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Hi!
It struck me the other day,
that instead of placing your shortcuts on your home screens
why not assign a hardware button to them?
I though it would be very nice just pressing W on the keyboard instead of going through my contacts when I want to call my wife.
But I can't find a single app capable of doing such a thing.
The closest thing I found was Hbuttons for WindowsMobile
Anyone got any suggestions ?
http://android-tips.com/use-keyboard-shortcuts-to-switch-between-applications/
Basically, if you want your own shortcuts, go to setting, quicklaunch
Divr said:
http://android-tips.com/use-keyboard-shortcuts-to-switch-between-applications/
Basically, if you want your own shortcuts, go to setting, quicklaunch
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The web site you linked to says to go to Settings > Application settings > Quick launch to change shortcuts.. but there's no such option on the x10 mini.
Also, loads of the shortcuts on that site are SEARCH + $KEY..
there's no search button on the x10 mini either...
what we need is a key mapper or something like they have on the snesoid emulater. if someone could extract it, maybe it'll work
Really? Sorry about that. My phone is in the service center right now and I just read that article a while back and thought it would be the same.
Would love a solution for this, it's a feature i miss atm from hbuttons
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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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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?
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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
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.
ShedoSurashu said:
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
So I ordered now LG G2 32GB (950USD in Israel, I know its expensive but well... thats what it is and I wanted a device with large screen, powerfull multi tasking and something that I wont have to replace in 1 year but at least in 2 years, super power little computer for all my internet, emails, mult tasking, office things...), I could choose Z Ultra, S4, Optimus G Pro but took G2 as most people online voted for this one and I heard them plus I liked the way this device looks from all photos I watched and I liked it's longer life per each charge versus others (from reviews i was reading).
Now something I feel bothered with, I see on youtube that this soft menu buttons stays even in games, pretty much anywhere...
So following my study, how to make the LG G2 perfect in terms of screen space utilization and avoid loosing so much space due to the soft buttons (your own risk):
1) Root your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45692679#post45692679
2) Auto Hide soft keys: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en
3) Use the auto hide function of the soft keys and enjoy from the footer menu when you need it without it always be there OR dont use the footer menu at all and enjoy from Pie Menu style using LMT launcher: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/01/23/lmt-launcher-brings-pie-goodness-without-the-custom-rom/
Thoughts ?
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Corrected
Thanks!
Does the app allow you to reduce the size of the navigation bar? I'd like to make it slightly smaller. If not, does anyone know of an app or method that does allow this?
Thanks
The international version has the auto hide function built in through an update. Verizon is probably just being a hard case and holding the update for their G2s.
mediumraresteak said:
The international version has the auto hide function built in through an update. Verizon is probably just being a hard case and holding the update for their G2s.
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How the auto hide functions works? can I hide it also in main screen and slide it up anytime?
Cool feature! Thanks!
mediumraresteak said:
The international version has the auto hide function built in through an update. Verizon is probably just being a hard case and holding the update for their G2s.
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WHATTTTT!!?!?! Seriously?!?! That would be sick!
Please elaborate and provide screenshot of these settings!
Thank you!
Basically, you select the apps that you want it hidden when in use. It should've been a default feature but I'll take the OTA if it's a quick fix. Not sure if it's like auto-hide key app where you can swipe up. I think it's more permanent (hidden or visible) with no middle ground.
mediumraresteak said:
Basically, you select the apps that you want it hidden when in use. It should've been a default feature but I'll take the OTA if it's a quick fix. Not sure if it's like auto-hide key app where you can swipe up. I think it's more permanent (hidden or visible) with no middle ground.
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Sorry but from where did you know about that??! It's the first time I hear about it.
Life Engineer said:
Sorry but from where did you know about that??! It's the first time I hear about it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459028
mediumraresteak said:
The international version has the auto hide function built in through an update. Verizon is probably just being a hard case and holding the update for their G2s.
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mediumraresteak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459028
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Hi,
Nope, the international version don't have this feature...
And your link is for the Korean version...
G2 xposed allows u to disable nav bar or make it smaller or Chang button colors
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Life Engineer said:
Sorry but from where did you know about that??! It's the first time I hear about it.
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viking37 said:
Hi,
Nope, the international version don't have this feature...
And your link is for the Korean version...
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Whoops, meant Korean then. "International" naturally flows when I think outside the States.
brickwall99 said:
Does the app allow you to reduce the size of the navigation bar? I'd like to make it slightly smaller. If not, does anyone know of an app or method that does allow this?
Thanks
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So I tried it out, and you can adjust the size with the auto hide bar, but not the static (default) navigation bar. I kind of like the auto hide and may keep it, but if I can find a way to just reduce the height of the stock bar I may prefer that.
brickwall99 said:
So I tried it out, and you can adjust the size with the auto hide bar, but not the static (default) navigation bar. I kind of like the auto hide and may keep it, but if I can find a way to just reduce the height of the stock bar I may prefer that.
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G2 xposed
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rommark said:
So I ordered now LG G2 32GB (950USD in Israel, I know its expensive but well... thats what it is and I wanted a device with large screen, powerfull multi tasking and something that I wont have to replace in 1 year but at least in 2 years, super power little computer for all my internet, emails, mult tasking, office things...), I could choose Z Ultra, S4, Optimus G Pro but took G2 as most people online voted for this one and I heard them plus I liked the way this device looks from all photos I watched and I liked it's longer life per each charge versus others (from reviews i was reading).
Now something I feel bothered with, I see on youtube that this soft menu buttons stays even in games, pretty much anywhere...
So following my study, how to make the LG G2 perfect in terms of screen space utilization and avoid loosing so much space due to the soft buttons (your own risk):
1) Root your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45692679#post45692679
2) Auto Hide soft keys: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en
3) Use the auto hide function of the soft keys and enjoy from the footer menu when you need it without it always be there OR dont use the footer menu at all and enjoy from Pie Menu style using LMT launcher: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/01/23/lmt-launcher-brings-pie-goodness-without-the-custom-rom/
Thoughts ?
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Gmd auto hide sofkeys works very good.
I like it.
Thanks.
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only if you are rooted. in landscape mode navbar is half the size.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477586
my setup.
By the way I spoke to the LG MOBILE department in USA about the auto hide feature. this is the official response:
I definitely understand some of the suggestions you have made. I will pass this along the departments that manage software and development. Thanks again for your insight ^FC
I vote for some pie app or custom rom with builtin pie.
You can set it on bottom or side of screen or both. Revolution of big screen and one hand use! I allso bought that gmd autohide softkeys app but nevergoing back.
Customrom, fullscreen mode and pie control!
Best thing since 1st android!
Send from LGG2 (= Beanstalk 4.3. 1 & Wootever kernel =)
Ok. I just tried using a pencil on my ZXU. When I swiped down the notification panel with it, there on the top is as shortcut for a new note and a new sketch. These shortcuts only showed when I swiped with a pencil.
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keithleyson said:
Ok. I just tried using a pencil on my ZXU. When I swiped down the notification panel with it, there on the top is as shortcut for a new note and a new sketch. These shortcuts only showed when I swiped with a pencil.
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Oh yeah nice find i was like, asking why there's no sketch anymore after using my finger but this is the answer thanks!
What kind of pencils are people using for Ultra?
I'm using fiber castell HB but it not as responsive because of the sharp tip. The back of the pencil is much much more responsive. I'll try to dull the lead tip so I can draw..
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What kind of pencils are people using for Ultra?
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I'm using a ballpoint with spring mechanism on the other end, which was made by metal and because of the spring, the screen doesn't get pressed too much by the tip.
Oh so people are actually using REAL pencils? :laugh:
I would want a stylish but no idea whats good.
Real pencil is more comfortable in drawing.
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I use real pencils too, architectural office easy to find one!
If you want to swipe down and still see the note sketch shortcut just do it with your nail
Stinky tip ha!!!
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"Fun" Fact: If you connect a mouse to your ZU, the same shortcuts will be in the notification dropdown
whaoh did not know you can use a mouse.
Yeah, just get a USB OTG. They are cheap and can be bought almost everywhere. Once you have one, you can plug a mouse into it, a keyboard or both (wireless bluetooth dongle), memory sticks, external drives, floppy disk drive if you miss the 90s, or a PS3 controller. The short story is that you can plug almost everything, if not everything that is USB based to it.
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Will have to try it out. I did manage to make my USB drive to work though. Did not realize a mouse and keyboard will work. I was also able to use the PS3 DS3 controller on the XZU playing Modern Combat 4 but the controls are not mapped correctly.
You guys know the shop presentation mode? Try
*#*#73556673#*#*
But be careful, that resets Xperia home to default settings, enables Bluetooth, sets the screen timeout to 30s, wallpaper to standard and the font size to normal.
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Using a pencil did scratch the hell out of my screen though
TimeTurn said:
You guys know the shop presentation mode? Try
*#*#73556673#*#*
But be careful, that resets Xperia home to default settings, enables Bluetooth, sets the screen timeout to 30s, wallpaper to standard and the font size to normal.
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Nice. Lol.
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SAMVREMIX said:
Using a pencil did scratch the hell out of my screen though
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Yeah it scratched my screen.... Protector too.
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Another one.
Swipe off screen from the bottom in between the back and home icons or in between the home and recent icon and you will activate Google Now more easily compared to long press on the home button.
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That's a stock feature for devices with on-screen buttons. It actually reacts when you drag your finger from the home button and up.
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Nice finds. I also found out that any widget can be made into a floating app like the default small apps.
1. Tap "Recent Apps" and then the up arrow.
2. Now tap "+" and choose "Widgets".
3. Choose any widget, name it, tap "OK" and the widget will show up in the list.
4. Just tap the widget in the list to show it as a floating app.
5. The cool thing is you can double-tap the title bar of the floating widget to maximize the widget or drag it to the right or bottom border to "dock" them so that you bring them out easily while using another app. You can do the docking with the default small apps too.
there is this really cool feature called '6 week wait'
when something goes wrong with your device you have to wait 6 weeks... or more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
when you hold the house/home button a google icon pops up, is there any way to edit this menu & add custom apps pls?
custom roms
im_cannonfodder said:
when you hold the house/home button a google icon pops up, is there any way to edit this menu & add custom apps pls?
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as far as i know, it is possible in custom roms such as aokp and such
hassanman1997 said:
as far as i know, it is possible in custom roms such as aokp and such
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ah ok thank you. stupid waste of a button if all you can have is google, & absolutely ridiculous you've got to hack your hardware to edit a menu option. guess they are continuously trying to remind us that the hardware we purchase is actually theirs, it wont be long before modifying your systems is criminal & punishable by 10 years in prison for blocking a few adds or is that the nsa/gchq!
im_cannonfodder said:
ah ok thank you. stupid waste of a button if all you can have is google, & absolutely ridiculous you've got to hack your hardware to edit a menu option. guess they are continuously trying to remind us that the hardware we purchase is actually theirs, it wont be long before modifying your systems is criminal & punishable by 10 years in prison for blocking a few adds or is that the nsa/gchq!
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Thanked wrong lol
That feature is there because Google implemented it in AOSP code. Sony works over that, and they do not remove stuff like that...
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On my Z1 I managed to remove that "Google Now / Google Search" thingy normally appearing after a long hold of the home icon.
I went into configuration / apps / all (translated from German model) and deactivated "Google Search".
My personal device usage revealed no drawbacks so far.
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On my Z1 I managed to remove that "Google Now / Google Search" thingy normally appearing after a long hold of the home icon.
I went into configuration / apps / all (translated from German model) and deactivated "Google Search".
My personal device usage revealed no drawbacks so far.
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It's an option, but it disables the app as a whole. That's not exactly a solution...
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