[Q] Wake up the phone using the volume key? - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

Would be wonderfull!!!
Any idea?

I am also concerned with regards to this. I have an arc and its not a hassle waking up the button because of the physical buttons. On the Xperia S, is there a way to make this wake up by pressing the volume keys?

wait a bit ..
i'm sure when proper rooting are available, we can just edit the keypad layout file

This will be possible with ICS

Thank you all for your answers!
Any ETA for ICS?

deromedi said:
Thank you all for your answers!
Any ETA for ICS?
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Just Q2, so that means it could be June at most if they keep their schedule.

You could use widget locker from the market, that allows any button to wake.

I can confirm widget locker works like a dream - Just got my XS yesterday and one of my biggest worries was the position of the unlock key, especially after coming from the nexus and formerly the GSII.

Alien987 said:
Just Q2, so that means it could be June at most if they keep their schedule.
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Not at end of March ?

Spewy1 said:
I can confirm widget locker works like a dream - Just got my XS yesterday and one of my biggest worries was the position of the unlock key, especially after coming from the nexus and formerly the GSII.
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Are you talking about this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZXNsYWNvaWxzdy53aWRnZXRsb2NrZXIiXQ..

Aside from widget locker, are there any other apps with similar functions that could wake the phone?

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[Q] Change the double-press home key?

Hi
I want to use the double press home key to a task switcher, but I cant see how can I change the action and doesnt start the voice command.
Any idea?
press the homekey once but long.
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kersh said:
Hi
I want to use the double press home key to a task switcher, but I cant see how can I change the action and doesnt start the voice command.
Any idea?
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What you're holding is not an iPhone, friend.
So there is no way to change the function of the double tap on the key? Perhaps to something more useful as some probably have no use for the voice command system. Can anyone answer this? And yes I'm sure the op is aware that he or she does not hold an iPhone.
if this is a problem for you, an iphone is the better choice
walda said:
press the homekey once but long.
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maybe the iphone it is a better choice for the people who doesnt want to modify their OS and work with a fixed one instead of what their want in personal use.
long press for a ****ty multitask it is not the way to go, and with 3 keys 2 click on home is the faster way until we got a multitask like windows mobile 6.5 with taskfacade or something and a click on notification bar to use.
kersh said:
maybe the iphone it is a better choice for the people who doesnt want to modify their OS and work with a fixed one instead of what their want in personal use.
long press for a ****ty multitask it is not the way to go, and with 3 keys 2 click on home is the faster way until we got a multitask like windows mobile 6.5 with taskfacade or something and a click on notification bar to use.
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I whole-heartedly agree, and I actually have a hard time believing that your question was met with all those snarky comments from a forum dedicated to customizing the most customizable mobile OS on the planet.
I too would like to be able to change the default home double click behaviour. I'm sure it can be done, i just don't know how. Any ideas, people?
Fruktsallad said:
I whole-heartedly agree, and I actually have a hard time believing that your question was met with all those snarky comments from a forum dedicated to customizing the most customizable mobile OS on the planet.
I too would like to be able to change the default home double click behaviour. I'm sure it can be done, i just don't know how. Any ideas, people?
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I'll give you a sensible response, as of yet, you can't change the double tap function on the S2. It may be customized in the future but so far you'll just have to live with the annoying voice control app.
I hope that helps
Thanks for the non-sarky response
101matt101 said:
I'll give you a sensible response, as of yet, you can't change the double tap function on the S2. It may be customized in the future but so far you'll just have to live with the annoying voice control app.
I hope that helps
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Indeed it helps. Cheers!
I've seen an application called multitasking pro that supposedly opens with a double tap of the home button. But I guess it wouldn't work on S2 yet, huh?
Fruktsallad said:
Indeed it helps. Cheers!
I've seen an application called multitasking pro that supposedly opens with a double tap of the home button. But I guess it wouldn't work on S2 yet, huh?
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I don't know, Install it and see, I doubt it will work though, I doubt it'll be able to override a stock Samsung app.
prodygee said:
What you're holding is not an iPhone, friend.
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Wow, way to be an ass. Never heard of Quick Desk?
All the multitasking of the iPhone from double tap, but with the option to add widgets as well?
If that's not one upping the iPhone at it's own game then I don't know what is.
I for one know I'd rather have a multi tasking app than a voice search I'll never use.
Anyway, the closest i've found is http://android.modaco.com/content/s...odaco-com/340047/take-control-of-home-button/ but this is only working on KE2 as of the moment.
Guys, what I'd like is a long hold on the BACK button to bring up the multi-task menu, this would feel like less of an effort than the long press on HOME.

Tap to unlock in galaxy s2

hi all, as the title tells is there a way to make it possible? a single tap, double tap or as per user choice, or touching specific area in the display to wake the screen.
the display does wakes from sleep mode when receiving mail,calls extra without touching the keys, so can the same mechanism be achieved to unlock the screen?
bala_gamer said:
hi all, as the title tells is there a way to make it possible? a single tap, double tap or as per user choice, or touching specific area in the display to wake the screen.
the display does wakes from sleep mode when receiving mail,calls extra without touching the keys, so can the same mechanism be achieved to unlock the screen?
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as like as nokia done in symbian i think....
this is a feature that was on the iphone 4. i had it when i had that phone jailbroken. nice little feature it was. think it is possible just need a coder to make it happen. why not make a suggestion to jkay
Suarez7 said:
this is a feature that was on the iphone 4. i had it when i had that phone jailbroken. nice little feature it was. think it is possible just need a coder to make it happen. why not make a suggestion to jkay
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i think it should be reported to some dev who develops lock screen app or modify aosp screens, anyway lets pm jkay and see what he suggests
any other idea guys?
bala_gamer said:
any other idea guys?
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This thread may be a good start. It's an app that lets you re-map the double tap to launch a certain apk. If you somehow change that to the unlock command or create a very basic app that unlocks once open then it should work.
Hollow.Droid said:
This thread may be a good start. It's an app that lets you re-map the double tap to launch a certain apk. If you somehow change that to the unlock command or create a very basic app that unlocks once open then it should work.
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i think we have to remap the wake event sent by home button or power button to the display unit, lets ask the app dev in your link and see if we can get something fruitful
according to me its a wierd feature..that requires tap to unlock......
always sliding is better nd stylish to use...........
tapping to unlock is a ****ty idea that all nokia symbian based phones exists......
so devs doesnt focussed on this .........
try widget locker or go locker, it provides as many as better nd good screenlocks than u said to make implement by devs.......
gnan10 said:
according to me its a wierd feature..that requires tap to unlock......
always sliding is better nd stylish to use...........
tapping to unlock is a ****ty idea that all nokia symbian based phones exists......
so devs doesnt focussed on this .........
try widget locker or go locker, it provides as many as better nd good screenlocks than u said to make implement by devs.......
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Put it this way, how about waking the phone from sleep mode using tap instead of pressing power key or home key. Won't that be useful ?
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bala_gamer said:
Put it this way, how about waking the phone from sleep mode using tap instead of pressing power key or home key. Won't that be useful ?
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I think if that's the case (waking the phone by just tapping and not through the power button) buddy then the phone should be awake to recognize the tap causing battery drain and prevents the phone from going to deep sleep. On the other hand unlocking the phone by double tap might just be a good idea
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I wonder what happened about this? Would really be useful, no progress eh?
Does anyone know if a rom which has options "tap to wake" or "tap to unlock" as in G2 ?
You need modifications in kernel in order to do this, and I doubt it would be battery efficient enough to make it work on this phone.
nerotNS said:
You need modifications in kernel in order to do this, and I doubt it would be battery efficient enough to make it work on this phone.
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yes you are right.Some1 need to impliment on s2's kernel to make it work/

Here is how to save space using optimization of the soft buttons!

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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ILLHYHL said:
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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.
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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
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
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.
Envoyé depuis mon A500 avec Tapatalk 4
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 =)

Disabling home screen Google Search bar on 4.4.4?

Anyone have any luck? I've tried the moto X/G way of disabling google search. Result was google search no longer works but the bar is still there...
The Driv3r said:
Anyone have any luck? I've tried the moto X/G way of disabling google search. Result was google search no longer works but the bar is still there...
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do a pinch gesture on your home screen to go into edit mode
you can click the hide button on the google search bar to hide it
Envious_Data said:
do a pinch gesture on your home screen to go into edit mode
you can click the hide button on the google search bar to hide it
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Thank YOU! Didn't realize it was that simple!
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Thank YOU! Didn't realize it was that simple!
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sometimes it is xD
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sometimes it is xD
:good:
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kind of a off topic question but do you know if the icons are bigger on 4.4.4?
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kind of a off topic question but do you know if the icons are bigger on 4.4.4?
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they are a decent bit larger it seems
I guess im going to hold off then, i just updated my z2 tablet but will be sticking with 4.4.2 on the phone. Unless ultra power saving mode is worth it.
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I guess im going to hold off then, i just updated my z2 tablet but will be sticking with 4.4.2 on the phone. Unless ultra power saving mode is worth it.
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firemware is nice but its WAY too early to even use it right now
im going to go back to completly stock as im havin issues with the Pre-rooted Rom i made... course its modded and thats the issue causer
defniatly Staying on 4.4.4 just, stock version
After fiddling with the tablet for a bit, maybe I'll upgrade the phone.

Sony UI - long press back to lock screen?

does the Sony UI have the "long press back button to screen lock"? like OnePlus or some roms? this is hands down the most used function on a phone for me.
double tapping status bar or any other shortcut isn't helpful.
I'm looking at the X1 mkii coming and may dump my G8x for it... if it has this function.
not being able to root these SD processors just totally sucks. need a solution. thank you.
VR32 said:
does the Sony UI have the "long press back button to screen lock"? like OnePlus or some roms? this is hands down the most used function on a phone for me.
double tapping status bar or any other shortcut isn't helpful.
I'm looking at the X1 mkii coming and may dump my G8x for it... if it has this function.
not being able to root these SD processors just totally sucks. need a solution. thank you.
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can anyone answer this? i am ready to buy the phone when released, but would hate to find out the hard way.
No
Pandemic said:
No
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thank you

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