[Q] How do you re-assign the hardware buttons? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been using the SuperNexus ROM for the i9300, however one of the things I miss from CM10 is the ability to reassign the buttons of the device (the Home, Menu and Back buttons).
Is there a tweak that exists which will allow me to do this? I want the Menu button to open the Multitasking screen, and the Home and Back to remain where they are.
Cheers

cjschris said:
I've been using the SuperNexus ROM for the i9300, however one of the things I miss from CM10 is the ability to reassign the buttons of the device (the Home, Menu and Back buttons).
Is there a tweak that exists which will allow me to do this? I want the Menu button to open the Multitasking screen, and the Home and Back to remain where they are.
Cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hunt through the settings, but I think it is a CM feature
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Mrboxfacetramp13 said:
Hunt through the settings, but I think it is a CM feature
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very new to Android, so is there anything anybody knows about that I can flash onto the phone that could add this feature other than changing ROM's or using software keys?

cjschris said:
Very new to Android, so is there anything anybody knows about that I can flash onto the phone that could add this feature other than changing ROM's or using software keys?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This can be acheived by using something such as Jkay deluxe framework.
I think you'd need to buy the deluxe settings app off the market too. Well worth it in my opinion.

Related

[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?
Sent from my Samsung GALAXY Ace using XDA App
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?
Sent from my Samsung GALAXY Ace using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On my old gt540 i found an app that did this. Unfourtunately ive forgotten the name. Try searching the market.
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man! I've found the option in the application development but how do i customise it further?

[Q] Is there a mod where i can get the recent app menu

I have a rooted galaxy s3 with custom rom but im just wandering the older version of android has that recent app menu in the notification menu which i liked, is there a way i can get it back ?
What do you mean?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Isn't that a HTC Sense thing?
I just hold the home button and use the task switcher..
This is an HTC thing. An old HTC thing.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
I agree
Just like the galaxy nexus the on screen navigation keys.... Back home and recent apps button was great because on the galaxy S3 having to switch recent apps by pressing home button will wear and tear button and takes 2 seconds whereas on screen recent apps button was perfect
I know AOKP rom has this on screen keys mod but any add on that someone is developing or has developed for s3 with touchwiz framework would be winderful.... This new TW is beginning to grow on me
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
4tifjaved said:
I have a rooted galaxy s3 with custom rom but im just wandering the older version of android has that recent app menu in the notification menu which i liked, is there a way i can get it back ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i think goluacher also has a recent and running apps in the menu.
Check out "Task Switcher" by gdroid on play store (com.gdroid.fastfive).
Personally I didn't like it, as the curtain doesn't close automatically. But it seems to work fine.
Maybe a developer can bake it back in once some roms start flowing. But nothing I've seen. Let us know!
Sent from my shiny new s3
joshnichols189 said:
This is an HTC thing. An old HTC thing.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good job posting what the guy on top of you posted. How helpful.
There is a new app on the market called Multitask Shortcut, it's not free (only £0.50 though) and I have not tried it but it does seem to do what you are after (check out the video he has on the app page)...
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Multitask+Shortcut&c=apps
Regards.
Olywa

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:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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:
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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:
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
If you are rooted there is thread in android development section with flashable mods, bunch of good stuff HTC didn't include
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app
te45a said:
If you are rooted there is thread in android development section with flashable mods, bunch of good stuff HTC didn't include
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
link?
ticklemepinks said:
link?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i guess you didnt read his post at all
next time dont skim, read....

The three middle menu buttons

hi all
Just wondering if anyone knows of an app that can move the 3 menu buttons from the bottom middle to either left or right side so i can get to it with my thumb?
Thanks
jm4cc said:
hi all
Just wondering if anyone knows of an app that can move the 3 menu buttons from the bottom middle to either left or right side so i can get to it with my thumb?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
CyanogenMod allows you to move one on each side. I have my back button and recent button on the left and right side, respectively. It's not an app, but that's the only way to have that without using an app like button saver or virtual button bar (don't move originals but can place buttons anywhere pretty much).
Sent from my GT-N7100
Thanks omac, Maybe will give it a try then, do you think it's the best rom?
jm4cc said:
Thanks omac, Maybe will give it a try then, do you think it's the best rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think its pretty great. The nightly updates and constantly added features is what keeps me going.
I use this version of AOSP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998585
Just make sure to flash "leftnavbar.full_manta-ota-eng.cgomez.20122012.zip" to move the navbar over (link in the OP).
Use Paranoid Android and in Tablet UI you can have all three on the bottom left. Otherwise you can use the expanded desktop with PIE and have them come or of anywhere you like.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium HD app
SCHEND0 said:
Use Paranoid Android and in Tablet UI you can have all three on the bottom left. Otherwise you can use the expanded desktop with PIE and have them come or of anywhere you like.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
Fantastic ROM! Finally expanded desktop is like it was meant to be.
Sent from my paranoid phone's mind
Paranoid Android is probably the best for Nexus 10 and 7... Check that out
I'll back these guys up. Been running Paranoid Android in my Nexus 10 for ages and it's brilliant. I have the buttons on the bottom left and my notifications on the bottom right. I noticed there are some other ROMs starting to introduce these features such as CM and aokp but I'd definitely recommend looking at Paranoid Android.
I'm running CM10.1 with lmt launcher and fullscreen togglev2. It's just nearly perfekt
Need no nasty navbar anymore. More Display for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497558
SCHEND0 said:
Use Paranoid Android and in Tablet UI you can have all three on the bottom left. Otherwise you can use the expanded desktop with PIE and have them come or of anywhere you like.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have been looking but can't find out how to do it. How do have expanded desktop with pie, and have the status bar? Been running in circles trying to find out how.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
I cannot find paranoid android in the dev section.. Where is it ??
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
Harsh7689 said:
I cannot find paranoid android in the dev section.. Where is it ??
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010280
lucky13 said:
I have been looking but can't find out how to do it. How do have expanded desktop with pie, and have the status bar? Been running in circles trying to find out how.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you mean how do you turn on extended desktop so that you can use the pie menu? Press your power button until the menu comes up and select extended desktop.
KestrelX said:
Do you mean how do you turn on extended desktop so that you can use the pie menu? Press your power button until the menu comes up and select extended desktop.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm talking about enabling extended screen, using pie, AND having the three button bars and menu visible.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
omac_ranger said:
CyanogenMod allows you to move one on each side. I have my back button and recent button on the left and right side, respectively. It's not an app, but that's the only way to have that without using an app like button saver or virtual button bar (don't move originals but can place buttons anywhere pretty much).
Sent from my GT-N7100
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Out of curiosity where is this feature hidden? I was never able to find it in settings.
wjtemple said:
Out of curiosity where is this feature hidden? I was never able to find it in settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
System - Navigation Bar.
lucky13 said:
I'm talking about enabling extended screen, using pie, AND having the three button bars and menu visible.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, in this scenario, you can't have your cake and eat it too. There isn't a setting, to my knowledge, that allows using both PIE and the nav/stat bars at the same time. Maybe in an upcoming update? Expanded desktop works great for me, I don't even remember what the stat bar looks like.

[Q] Reprogram "Recent Apps" button

I've done a bunch of searching but haven't found an answer yet. Is there a way to remap the recent apps button to be a menu button? And long press for recent apps? I am stock, s-off, rooted, if that matters. Thanks!
Settings, display gestures buttons, recent apps. You can change it there
riot1031 said:
I've done a bunch of searching but haven't found an answer yet. Is there a way to remap the recent apps button to be a menu button? And long press for recent apps? I am stock, s-off, rooted, if that matters. Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Isn't that what the button at the bottom of the phone to the right of the home key is?
cstmeyers said:
Isn't that what the button at the bottom of the phone to the right of the home key is?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is a recent apps button, not a menu button.
Op, mist roms allow you to change it, but you can't on stock.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Phaded said:
Settings, display gestures buttons, recent apps. You can change it there
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't have that on my stock Rom.
Bigandrewgold said:
It is a recent apps button, not a menu button.
Op, mist roms allow you to change it, but you can't on stock.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
Just get a new launcher from Market.
Its easier (and more safe) than mucking around with the stock one.
I know Holo Launcher Pro (HD as widgets, also my all-time favorite launcher for some reason) has the ability to rename drawer tabs, and load either most recent, most frequent, widgets, and custom list in them.
I am sure that there are other launchers that do the same.
If you want to change anything in the stock launcher, you must have root privleges.
Use at your own risk. Havent ever modded a launcher before, only other apps.
Copy the apk to another location (and make a backup if anything goes wrong).
Change the extension to .zip
Explore the zip, and modify anything that looks safe to change.
If you are brave enough, rename the extension to .apk again, and place it back in the "system/app" directory.
Reboot the phone if nessisary.
Use at your own risk.
Please thank me if you found this useful.
Sent from my SGH-S730M
Many roms now support this feature and there is also a mod that when you flash it, it will enable this feature.
.torrented said:
Many roms now support this feature and there is also a mod that when you flash it, it will enable this feature.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you point me to this mod? Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
riot1031 said:
Can you point me to this mod? Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, massed where you said you were stock.
Anyways, mod here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043522
Phaded said:
Sorry, massed where you said you were stock.
Anyways, mod here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043522
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Worked great!! Thanks a ton!!

Categories

Resources