[Q] [ICS]Miniapp Remote Control - Change Buttons? - Sony Tablet S

Hi
Really like the miniapp to quickly use the ir remote control. But the displayed button layout in it seems to be automatically set.
Is there a way to change the layout?
Greetz
scheich
Sry for breaking the forum rules, because im asking but isnt this forum the best place for this kind of questions .... oo now two questions

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Hi Scheich,
scheich said:
Is there a way to change the layout?
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I was wondering the same, so I talked to the magnificent Tony from Sony
Here's the complete log if ur interested, if not just read the red parts:
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11:17 AM Connecting...
11:17 AM Connected. A support representative will be with you shortly.
11:18 AM Support session established with Tony (C3RP).
11:18 AM Tony (C3RP): Hi. Welcome to Sony Online Support. I’m Tony.
11:18 AM Tony (C3RP): Please allow me a moment to review your concern.
11:18 AM Customer: Hi Tony, I'm Chris...sure take ur time
11:19 AM Tony (C3RP): Hi, Chris. I'll be happy to provide the information about the IR Remote Miniapp.
11:19 AM Tony (C3RP): Please explain the concern in details so that I can assist you better.
11:20 AM Customer: Ok, so the IR min app is great, I love it...but I cant figure out if or how I can change the button layout or better add additional buttons. It is possible in the normal IR app, so I thought it'd be possible here aswell
11:21 AM Tony (C3RP): Thanks for the detailed information.
11:23 AM Tony (C3RP): Please give me a moment while I check the information for you.
11:25 AM Tony (C3RP): I understand that you wish add additional buttons to the remote control; is that correct?
11:26 AM Customer: to the remote control mini app, not the normal version where u can see the whole layout.
11:27 AM Customer: The mini app only gives us Vol up 'n down; Prog up'n down, power, input and mute...but I'd like a shortcut for some other functions aswell
11:28 AM Customer: like a Menu button (for the TV Menu) or a button for selecting the PC on my TV f.e.
11:28 AM Tony (C3RP): Have you set any gesture in the tablet?
11:29 AM Customer: tried with or without, mini app stays the same
11:30 AM Tony (C3RP): Are you getting any arrow button in the mini application of the tablet?
11:31 AM Customer: yes the arrow button pointing in the upper right corner takes me to the full app
11:33 AM Tony (C3RP): Yes, are you referring to the same?
11:33 AM Tony (C3RP): I'll provide the steps to customize an existing Remote Control application profile to control the functions on multiple devices.
11:33 AM Tony (C3RP): The following support article should assist you with this.
11:33 AM Tony (C3RP) has sent a link: http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C1024631
11:33 AM Tony (C3RP): Are you able to view the page?
11:34 AM Tony (C3RP): Please check and let me know if you are referring to the same that is mentioned on the above page.
11:35 AM Customer: Yes I can few the page, but I'm sorry, thats the full IR app, I'm reffering to the mini app. You know what I mean?
11:38 AM Tony (C3RP): Thanks for the information.
[COLOR="Red"]11:39 AM Tony (C3RP): The Mini application will show the buttons that are present when you register the device.
11:39 AM Tony (C3RP): If you wish to have more buttons appear in the mini application, then please add the buttons using the procedure that is listed on the above page.
11:39 AM Tony (C3RP): Once after adding the additional buttons, the same will be appear in the mini application window.[/COLOR]
11:39 AM Customer: ah ok, will try that now
11:40 AM Tony (C3RP): Yes, please go ahead.
11:41 AM Tony (C3RP): Performing all the steps mentioned above should resolve the issue.
11:41 AM Tony (C3RP): If you need any additional information feel free to stop by our chat room again using the same email address.
11:41 AM Customer: Wait, gimme a sec please.
11:41 AM Tony (C3RP): We're available 24/7.
11:41 AM Tony (C3RP): Good-bye and thank you for contacting Sony Online Support.
11:41 AM Customer: Seriously? (Added in afterwards, cuz I was disconnected before...but c'mon? :D)
11:41 AM Tony (C3RP) has ended the session.
Of course I tried the BS he told me to, but that doesnt work.
The only thing u can do is change the icons that r displayed in the mini app. I.e. Vol up 'n down, Prog up 'n down, Input and Mute can be set to any function using the learning feature. Or u can add another device, naming it Additional functions and program ur desired buttons there. (Thats what I did)
Hope this helps.
scheich said:
Sry for breaking the forum rules, because im asking but isnt this forum the best place for this kind of questions...
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I'd say it is the correct forum.

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Lunat1c said:
I'd say it is the correct forum.
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Yessss
Lunat1c said:
Or u can add another device, naming it Additional functions and program ur desired buttons there.
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Thank you and thanks Tony ^^ ! I will try it that way. Lets see if theres a limit of registered devices.

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scheich said:
Yessss
Thank you and thanks Tony ^^ ! I will try it that way. Lets see if theres a limit of registered devices.
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This was my approach. I registered a device and set every button manually by using my logitech harmony remote that is already operating on activities, not devices. With this approach, I only need the one device registered, and the mini remote does everything I need it to do.
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