Hello !
I'm using the galaxy tab s3 to draw and on my draw app, the stylus button is for erasing, but each time I press it I have this annoying round menu that appears !!
I can't find in the settings where to deactovate it... could you help me ???
thanks in advance !!!
Dan
danidanboy said:
Hello !
I'm using the galaxy tab s3 to draw and on my draw app, the stylus button is for erasing, but each time I press it I have this annoying round menu that appears !!
I can't find in the settings where to deactovate it... could you help me ???
thanks in advance !!!
Dan
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So there's BK package disabler for sale in the Play Store. I think there's a specific one for Samsung. Or if you have a little patience and basic Linux understanding, then you can follow these directions
https://github.com/GoldenKappa/notSABS
It's kind of a lot to go through just to disable Air Command, but but neither alternative requires root. I prefer does the notsabs method just because I was able to obtain my own Knox SDK license. BK package disabler kept having their license revoked. They refunded me my money but still it was a pain. And you have to use a decompiler for notsabs and change the name of the file so that you're not requesting a license for an app they've already issued a license for, so it is a little tedious but it didn't take more than 30 minutes for the whole process. The instructions on the link I provided are very concise and clear. And it has the added benefit of being a general ad blocker as well. I just happened to use it to disable Air Command. I wish it would work with automate and allow you to pass arguments and enable it only when using art apps or something, but alas it simply has to be turned off or on manually. Why on Earth Samsung insist that everyone wants to use that button for Air Command and nothing else this is ridiculous. It's kind of like the new Bixby button on the damn S9 and note 9
If you have root, just using the shell script "pm disable whatever.package.name.AirCommand.has" with root privileges is all you need.
You can't do it officially
I physically removed the button in the end. Levered it off with a pin
Edit: just wanted to note, I can still use the button if I want this way. The button itself is in two layers, obviously I've just removed the top one I kept pressing by accident. But that just presses a pressure button deeper in the pen. It's still accessible... But I only recommend this if you're very, very sure! I was very sure. I don't like the pen much as it is!
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I'd like to switch it from triggering multi window to menu button.
I know with root its possible, but I really don't want to trip Knox.
XxKINGxX2580 said:
I'd like to switch it from triggering multi window to menu button.
I know with root its possible, but I really don't want to trip Knox.
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Ughh another "I really don't want to trip knox" thread.... Trip it, who cares. Warranty? Samsung doesn't care.
Brava27 said:
Ughh another "I really don't want to trip knox" thread.... Trip it, who cares. Warranty? Samsung doesn't care.
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The warranty isn't the only thing to worry about by tripping the knox counter. He may also lose the ability to use Samsung pay once it goes live. This feature may not be important to you but it may be to him.
i use the app called home2shortcut (in the play store) to change the functions of my home and soft touch buttons on my s5 , should be the same for the s6 i dont belive you need root for it but i dont rember.
I found the solution to this problem guys yaayy
I have the all new Samsung Galaxy s6 edge plus and I was having the same issue. I hated the fact there is no dedicated menu key on Samsung phones anymore.
But I worked my magic around to find the hidden solution.
All you have to do is simply "press and hold the BACK key" and then magic menu options will appear.
I knew Samsung wouldn't just completely get rid of the so important menu key.
Now just thank me guys for making your life easier
On the normal S6 this doesnt work though (longpressing the Back key).
Too bad Samsung doesn't add a Soft-Keys Manager, that would make their devices more userfriendly.
I really like they keep adding a physical home button with those two softbuttons, these are one of those reasons why I stick to Samsung devices^^
Minhaj Raj said:
I found the solution to this problem guys yaayy
I have the all new Samsung Galaxy s6 edge plus and I was having the same issue. I hated the fact there is no dedicated menu key on Samsung phones anymore.
But I worked my magic around to find the hidden solution.
All you have to do is simply "press and hold the BACK key" and then magic menu options will appear.
I knew Samsung wouldn't just completely get rid of the so important menu key.
Now just thank me guys for making your life easier
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Yes dude, Its working here on Galaxy C7 Pro SM-701F Marshmallow
Thanks
So ive been search around for a while now on how to fix this. And to anyone that chimes in and says why do you need the menu button obviously you don't use older apps, the new touch button on the screen is a huge annoyance especially since i've used my phones this way since my first S1. Regardless this is how i want it and so do many other people.
Currently this is only for a rooted phone
I have figured out how to remap the left soft key from the App Switcher/Multi window over to the old style menu key. Instructions for that can be found here
But now i don't have any way of switching to my currently open apps, after remapping the left key, the longpress now takes you to search. and long pressing on the home button also takes you to another variation of the search (both i dont use nor want). I want to be able to remap my left softkey on longpress to open up currently open apps (APP_SWITCH) and it would be nice if long pressing on Home could open the Task Manager as it did on my S3.
As far as i can tell editing of the longpress function is done via a Policy edit. Read about that HERE
Keep in mind that post is from 2014 so i have no idea if the internal code is still being handled the same way, i couldn't even find that file on my S6, but i did find a file called SEPOLICY in my root folder using ROOT EXPLORER. Do any of you know more about this and how I can go about changing this? im sure its a code level adjustment. Thanks
Long-press home button can be controlled without root easily.
Check out this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spada.nowgesturetweaksfree
I use the long-press home to get to my last used app.
I wonder if I can remap my buttons to launch any other apps.. Will have to tinker around a bit.
Ewww.
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Ewww.
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if you have nothing useful to bring to this discussion then please get out
j1635 said:
if you have nothing useful to bring to this discussion then please get out
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very useful. menu for navigation is long long outdate. software nave or 3 dots is the customary way to go. adding a secondary menu button is redudant and unnecessary. my little ewww comment brought a lot to the table. you tryingt to call me out on it is less useful.
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very useful. menu for navigation is long long outdate. software nave or 3 dots is the customary way to go. adding a secondary menu button is redudant and unnecessary. my little ewww comment brought a lot to the table. you tryingt to call me out on it is less useful.
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lol f off
If you guys use Dropbox, how do you get to the menu with SORT, etc.. without a menu key. This is making me crazy. I'm using nova launcher and there is no floating menu key. ????
The problem is if not every developer uses it, it's inconsistent.
It often helps if the options etc. In apps are on the top, so you don't have to fidget with your phone to reach the top or use two hands.
The menu button on every app is positioned somewhere else, so I find the op wanting it justified.
All in one gestures let's you remap every key, for some odd reason on my s4 I can remap the menu key, but on the S6 for some odd reason the option of the menu key has vanished in the same app:what:
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Hi pal. Hope it helps. Make 254 button remap, then install nova launcher, in tab gestures select long press menu and then recent app. Profit! Now once tapped you have menu button, long pressed - recent apps.
So, i made it, i use it. It works.
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So ive been search around for a while now on how to fix this. And to anyone that chimes in and says why do you need the menu button obviously you don't use older apps, the new touch button on the screen is a huge annoyance especially since i've used my phones this way since my first S1. Regardless this is how i want it and so do many other people.
Currently this is only for a rooted phone
I have figured out how to remap the left soft key from the App Switcher/Multi window over to the old style menu key. Instructions for that can be found here
But now i don't have any way of switching to my currently open apps, after remapping the left key, the longpress now takes you to search. and long pressing on the home button also takes you to another variation of the search (both i dont use nor want). I want to be able to remap my left softkey on longpress to open up currently open apps (APP_SWITCH) and it would be nice if long pressing on Home could open the Task Manager as it did on my S3.
As far as i can tell editing of the longpress function is done via a Policy edit. Read about that HERE
Keep in mind that post is from 2014 so i have no idea if the internal code is still being handled the same way, i couldn't even find that file on my S6, but i did find a file called SEPOLICY in my root folder using ROOT EXPLORER. Do any of you know more about this and how I can go about changing this? im sure its a code level adjustment. Thanks
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but if i want to change the long press from split screen to menu? how do i find that? will it work the same?
Delphinus3 said:
but if i want to change the long press from split screen to menu? how do i find that? will it work the same?
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look at my Rom.. it needs changes in framework to get that working..and it is working
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look at my Rom.. it needs changes in framework to get that working..and it is working
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i saw your page.. there are 2 roms i seem to like, yours and EMPORIA but idk who is best. lol i haven't even bought the phone yet but yea the menu button will be missed for me. what i want in a rom? if its based on stock i like it as close to stock as possible (no bloatware), call recording, if there's an option for increasing camera performance thats awesome, better battery life than stock original. that's it basically. and if i only want to root, how can i change menu longpress? i hered theres like a toolbox root app for galaxy devices...
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i saw your page.. there are 2 roms i seem to like, yours and EMPORIA but idk who is best. lol i haven't even bought the phone yet but yea the menu button will be missed for me. what i want in a rom? if its based on stock i like it as close to stock as possible (no bloatware), call recording, if there's an option for increasing camera performance thats awesome, better battery life than stock original. that's it basically. and if i only want to root, how can i change menu longpress? i hered theres like a toolbox root app for galaxy devices...
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it's only my personal rom..means it's not made for making any profit or let's say thousands of users..
i think you must try it yourself for one or two days and compare..my is very clean
I would like to disable Air Command in order to make the s pen button available to apps. I have found the air command settings, but there does not seem to be an option to disable it altogether. If I delete all the shortcuts and then press the button, it appears with a "helpful" tip to use the s pen >detachment settings to disable it. But there is no such section, presumably because the pen cannot be inserted into this tablet.
Is there truly no way to disable Air Command?
Can anyone either confirm to problem or tell me what I am missing?
Edit: Here are some screenshots illustrating the problem: https://goo.gl/photos/EhQLgH1Kiear3vzP8
Frank.
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I would like to disable Air Command in order to make the s pen button available to apps. I have found the air command settings, but there does not seem to be an option to disable it altogether. If I delete all the shortcuts and then press the button, it appears with a "helpful" tip to use the s pen >detachment settings to disable it. But there is no such section, presumably because the pen cannot be inserted into this tablet.
Is there truly no way to disable Air Command?
Can anyone either confirm to problem or tell me what I am missing?
Edit: Here are some screenshots illustrating the problem: https://goo.gl/photos/EhQLgH1Kiear3vzP8
Frank.
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Doesn't look like there is a way to disable it completely (even in the System Apps menu). But the button is available to use when use in apps as an eraser (a la Microsoft Word) even with Air Command enabled if you hold it. It seems like Air Command doesn't pop up if you long press the button instead of a short click.
Hope this helps.
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meowone said:
But the button is available to use when use in apps as an eraser (a la Microsoft Word) even with Air Command enabled if you hold it. It seems like Air Command doesn't pop up if you long press the button instead of a short click.
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Thank you. I have discovered this, and that it also works if you touch the screen with the pen before releasing it. (It occurs to me that may be more about the extra time it takes to do that than the touch).
When I began trying to disable Air Command, I was using an app with broken button support. Now that I understand that Air Command does not interfere with the use of the button in apps I am happy to leave it enabled.
Frank.
I'm a bit late to this post, but I wanted to let you know there is a way around that. I was able to disable it by freezing it in titanium (pretty sure that feature requires root, so there is your one catch.) You won't be able to disable it from your regular app settings as samsung doesn't allow this. Just search air in titanium and you should see it.
When I found this fix I was overcome with joy and satisfaction. I F*cking hate air command, and especially hate gimmicks that are forced on the end user. The button has so many other uses in drawing apps, but those uses get nerfed by having an annoying popup come up unless you long press. Samsung should have enabled air command as a long press event.
"BK package disabler" app works fine with me. Im using Galaxy Tab 10.1 with S Pen. This app can disable only the air command feature while enabling other in-app functions that are using s pen button. The "Air Command" app is under the "System" tab in the app. No rooting required. One thing is you have to buy the app but the price is cheap and it is worth the money!
Dude, thanks
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"BK package disabler" app works fine with me. Im using Galaxy Tab 10.1 with S Pen. This app can disable only the air command feature while enabling other in-app functions that are using s pen button. The "Air Command" app is under the "System" tab in the app. No rooting required. One thing is you have to buy the app but the price is cheap and it is worth the money!
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I've been looking for an answer since ages, I've just made an account, so that I can thank you: THANK YOU.
Guys, got my mate 20 Pro and it's a beast but, that REALLY annoying Hisearch thing is driving me nuts! I can't find a way to turn it off!
To be clear, this is the thing that if you swipe down on the screen brings up Hisearch. Trouble is, it happens all the time when pulling down the notifications. Who thought this was a good idea?!
Also, while I have you.... Is there an easy way to remove some of the stubborn Huawei crap apps? Previous on other phones, I've used something like Package Disabler Pro that didn't require root. Anything similar available that works without root?
Thanks, Pete.
I think accidentally bring HiSearch up is amuscle memory thing.
Providing you start the Swipe down from the sides of the notch (ie from on top of the notifications) then (for me at least) it reliably brings up the notifications only.
If you start the Swipe down from on top of the notch it's a little hit & miss whether you get notifications of Hi Search.
Swiping down from the middle of a screen reliably brings up HiSearch.
Well, I'm new to Huawei, so maybe I'll get used to it..
All the same, I don't like it, and would rather disable it or have the option to turn it off.
Agreed. I have a Google calendar agenda widget on one of the home screens. Every time i scroll down, the hi search come up. It's infuriating.
As far as I know, the only way to get rid of it is to switch the launcher. I use Nova, but you'll have to use the navigation bar instead of gestures otherwise the home gesture animation doesn't work properly.
Thanks, Nova has Indeed stopped it.
TBH, I really should have done that anyway shouldn't I?
I like the traditional 3 button setup anyway, so nothing lost for me.
Thanks again.
HiSearch is horrible. I also used to use a package disabler pro but that won't work on this mate 20Pro.
That HiSearch swipe is looking more and more like a Bixby button that can't be remapped.
codified_canon said:
HiSearch is horrible. I also used to use a package disabler pro but that won't work on this mate 20Pro.
That HiSearch swipe is looking more and more like a Bixby button that can't be remapped.
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How to disable Hisearch
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/how-to/how-to-disable-hisearch-guide-t3863411
Can also use to debloat if you know what apps you want to get rid of
Nicelysedated said:
How to disable Hisearch
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/how-to/how-to-disable-hisearch-guide-t3863411
Can also use to debloat if you know what apps you want to get rid of
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Thanks! Just what I need. That warning headline looks pretty scary lol to a guy not adept at command line. :-O
Fortunately looks like everyone is having good success and no side effects of removal yet. I'm gonna break out of my comfort zone and take the plunge. That HiSearch is truly abysmal, insultingly so.
I'm gonna do a little happy dance in the grave of HiSearch once it's dead and gone.
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Thanks! Just what I need. That warning headline looks pretty scary lol to a guy not adept at command line. :-O
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It's not scary. Just a CYA for me. I don't want to troubleshoot peoples mistakes.....
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It's not scary. Just a CYA for me. I don't want to troubleshoot peoples mistakes.....
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Ok cool, totally understand. Exceeded my thanks quote for the day so here is one instead. :good:
It makes scrolling widgets unusable such as fenix or BBC news.... So 3rd party launcher for me. + I want the dock hiding too
You can get rid of Hi-Search with the surgical removal listed above. So far no-one has reported any side effects from doing so. What drives me nuts is that Android doesn't have the split pulldown as rule of law. Pull down ANYWHERE on the left or right to either swipe down your normal notifications screen or just the raw full system settings icons. Disabling Hi-Search doesn't help if you still have to dislocate your thumb to scrounge around on the 3 pixels that will trigger the pulldown.
it's a long time since nobody wrote here but, hey new stuff for XPERTz:
2 mobile phones: Huawei P9 Lite - Huawei Y7 2018 & no ****ing com.huawei.search package inside to remove! How's that possible? (I got rid of all the bloatware I could, using pm unistall etc... BUT CAN'T REMOVE HISEARCH )
Let me give you the chance to become more than XPERTz...
Other than the lack of notifications due to the agreesive app killing, I have these outstanding gripes I'd love some advice on please:
1. Double tap power button - Is it possible to customize the power button at all? Can I launch the torch for example when I double click?
2. Global Search languageS - So far this always shows as Chinese, would love for it to be English...
3. Do Not Disturb light mode on exit - When the phone exits do not disturb it sets the theme to light, I'd prefer it to always stay as dark.
4. In gesture mode I cannot see a way to hide the keyboard - I use Gboard. Also. I really like the stock keyboard, but I cannot figure out how to default it to qwerty English when it shows - it initially shows a split Chinese T9 type keyboard and I have to press a (Chinese) button to switch it every time...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I've solved #3 by scheduling DND using Breeno Shortcuts and setting the theme to dark explicitly after turning DND off
I came here to ask specifically about #1. This is driving me nuts that this phone is so uncustomizable!
Does Double pressing the power button open the camera, if not what does it actually do?
Currently it opens Oppos wallet. I uninstalled that using an adb command, so now it just turns the screen on/off. Holding it down gives you the option to restart/shutdown or use Google Pay (I installed that instead)
Wow there are some major shortfalls I did not know about before ordering. I am probably just going to return it for a refund. Seems like all the messing around is far too hard to get it just to run like I want it to.
I use the Double press to open the camera all the time.
Yeah, lots of limited functionality. Spent all day on it yesterday removing bloatware and it feels lovely now, but can't change the damn hotkeys... Pain in the bum!
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Currently it opens Oppos wallet. I uninstalled that using an adb command, so now it just turns the screen on/off. Holding it down gives you the option to restart/shutdown or use Google Pay (I installed that instead)
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Can you please post the command? Is terrible the oppos wallet.
Thank you
I can't remember the command. Download APK Extractor and scroll down to wallet to find the package name. Something like 'com.coloros.wallet' or something (it probably won't be that). Then follow this guide on how to uninstall the app:
How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access
If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!
www.xda-developers.com
#4 solved, you can use the back swipe gesture to hide the keyboard