It adds a very simple feature I was missing: waking the phone by pressing the volume keys, just like the power button sometimes hard to catch.
It's a feature available on MIUI but not in stock Froyo roms. As far as I know, there is no simple way to enable this.
It's very light: no widget, no screen, no configuration, no service, no process running. So it won't appear in drawer or widget menu.
Just install it and it's active. No root required. Can be slow to react right after a reboot, but ok after.
It's my first application and it has been tested only on my 2.2.2 defy, so do not hesitate to write about any problem: not working, conflict with another application, etc... You can also tell if it's working of course .
It should work on other devices, but never tried.
Thanks for your feedback.
Nice! Worked for me
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thanks, i was looking for this
Thanks I was looking desperately for this app but unfortunately doesn't work for me.
I'm using defy+ with ms2ginger 2.1
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stockhomer said:
Thanks I was looking desperately for this app but unfortunately doesn't work for me.
I'm using defy+ with ms2ginger 2.1
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I'm planning to switch to MSGinger soon, I will be able to debug it and take a look at this. Maybe it's because of Gingerbread base version. I hope I will find because I will need it!
doesn't worked for me cyanogen 7.1
patriiice said:
I'm planning to switch to MSGinger soon, I will be able to debug it and take a look at this. Maybe it's because of Gingerbread base version. I hope I will find because I will need it!
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Please, make this to work on MSGinger 2.1 (i try it on defy, green lens but don't work)...
There is a change between froyo and gingerbread concerning broadcastreceiver that i'm using. I'm searching for a solution.
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I am using "No lock" (BOD) from the market for this with MSG 2.1.
It is disabled the lock screen and in the same time you can wake up by pressing volume button.
I need this when I am mountainbiking (volume button are easy to catch), so I did not need the lock screen.
It a desktop widget, easy to enable/disable.
If you use your mod, is it possible to activate/desactivate the feature or it is always on ?
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Great Job! so can we make it with wake up on menu or home button infact i had a thread for it.with attach file for jordan key-layout..hope u can do something about it.
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I am using "No lock" (BOD) from the market for this with MSG 2.1.
It is disabled the lock screen and in the same time you can wake up by pressing volume button.
I need this when I am mountainbiking (volume button are easy to catch), so I did not need the lock screen.
It a desktop widget, easy to enable/disable.
If you use your mod, is it possible to activate/desactivate the feature or it is always on ?
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As it is today it's permanent.
sundawg said:
Great Job! so can we make it with wake up on menu or home button infact i had a thread for it.with attach file for jordan key-layout..hope u can do something about it.
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I dont think it will work because these keys are disabled when the screen is off.
This feature is already included in the latest stock MIUI.us release...it's under settings, system, buttons.
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i juz install latest Wiui and by default i already can wake by vol. button! :-D
i also uses tap tap app to unlock the phone
thank you very much! it works well on my stock froyo
Not working on my MBM525 with GB 2.3.6 from the MBM526...
Any hope to see an update giving a more opened compatibility?
M. Knight said:
Not working on my MBM525 with GB 2.3.6 from the MBM526...
Any hope to see an update giving a more opened compatibility?
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I will be able to work on this but only after two weeks of holidays...
great
thanks
Unfortunately, it does not work on Samsung captivate I897.
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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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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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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
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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.
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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?
I installed AOSP ICS beta for Neo the other day, and saw some ports of the on-screen buttons for back,home,and recent apps. that's awesome, but it takes up a whole lotta screen space. I love the recent apps button, and would love it integrated with the system UI without taking up screen space. Any chance of devs acomplishing that? (maybe integrate it with the status bar, or some hot corner or something)
i hate long-pressing the home button to use that function
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I installed AOSP ICS beta for Neo the other day, and saw some ports of the on-screen buttons for back,home,and recent apps. that's awesome, but it takes up a whole lotta screen space. I love the recent apps button, and would love it integrated with the system UI without taking up screen space. Any chance of devs acomplishing that? (maybe integrate it with the status bar, or some hot corner or something)
i hate long-pressing the home button to use that function
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Use 29dpi On screen button
Very small and dont come in your way at all
I got accustomed to it
Qwerty123 \m/ said:
Use 29dpi On screen button
Very small and dont come in your way at all
I got accustomed to it
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Tried it even tried the 25dpi one, but i can't shake the feeling that it's taking up screen real-estate. For example, when i play a video in landscape mode, it's still there, and i dont wanna look at it while watching a video. Also having 2 home and back buttons is kinda absurd xD but just the recent apps button, that's out of your way, would be neat
I turned this feature on for us that want them bro
lots of users like
I will have a look into this later its possible but different then on gingerbread
Back up as always if you don't like flash back
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Didn't say there was something wrong with it i'm sure lots of users like it, and I thank you for your hard work! It's just that it doesn't suit my workflow, lets say this is a suggestion to a different implementation if possible
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Didn't say there was something wrong with it i'm sure lots of users like it, and I thank you for your hard work! It's just that it doesn't suit my workflow, lets say this is a suggestion to a different implementation if possible
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Roger that that's what I meant √
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and why dont u try holding down the "home" button
indycar said:
and why dont u try holding down the "home" button
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and why dont you read the last sentence in my first post?
I think a good place for our would be in the notification pulldown, like the toggles
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Hi,
do someone know if it's possible to remap the menu button on our galaxy s 2 to be the multitask button ( I mean the app switcher ) ? I searched hours on Google to see if it was possible and I found a couple way to get it to work. But I'm not sure it works for our phone because we miss some files in the key layout directory.
If you know how we could remap it and get the 3 dots on the screen, let me know !
I'd be so happy !
Have a nice day Belig :laugh:
My Suggestion
Hey Belig
I want to have that too, it's so anoying to long press the home button everytime.
But I think getting the 3 Dots on the screen is pretty ****ty, so if we could do it that when we press the menu button the "recent apps" pops up. And when we long-press the menu button we can get the normal menu. That would be the easiest and best fix for that i think.
But I'm sorry to tell you that I don't know how to do that.
And I think the problem is that nobody is interested in doing that... , as I saw this question more than once on XDA-developers.
But if someone reads it and is interested, please do that! I would be able to do a little donation to that aswell if needed!
Wave.
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Hey Belig
I want to have that too, it's so anoying to long press the home button everytime.
But I think getting the 3 Dots on the screen is pretty ****ty, so if we could do it that when we press the menu button the "recent apps" pops up. And when we long-press the menu button we can get the normal menu. That would be the easiest and best fix for that i think.
But I'm sorry to tell you that I don't know how to do that.
And I think the problem is that nobody is interested in doing that... , as I saw this question more than once on XDA-developers.
But if someone reads it and is interested, please do that! I would be able to do a little donation to that aswell if needed!
Wave.
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I am also really interested in this. Would be awesome if someone could do this.
Update, this was what I found, if you check the last page, first post, it seems that this method works fine with Samsung Galaxy S2 [running cm9, at least ] .
[HOWTO] Remap hardware button to ICS recent apps
Unfortunately, it involves decompiling and other nasty things, which would require quite a bit of effort. Would've been nice, if some ROM, had this option prebuilt. [ changing via settings].
Just a quick update/info. This has been merged in latest CM10 and is also a feature of cm9.
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Just a quick update/info. This has been merged in latest CM10 and is also a feature of cm9.
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Strange. I was running cm9 till cm10 came out and right now running the latest build of cm10 and haven't seen this. Can you please clarify?
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Strange. I was running cm9 till cm10 came out and right now running the latest build of cm10 and haven't seen this. Can you please clarify?
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Latest build of CM10 of 6th August. Go to system settings, system, hardwarekeys.
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Hrithan2020 said:
Strange. I was running cm9 till cm10 came out and right now running the latest build of cm10 and haven't seen this. Can you please clarify?
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So, I went through the changelog of cm10 and found this :
Settings: Hardware key custom rebinding (2/2)
Description (sounds cool, can't wait for the next build ) :
Code:
Settings for rebinding the actions performed on the following key press events:
Home long-press, menu press, menu long-press, search press, search long-press,
app-switch press and app-switch long-press.
The available actions are: Nothing, open/close menu, recent apps switcher,
search assistant, voice search and in-app search.
EDIT : Sorry, hadn't seen Spiralzz's post. I was actually having this in my build cm10 itself. [ the one I flashed today ] Awesome!!! Now, I have set long-press home button to voice search, press menu button for app-switcher, and long-press menu button for search . Thinking of using, three button in-app for menu options for a while. Thanks a ton
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Just a quick update/info. This has been merged in latest CM10 and is also a feature of cm9.
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Where can I access this in CM9? I´m on the 7 aug nightly.
I didn´t find it in settings/system.
i resume this old thread. I'm using cyanogenmod 10, so i can remap button as i want. But i would try the stock jelly bean from samsung (obviously rooted) and i I would remap the menu button for multitasking. There is now the possibility? Thanks
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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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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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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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
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Umm, how exactly do I install it? xD
EDIT:
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"
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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?
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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
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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
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Thanks! Does it add the button only on google chrome and settings?
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
After f***** jb came onto my phone the home button now exits my app after coming from turned off screen. Hate it! I dont want to enable s-voice because it makes the home button lag... Is there any other way to restore home button behaviour to ICS?
Fenrisulven_ said:
After f***** jb came onto my phone the home button now exits my app after coming from turned off screen. Hate it! I dont want to enable s-voice because it makes the home button lag... Is there any other way to restore home button behaviour to ICS?
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Use the power button instead.
Another option is to disable S-Voice.
Fenrisulven_ said:
After f***** jb came onto my phone the home button now exits my app after coming from turned off screen. Hate it! I dont want to enable s-voice because it makes the home button lag... Is there any other way to restore home button behaviour to ICS?
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Upgrade to a newer JB build. That problem's been fixed for a few weeks, ever since LJ1 or LJ2.
henrybravo said:
Upgrade to a newer JB build. That problem's been fixed for a few weeks, ever since LJ1 or LJ2.
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I disagree. I have LJ4 and I have that problem. The only solution I found was to start using the power button instead.
I have this problem also. I am running liquidsmooth rc 7. And i have this also on other roms
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I,m on stock xdlj4 but can't reproduce this issue.
Which kind of lockscreen sre you guys using?i have mine locked with a pin....
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S Voice - settings - disable home button enable
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Since JB update I have no lag on home button even with S-Voice double tap enabled. Also, the apps are not closing when I wake up the phone with home, only if I have s-voice disabled.
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main problem is with no lock screen, this results in the phone return to the home screen when unlocked with home.
if you use a lock it will load that, then the last app, unless you press home just as the screen dims.
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Since JB update I have no lag on home button even with S-Voice double tap enabled. Also, the apps are not closing when I wake up the phone with home, only if I have s-voice disabled.
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I have this also. As you say, with s voice double tap enabled, it doesn't happen.
With nova or apex and no program running it pulls up the screen preview. Extremly annoying.
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If you install a custom stock-based ROM with s-voice removed (an option in several ROMs with the Aroma installer), the home button issue does not occur.
I have found that it only works with s voice enabled too.I have found no other way on stock
Screen off automatically ------> before 5 seconds, press home button = app exits and shows your home. It's because your phone locks after 5 seconds after your screen automatically turns off. When it locks after 5 seconds, it will show your lock screen.
My advice for you: stop posting useless threads, post in the firmware's thread. Crying here won't solve and won't make anyone fix it.
I have lock, but I have apps which turns the screen off without locking it. When I press home button the screen is turning instantly and no screen lock. I'm very happy with the Jelly Bean update.
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KennyLegend said:
S Voice - settings - disable home button enable
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Wtf man its fixed im con wanamlite dlj5
Thanx
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