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:
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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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yousef8824 said:
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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Hey,
I was wondering if there is any way that one could develop an android application for X10 running constantly which replaces the physical hard keys( menu, home & back) with buttons on touch screen?
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matin_sb said:
Hey,
I was wondering if there is any way that one could develop an android application for X10 running constantly which replaces the physical hard keys( menu, home & back) with buttons on touch screen?
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And what would you do with the hard keys?
But you'll still have the physical ones.. so what's the point?
Yeah
You know its much easier to touch the screen than pressing the hard keys
Like windows mobile...
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matin_sb said:
Yeah
You know its much easier to touch the screen than pressing the hard keys
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Not really, what happens when you open an app, how would you get back to the home screen.
remove the battery?
Thats why i saying there is a need of constant running & visible application...
If u have ever used a win mobile u would know qhat exactly i mean...
There is a similar concept already as there is a task manager on android market that has all time visible button in right side of screen to lunch the task manager
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matin_sb said:
Thats why i saying there is a need of constant running & visible application...
If u have ever used a win mobile u would know qhat exactly i mean...
There is a similar concept already as there is a task manager on android market that has all time visible button in right side of screen to lunch the task manager
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I had that app, I just installed it as I forgot it was there every time the button disappeared and didn't come back till I restarted the phone...
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do u by any chance remember the name of application? i find it very usefull
matin_sb said:
do u by any chance remember the name of application? i find it very usefull
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search SOFT HOME in the market, but you need another app BarTender in order for it to work.
matin_sb said:
Yeah
You know its much easier to touch the screen than pressing the hard keys
Like windows mobile...
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Never found it hard to press a button myself lol
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I will try soft home...
also it would be very nice to have a gesture based back, home and menu functionality... any application doing that?
Is there a way to disable the hardware buttons (home, search, back, menu) on the gtab? I find myself hitting them when I don't want to.
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Button remapper app.
In fact, here it is.
Thanks for the link, goodintentions. It installed and opens up great.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to figure out how to use this app to actually disable the hardware buttons on the Gtab. I'm running Vegan b5.1 (with supplement) and Clymsyn's kernel v6.
I've tried setting their state to 'none' and that didn't work... also tried searching the 'action' dropdown for a 'disable' or 'none' entry, but couldn't find one.
Any guidance would be appreciated, thanks.
You dont need to change the states, only the actions. Set it to Focus for all the home/search/back/menu you see. If you mess something up, it should allow you to restore the keys after you reboot
TyIsOwned said:
You dont need to change the states, only the actions. Set it to Focus for all the home/search/back/menu you see. If you mess something up, it should allow you to restore the keys after you reboot
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This worked! Thank you very much.
Gregsterman said:
This worked! Thank you very much.
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Button remapper works great when pared with button Savior. It gives you a placable tab that when touched brings up back, home, menu and search buttons. Really handy.
Oh and I remapped my gtabs buttons to be a dpad. It really helps when selecting links online.
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Hi all, I downloaded the app, installed and set buttons to focus.
No joy, none at all.
Using Honeycomb, could this be the issue?
Or, does anyone know any other solution?
TyIsOwned said:
You dont need to change the states, only the actions. Set it to Focus for all the home/search/back/menu you see. If you mess something up, it should allow you to restore the keys after you reboot
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That worked pretty good. Them buttons were driving me nuts would always hit them when i didnt want to.
chubb16 said:
That worked pretty good. Them buttons were driving me nuts would always hit them when i didnt want to.
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can you tell me which file should I edit to do this?
How do I set a button mapping to "None"? My "back" button is faulty, i want to turn it off completely. Is there a way?
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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Hello!
I have Xperia Active and since it goes underwater this da*n touch keys activate themselfs when they touch water.
But when they'r wet and I touch them - they don't work!
So I got "Button savior" app for that.
The problem is...I start recording out of the water and when I put ma phone underwater back or home button activates itself and closes the camera.
Is there any way to disable touch keys?
Looked in system files with root browser but I think I didn't found anything.
hw_config.sh I tought, but nothing in there.
So I'm asking 4 help here!
what to change and where to deactivate those keys?
c'mon I know that some dev could know something more than me
just help me where to look in system files...
Bump, anyone?
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Since kernel is actually driver for communication between HW and SW, is there any room for modding it to disable the keys?
I thought something like CWM, a menu where you could disable those.
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It's possible if you use miui, there's an option for that.. I will try to search something similar for other roms, but probably you will need root..
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Have rooted phone and experience with modding but not developing.
Typed via Xperia Active + XDA app
I have the same problem: how to shoot videos underwater? When the water touches screen, camera app immediately shuts down
C'mon, lots of devs out here but no1 knows? What to edit in key layout or where to look?
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Use miui rom. There's a option for disabling the softkeys. I tried it and it worked.
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Got the solution!
I just edit the key numbers in system/usr/keylayout/cyttsp_key.kl
To disable back and home touch keys, just change 158 and 102 to 000.
I think changing VIRTUAL to WAKE could also work.
Then you just need to reboot and have Button savior ready!
It would be awesome if some1 would make a script or app to do that.
Yes
In MIUI roms it works! just go to settings and click on the "block buttons" icon.... :highfive:
You did not understand me.
I do not have MIUI on my phone and don't want to have it.
I found a way for every other ROM, as it is written in post before.
I take no responsibility for you breaking or causing issues on your tablet. Do this at your own risk!
Disable your Galaxy Note 8.0 Capacitive Keys
What you will need:
Root
Root explorer or similar program
and Be Careful
First:
Open your root explorer or similar app
navigate to system>usr>keylayout
Second:
Make backup of sec_touchscreen.kl
Third
This step has been, found to be not needed. Skip to step 4!
Fourth:
Open sec_touchscreen.kl
find line:
key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
and place a # in front of it like:
# key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
then find line:
key 139 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
and place a # in front of it like:
# key 139 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
Save your changes and close the file
reboot your tablet, and you are finished.
Your capacitive buttons will not respond to your fingers, but retain functionality with the s-pen.
ENJOY!
step 3 was not needed for this guide to work!
Hey ual4720, thanks for the great guide,this is the sort of stuff we need to get some development started for our tablet.
That's more of a how-to, a mod means flashing something
will there be custom roms coming?
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will there be custom roms coming?
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I woud say yes, considering it's the same specs powering the Galaxy Note 10.1 (at least, i'm betting on this )
I'm actually sort of surprised someone hasn't tried flashing one of the Galaxy Note 10.1 roms on the Note 8 (I'm not recommending this, i'm not a developer. Just surprised no one (big kahuna's) tried this).
I can't wait until someone figures out how to make this a quick option on the drop down menu so we can toggle the keys on and off based on what we're doing
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Just to be clear - this is only suppose to disable the capacitive function of the hardware buttons, not enable the virtual on-screen buttons or anything (the latter was what I was hoping for)? Don't mean to diminish the value of the first mod to appear on this forum - I just don't quite understand the use case for this. Thanks!
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Just to be clear - this is only suppose to disable the capacitive function of the hardware buttons, not enable the virtual on-screen buttons or anything (the latter was what I was hoping for)? Don't mean to diminish the value of the first mod to appear on this forum - I just don't quite understand the use case for this. Thanks!
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I use my tablet in landscape a lot! I found it was hard to hold the tablet with both hands because I kept hitting the Capacitive keys. this is my way of solving that! I thought I would Share it.
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I hope it didn't sound like I was criticizing the patch. I was genuinely interested in how people were using this - we all have our own ways of doing things. For example, the hardware buttons have turned out to be more convenient than I expected for me because I use the tablet in bed a lot, and I find it's easier to touch the buttons if I hold the tablet upside down, so the buttons are at the top. With virtual buttons, they'd just move themselves back to the bottom!
Thanks, working good with LMT launcher.
colhavoc said:
I woud say yes, considering it's the same specs powering the Galaxy Note 10.1 (at least, i'm betting on this )
I'm actually sort of surprised someone hasn't tried flashing one of the Galaxy Note 10.1 roms on the Note 8 (I'm not recommending this, i'm not a developer. Just surprised no one (big kahuna's) tried this).
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Similar specs, but different. If you tried flashing a ROM you'd softbrick your device. There are a number of devs working on ports and I'm sure we will be seeing customs appearing soon in the future.
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Thanks a lot for sharing detail information about the Galaxy Note. This will be helpful for me to developing stuff.
Hello all,
after disabling capacitive keys, install GMD gesture control to get the same through customized swipes.
Now SNote will work without being annoyed by keys at the end of the page
Hi all,
I kinda like the HW buttons and I wished they were real buttons rather than capacitive.
Is there a way to disable them ONLY in certain apps? I would like them to be disabled when I use S notes only.
Also,
the mod mentions "Your capacitive buttons will not respond to your fingers, but retain functionality with the s-pen."
So I can actually still use the buttons using the Spen?
Thanks!
For those who tried this, I wonder what app do you use to simulate the "back" and "menu" button WITHOUT using the Stylus?
I'd love to disable the capacitive keys, but there are times when I need to bring up the menu or go back WITHOUT taking out the Stylus and drawing the gesture.
lanwarrior said:
For those who tried this, I wonder what app do you use to simulate the "back" and "menu" button WITHOUT using the Stylus?
I'd love to disable the capacitive keys, but there are times when I need to bring up the menu or go back WITHOUT taking out the Stylus and drawing the gesture.
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i use apps gesture control. can get it from playstore. the free version is sufficient for daily use unless you want to make custom gesture. go for pro.
andrianarison said:
Hello all,
after disabling capacitive keys, install GMD gesture control to get the same through customized swipes.
Now SNote will work without being annoyed by keys at the end of the page
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Good day. Could you explain "get the same through customized swipes?"
Do you mean it's possible to toggle the editing or renaming of the "sec_touchscreen.kl" file?
Even if you do this, will you need to restart every time?
theraker007 said:
I can't wait until someone figures out how to make this a quick option on the drop down menu so we can toggle the keys on and off based on what we're doing
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I 2nd this.:good:
I'm using the unofficial CM 10.2 for the note and have deactivated both buttons, but they are still glowing. Is there a way to deactivate this too?
kingofcomedy said:
I'm using the unofficial CM 10.2 for the note and have deactivated both buttons, but they are still glowing. Is there a way to deactivate this too?
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Try in the Setting, where you can disable it.