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Hi,
All previous iterations of android phones could be unlocked without using the touchscreen, eg. by tapping the menu button twice. Problem is that the menu button is capacitive on the Nexus. You can't press it with gloves, nor can you slide unlock the screen.
The trackball was useful because you could minimally operate apps with it, like skipping tracks in the music app..
Could it be possible to develop an alternate unlock mecanism, such as drawing a large circle using the trackball ?
I look forward to not having to take off my gloves to skip tracks when skiing
Use your nose jk it would be nice to have another way to unlock.
Or even map it to the volume button (while still requiring the slide-to-unlock) and I'd be happy as a clam. The power button is just hard to reach for some, sometimes.
parrot5 said:
Or even map it to the volume button (while still requiring the slide-to-unlock) and I'd be happy as a clam. The power button is just hard to reach for some, sometimes.
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...always looking out for the dwarfs of the world. very nice of you!
I'd be happy to be able at least wake up the phone with the trackball!
That would be perfect to me...i would assume its just some directory setting..does anyone know how to achieve this?
bradyonly said:
Use your nose jk it would be nice to have another way to unlock.
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I did actually contemplate that, but my pride talked me out of doing it on a crowded ski slope.
Probably my biggest con for the phone...unlocking it requires pressing the power button. Someone please hack this!
I'm trying to find the way to wake up with the trackball, but not found
I want to group same number or contact on call log (like as Iphone) also
This is a fantastic idea. I am honestly worried about wearing out the power button. I don't find this a flaw with the nexus, but I would love the option to turning on the screen with one tap and unlocking the phone with a second tap. I know this will make a lot of people happy. can someone please do it?
i'd love a "trackball-on" feature - the g1 could be activated with every button on it.
this was good to unburden the power-button.
There is an app that doing that...Lock 2.0
rename Lock 2.0.zip to Lock 2.0.apk
parrot5 said:
Or even map it to the volume button (while still requiring the slide-to-unlock) and I'd be happy as a clam. The power button is just hard to reach for some, sometimes.
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It costs money, but if you buy the ICE Lockscreen (By appventive), it lets you wake up the screen with the volume rocker. Its also a good thing to have just in case you get into an accident or something happens to you.
This is a feature I have wanted to see since I received the N1 ... I would love to see a Trackball -On feature ......... almost like, I hate to say it .... but how the iphone unlocks.
SatanR1 said:
This is a feature I have wanted to see since I received the N1 ... I would love to see a Trackball -On feature ......... almost like, I hate to say it .... but how the iphone unlocks.
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Then Lock 2.0 would be ideal for you.
I have always hated how we need to press the power button to lock and unlock this thing. Makes me feel like I have an iphone. My G1 and mytouch had the power button at the bottom so it was not a problem.
If I could develop the app I would, but unfortunately I do not know how.
chuspitin said:
There is an app that doing that...Lock 2.0
rename Lock 2.0.zip to Lock 2.0.apk
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Does that prevent the phone to sleep?
detox702 said:
It costs money, but if you buy the ICE Lockscreen (By appventive), it lets you wake up the screen with the volume rocker. Its also a good thing to have just in case you get into an accident or something happens to you.
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Edit: I just tried it. Even the trackball works!
Update: It's buggy. Doesn't work every single time. Sometimes you'll have to press Power first.
Does this prevent the phone to sleep?
i just tried lock 2.0 and i guess it does the job but its so hideous! none of the themes are formated for the N1. so the background will only reach 75% but it does allow you to turn the screen on via volume switch. if they can do this, then im sure someone else can do this too. idc if i have to pay, i just want my normal 2.1 lock screen and just be able to use the volume or trackball. someone make this happen please! if we ask enough it might just happen
Tried Lock 2.0. Its ok, seem to have some bugs. password protect is a joke. If you press the trackball to wake up, all you have to do is tap the home key and it goes home bypassing the lock screen. You can do that with or without the password protect on. I think it needs some work to be compatable with the nexus one.
Even better if someone could create something, a device, or something so that I could unless my N1 with only the power of my mind itself! thnik2unlock.apk kgo
I use "screen mode widget" from the Market
Hello xda, I just had a quick question.
Okay, so im not sure whether this is right: when in the camera app, on "normal" capture mode, I press the camera hard button, but the camera only goes into focus....thats it. It does not capture the picture...thus the normal mode is useless for me, please help.
Thank you
This was true for me too. What it is is that the button needs to be pressed hard. Try pressing it harder. Personally I prefer the touch capture cuz when I go to press the shutter button, the whole phone shakes up and the pictures come out blurry
darkevilsta said:
Try pressing it harder.
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+1. 10Chars
It's kind of a Squeeze and hold action (!)
aha, I wasn't pressing it hard enough. I just bought it and was being very delicate lol...too delicate i guess.
freddy009 said:
aha, I wasn't pressing it hard enough. I just bought it and was being very delicate lol...too delicate i guess.
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lol, easy mistake. you could always turn on "tap to take picture"
tap the screen, it focuses and then takes pic. easy!
The switch has 2 "switches", soft press, the camera focuses so that you can see if everything is ok, if you hold it like that and press a little harder, it will take a picture.
argnom said:
The switch has 2 "switches", soft press, the camera focuses so that you can see if everything is ok, if you hold it like that and press a little harder, it will take a picture.
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Most smarthones have this "dual press" feature.. it took me days to figure out how to snap a picture on my Omnia (back in the windows mobile days)
Try pressing it harder........
The button is now on the left side of my phone :lol
But the button on my phone has only a decorative function I guess...it doesn't do anything...no matter how hard I press...
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been having a problem with the 2.2 roms. I install them and the screen will go to sleep during a call, and the only way to wake it up is to either hang up the call or plug in the charging cord. The phone will wake normal when i flash back to a 2.1 rom. Does anyone have any ideas how to fix on froyo roms.
Enable trackball to wakeup under cyanogen settings or something like that.
press send + vol up (or vol down, believe it's vol up) to wake up phone. mods please move to q&a thread. thanks and hope this helps.
mjb413 said:
press send + vol up (or vol down, believe it's vol up) to wake up phone. mods please move to q&a thread. thanks and hope this helps.
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You almost had it.
Press and hold vol+, then while holding that, press and release the send button. That will wake the screen without disturbing the call.
push this to system/usr/keylayout
http://www.multiupload.com/AFKG4K2IBB
sorry 5thagent. remembered seeing the instructions somewhere around. thanks for the correction! :-( i tried. I had forgotten about the other fix.
was just about to post on this today. thx for the infoz
Also... all you should have to do is pull the phone away from your face and it should turn back on almost immediately. I've never ever had this problem lol
Hungry Man said:
Also... all you should have to do is pull the phone away from your face and it should turn back on almost immediately. I've never ever had this problem lol
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I agree that should normally work,but at least for me when using speaker phone I can't just move the phone to wake it. using trackball wake/unlock works fine though
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tazzpatriot said:
push this to system/usr/keylayout
http://www.multiupload.com/AFKG4K2IBB
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What is that and what does it do?
How hard is it to program the ROM so that the screen turns back on when you touch it?
Hungry Man said:
Also... all you should have to do is pull the phone away from your face and it should turn back on almost immediately. I've never ever had this problem lol
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this is how i test my roms callin 226 and it alwayz works
Hungry Man said:
Also... all you should have to do is pull the phone away from your face and it should turn back on almost immediately. I've never ever had this problem lol
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That works but if you have your phone on the table in front of you w/speakerphone enabled while some robot is giving you 5 minutes of number equations, the phone will timeout. When the trackball wake option is selected in CyanogenMod settings/input settings, it will wake the device after you've manually turned the phone off but it doesn't wake the screen after it's timed out. I have been trying to use tasker as a way around this problem but I haven't been able to successfully write a working profile
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That works but if you have your phone on the table in front of you w/speakerphone enabled while some robot is giving you 5 minutes of number equations, the phone will timeout. When the trackball wake option is selected in CyanogenMod settings/input settings, it will wake the device after you've manually turned the phone off but it doesn't wake the screen after it's timed out. I have been trying to use tasker as a way around this problem but I haven't been able to successfully write a working profile
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just use the vol up + send?
playpolo4life said:
just use the vol up + send?
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I was never aware of this method.. Thanks dude
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playpolo4life said:
just use the vol up + send?
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I'm bumping this thread because I have the same problem but my volume rocker is broken/missing so it is very difficult for me to press vol up/down. I need to use a pen tip or needle, which I usually do not have readily available.
Is there any other option out there for me? Why can't I use the trackball or just the Send key????????????
If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it.
FYI, I'm running GSB 1.4 (CM-7 Gingerbread based ROM).
edit: Some users on the CM forums said that pressing the Menu or Home keys worked, but that doesn't work for me. They were on CM6, so maybe that doesn't work in CM7, I don't know.
CrayzeeCarl said:
I'm bumping this thread because I have the same problem but my volume rocker is broken/missing so it is very difficult for me to press vol up/down. I need to use a pen tip or needle, which I usually do not have readily available.
Is there any other option out there for me? Why can't I use the trackball or just the Send key????????????
If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it.
FYI, I'm running GSB 1.4 (CM-7 Gingerbread based ROM).
edit: Some users on the CM forums said that pressing the Menu or Home keys worked, but that doesn't work for me. They were on CM6, so maybe that doesn't work in CM7, I don't know.
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I seem to recall that in CM settings, you can configure what buttons can wake the phone up. You should be able to set it to the trackball.
I somehow randomly took a screenshot awhile ago accidentally and I don't know how I did it. So I went on google abd it told me to hold back and press home. This doesn't work for me. I am using the latest version of trigger. How do I take a screenshot with out my computer?
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vudoo said:
I somehow randomly took a screenshot awhile ago accidentally and I don't know how I did it. So I went on google abd it told me to hold back and press home. This doesn't work for me. I am using the latest version of trigger. How do I take a screenshot with out my computer?
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download dropcap2 from the market
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Apps like ShootMe
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Using ADB: Connect the phone to your machine, run ddms from the terminal and go to Device > Screen Capture (or Ctrl-S) for taking a screenshot.
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Vibrant Froyo has the ability, though NOBODY can do it consistently or pinpoint the buttons to hold/press.
s15274n said:
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Apps like ShootMe
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Using ADB: Connect the phone to your machine, run ddms from the terminal and go to Device > Screen Capture (or Ctrl-S) for taking a screenshot.
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Vibrant Froyo has the ability, though NOBODY can do it consistently or pinpoint the buttons to hold/press.
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LOL on number 3. I hate that! Bugs me sooo much. I do it by accident a lot and can't replicate. I know it's not just me but it bugs the crap out of me lol
vudoo said:
I somehow randomly took a screenshot awhile ago accidentally and I don't know how I did it. So I went on google abd it told me to hold back and press home. This doesn't work for me. I am using the latest version of trigger. How do I take a screenshot with out my computer?
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I prefer the app Screenshot on the market, it's free also
Thank you. Im using the app screenshot and its pretty good. I wish it was as easy as the iphone
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how do you on the iJunk?
Open an app, shake your phone....
if you want to share it, go to your gallery to the ShootMe folder and long press it.
It's easier than that?
On iPhone all you have do is tap home and power at the same time.
vinnydakid said:
On iPhone all you have do is tap home and power at the same time.
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So you HAVE to use TWO hands? All I need is my thumb for ShootMe.
J/K, that is a pretty cool feature. I'm surprised Android has not made a button combo for this, likely an Apple patent to blame.
On miui you can hold volume down + menu = screenshot!
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I've figured out the problem!
So, after some painstaking digging, and some serious frustration, I have come to the conclusion that the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant SGH-T959 was designed to allow only one of the four touch-sensitive buttons to be pressed at one time (to compensate for any problems with "fat fingers"). This disallows anyone to press both at once.
"How have I taken one in the past then?" you might ask. The answer; your phone was briefly frozen when you held the back key, let go, and proceeded to press the home key. This told your phone, when it was done being retarded, that the proper steps had been taken to take a screen shot. Sadly, this can never be done when your phone is working properly, lol.
Proof: hold the back key, and after 1 second, slide your finger to the search key. Notice the light is off for the back key? Now press the home key, and it will either turn the light back on and vibrate (switched buttons), or stay off and not vibrate (didn't register home key).
I have no clue what you are talking about?????????????
Screenshot-hold volume down and power simultaneously.
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samsgun357 said:
I have no clue what you are talking about?????????????
Screenshot-hold volume down and power simultaneously.
sent from the depths of helly bean
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Which device are you using? The Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant SGH-T959? Cause if so, then you're the only one.
Every single Samsung device I ever owned running ICS or newer, I've used Power + Volume down to take screenshots. I'm not sure if it applies to stock firmware also or just Cyanogen-based roms, but I am very sure many people takes screenshot using this method.
musaddict said:
Which device are you using? The Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant SGH-T959? Cause if so, then you're the only one.
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Yes t959, I believe you are the minority.
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Vol down and power button for me. Running Helly Bean.
Toast6977 said:
Vol down and power button for me. Running Helly Bean.
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Well there's the problem. I'm still running Froyo. I tried looking up how to update to Helly Bean, and it turns out I can't update cause I don't have a Gingerbread bootloader. Power + Vol down doesn't open recovery mode. Is there a workaround to this that I am unaware of?
Well, is there a reason that you can't put a gingerbread bootloader on your Vibrant?
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Well there's the problem. I'm still running Froyo. I tried looking up how to update to Helly Bean, and it turns out I can't update cause I don't have a Gingerbread bootloader. Power + Vol down doesn't open recovery mode. Is there a workaround to this that I am unaware of?
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Toast6977 said:
Well, is there a reason that you can't put a gingerbread bootloader on your Vibrant?
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In the Galaxy S with Froyo installed, you can take a screenshot of your phone by holding the back button and tapping the home button.
Unforunately, the Vibrant doesn't have a home button, it has a home captivate button and you can only press one captivate button at a time.
musaddict said:
Well there's the problem. I'm still running Froyo. I tried looking up how to update to Helly Bean, and it turns out I can't update cause I don't have a Gingerbread bootloader. Power + Vol down doesn't open recovery mode. Is there a workaround to this that I am unaware of?
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Accessing recovery mode for me has always been holding Vol+ and Vol- and Power Button, then releasing when the word Vibrant appear, coming from Eclair 2.1.
Is there an app that allows you to reassign the functions of the power button to another key? I am trying to minimize how often I have to use the power button because of the issues several of us are having with the power button.
What are the issues with the power button?
Its hard to describe, its as if the Power Button is moving into the phone it is not sticking out nearly as much as it was when it was new as a result it is becoming tougher to push as it becomes flush with the top of the phone.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046425
HarlyFan said:
Its hard to describe, its as if the Power Button is moving into the phone it is not sticking out nearly as much as it was when it was new as a result it is becoming tougher to push as it becomes flush with the top of the phone.....
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I know what you mean. I came from the Droid X and my first thought when using the Thunderbolt was "WTF at the power button!?" It sits too damn flush with the top of the phone. It took me a good 2-3 days to get used to it. I kept having to look at the top of the phone to get my finger in the right spot.
Anyways... are you rooted? Das BAMF has a feature that allows the volume rockers to be used to wake up the phone. You could then download something like SwitchPro and use a widget to turn to the screen off. Essentially you'd never have to use the power button then.
dbisch said:
I know what you mean. I came from the Droid X and my first thought when using the Thunderbolt was "WTF at the power button!?" It sits too damn flush with the top of the phone. It took me a good 2-3 days to get used to it. I kept having to look at the top of the phone to get my finger in the right spot.
Anyways... are you rooted? Das BAMF has a feature that allows the volume rockers to be used to wake up the phone. You could then download something like SwitchPro and use a widget to turn to the screen off. Essentially you'd never have to use the power button then.
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Yes I am rooted, I have not tried any custom roms yet. I will try SwitchPro and see how that works. Thanks for the info!!!
SwitchPro does not have anything that looks like it would work as a power button, are there any other suggestions?
I use the free version of quick boot and hardly ever use the power button it allows:
reboot
recovery
bootloader
Power off
crookshanks said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046425
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don't ignore this link because its the only way to get it to wake with the volume rocker buttons
I also downloaded Screen Off to put my device in sleep mode. With these two apps the only time I need to use the power button is when I'm updating ROMs or I need to power on my phone.
Good luck
HarlyFan said:
SwitchPro does not have anything that looks like it would work as a power button, are there any other suggestions?
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Did you even follow the link I posted?
HarlyFan said:
SwitchPro does not have anything that looks like it would work as a power button, are there any other suggestions?
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Hmm... I could have sworn that it had a button to turn the screen off. My bad man.
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