. It all works great and the extra room on the screen is appreciated. By the way, I am using CM 10 rom on my RAZR M, and it works great there as well. Doesn't work perfectly on the stock RAZR M, although both soft keys and header info (3G/4G-signal strength, etc).are removed as well, but there is a System.UI closing warning. However, it does work on the stock if the added directions are removed from build.prop in text editor, but NO reboot. Otherwise the stock keys return.
Works on 7" KFHD, too. Just set up, very cool. Big thanks
Sent from my rooted Kindle Fire HD
onemeila said:
At Your Own Risk!!! I Am Not Responsible For Anything You Do To Your Device
So if you are like me you're tired of looking at the gaudy version of a nav bar and soft keys that amazon has come up with. So I started looking around for a way to modify the soft keys to look more like stock android. I may at some point dive into the framework and rewrite portions to do this, but in my search I came across an old method for removing the nav bar altogether. It is a very simple build.prop edit and at the same time adds some screen real-estate. I've confirmed this does work on this device, check out the screenshots below.
How to(rooted device):
1- You will first need a soft key/nav buttons app(once this is done the stock keys will be gone, and kinda hard to navigate without some). I like using Button Savior, it allows you to place the soft keys anywhere around the perimeter of the screen, and has multiple themes you can use. Also if you have the paid version you can change the number and position of buttons
2- Using a file manager navigate to /system/build.prop file
3- Open build.prop with a text editor, scroll to the end and on a new line enter:
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
4- Save and reboot.
Now there are ways to do this with launchers but it will not be permanently removed and will still show up in apps.
To get stock keys back just delete the line you entered in the build.prop and reboot
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Works fine on my recently re-rooted 7.2.2 - went ahead & sprung for the pro so I could remap the phone key to something useful ("calling home", going to the original home so I can read books. I sometimes forget that's what I originally bought it for).
Thanks.
Sadly, i must say that i detected an issue. Some apps that are coming with an own menu-button lost this button, e.g. Aldiko (app to read books) or google chrome. In chrome, the menu can be accessed with the menu-button that comes with button saviour, but the menu of Aldiko can't be accessed at all.
Sent from my rooted Kindle Fire HD
This will work for me until cm 10 comes out. Confirmed working on Kindle Fire HD 7". This also fixes the issue of the keyboard in landscape mode.
Wow, this is the greatest thing I have done to my kindle yet, make sure to install button savior first or else you are gonna be having a hard time fixing it. Couldnt access my root to change the build prop back to install button savior, luckily i was able to download the apk file on my computer and transfer it over and install it. Set it to appear when i swipe from the right corner...and goes away after 5 seconds..different themes... and alot of options when it comes to using custom triggers. Found a pro version on google, works flawless.
Thanks for the tip, but can I suggest the better looking ltm launcher.
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Nice tip, I used button saviour previously on my HTC Desire and found it to be a great piece of kit, but I've noticed that while using it on my Kindle, particularly in portrait mode, when the button saviour bar is closed there is a flicker lower down the screen which is very annoying. Its as though it repositions itself at the bottom of the screen before closing. I'm using the pro version as well, so it's not got anything to do with that.
For now I've gone back to the default nav bar - it is annoying that there is no autohide for that really as otherwise it does the job. There must be a way to autohide it as some apps do that.
I also had the no menu button problem. I had to go back to stock nav bar till that is figured out..oh well
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rockystar000 said:
I also had the no menu button problem. I had to go back to stock nav bar till that is figured out..oh well
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You can customize it in button savior to make a menu button there are a ton of extras in the settings
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Yeah i know but with out stock nav bar the menu button doesn't do anything. For instance if i set it up with a menu button on button savior but no nav bar when an app should have a menu button it wouldn't be there any more. The button savior menu button also does nothing when u click it. If the stock nav bar is their however then the button savior menu button works again and it appears in the app again
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rockystar000 said:
Yeah i know but with out stock nav bar the menu button doesn't do anything. For instance if i set it up with a menu button on button savior but no nav bar when an app should have a menu button it wouldn't be there any more. The button savior menu button also does nothing when u click it. If the stock nav bar is their however then the button savior menu button works again and it appears in the app again
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I had noticed this, but not the part about the menu working with the bar there. perhaps we could mod the framework-res.apk to set the height to 0 or something then we would not need to do the qemu.hw.mainkeys=1..
About the file edit?
When I open the file and type the new line in.. It will not let me save it. Is it write protected or something? How do I get past this?
Thanks!
thanks alot for sharing.ill give it a try in my kindle fire hd 7" keep it up and GODBless!
cmullins135 said:
When I open the file and type the new line in.. It will not let me save it. Is it write protected or something? How do I get past this?
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What file explorer are you using? Some of the text editors dont work on this device. I believe I ended up using root browser.
You're a life saver, man! Couldn't stand the huge bar Amazon thought looked good
Edit: Is there any way to make it so Button Savior automatically acquire super user privileges upon boot, without having to interact with it first?
An unimportant request, but would be pretty awesome
Sent from my KF-HD7
searched, but couldn't find it - but can anyone point me to a method for removing the amazon adds when in lockscreen mode? I can't stand it...! Lol... Thanks in advance!
cmullins135 said:
When I open the file and type the new line in.. It will not let me save it. Is it write protected or something? How do I get past this?
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If you use root explorer, it works perfect - just mount as R/W,and it'll let you save.
cmullins135 said:
When I open the file and type the new line in.. It will not let me save it. Is it write protected or something? How do I get past this?
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Make sure you mount the s system folder, and make sure whatever text editor you use has super user permissions or it won't save
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Hi, well I've searched google and this forum i cant find any fixes. Thanks in advance for your help. Hope this also helps someone out with the same problem.
Archos gamepad suddenly has button mapping issues and i dont know how to fix it.
Problem: the following buttons all map to the same value "button x". So their actual button's proper value isnt being read. So what i mean is, if i use any emulator or app (even the archos mapping tool) and if i try to map any of these following buttons, they all map to the same value. List of buttons that are giving me this problem :
Up, left, start, X, A.
So its incredibly frustrating if im in an emulator and want to map button Up to Up in the app. Because instead it thinks ive pushed the X button. The analogs still work, but this is crazy i cant figure out whats wrong.
Problem exists in the homescreen also!
Things ive tried to fix this:
Reinstalling the latest firmware
Restoring back to factory defaults
Does anyone have any advice ?
I Swear I've had it with this archos gamepad. First i thought the ghost screen touches were annoying, now this has started to happen. Just dont buy one, i dont recommend!
Update the mapping tool from google play
sent from my UNLOCKED gt-s5360 using the XDA app
some progress!
yousef8824 said:
Update the mapping tool from google play
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Hello yousef, im afraid this is not the problem. it cannot be resolved with app updates, it looks like i need to hack the device.
Ive even disabled all mapping tools and still it behaves like this.
Right now i found that if i hold down the X button, the device behaves properly and reads the buttons correctly!! What madness is this, the only way i can use the device properly is to hold down the x button?? I may have to glue it down or something? it even solves the ghost screen touching!
i have resorted to this ghetto fix for now:
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i have rooted it. i need to completely disable the Button X. can someone help me? I want to somehow edit some settings in some file to completely disable the X Button. So i dont want the button to function anymore.
i also believe the X button behaves like the Back Button in Android OS. And so maybe i should look for a way to disable the Back Button? Anyone have some advice?
thank you
Xaibatsu said:
i have rooted it. i need to completely disable the Button X. can someone help me? I want to somehow edit some settings in some file to completely disable the X Button. So i dont want the button to function anymore.
i also believe the X button behaves like the Back Button in Android OS. And so maybe i should look for a way to disable the Back Button? Anyone have some advice?
thank you
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You could modify some file /system/usr/keylayout/
You must find the right file for the buttons, and comment out line for X.
I wish you luck, because I can't help you more precisely.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
The a button is the back key
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yousef8824 said:
The a button is the back key
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Thats odd, i swear i thought the x button is back.
Ok well i need to find the key layout file and delete or conment out the entry for this button.