Disable Hardware search button? - HTC EVO 3D

Ever since I got this phone I constantly tap the search button by mistake and the hardware remap settings don't ever work on that specific key for me how can I fix this?
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Remap settings.....are you talking about the file that's in the system folder?

In cm10 and 10.1 there is a setting in the system settings that allows you to change function of hardware keys but when I change the search key to do something else it never does and just keeps opening a search bar depending on the app I'm in Lol.
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I feel ya man. I'm all about learning how to do things manually. Me and apps don't always get along.
You can find the keyboard layout for our device in system/usr/keylayout
The file will be named shooter-keypad.kl

oohaylima said:
I feel ya man. I'm all about learning how to do things manually. Me and apps don't always get along.
You can find the keyboard layout for our device in system/usr/keylayout
The file will be named shooter-keypad.kl
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This, if you are rooted. Just comment out the line that corresponds to search. Just add a # at the beginning.
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(Q) [Solved :)] Search button as Camera button

Anyone know if it is possible to make it so the search button takes a pic when in camera. I wish the dx2 had the dx camera button
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Unfortunately, I've tried to find a working way to get that done but I can't find a way to get it. There are ways to change the layout of the buttons, but for some reason I couldn't get it working. Ill keep looking and let you know what I find, lol because I want it too!
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I have mine like that right now. /system/usr/keylayout. Open the tegra-kbc.kl file in a text editor and find the line that says key 217 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED and comment it out by putting a # in front of it. Then just add a line that says key 217 CAMERA . Reboot your phone and you should have it.
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robocuff said:
I have mine like that right now. /system/usr/keylayout. Open the tegra-kbc.kl file in a text editor and find the line that says key 217 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED and comment it out by putting a # in front of it. Then just add a line that says key 217 CAMERA . Reboot your phone and you should have it.
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Ah, I see. I tried just adding CAMERA to that line. I was trying to get it to still work as a 'search' when your not using the camera - but who uses that anyways? Nice job.
IAreKyleW00t said:
Ah, I see. I tried just adding CAMERA to that line. I was trying to get it to still work as a 'search' when your not using the camera - but who uses that anyways? Nice job.
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So it worked with no side effects? Id probably like no search key outside of the camera it annoys me
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robocuff said:
I have mine like that right now. /system/usr/keylayout. Open the tegra-kbc.kl file in a text editor and find the line that says key 217 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED and comment it out by putting a # in front of it. Then just add a line that says key 217 CAMERA . Reboot your phone and you should have it.
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Thanks man. Much rather have the camera over the search anyway.
I know what you mean. I never use that search button anyway. It's one of the first things I do after flashing a new rom. That's one thing to be aware of. Flash a new rom and you have to do it again.
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robocuff said:
I know what you mean. I never use that search button anyway. It's one of the first things I do after flashing a new rom. That's one thing to be aware of. Flash a new rom and you have to do it again.
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That's ok ill definitely do it tomorrow
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In the same file, is it possible to make the volume buttons wake the phone? I see it shows wake for the home button. And I dont know what wake_dropped means for the menu and back buttons.
jsgraphicart said:
In the same file, is it possible to make the volume buttons wake the phone? I see it shows wake for the home button. And I dont know what wake_dropped means for the menu and back buttons.
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Yes, it's possible. WAKE means that if that button/key is pressed while the phone is asleep (screen is off), it will wake the phone up and return it to the app/lock screen.
WAKE_DROPPED means that if that button/key is pressed while the phone is asleep (screen is off), it will 'wake' the phone, but it will NOT return it to the application/lock screen.
Basically, WAKE = unlock phone, WAKE_DROPPED = Doesn't unlock phone.
IAreKyleW00t said:
Yes, it's possible. WAKE means that if that button/key is pressed while the phone is asleep (screen is off), it will wake the phone up and return it to the app/lock screen.
WAKE_DROPPED means that if that button/key is pressed while the phone is asleep (screen is off), it will 'wake' the phone, but it will NOT return it to the application/lock screen.
Basically, WAKE = unlock phone, WAKE_DROPPED = Doesn't unlock phone.
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Thanks. Will doing this disable the volume buttons though? I changed the search button to the camera button as was described and, obviously, the search function is gone. Will that happen with the volume buttons. If so, I dont want to mess with it.
First off, excellent thread with an excellent answer.
This needs to be stickied!
Now, another question. I went in there and saw a lot of different .kl files. I myself use SwiftKey X. Does it matter which file I edit? For example, here are the files I have:
AVRCP.kl
Motorola_Bluetooth_Wireless_Keyboard.kl
cpcap-key.kl
qwerty.kl
tegra-kbc.kl
usb_keyboard_102_en_us.kl
Does the tegra-kbc.kl file work across all different keyboard software?
Thanks!
jsgraphicart said:
Thanks. Will doing this disable the volume buttons though? I changed the search button to the camera button as was described and, obviously, the search function is gone. Will that happen with the volume buttons. If so, I dont want to mess with it.
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Unless you removed the VOLUME_UP and/or VOLUME_DOWN in that, then no. Just change WAKE_DROPPED to WAKE and it should be fine.
The worst that could happen is what... your volume doesn't work for a second while you change it back? lol
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iBolski said:
First off, excellent thread with an excellent answer.
This needs to be stickied!
Now, another question. I went in there and saw a lot of different .kl files. I myself use SwiftKey X. Does it matter which file I edit? For example, here are the files I have:
AVRCP.kl
Motorola_Bluetooth_Wireless_Keyboard.kl
cpcap-key.kl
qwerty.kl
tegra-kbc.kl
usb_keyboard_102_en_us.kl
Does the tegra-kbc.kl file work across all different keyboard software?
Thanks!
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I got the same thing, personally it bothers me because of the clutter... but I'd rather not mess with it right now, but if you need to edit something you'll want to use tegra-kbc.kl
I don't think this thread should be stickied, but I think there should be a thread showing how to do this with it. Like a guide/tutorial.
IAreKyleW00t said:
Unless you removed the VOLUME_UP and/or VOLUME_DOWN in that, then no. Just change WAKE_DROPPED to WAKE and it should be fine.
The worst that could happen is what... your volume doesn't work for a second while you change it back? lol
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lol. True. Ok, Im gona give it a try.
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Awesome, It worked. Thanks again. This is a cool little tweak.
What I'd like to see is ROM developers include this in their ROMs. I know in Eclipse and Liberty ROMs, they have a "parts" option in the system settings that allows you to modify various things.
Heck, maybe even ROM Toolbox should do this. Maybe a tweet to JRummy might be in order?
It shouldn't be that hard to write an app to do it. Of course, it would need root access and the ability to remount /system as read/write and then set it back after it's modified the file.
Maybe this is what I need to do after I learn how to program a droid! No promises!
I've seen an app like that, but it didn't work for me because it was outdated. Forgot where I found it... as for the /system , I find it easiest to just use ADB on my computer and run the command 'adb remount'. That automatically sets /system as RW.
I'm no dev, and I certainly don't know how to make apps... so unfortunately I can't help with that. :|
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Glad it worked for you jsgraphicart.
IAreKyleW00t said:
as for the /system , I find it easiest to just use ADB on my computer and run the command 'adb remount'. That automatically sets /system as RW.
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I did this directly on the phone using Root Explorer. It has the options to switch from R/W to R/O. I just opened up the file in text editor, made the changes and saved. It even made a backup of the original for me. To me, thats easier than going through a computer.
jsgraphicart said:
I did this directly on the phone using Root Explorer. It has the options to switch from R/W to R/O. I just opened up the file in text editor, made the changes and saved. It even made a backup of the original for me. To me, thats easier than going through a computer.
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That's what I do to, because then I would need to pull and push the files. I was talking about in general making the /system a RW; for other needs.
I use root explorer too, and that automatic backup is a great feature. Gives you some peace-at-mind when doing this.
Excellent. Worked like a charm. Easy decision to lost the search button for camera.
IAreKyleW00t said:
Unfortunately, I've tried to find a working way to get that done but I can't find a way to get it. There are ways to change the layout of the buttons, but for some reason I couldn't get it working. Ill keep looking and let you know what I find, lol because I want it too!
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nevermind root browser had one lol

[Mod-Deprecated] Map Recent Apps Soft Key to Menu

Alright, this is only halfway done, but until I hear back from the One X devs and remove the menu software button, this will at least give you the menu softkey. I'm not going to bother making a flashable zip until I'm finished with everything, so, for now, follow these instructions.
Requirements:
1. SuperUser permissions (root)
2. Root Explorer (or a similar app with root permissions and the ability to edit any file as text)
Directions:
1. Navigate to /system/user/keylayout
2. Find the synaptics-rmi-touchscreen.kl AMD long-press on it. Select "Open in text editor."
3. Change the line for key 249 (APP_SWITCH) to MENU.
4. Use the on-screen menu key for the last time to select Save and Apply Changes.
5. Reboot.
Disclaimer: This means you will lose the ability to access the recent apps menu. I never really use it much, but I know some people do. So if you really need that, hold off until I update with a flashable zip (or the proper files to push if we don't have a recovery out already).
As soon as I figure out how to remove the on screen button, I'll give a real update and freshen up the OP. This will be my first public mod, so try to cut me a little slack, and keep in mind I'm not really a dev, I'm just trying to help out and expand my knowledge a little. Who knows, maybe I'll keep picking up on things and put out a theme, and maybe even a rom of my own eventually!
Thanks to the following who have helped me or whose tools I have used!
OMJ - For the base 1.13.651.1 deodexed rom. (I was using the kitchen wrong, because I am n00b)
sk806 - For pointing me to the right apktool and baksmali versions, as well as guiding me through the process when I effed up.
TeamWin for the awesome recovery (and, of course, toastcfh, who is a BOSS!)
The devs of Root Explorer, because that app does EVERYTHING! You can edit keyboard layouts on the fly and reboot to apply!
And whoever is going to help me write my first updater-script so this can be flashable when it's done!
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RegnierD said:
Alright, this is only halfway done, but until I hear back from the One X devs and remove the menu software button, this will at least give you the menu softkey. I'm not going to bother making a flashable zip until I'm finished with everything, so, for now, follow these instructions.
Requirements:
1. SuperUser permissions (root)
2. Root Explorer (or a similar app with root permissions and the ability to edit any file as text)
Directions:
1. Navigate to /system/user/keylayout
2. Find the synaptics-rmi-touchscreen.kl AMD long-press on it. Select "Open in text editor."
3. Change the line for key 249 (APP_VIEW) to MENU.
4. Use the on-screen menu key for the last time to select Save and Apply Changes.
5. Reboot.
As soon as I figure out how to remove the on screen button, I'll update this.
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Thanks!! How do we get to recent apps now though?
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alainater said:
Thanks!! How do we get to recent apps now though?
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Until I figure out the environment to properly decompile the jars and apks, there is no way to do that. Probably should have mentioned that. Haha. Until I can crack open the android.policy.jar, you'll have to use the app icon from the drawer/homescreen.
If you want to revert, delete the modded one and remove .bak from the original that RE backed up for you.
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RegnierD said:
Until I figure out the environment to properly decompile the jars and apks, there is no way to do that. Probably should have mentioned that. Haha. Until I can crack open the android.policy.jar, you'll have to use the app icon from the drawer/homescreen.
If you want to revert, delete the modded one and remove .bak from the original that RE backed up for you.
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Haha ok sounds good
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Hope this helps you in your journey
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511730
regaw_leinad said:
Hope this helps you in your journey
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511730
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I'VE BEEN LOOKING ALL OVER FOR THAT! As soon as I hear back from a dev regarding the softkey and long pressing, I'll get a zip up here! This is my first public mod, so bear with me.
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RegnierD said:
Alright, this is only halfway done, but until I hear back from the One X devs and remove the menu software button, this will at least give you the menu softkey. I'm not going to bother making a flashable zip until I'm finished with everything, so, for now, follow these instructions.
Requirements:
1. SuperUser permissions (root)
2. Root Explorer (or a similar app with root permissions and the ability to edit any file as text)
Directions:
1. Navigate to /system/user/keylayout
2. Find the synaptics-rmi-touchscreen.kl AMD long-press on it. Select "Open in text editor."
3. Change the line for key 249 (APP_VIEW) to MENU.
4. Use the on-screen menu key for the last time to select Save and Apply Changes.
5. Reboot.
As soon as I figure out how to remove the on screen button, I'll give a real update and freshen up the OP.
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mine doesnt say APP_VIEW (says APP_SWITCH)
edit: still worked
jcwxguy said:
mine doesnt say APP_VIEW
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mine did
I'll be checking back in on this progress. The lack of a menu button, and the resulting 15% of screen wasted on a soft menu button, is by far the biggest problem with this phone. It really is pathetic to play a full screen game and have that silly soft menu button at the bottom.
I would prefer the multitask button to be a menu, and long-press home become multitask like on previous phones.
jcwxguy said:
mine doesnt say APP_VIEW (says APP_SWITCH)
edit: still worked
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Thank you, I fixed the OP.
jirafabo said:
I'll be checking back in on this progress. The lack of a menu button, and the resulting 15% of screen wasted on a soft menu button, is by far the biggest problem with this phone. It really is pathetic to play a full screen game and have that silly soft menu button at the bottom.
I would prefer the multitask button to be a menu, and long-press home become multitask like on previous phones.
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Once I've got it all together, I'll post several versions of the mod. I know, personally, I'm going to have mone set as such:
Back (Leave long press empty)
Home (Menu)
Multitasking (Search)
On a somewhat off topic note, I'm happy to be getting more and more into Android. It's exciting. I've made it a personal goal to try and be really active in this community. I've learned a lot through reading, so it's time to apply some of it and pay things forward a little.
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RegnierD said:
I'm going to have mone set as such:
Back (Leave long press empty)
Home (Menu)
Multitasking (Search)
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I like that idea
I've done some Android dev, so I may be able to put some effort into this. Personally, I'd like to see the keys like:
Back: short = Back, long = kill current app (like Cyanogen)
Home: short = Home, long = recent apps
Multitasking: short = Menu, long = voice search (like long press search on EVO 4G)
RegnierD said:
Thank you, I fixed the OP.
Once I've got it all together, I'll post several versions of the mod. I know, personally, I'm going to have mone set as such:
Back (Leave long press empty)
Home (Menu)
Multitasking (Search)
On a somewhat off topic note, I'm happy to be getting more and more into Android. It's exciting. I've made it a personal goal to try and be really active in this community. I've learned a lot through reading, so it's time to apply some of it and pay things forward a little.
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I want that same setup. This thread is added to my favorites.
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I'm not sure how easy the long press of back to kill will be to implement. It probably depends on whether or not Sense 4/ICS supports killing the foreground app natively. If not, it might have to be added, at which point, I'll go bug IHTFP69 and ask how he implemented it into his Zeus builds.
I'm under the impression that the software keys are just a flag in SystemUI, but not entirely sure if I remember having read that correctly.
I'm out with the guys tossing a few back in celebration, but when I get home, it's time to boot up my Mint partition!
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wvufan said:
I've done some Android dev, so I may be able to put some effort into this. Personally, I'd like to see the keys like:
Back: short = Back, long = kill current app (like Cyanogen)
Home: short = Home, long = recent apps
Multitasking: short = Menu, long = voice search (like long press search on EVO 4G)
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My thoughts exactly. I think this setup flows best with the history of EVO button bindings.
I could live without the long-press kill, though (when I enabled it I found myself nuking apps on accident (especially Netflix) more often than intentionally. Additionally, I haven't had a single hangup on the LTE so far).
The holy grail, of course, would be an app/settings option allowing for full configurability of the buttons from within the OS. Perhaps CyanogenMod will feature it. (EDIT: It does)
To be honest, I don't think long press back to kill would be that helpful. I'll still make it, just for the few who really want it, but really, just hit home and then bring up multitasking. If you want the free RAM so badly, you'll be better off in an interface where you can kill multiple apps by swiping them away. Leaving three or four in the background is not going to affect your battery anyway (unless it's the official Facebook app, lol).
Edit: ^Oh wow, I hadn't even though of extending the customizations that far. Maybe I collectively we could figure out a way to include multiple functions into the LeeDroid Sense 4 tweak apps when they start coming out!
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RegnierD said:
If you want the free RAM so badly, you'll be better off in an interface where you can kill multiple apps by swiping them away.
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Now we just need an interface where you can kill multiple apps by swiping them away. (I'm referencing the fact that the app switcher on the eVOLTe only really shows you one app at a time).
RegnierD said:
Alright, this is only halfway done, but until I hear back from the One X devs and remove the menu software button, this will at least give you the menu softkey. I'm not going to bother making a flashable zip until I'm finished with everything, so, for now, follow these instructions.
Requirements:
1. SuperUser permissions (root)
2. Root Explorer (or a similar app with root permissions and the ability to edit any file as text)
Directions:
1. Navigate to /system/user/keylayout
2. Find the synaptics-rmi-touchscreen.kl AMD long-press on it. Select "Open in text editor."
3. Change the line for key 249 (APP_SWITCH) to MENU.
4. Use the on-screen menu key for the last time to select Save and Apply Changes.
5. Reboot.
Disclaimer: This means you will lose the ability to access the recent apps menu. I never really use it much, but I know some people do. So if you really need that, hold off until I update with a flashable zip (or the proper files to push if we don't have a recovery out already).
As soon as I figure out how to remove the on screen button, I'll give a real update and freshen up the OP. This will be my first public mod, so try to cut me a little slack, and keep in mind I'm not really a dev, I'm just trying to help out and expand my knowledge a little. Who knows, maybe I'll keep picking up on things and put out a theme, and maybe even a rom of my own eventually!
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Are u still working on the longpress home for recent? If so hit me up
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jirafabo said:
I'll be checking back in on this progress. The lack of a menu button, and the resulting 15% of screen wasted on a soft menu button, is by far the biggest problem with this phone. It really is pathetic to play a full screen game and have that silly soft menu button at the bottom.
I would prefer the multitask button to be a menu, and long-press home become multitask like on previous phones.
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This ^^^^^↑^^^^^↑↑↑↑↑^^^^^^
Couldn't agree more. And much thanks o OP.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
wvufan said:
I've done some Android dev, so I may be able to put some effort into this. Personally, I'd like to see the keys like:
Back: short = Back, long = kill current app (like Cyanogen)
Home: short = Home, long = recent apps
Multitasking: short = Menu, long = voice search (like long press search on EVO 4G)
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Oops. Actually THIS ^^^^^^↑^^^^^^↑^^^^^^
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Remap Recent app long press to Search?

Does anyone know how to do this. I have recent app remap to menu. I would like to add long press to this button to launch NOW voice search. Any ideas.
I think it would be the user/keylayout/synaptic something. Check runandhide05s thread in the dev section, should get ya in the right direction.
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scottspa74 said:
I think it would be the user/keylayout/synaptic something. Check runandhide05s thread in the dev section, should get ya in the right direction.
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Thanks for the reply but that doesnt work for the recent app button unless I'm wrong..
scottspa74 said:
I think it would be the user/keylayout/synaptic something. Check runandhide05s thread in the dev section, should get ya in the right direction.
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Team Venom did it in there tweaks. But I doubt anyone will share how.
They mapped voice search in their mod. I havent seen anyone map regular search yet.
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oh well guess i was wrong
fr0st420 said:
They mapped voice search in their mod. I havent seen anyone map regular search yet.
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That's not entirely correct. Their rom allows you to choose the action for long press back and long press recent.
Pneuma1985 said:
heres the key mod http://d-h.st/8T4 I did that one... you can download and change them around and the keys will change I just changed menu... Theres a tutorial somewhere on it...
Take this file and place it in /system/usr/keylayout/You can do this two ways...
1. You can take a file explorer with root access and place the file in that directory and reboot.
2.Goto where you have sdk installed /platform-tools and hold press the shift key and select open command window here
- plug phone in usb make sure the drivers are installed and the phone is recognized via adb devices( if you see a serial# you phone is recognized)
-type:
adb remount
adb shell stop
adb push "drag n drop the file you downloaded into the cmd window" /system/usr/keylayout
adb shell start
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He wasn't asking about that.
SteelH said:
That's not entirely correct. Their rom allows you to choose the action for long press back and long press recent.
He wasn't asking about that.
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Ok then sorry i misunderstood what he was asking!
you can easily remap the half-press camera (focus) button to search. Cam still works, but half press does g-search.
in usr/keylayout/8960.kl
change "FOCUS" to "SEARCH"
save and reboot - done.
Your best quick and easy option, is to just install Nova Launcher from the market, then go under Nova Settings --> Gestures and Buttons --> Long-Press Menu --> select whatever you want to open when you do this. I know that this setting stuck even when I was using another launcher (Apex Launcher), so perhaps it will stick when using Rosie Launcher (stock launcher) as well. Otherwise, you can stick with Nova as it works pretty well
Otherwise, a different option is that it can also be assigned in the custom tweaks if you flash the Viper4G rom
Hope one of these options help,
-Mike

CM10 & gapps weirdness?

Just upgraded to HTC Jewel from the HTC Supersonic and decided to slap cm10 onto it. I was previously running CM7 nightlies so the os change is pretty significant. i'm still adapting to this only-3-hardware-buttons thing, not liking it either
i did a full unlock / s-off / root using http://unlimited.io/jewel.htm (hboot 2.09). following that, i did a full wipe and flashed the latest CM10 nightly from http://get.cm/?device=jewel (cm-10-20130113-NIGHTLY-jewel.zip) and the last compatible 4.1.2 gapps (20121011) from http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps#Jelly_Bean_.28Android_4.1.x-4.2.x.29
everything is pretty much working except i have no idea why some things are missing...things i would normally use the hardware "menu" button for before. i also have some other things which i cannot seem to configure.
how do i mount the external SD card rather than internal storage over USB? i see no options for this anywhere, nor any setting to set it as default. i can only do it in TWRP recovery...
is there a way to tweak the long-keypress duration?
for some reason my Play Store has neither a "My Apps" section nor a menu icon next to the search icon. how do i access the play stor "menu" or settings?
the CM10 file manager has no "menu" icon either so that i can switch it into root mode.
for the last two, it almost seems like CM10 thinks there is a hardware "menu" button present on this phone, so it hides the menu icon in numerous apps. perhaps it's a CM10 build misconfig?
if anyone has any idea, plz let me know. my phone is quite crippled because of this. thx!
for now i'm working around the "no menus" issue by assigning a "Open/close menu" action on the "App switch key (long press)" in the hardware keys config.
System settings > system > hardware keys
to set up a menu key rather than a recent apps key which you can set up with a long press if you like.
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yes, as i mentioned, that's what i'm doing now. but it *should* be showing the menu icons in the apps by default on devices that have no hardware menu keys.
Really? I guess your right. i just checked my galaxy nexus and it has the settings button in the top right.
I've always used the Button remap so never really cared i guess.
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apparently, there's already an issue opened for this last month. added my $0.02 to it.
http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=6880
Doesn't checking the overflow box in settings>hardware keys fix that?
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Yeah, mine has menu button, if I'm understanding you right.
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The setting at bottom right.
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yes, it does fix it. but it was not obvious at all to me even though i did see the option only after digging in the hardware key remapping (which typical users won't do). that option needs to be on by default when the menu key is missing on the device and renamed in my opinion. how is "show action overflow" an obvious restoration of the amputated and necessary "menu" button?
Right. "Show action overflow" is not clear at all to me, either. Glad ya got it, though.
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Cool. Thanks Scott. I didn't know that.
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It should be default, mostly because the overflow is a nicer experience than the hardware buttons.
as to questions 1 and 4
1. currently theres no way to see it via the built in usb mode manager. you have to use multi-mount to mount the external SD card
4. i dont really use CM file manager for that i just use es file manager theres root ability in it.
There's root access in CM file manager too. But gid I hate their file explorer. I can never find the options I want or need.
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I would suggest rebooting to recovery to move files. Less overhead, and its not like it takes forever to boot cm anyway...
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[Q] Archos Gamepad suddenly has button mapping problems!

Hi, well I've searched google and this forum i cant find any fixes. Thanks in advance for your help. Hope this also helps someone out with the same problem.
Archos gamepad suddenly has button mapping issues and i dont know how to fix it.
Problem: the following buttons all map to the same value "button x". So their actual button's proper value isnt being read. So what i mean is, if i use any emulator or app (even the archos mapping tool) and if i try to map any of these following buttons, they all map to the same value. List of buttons that are giving me this problem :
Up, left, start, X, A.
So its incredibly frustrating if im in an emulator and want to map button Up to Up in the app. Because instead it thinks ive pushed the X button. The analogs still work, but this is crazy i cant figure out whats wrong.
Problem exists in the homescreen also!
Things ive tried to fix this:
Reinstalling the latest firmware
Restoring back to factory defaults
Does anyone have any advice ?
I Swear I've had it with this archos gamepad. First i thought the ghost screen touches were annoying, now this has started to happen. Just dont buy one, i dont recommend!
Update the mapping tool from google play
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some progress!
yousef8824 said:
Update the mapping tool from google play
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Hello yousef, im afraid this is not the problem. it cannot be resolved with app updates, it looks like i need to hack the device.
Ive even disabled all mapping tools and still it behaves like this.
Right now i found that if i hold down the X button, the device behaves properly and reads the buttons correctly!! What madness is this, the only way i can use the device properly is to hold down the x button?? I may have to glue it down or something? it even solves the ghost screen touching!
i have resorted to this ghetto fix for now:
img59.imageshack.us/img59/5175/6r8f.jpg
i have rooted it. i need to completely disable the Button X. can someone help me? I want to somehow edit some settings in some file to completely disable the X Button. So i dont want the button to function anymore.
i also believe the X button behaves like the Back Button in Android OS. And so maybe i should look for a way to disable the Back Button? Anyone have some advice?
thank you
Xaibatsu said:
i have rooted it. i need to completely disable the Button X. can someone help me? I want to somehow edit some settings in some file to completely disable the X Button. So i dont want the button to function anymore.
i also believe the X button behaves like the Back Button in Android OS. And so maybe i should look for a way to disable the Back Button? Anyone have some advice?
thank you
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You could modify some file /system/usr/keylayout/
You must find the right file for the buttons, and comment out line for X.
I wish you luck, because I can't help you more precisely.
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The a button is the back key
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The a button is the back key
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Thats odd, i swear i thought the x button is back.
Ok well i need to find the key layout file and delete or conment out the entry for this button.

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