I don't know why 4.2 didn't have an option to reboot the device, i am pretty used to having this option on my phones i have had for the last 2 or 3 of them and was hoping this 4.3 update would finally give the option on this tablet.
i can't understand why it wouldn't be there as it's a bit of a pain when you do want to restart it.
can anyone let me know.
thanks
james
james_lpool said:
I don't know why 4.2 didn't have an option to reboot the device, i am pretty used to having this option on my phones i have had for the last 2 or 3 of them and was hoping this 4.3 update would finally give the option on this tablet.
i can't understand why it wouldn't be there as it's a bit of a pain when you do want to restart it.
can anyone let me know.
thanks
james
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Probably not.
Root your tablet, install xposed framework and install advanced power menu module.
Enable the module, reboot et voila...problem solved.
Happy holidays.
if you are in 4.3 ... wait we can root our tablet z
reinotiger said:
if you are in 4.3 ... wait we can root our tablet z
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Don't forgot we're on XDA, some bright dev will figure it out soon enough.
They always do.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Like I said before, they always do!
So, to answer your question:
1. follow the steps in the link posted above.
2. Install Xposed framework http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
3. Install Advanced power menu module
4. PROFIT!
Enjoy!
You can also install Xposed module GravityBox instead.
Besides the power menu, it gives many more options, and together with the module Xperia Flip Settings the status bar can be modified to look and behave nearly like AOSP.
Also GravityBox has the option to use Expanded Desktop, i.e. hide the navigation bar.
hasenbein1966 said:
You can also install Xposed module GravityBox instead.
Besides the power menu, it gives many more options, and together with the module Xperia Flip Settings the status bar can be modified to look and behave nearly like AOSP.
Also GravityBox has the option to use Expanded Desktop, i.e. hide the navigation bar.
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Jep, Gravitybox is an excellent module but since the OP was only asking for an advanced power menu I figured to just point him to that direction.
But indeed, tons more functionality in gravitybox.
Actually u can do the following hot key combination without root: hold volume up + power button wthis will restart any Android device in the world or if u have root install advanced menu from xposed
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Miro24h said:
Actually u can do the following hot key combination without root: hold volume up + power button wthis will restart any Android device in the world or if u have root install advanced menu from xposed
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That forces the device to shut down. It is like pressing and holding the power button on a PC. The device doesn't do all the processes needed for a safe shutdown. So, yeah, just use that in case the device is stuck.
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I am looking for something that enables me to remap the soft buttons bar buttons, as in breaking them up for more features. Such as Tap-and-hold or doubletap... tap back once and it does the back action like before, tapandhold to kill the app. Same for the other buttons, I am sure it is not very hard to do.
Maybe it could even add more buttons there. Anyone got suggestions? I have not found anything really good in the Marketplace... what are you using?
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I am looking for something that enables me to remap the soft buttons bar buttons, as in breaking them up for more features. Such as Tap-and-hold or doubletap... tap back once and it does the back action like before, tapandhold to kill the app. Same for the other buttons, I am sure it is not very hard to do.
Maybe it could even add more buttons there. Anyone got suggestions? I have not found anything really good in the Marketplace... what are you using?
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Only way that I've found so far is through custom ROMs. I know for sure that you can control that with AOKP 4.2.2+ ROMs for the XTZ cause that's what I use. Its possible that others do too but I just haven't tried them out.
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I am looking for something that enables me to remap the soft buttons bar buttons, as in breaking them up for more features. Such as Tap-and-hold or doubletap... tap back once and it does the back action like before, tapandhold to kill the app. Same for the other buttons, I am sure it is not very hard to do.
Maybe it could even add more buttons there. Anyone got suggestions? I have not found anything really good in the Marketplace... what are you using?
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I use a not-free ($2.49 USD) app named full!screen+ that may meet your needs. There is also free version of the app.
Walter_White said:
I am looking for something that enables me to remap the soft buttons bar buttons, as in breaking them up for more features. Such as Tap-and-hold or doubletap... tap back once and it does the back action like before, tapandhold to kill the app. Same for the other buttons, I am sure it is not very hard to do.
Maybe it could even add more buttons there. Anyone got suggestions? I have not found anything really good in the Marketplace... what are you using?
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Install Xposed framework frist and then install GravityBox. It has tons of customizations (including what you ask for).
Cat McGowan said:
I use a not-free ($2.49 USD) app named full!screen+ that may meet your needs. There is also free version of the app.
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brilliant, thats just what im after but it requires root. ive looked over these threads but still unsure how to root my Sony x tab, how do I go about this pleas?
my device is: model is:
sgp312
android: 4.2.2
kernal: 3.4.0
build: 10.31.C.0.136
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brilliant, thats just what im after but it requires root. ive looked over these threads but still unsure how to root my Sony x tab, how do I go about this pleas?
my device is: model is:
sgp312
android: 4.2.2
kernal: 3.4.0
build: 10.31.C.0.136
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Read thread titled [ROOT] SGP312 FTF 10.3.1.C.0.136 Root (No need OTA). Several people have said they successfully gained root access using the tool. Also read threads titled Root for SGP311/10.3.1.C.0.136? beginning at post 14, and [ROOT][SHARE] VRoot 1.6.0.3690 - 1-Click Root Method - Lenovo A706, Walkman F800 etc.
Has anyone tried to find a way to change the recent apps button to Menu button? I think that it is more convenient and the recent apps could pop up with long press of the button.
No, because no one would want that (well, besides LG).
I guess you can root and use a navbar editor app and change it yourself.
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athanaso77 said:
Has anyone tried to find a way to change the recent apps button to Menu button? I think that it is more convenient and the recent apps could pop up with long press of the button.
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You need to be rooted.
1. Install Xposed Framework from here for Android 4.2 http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk ,
Here for android 4.3/4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48484642 ,
2. Inside Xposed, install and enable GravityBox,
3. Open GravityBox, under Navigation Bar Tweaks, enable Master Switch,
4. Click back and search Navigation Key Actions,
5. Under Recent Key, you can change Single Tap action to "Show Menu",
Long Press action to "Recent apps",
6. Reboot, Done!
Thanks for the reply.
I have already tried that but with kitkat version of gravitybox cause I am on GPe rom but it does not work. Have you tried that with jb version and it works for you?
athanaso77 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have already tried that but with kitkat version of gravitybox cause I am on GPe rom but it does not work. Have you tried that with jb version and it works for you?
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Install softkeyZ APP go to install directory in sdcard then collection select the icon you want change and rename it to MENU or any key you want then select the key from the app ...........ALL DONE..........
I am not sure I understood what you proposed to do.
Although I tried it but the only thing I managed to change is the icons only, not their function.
athanaso77 said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have already tried that but with kitkat version of gravitybox cause I am on GPe rom but it does not work. Have you tried that with jb version and it works for you?
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I am on stock 4.3 and works perfectly. Not sure about GPe 4.4.
Other apps suchas softkeyz, UDN, GMD softkey, LMT launcher,... are all overlapping with keyboard when typing.
BTW, should press thanks button instead of saying it
GravityBox definitely works for remapping keys on a 4.3 rom ~ not sure about 4.4. I know xposed doesn't play nicely with ART, are you running dalvik or ART (if art that may be causing the issues).
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Yeap, my rom is ART compatible, so maybe this is the problem.
EDIT: Solution found in gravitybox forum... I had to enable master switch in Navigation bar tweaks!
Case closed!
athanaso77 said:
Yeap, my rom is ART compatible, so maybe this is the problem.
EDIT: Solution found in gravitybox forum... I had to enable master switch in Navigation bar tweaks!
Case closed!
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Good. I edited my post about that.
Gravitybox can even exchange the place of Back and Menu key. I came from Samsung phone and I am used to the Back key at the right side
Johnnynho said:
Gravitybox can even exchange the place of Back and Menu key. I came from Samsung phone and I am used to the Back key at the right side
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Yeap that's true, it doesn't even need to restart!
My sister has a Sprint GS4 and the menu button is broke (home also, but she has a soft home app, could not find a decent menu button, oddy enough).
I know that if the phone has no physical menu button, the app always puts one somewhere on the app. My question, is there a build.prop or similar to trick all apps into thinking the phone has no physical menu button so it will show in the app? Thanks, i hope someone can help. (Phone not rooted, but i can root it)
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My sister has a Sprint GS4 and the menu button is broke (home also, but she has a soft home app, could not find a decent menu button, oddy enough).
I know that if the phone has no physical menu button, the app always puts one somewhere on the app. My question, is there a build.prop or similar to trick all apps into thinking the phone has no physical menu button so it will show in the app? Thanks, i hope someone can help. (Phone not rooted, but i can root it)
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Button Savior-Non Root should work. It would be better to root it though as you have a lot more and better options, such as Pie controls with the LMT Launcher.
I actually did try that, but it was a very ugly interface. There's gotta be some system-wide setting that lets all apps know whether you have a hardware menu button or not, right?
mvmacd said:
I actually did try that, but it was a very ugly interface. There's gotta be some system-wide setting that lets all apps know whether you have a hardware menu button or not, right?
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Only if you are rooted.
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Only if you are rooted.
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Exactly, I can root it (I have CM11 on my own S4 so I have rooted before). I just wanted someone to tell me exactly what to change and I'll root it and do the modification.
I just don't want to root it if I can't find out how to accomplish the menu button.
mvmacd said:
Exactly, I can root it (I have CM11 on my own S4 so I have rooted before). I just wanted someone to tell me exactly what to change and I'll root it and do the modification.
I just don't want to root it if I can't find out how to accomplish the menu button.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposde-module-3dot-menu-mod-t2444531
Hello everyone! I just got a brand new Galaxy Note 4 (Exynos) coming from a Galaxy S4. The "new' left softkey now triggers the Recents app instead of being a Menu (Options) key and that makes me sad. I'm not much of a multi-tasker, I'm not going to use it often, but I do like using the Options key in Chrome, picture galleries and basically everywhere since it's easier for me to reach it. I know most apps now have the "three dots" menu, but it's usually very high on the screen (hard to reach on a Note 4) and it's also non-intuitive. One can just press the left soft key with eyes closed, while you need to precisely see where you click if using app's "three dots". So I discovered that if I "hold" the left soft key, it would actually bring the Options menu, but I would like to swap the behavior. One press = Options, Hold = Recent.
I'm on a stock Kitkat 4.4.4 now, running ART, fully rooted. Can someone post(make) a CWM/TWRP .zip to address this problem?
PS: I tried to search for such feature here on the Themes and Apps section, but couldn't find a solution.
Thanks!
Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646304 and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337229 I think that the logic is the same, look if there are similarities.
Yay, thanks! Indeed in "/system/usr/keylayout" there was a file called "Generic.kl" and inside of it #254 was called "APP_SWITCH". I changed that to "MENU", restarted and... the button now acts like a Menu key, just like on my old Galaxy S4. For some reason the "hold" function of this key changed to "S Finder" (a search app) and I would like to make it "APP_SWITCH" in order to fully accomplish my goal of swapping those two functions, but still I think now it's a little bit better since I really care more for the Option key, especially on this big screen where reaching the "three dots" menu in upper right corner is not that easy.
Remap buttons with "xposed additions"
Obviously, you need xposed installed.
ctrlaltdeln said:
Remap buttons with "xposed additions"
Obviously, you need xposed installed.
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Yeah, I've heard somewhere about that, but I don't like Xposed to be honest. I don't live running lots of background processes and Xposed is a whole fremework.
ZeroCGTI said:
Yeah, I've heard somewhere about that, but I don't like Xposed to be honest. I don't live running lots of background processes and Xposed is a whole fremework.
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It's not as bad as one would think.
Alot of them you could greenify(greenify can function as a xposed module or a stand-alone app), like Wanam.
Also, modules like greenify and boot manager would save you resources and would probably even-out with the resource demands of the framework.
IMO, Xposed is an absolute must-have for a device that's efficient, customized, and blazing fast.
Maybe. Still last time I checked it wasn't available for Samsung TouchWiz based ROMs on Lollipop. And I'm considering the opportunity to step up to the Lollipop upgrade finally and it won't be compatible anyway. I mean I surely can install it now, but I don't like the idea of getting used to it since I won't be able to use it once I upgrade to LP.
I think that you must change menu to app_switch
Hello
Does anyone know of a mod or root script (I.e. Tasker) to use an advanced reboot menu after holding the power button?
TheCoryGuy said:
Hello
Does anyone know of a mod or root script (I.e. Tasker) to use an advanced reboot menu after holding the power button?
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This one works great for me.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxx.apm
TheCoryGuy said:
Hello
Does anyone know of a mod or root script (I.e. Tasker) to use an advanced reboot menu after holding the power button?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
JohnFawkes said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
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It does, indeed. From the Power button...
"Reboot Menu" then gives you more options for that choice.
See screenshots a few posts down...
EDIT: This one worked for a while, then stopped. My normal power menu comes back, until I reopen the app and mess with the settings again. But when it does work, it's great.
JohnFawkes said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
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The apm tile was actually my suggestion to Lee haha
JohnFawkes said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
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ChazzMatt said:
It does, indeed. From the Power button...
And when you click on "Recovery", then it gives you more options for that category as well.
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It works nicely! Thank you.
JohnFawkes said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
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ChazzMatt said:
It does, indeed. From the Power button...
Reboot Menu then gives you more options for that choice.
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I posted screenshots but they disappeared. Here they are again.
When you hit the Power button, these come up.
Second screenshot are the options then when you choose Reboot Menu.
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EDIT: This one worked for a while, then stopped. My normal power menu comes back, until I reopen the app and mess with the settings again. But when it does work, it's great.
If you are currently using xposed or edxposed if on pie the GravityBox modules have an option to add advanced restart options etc. to power menu.
Gravitybox advance power menu doesn't work for me unfortunately
kerdelgreen767 said:
Gravitybox advance power menu doesn't work for me unfortunately
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Nor me either.
TheCoryGuy said:
Hello
Does anyone know of a mod or root script (I.e. Tasker) to use an advanced reboot menu after holding the power button?
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neopowermenu works great if your running xposed
I use this one. Works with power button.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxx.apm
Sent from my LG V30
kerdelgreen767 said:
Gravitybox advance power menu doesn't work for me unfortunately
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Yeah doesn't work on v30. Didn't work for me on LG V20 nougat and orero either.
nnjimmy59 said:
This one works great for me.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxx.apm
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yojoe600 said:
I use this one. Works with power button.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxx.apm
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Thanks. This one seems to work consistently.
Another one I tried from the thread worked a few times, then stopped. I had to open the app and mess with the settings for it to start working again (to show when I long pressed the power button). It worked a few more times, then stopped again. Maybe I was doing something wrong. I also have the Recovery Reboot app, so when the other one didn't work consistently at least I had that to fall back on + regular stock power menu, therefore no big deal...
But THIS one so far has worked well when I long press the power button.
TheCoryGuy said:
Hello
Does anyone know of a mod or root script (I.e. Tasker) to use an advanced reboot menu after holding the power button?
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Neopowermenu xposed module works great
ChazzMatt said:
Thanks. This one seems to work consistently.
Another one I tried from the thread worked a few times, then stopped. I had to open the app and mess with the settings for it to start working again (to show when I long pressed the power button). It worked a few more times, then stopped again. Maybe I was doing something wrong. I also have the Recovery Reboot app, so when the other one didn't work consistently at least I had that to fall back on + regular stock power menu, therefore no big deal...
But THIS one so far has worked well when I long press the power button.
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Good solution for those that don't want/have xposed. Thank you.
cajun9924 said:
Neopowermenu xposed module works great
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Since I have xposed I'll use this one. Thank you. So much more customisable.
danbest82 said:
Good solution for those that don't want/have xposed. Thank you.
Since I have xposed, I'll use this one. Thank you. So much more customisable.
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NOXX Advanced Power Menu
I have the NOXX Advanced Power Menu (the non-exposed one you reference) customized with the options and settings I want. You can even put them in the order you want. See attached screenshots...
Maybe the Xposed one you installed has even more options -- I don't know -- but just making sure others know the NOXX is very customizable.
For instance, I moved Reboot to the top as that's my most frequent choice. Others I enabled, while a couple I just left disabled.
When I get a chance, I'm actually going to recommend this one in the WTF INSTRUCTIONS.
Thanks to @nnjimmy59 and @yojoe600:
nnjimmy59 said:
This one works great for me.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxx.apm
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yojoe600 said:
I use this one. Works with power button.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noxx.apm
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ChazzMatt said:
I have the non-exposed one customized with the options and settings I want. You can even put them in the order you want.
Maybe the Xposed one has even more options -- I don't know -- but just making sure others know it's very customizable.
For instance, I put Reboot at the top as that's my most frequent choice. Others I enabled, while a couple I just left disabled.
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Oh! It wouldn't let me adjust that. I stand corrected. Good to know. Thanks!
Another option, rather than install *another* app...
Most of us have Magisk? Go to Magisk, modules, then in upper right 3 ellipses selection, you get options to reboot, reboot recovery, reboot download, reboot bootloader.
As often as I need this option (not often), this suffices for me anyway.
Cheers
I have tried a bunch of rebooting apps on my V30 LG-H930DS and the only one that works for me is "Easy Reboot for root users".