[Q] Cant take screenshots - Galaxy Ace S5830 General

So before I upgraded to a custom rom (gingerreal 2.0)I could take screenshots fine with the home and power key combination. But now the combination doesn't work. Help is much appreciated

Try long pressing the power button.. I guess you might get the screenshot option in power menu

Didnt work

I heard something about changing a line in build.prop something like changing ro.htc.framework.screenshot = false to true but I don't see any line like this in my build.prop

Use app from market
Screenshot it
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Thats what I'm doing right now but I don't like to screencap this way I want to make it the old w way where I press the combination to screen cap

Press home + back
Home + menu
Or
Home + menu + back
herpderp © aint got money to pay to my fish

spacecaker said:
Press home + back
Home + menu
Or
Home + menu + back
herpderp © aint got money to pay to my fish
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Correct me if I'm wrong - gingerreal is based on CM. If it is, you can't use the standard screenshot. If it isn't, try Drocap2 on the Play Store.
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So theres no way I can take screenshots without an app?

NathanBookham said:
Correct me if I'm wrong - gingerreal is based on CM. If it is, you can't use the standard screenshot. If it isn't, try Drocap2 on the Play Store.
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Gingereal isn't based on cm
Press home + menu
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Didn't work

Look in system/ app look if there is any app called screenshot
herpderp © aint got money to pay to my fish

No there isn't an app called screenshot. Is there anywhere I can download it?

bfo12 said:
No there isn't an app called screenshot. Is there anywhere I can download it?
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you could either
1. install thirdparty apps which can be found at google play store
2. or install another rom. hoards of it can be found at development section

Screenshot it allows you to set up any keys you like to take screenshots. Or even shake your device to take picture and you can change the sensitivity so it wont take them all the time
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Hmmm actually since the development of gingerreal has stopped I may as well get a new rom, any roms u guys rwcommend?

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[Q] Home button tweaks?

Is it possible to change the way the home button acts? I dislike the way when you hit the home button it puts the current app into a background process. Could we change it so like an iPhone the home button fully closes an app when pressed?
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scoffyburito said:
Is it possible to change the way the home button acts? I dislike the way when you hit the home button it puts the current app into a background process. Could we change it so like an iPhone the home button fully closes an app when pressed?
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On my old gt540 i found an app that did this. Unfourtunately ive forgotten the name. Try searching the market.
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Couldn't find anything
Excuse me, but I believe the iPhone puts the process to background too.
Right now im using the cynogenmod 7 KANG's version, when you go to the USB settings there is a option to fully close an app by holding the back button. You can also customize the home/menu button using that rom.
consegregate said:
Excuse me, but I believe the iPhone puts the process to background too.
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I was just trying to get my point across
QNBT said:
Right now im using the cynogenmod 7 KANG's version, when you go to the USB settings there is a option to fully close an app by holding the back button. You can also customize the home/menu button using that rom.
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Thanks man! I've found the option in the application development but how do i customise it further?

[Q] Is this feature available in CM7??

Is there anyway I can ADD an application to the recent app list (the one you get when you hold the home button)?
I dont want to assign the button to just a single app but to more than one...
I want it in a way that I get the app i want (in the top left corner) and also get the list of recent apps?
I am on Galaxy ace CM7 <grif_07>
incognitonk said:
Is there anyway I can ADD an application to the recent app list (the one you get when you hold the home button)?
I dont want to assign the button to just a single app but to more than one...
I want it in a way that I get the app i want (in the top left corner) and also get the list of recent apps?
I am on Galaxy ace CM7 <grif_07>
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Nope , it's only possible to put it into the recents list by launching the app .
EmoBoiix3 said:
Nope , it's only possible to put it into the recents list by launching the app .
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<that was really quick>
Well, thats a bummer. I wanted to add an app manager in that list.
Anywho, thanks for the info.
incognitonk said:
<that was really quick>
Well, thats a bummer. I wanted to add an app manager in that list.
Anywho, thanks for the info.
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Glad that I helped
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But you could find an app that groups apps you want together and bind the app to the long press of home button. The setting is in cyanogenmod settings.
consegregate said:
But you could find an app that groups apps you want together and bind the app to the long press of home button. The setting is in cyanogenmod settings.
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yah, thats what I am doing right now,
But it'd be better to have recent apps + an app manager on the list.
consegregate said:
But you could find an app that groups apps you want together and bind the app to the long press of home button. The setting is in cyanogenmod settings.
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Reminded me about that feature. Tried it in B3 and it didn't work. Works now in Behrad's CM7. Long press menu still doesn't work right now though.
russ18uk said:
Reminded me about that feature. Tried it in B3 and it didn't work. Works now in Behrad's CM7. Long press menu still doesn't work right now though.
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you mean what grif compiled for 2.3.7?
Long press menu is actually a brand thing. Didn't have this function with some other android phones.
consegregate said:
you mean what grif compiled for 2.3.7?
Long press menu is actually a brand thing. Didn't have this function with some other android phones.
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Managed to get it working as well as long Home.
You can try QuickDesk on the market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=sg.ruqqq.quickdesk&feature=search_result
Theres also wave launcher on the market too. QuickDesk is free however eats into RAM makes the phone a little laggy but its awesome.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobilemerit.wavelauncher&feature=search_result
mudkipstar said:
You can try QuickDesk on the market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=sg.ruqqq.quickdesk&feature=search_result
Theres also wave launcher on the market too. QuickDesk is free however eats into RAM makes the phone a little laggy but its awesome.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobilemerit.wavelauncher&feature=search_result
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Thanks for the info, will try both...
in your opinion, how is Task Changer?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pacosal.taskchanger
incognitonk said:
Thanks for the info, will try both...
in your opinion, how is Task Changer?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pacosal.taskchanger
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Looks neat I never seen it before. I shall try it too.

Take Screenshots only with buttons (Galaxy Player 5.0)

screenshots can be made without any application, only with buttons?
cristhians said:
screenshots can be made without any application, only with buttons?
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Very vague description/title. You need to use an application to take a screenshot, as far as I know, it's not built into the OS itself.
Only on ICS you find native screenshot taking capability.
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Tap back + Home button simultaneously.
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Tap back + Home button simultaneously.
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Thank you so much
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I have an questions about the issue, install a new ROM which does not have built the apk for screenshots, I wonder if copying the app screenshot.apk system might work, and if possible someone can provide me this apk, is in system/app
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Tap back + Home button simultaneously.
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Sorry but this doesn't work for me. It works on my fiances SGP 4.0 when I slide my finger from the home button to the back button repeatedly but it opens up the recent apps list.
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use your two thumbs and be faster!
home button (don't hold it) and then back button. push them both within half a second, so it looks like you push them almost simultaneously.
Well after looking at old ROMs and could get the apk to make screenshots natively, just have to copy the apk in system/app
cristhians said:
Well after looking at old ROMs and could get the apk to make screenshots natively, just have to copy the apk in system/app
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I have that but it still doesn't work. I don't understand. Some of the things on my Galaxy, it just won't work. Like the zooming in and out of the camera when you use the volume rockers. Also, if you didn't know, when you hold the status bar, (just hold and it will dissapear), you can change the brightness. I had to download Power Widget Lite and add the brightness option and uncheck auto brightness once the widget is on the launcher. It's confusing.
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I have that but it still doesn't work. I don't understand. Some of the things on my Galaxy, it just won't work. Like the zooming in and out of the camera when you use the volume rockers. Also, if you didn't know, when you hold the status bar, (just hold and it will dissapear), you can change the brightness. I had to download Power Widget Lite and add the brightness option and uncheck auto brightness once the widget is on the launcher. It's confusing.
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That all depends on the ROM (except for the zoom, not available), I am using this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737432
I all works fine, look at my screenshots:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28080917&postcount=36
I am using the "No Root Screenshot It" app from the Play Store. It works with the native Player 5.0 OS (2.3.5) no root required.
I now am running Go Launcher EX and have just rooted my YP-G70 and the screenshot program still works flawlessly.
John

menu button remapping

is any one else having issue after changing recent button to menu button in gesture settings that menu dosent work on stock JB unrooted. works fine in apps, browser, nova launcher etc. i have it set to press for menu and press and hold for recents..... :crying:
Kchitown1977 said:
is any one else having issue after changing recent button to menu button in gesture settings that menu dosent work on stock JB unrooted. works fine in apps, browser, nova launcher etc. i have it set to press for menu and press and hold for recents..... :crying:
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you need a modified rosie.apk
which means you have to be rooted
Hmm wonder why they would include it and give option to change buttons bit have to be rooted to use it. And why it works in apps browser and alternative launchers but not stock..... OH WELL ill get over it:banghead:
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Kchitown1977 said:
Hmm wonder why they would include it and give option to change buttons bit have to be rooted to use it. And why it works in apps browser and alternative launchers but not stock..... OH WELL ill get over it:banghead:
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Its not that you have to be rooted to use the menu button. Its just that the sense launcher i.e. Rosie.apk, doesn't have the menu button unlocked on stock. Really no need for it. So you have to edit the apk to use it on home screen.
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If you are rooted there is thread in android development section with flashable mods, bunch of good stuff HTC didn't include
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te45a said:
If you are rooted there is thread in android development section with flashable mods, bunch of good stuff HTC didn't include
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link?
ticklemepinks said:
link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047763
Kchitown1977 said:
is any one else having issue after changing recent button to menu button in gesture settings that menu dosent work on stock JB unrooted. works fine in apps, browser, nova launcher etc. i have it set to press for menu and press and hold for recents..... :crying:
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I don't think root is required but.
It won't work in Sense but everywhere else its fine....
lazydazed said:
I don't think root is required but.
It won't work in Sense but everywhere else its fine....
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i guess you didnt read his post at all
next time dont skim, read....

stuck with home station

hi... have problem since 1 day, suddenly, when i press home button i cant return to home menu, now its accueil station... i try to remove no success...i try back up my all system no success.... why im stuck with this now
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Sounds like.. You simply installed a new launcher and set it as default.....
Just go to manage apps.. find the offending unwanted launcher and you can either clear defaults do that when you hit home it will give you a voice between it and the TouchWiz launcher. Or just uninstall the one you don't wanna use... then when you hit home there's only one launcher there to open.
no i have only adw ex launcher since 1 years ...i erase all other one with tiyanium but when i press home menu its show dock meny with time and soke shortcut...so when i want retur in my meny i need press back back back...so its not very funny
i try to flash with recovery my old backup and havr same same problem
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There's 3 native ways to screen shot built into TouchWiz... and 1 in aosp.
how about you post one instead of describing it?
studacris said:
There's 3 native ways to screen shot built into TouchWiz... and 1 in aosp.
how about you post one instead of describing it?
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errr there is a bunch of ways on aosp to take screenshots not just 1
power menu, quick tiles, vol+power, s-pen button*some roms*
*Atleast* 1
Lol... trying to figure out what the op was asking... forget 1 word. Jeeeez
studacris said:
*Atleast* 1
Lol... trying to figure out what the op was asking... forget 1 word. Jeeeez
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Haha I'm lost as to what he wants too I just felt like buggin you about it
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all its okay now...i just flash with odin stock firmware...and put my nand backup...now all is good
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