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Greetings my fellow XDA experts,
I have a Galaxy S2 (i9100) International version on the NeatROM 4.8 ( XXLSW). What has happened is that my Softkeys are dead and unresponsive.
There is no illumination and response from them. So I have a phone without the menu and back buttons, which implies that I have a f**ked up iPhone like phone with just one Home button to function with.
I took the phone to the service center and they said it's a single piece with the display so the entire display would need to be replaced which is unreasonable and needless since the display works absolutely perfect.
So I was thinking of a remedy in terms of the ROM I use with the phone. Is there any custom ROM available for the S2 which would enable me to use a part of the display as the MENU and BACK buttons itself ? Like the Nexus 4 has ? I don't mind losing out on screen space to enable me to get those buttons back.
Please do suggest me any such ROM's or methods through which I can use the phone without having to change a fully functional touchscreen display. Spending so much just to get the Soft key functionality back is plain ridiculous and a pure manufacturing drawback from Samsung. Yuck
Anyways, please do help with any pointers.
Thanks and Cheers !
HellRazorGod said:
Greetings my fellow XDA experts,
I have a Galaxy S2 (i9100) International version on the NeatROM 4.8 ( XXLSW). What has happened is that my Softkeys are dead and unresponsive.
There is no illumination and response from them. So I have a phone without the menu and back buttons, which implies that I have a f**ked up iPhone like phone with just one Home button to function with.
I took the phone to the service center and they said it's a single piece with the display so the entire display would need to be replaced which is unreasonable and needless since the display works absolutely perfect.
So I was thinking of a remedy in terms of the ROM I use with the phone. Is there any custom ROM available for the S2 which would enable me to use a part of the display as the MENU and BACK buttons itself ? Like the Nexus 4 has ? I don't mind losing out on screen space to enable me to get those buttons back.
Please do suggest me any such ROM's or methods through which I can use the phone without having to change a fully functional touchscreen display. Spending so much just to get the Soft key functionality back is plain ridiculous and a pure manufacturing drawback from Samsung. Yuck
Anyways, please do help with any pointers.
Thanks and Cheers !
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You'll be hard pressed to find a 4.2.2 ROM that doesn't have some sort of on-screen control. Do a bit of searching around on XDA of all the 4.2.2 ROMs, look at screenshots etc. Navigation bar is the same style as a Nexus 4. Pie controls are a method of on-screen control. AOKP ribbons are also for on screen control. There's probably more. Then there exist ROM's which attempt to mimic the AOSP, Nexus-style experience. Plenty to choose from.
Hopper8 said:
You'll be hard pressed to find a 4.2.2 ROM that doesn't have some sort of on-screen control. Do a bit of searching around on XDA of all the 4.2.2 ROMs, look at screenshots etc. Navigation bar is the same style as a Nexus 4. Pie controls are a method of on-screen control. AOKP ribbons are also for on screen control. There's probably more. Then there exist ROM's which attempt to mimic the AOSP, Nexus-style experience. Plenty to choose from.
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So basically My ROM territory is now limited to any 4.2.2 AOSP/AOKP Rom's ? Do all of them have on-screen navigation?
Like the Parandroid? No more Sammy Rom's obviously.
HellRazorGod said:
So basically My ROM territory is now limited to any 4.2.2 AOSP/AOKP Rom's ? Do all of them have on-screen navigation?
Like the Parandroid? No more Sammy Rom's obviously.
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Hmm well I imagine you could find some lower than 4.2.2 with those controls if you wanted to, but no need to if you don't want. You can use ParanoidAndroid if you want, search my posts for a link for i9100, I posted it yesterday or the day before I think. It won't be the first link you find on Google thats for sure, version 3.6 is the latest. As far as 'limited to 4.2.2 AOSP/AOKP'.... Depends how you see it. I don't see it as a 'limitation'. Start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23231772. Go through AOKP and AOSP till you find something you like. Bear in mind that the AOKP contains waaay more than just plain AOKP, there's hybrid (combos of CM,AOKP,PA, AOSP usually) and all sorts in there.
Enable Navigation Bar in AOSP/AOKP roms etc for getting these functions back.
Alternatively if you want navigation bar in Sammy Roms you can still have them , look for soft key enabler in play store or else you can edit build.prop of your phone , there will be option of soft keys , change it from 0 to 1.
Use pimp my rom it have a option for on screen buttons (back menu and recents) so you can have any rom
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
S2 soft keys not working
Issue seems to be related to the usb charging receptacle. As long as a good charging cable is connected, the soft keys work. They work for a short time after unplugging and then stop working again.
HellRazorGod said:
Greetings my fellow XDA experts,
I have a Galaxy S2 (i9100) International version on the NeatROM 4.8 ( XXLSW). What has happened is that my Softkeys are dead and unresponsive.
There is no illumination and response from them. So I have a phone without the menu and back buttons, which implies that I have a f**ked up iPhone like phone with just one Home button to function with.
I took the phone to the service center and they said it's a single piece with the display so the entire display would need to be replaced which is unreasonable and needless since the display works absolutely perfect.
So I was thinking of a remedy in terms of the ROM I use with the phone. Is there any custom ROM available for the S2 which would enable me to use a part of the display as the MENU and BACK buttons itself ? Like the Nexus 4 has ? I don't mind losing out on screen space to enable me to get those buttons back.
Please do suggest me any such ROM's or methods through which I can use the phone without having to change a fully functional touchscreen display. Spending so much just to get the Soft key functionality back is plain ridiculous and a pure manufacturing drawback from Samsung. Yuck
Anyways, please do help with any pointers.
Thanks and Cheers !
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Hello all Xperia Ultra lover I have tried and installed many exposed module and applications to get wake screen by volume keys without any success.
Even tried Keymapper to MOD default key configuration without any luck.:crying:.
Now just found really nice utility works with Exposed which wake the screen by volume buttons.
All credit goes to developer of this application. I am just sharing here so please thank him as well.
Using it since 4 days no any problem working like a charm.
You can download this module from here attached or you can download from download section of your xposed application.
After activating and rebooting just open application go to last menu other mod and activate volume screen wake reboot and you are done.:laugh::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Great find. But does it work with JB as in xposed repo it says some features dont work on JB.
Currently I am using Auto screen on which automatically wakes the screen when I open the flip cover. So even my vol buttons are not prone to wear and tear
Nevertheless will give this a try too.
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Great find. But does it work with JB as in xposed repo it says some features dont work on JB.
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Yes mate it works I have latest 4.3 JB ON MY Ultra, and is working great.
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
jasminthoria said:
Yes mate it works I have latest 4.3 JB ON MY Ultra, and is working great.
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks again. Will definitely try this then.
jasminthoria said:
Hello all Xperia Ultra lover I have..... just found really nice utility works with Exposed which wake the screen by volume buttons....
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this seems to be v1.3.1. the current version is v1.5.6 Beta. have you or anyone else updated to the latest? does the "wake screen by volume keys" feature still work?
m0han said:
this seems to be v1.3.1. the current version is v1.5.6 Beta. have you or anyone else updated to the latest? does the "wake screen by volume keys" feature still work?
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Work in 4.4.2
Thank you for this tip. Working with 4.4.4
need root?
just install the latest apk and turn on the wake up function ..after rebbot..
still not work
(stock rom without root 4.4.4)
No Wake On Charge keeps screen off when usb/charger cable is plugged in or unplugged. This module works fully only on Samsung Galaxy S5 as it uses non standard (AOSP) way of waking up the display.
I tried to use various other Xposed modules but none removed the plug in wake.
It works like this:
Screen wake on plug in - changes android.os.PowerManager#newWakeLock(ACQUIRE_CAUSES_WAKEUP | SCREEN_BRIGHT_WAKE_LOCK, "charger plug") to PARTIAL_WAKE_LOCK only (based on fix by @tdunham http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799050). Again, this is S5 only fix.
Screen wake on unplug - sets config_unplugTurnsOnScreen to false (this is well known and used solution)
Beep on plug in - disables com.android.systemui.power.PowerUI#playSound(1)
There are few more hooks in versions 0.2 and higher (supports wireless charging as well).
This (old) module is designed for Samsung Galaxy S5 running stock Android 4.4.2. If you need compatibility with newer version of Android, use this module: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-xposed-tweaks-cm-t3279109 which works with Android 5.0 (and newer once released).
Great job! Finally my T-Mobile note 3 running X-note doesn't wake up when I plug the charger. Only module that works on touchwiz and I've tried them all.
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No Wake On Charge keeps screen off when usb/charger cable is plugged in or unplugged. This module works fully only on Samsung Galaxy S5 as it uses non standard (AOSP) way of waking up the display.
I tried to use various other Xposed modules but none removed the plug in wake.
It works like this:
Screen wake on plug in - changes android.os.PowerManager#newWakeLock(ACQUIRE_CAUSES_WAKEUP | SCREEN_BRIGHT_WAKE_LOCK, "charger plug") to PARTIAL_WAKE_LOCK only (based on fix by @tdunham http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799050). Again, this is S5 only fix.
Screen wake on unplug - sets config_unplugTurnsOnScreen to false (this is well known and used solution)
Beep on plug in - disables com.android.systemui.power.PowerUI#playSound(1)
No Wake On Charge is also available from Xposed Module Repository.
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Does it actually work? I just installed and still wakes up. I use wireless charging though not USB one.
@moneytoo: Many many thanks! I want report that it works very well with my S4active - google-edition (no touchwitz). Was not possible with any other module before
@moneytoo I can confirm that this mod also works on the T-Mobile variant of the LG G3
Thanks!!
artisticcheese said:
Does it actually work? I just installed and still wakes up. I use wireless charging though not USB one.
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It's working with my Verizon Developer Edition S5 with wireless charging.
Works great on Sprint GS4 (SPH-L720T). Thanks! :good:
isnt this already a feature built in to android or gravity box ? Im not sure if it is or not..
VZW Note3
werks. Thank you kind sir.
SystemErrorOne said:
isnt this already a feature built in to android or gravity box ? Im not sure if it is or not..
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Yeah, such option is in Cyanogenmod and most probably other ROMs as well. GravityBox and other modules also offer this but nothing was working fully with TouchWiz.
I'll test on my xperia :good:
Thought I would give it a shot ? on TW custom stock Super S4 rom on galaxy S4 SPH-L720, didn't work. Don't have GravityBox.
@moneytoo:
For my device it seems to be enough to set the unplugTurnsOnScreen. The handleLoadPackage part even throws a cant find class exception. Can you please provide an option to set boolean only?
Works great on my T-Mo S4 running Insane Kit Kat
Sent from my Insane S4.
I didn't expect this to work on the HTC One (M8), as it seems to be a Samsung tweak. However I found a non-Xposed app SnooZy Charger that does the job fairly well. So, if the plugin doesn't work for you, this is a viable alternative.
How do I know that the module is working?
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Free mobile app
defim said:
@moneytoo:
For my device it seems to be enough to set the unplugTurnsOnScreen. The handleLoadPackage part even throws a cant find class exception. Can you please provide an option to set boolean only?
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There are already multiple modules dealing with this config option alone (at least GravityBox, Wanam Xposed, ScreenTweaks, Xposed Additions, Wireless Charging Xposed...) so I don't think it's worth providing anything more. This module is intended solely for S5 (maybe for few more TouchWiz devices).
Thx, GravityBox has no such option (i thought first, i translated not correctly), Xposed Additions & Wanam Xposed a lot to much options, Wireless Charging does not work (im charging with usb), ScreenTweaks is for Sony Xperia
So it would be nice if you could do it, but i'm also able to do it my self if it's okay for you
defim said:
Thx, GravityBox has no such option (i thought first, i translated not correctly), Xposed Additions & Wanam Xposed a lot to much options, Wireless Charging does not work (im charging with usb), ScreenTweaks is for Sony Xperia
So it would be nice if you could do it, but i'm also able to do it my self if it's okay for you
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I'm not into adding any additional functionality as it works perfectly as I need and once you start adding options to disable plug/unplug wakes only, you will also enable/disable sounds. Then someone will want to change the sounds. Then someone will want to blink LED instead... Feel free to do anything you want to.
Doesn't disable beep on plugin on T-Mobile G3
hi,
i use my redmi note 2 with a flip case but want to have the rouser function in use as well, that means:
- having the flip case closed and take it out of the trouser in front of my face: display turns on
- having the mobile on the table and open the case: display turns on
- having the mobile on the table and close the case: display turns off
- having the mobile on the table and case opened, take up phone and lay it back: display turns off
is that possible? i tried lots of combinations, but that is not working...
regards,
astrakid
There's an app called "Gravity Screen" on Google Play Store at the moment, which has everything you mentioned .You need to be rooted and maybe xposed has to be installed. If you are on an AOSP rom, then you can use it with ease. But I'm not sure with MIUI roms.
The flip case cover the proximity sensor?
~ Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime ~
SkiFire13 said:
The flip case cover the proximity sensor?
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yes, and it works in general as well, but in combination it doesn't as I desire.
edit: i am running an aosp rom (android 5.0.2) with xposed and gravity. but gravity doesn't offer features like gravity screen, does it?
Hello , I recently bought this phone (note 3 pro 3/32) and update it on miui 8 latest version and I noticed that when charging or when the battery is heated to more than 35 degrees , the right part of the screen at the edge stops working , so on the google keyboard I can not touch letters p,o,k,l,m and delete button also in nottification bar settings icon doestn work etc... , but when I get into the google chrome in the right top corner settings icon is operating normally also in some games is operating normally right of the screen and in some not , does anyone knows whether it is a software or hardware problem , I think,i hope it is software ,is there a solution for this does someone have this problem ? Thanks in advance.
replace ur device
Sahbazda said:
Hello , I recently bought this phone (note 3 pro 3/32) and update it on miui 8 latest version and I noticed that when charging or when the battery is heated to more than 35 degrees , the right part of the screen at the edge stops working , so on the google keyboard I can not touch letters p,o,k,l,m and delete button also in nottification bar settings icon doestn work etc... , but when I get into the google chrome in the right top corner settings icon is operating normally also in some games is operating normally right of the screen and in some not , does anyone knows whether it is a software or hardware problem , I think,i hope it is software ,is there a solution for this does someone have this problem ? Thanks in advance.
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Redmi Note 3 heat a little bit. But in your case its better to use warranty
danieljesus said:
Redmi Note 3 heat a little bit. But in your case its better to use warranty
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Hm, maybe i should but i still think it is softvare or mui bug, i just tried swift keyboard while battery was still over 35 degrees, google keyboard still buggy but swift keyboard works well, so i really dont know what to do. Maybe try to flash another rom or roll back to MIUI 7, long ago I had problem with my xperia mini, when it got hot mobile get tottally crazy and screen was unoperational, but i find way to solve that with the program called G Script if i remeber correctly, had to write some variables and restart smartphone and from then it worked flawless.
Sahbazda said:
Hello , I recently bought this phone (note 3 pro 3/32) and update it on miui 8 latest version and I noticed that when charging or when the battery is heated to more than 35 degrees , the right part of the screen at the edge stops working , so on the google keyboard I can not touch letters p,o,k,l,m and delete button also in nottification bar settings icon doestn work etc... , but when I get into the google chrome in the right top corner settings icon is operating normally also in some games is operating normally right of the screen and in some not , does anyone knows whether it is a software or hardware problem , I think,i hope it is software ,is there a solution for this does someone have this problem ? Thanks in advance.
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My redmi 3 note was also overheating badly. Downloaded a cool master app, but that didn't help. I had added a 64GB SD card. Maybe that was the cause of the overheating? Anyway, I have now removed the SD card and am busy upgrading to the newest MIUI..... we will see