Hey everyone,
Does anyone know if its possible to change the the app shortcut that the soft touch search button launches? I would like it to to launch S-Voice or the google now mod that will be in the new Adrenaline ROM instead of the google search app.
Talguy said:
Hey everyone,
Does anyone know if its possible to change the the app shortcut that the soft touch search button launches? I would like it to to launch S-Voice or the google now mod that will be in the new Adrenaline ROM instead of the google search app.
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Talguy said:
Hey everyone,
Does anyone know if its possible to change the the app shortcut that the soft touch search button launches? I would like it to to launch S-Voice or the google now mod that will be in the new Adrenaline ROM instead of the google search app.
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Did you try long pressing it to set the default app to use for search. I have Vlingo Labs Beta installed and I long pressed the search button and was able to select it for the default action. It should see S-Voice if you have it installed.
And Ashton quit being a tool.
Yup, the Android system prompt should come up when a new app is installed that can utilize that button. Several custom ROMs have tweak settings that can configure the softkeys, though they usually map them to particular system menus and functions rather than apps.
I've been using the HomeSmack app lately to switch both the Search button function and my launcher on the fly. I suggest checking that out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.homesmack&hl=en
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I was just wondering if it is possible to add shortcut to a search button.
For example, after I installed quick settings from market, I noticed that it added itself to the search button. I would like to add few more shortcuts.
Can anyone suggest how i can do that.
Thanks.
Update: I found a program on the market called "button shortcut" but it seems it can only add one shortcut to the search button menu.
Anyone?
I think it's a pretty neat thing to have.
If you use button remapper, you can use that button for other purposes such as launching the camera, but besides that, the app would have to be set to set a shortcut on the search button or it won't work.
xriderx66 said:
If you use button remapper, you can use that button for other purposes such as launching the camera, but besides that, the app would have to be set to set a shortcut on the search button or it won't work.
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Thanks for the reply. I don't want to remap the button because the button will only perform one function. Instead, I want to be able to long press the search button and select the app I made shortcut to. The question is how do I put a shortcut to an app into the search button menu?
You use button shortcut like.you said. Clear your default, long press it, it will give you.a choice box. Check button shortcut. You have already set the app you want to launch within that app. Short press, search, long press dialer or whatever.
Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.
demize! said:
You use button shortcut like.you said. Clear your default, long press it, it will give you.a choice box. Check button shortcut. You have already set the app you want to launch within that app. Short press, search, long press dialer or whatever.
Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.
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Yeah, button shortcut works for a single app only. I want to be able to put at least 2 or 3 app in that search menu.
Orochi77 said:
Yeah, button shortcut works for a single app only. I want to be able to put at least 2 or 3 app in that search menu.
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Yeah thats what i was talking about in my previous post...
The app that you want there has to be programmed to show up there, else every app would show up there, thats why you need to contact the dev to request it, or do it yourself, idk how so i can't give you tips, guides etc.
xriderx66 said:
Yeah thats what i was talking about in my previous post...
The app that you want there has to be programmed to show up there, else every app would show up there, thats why you need to contact the dev to request it, or do it yourself, idk how so i can't give you tips, guides etc.
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Ok thanks
Hi there, just want to know how i would go about assigning the camera to the home button double click action?
I have searched and found a lot of old threads but not much else, forgive me if this has been posted recently, and please be so kind to link me to the correct thread.
I am running stock Android GB 2.3.4
with Kernel version XWKI4 (CF-root)
I do not want to change roms because i do not want to re-install all my apps and games (I am very low on data/cap).
Also is there a way to use my one of volume keys as a "shutter" key?
So is there any way I can do what i am requesting?
Thanks
No need to change ROM there is an app on the market
virus786 said:
Hi there, just want to know how i would go about assigning the camera to the home button double click action?
I have searched and found a lot of old threads but not much else, forgive me if this has been posted recently, and please be so kind to link me to the correct thread.
I am running stock Android GB 2.3.4
with Kernel version XWKI4 (CF-root)
I do not want to change roms because i do not want to re-install all my apps and games (I am very low on data/cap).
Also is there a way to use my one of volume keys as a "shutter" key?
So is there any way I can do what i am requesting?
Thanks
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Download Home2 Shortcut from the market
That application is listed as "not working" on S2 from the creator of the app, I'm guessing because of the stock double-click function our phone has.
You can assign a different app to double-clicking the home button with homeMYhome from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299923
cumonthepaj said:
Download Home2 Shortcut from the market
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Unfortunately does not work with Samsung Galaxy S2.
This application starts your favorite application by double tap on key.
(Description)
-HOME key > HOME key > App
-HOME key > Search key > App
-HOME key > Menu key > App
-HOME key > Back key > App
-Long press of search key > App
-Long press of camera key > App
-Your favorite application can be started.
e.g., Camera, Browser, Twitter, MySettings
-Your favorite shortcut can be started.
e.g., Bookmark, Direct dial, SiMi Folder Widget
(Tips)
-Please push twice quickly.
-Semicircle Swipe (HOME > Menu)
-Speed-up of response
- double-tap interval to rather short
(Testing device)
Nexus S, HTC Desire, Galaxy S, Xperia
(dont work device)
Galaxy S2
(Permission)
-Directory call phone numbers
Reason : "Shortcut > Direct dial".
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I do not want to change roms because i do not want to re-install all my apps and games (I am very low on data/cap).
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If that is the only reason you don't want to switch ROMs I would suggest looking into titanium backup as a way of backing up and recovering your apps/games and data without worrying about your data cap.
andreasS2 said:
That application is listed as "not working" on S2 from the creator of the app, I'm guessing because of the stock double-click function our phone has.
You can assign a different app to double-clicking the home button with homeMYhome from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299923
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You my friend fully deserve the thanks I am about to give you ...
Just what i was looking for, set it to launch the camera on double tap .
Thanks again buddy
A volume Button for Pics would be better then Home button
Ekibyo22 said:
A volume Button for Pics would be better then Home button
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Agreed, anyone know of an app for this function?
virus786 said:
You my friend fully deserve the thanks I am about to give you ...
Just what i was looking for, set it to launch the camera on double tap .
Thanks again buddy
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Glad I could help
I was wondering if anyone knows a way to change the function of any of the four hardware keys at the button of the device.
For example, I do no use nor like the search key. So I was wondering if there was a way to change it so when I tap on it the applications drawer would open instead.
Any help would be awesome, thanks
I was going to suggest Button Remapper, until I saw that you wanted to open your app drawer with the search button. I used it to make the search button duplicate the menu button action for a while, but ended up changing it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
I don't have a ton of experience with Tasker, but you might be able to get Tasker to do it.
I will check it out. Thank you
Yea button remapper best i could think of i use it turn my search key into the camera button
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Looks like there is no option to change to open the app drawer. Worth a shot
zayydubb said:
Yea button remapper best i could think of i use it turn my search key into the camera button
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Sorry to raise an older thread, however, I am curious if you needed to do anything other than install / run the remapper app?
I am trying to get it to work, to no avail. It opens, I see the options, I change the functions from search to camera, save, apply. After I reboot, it still does the search, no camera. The remapper program also sees the 'saved' functions of camera, but still no luck.
Hi
I have used the search engine and tried google but I can't seem to find my answer. I am either terrible with search engines or I'm wording my problem poorly.
Basically, before I upgraded my S2 the home key would take me to the Task Manager. After upgrading my phone, it takes me to this "recent apps" interface, which I really don't like :\ it looks ugly and I have to clear each app I've used one by one.
Is there a way to disable this feature and have it so my phone goes straight to task manager when I hold the home button?
thanks, appreciate it.
I am using apex launcher. And under apex settings> behavior> home key action, you have the option to choose what the home button does.
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There is a task manager button at the bottom of the recent apps list that will open the taks manager....
the recent apps list is not whats running, just what Recently been accessed by you, hence Recent Apps list.... sliding them does not close the app!
ukdtweak said:
sliding them does not close the app!
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Yes it does.
Hi Community
I am new to xda, so please be not to rough with me
Today I tried to enter speech recognition with my new bluetooth headset MF-button. But it always opens the S Voice app. Is there any possibility to change the standard app for speech recognition to the google one?
Samsung Galaxy S III i9300 [root]
Tadeus_ said:
Hi Community
I am new to xda, so please be not to rough with me
Today I tried to enter speech recognition with my new bluetooth headset MF-button. But it always opens the S Voice app. Is there any possibility to change the standard app for speech recognition to the google one?
Samsung Galaxy S III i9300 [root]
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You can disable the S voice on double tap
Open S voice then tap the menu button and in settings remove the tick from the Launch SVoice
There is a market app called Home Shortcut or something like that which allows you to select what you want the home button to do this may be what you want
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ag4751 said:
You can disable the S voice on double tap
Open S voice then tap the menu button and in settings remove the tick from the Launch SVoice
There is a market app called Home Shortcut or something like that which allows you to select what you want the home button to do this may be what you want
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Deinstalled S Voice now. But if I push the headset button on the headset it opens a window, that shows "initializing".
I also tried to replace the shortcut for double tapping the home button. Doesnt work. Still tries to open the S Voice. Even if it is uninstalled.
Maybe it is somewhere in the programing... so I have to edit the survey that starts S Voice if i double tap?!
Do you know how to do this?