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I'm wondering if there's a way (app or manual edit of system files) to make the hardware buttons less used to keep them from getting soft
and for that I'm mainly focusing on the power button as it is frequently used, I have two ideas:
- taking the gesture from the new M8 which is by double tapping the screen, if you're a developer please tell me if it's possible to take that function from the M8 maybe edit it and make it work on the One Max!
- We have a great special thing called fingerprint scanner, and since it's not that good at identifying the owner's fingerprint but always works at identifying fingerprints of people, maybe we can use it to wake up screen by simply swiping the finger over it!
So here is my question and here are my ideas, if you have a good answer for me please share it in the comments!
Thanks XDA!
Also looking for a way to do it, but in my case the reason is my power button stopped working and the only way to wake the device is by plugging a charger. What could I use else before having it fixed by service?
for switching off i use nova launcher with the app "screen off and lock"
DoubleTap on screen now the max going off. (i do this with all phones)
But switching on with doubleTap i always searching how it can work. I have
no idea
my understanding is that without a modded kernel, turning screen ON with touchscreen taps is a no go.
an alternate is to use something like the xposed sense 6 toolkit feature "wake screen with volume buttons". granted it still uses hardware buttons, but at least the power button wont have to take as much "abuse" anymore.
for turning screen off, sense 6 tookit offers gestures on the homescreen. i have mapped swipe down to screen off.
i vaguely remember reading about another xposed mod that can map double tap on status bar to screen off.
just my 2 cents!
edit: i m using another xposed mod called "sense 6 lockscreen mods" that enables double tap to screen off on the lockscreen.
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greddy said:
for switching off i use nova launcher with the app "screen off and lock"
DoubleTap on screen now the max going off. (i do this with all phones)
But switching on with doubleTap i always searching how it can work. I have
no idea
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Try WTN by Wolandsoft. Works perfect for me. I was looking for a way to turn on the phone in the car while driving. This works perfectly.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolandsoft.wtn&hl=en
barrr said:
Try WTN by Wolandsoft. Works perfect for me. I was looking for a way to turn on the phone in the car while driving. This works perfectly.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolandsoft.wtn&hl=en
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Try AutoScreenOnOff
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danielkao.autoscreenonoff#
Even better than WTN that I recommended. Just found this one last night. A lot smoother.
Introduction:
Sequence unlock is an Xposed module which allows you to unlock your phone with a sequence of volume keys (Example: U U D ).
With this module you can unlock your phone in a simple and nifty way and avoid using the default android lockscreen altogether.
You will need to set up a sequence of your choice in the module settings. The default sequence is: U U U
Features include:
Unlock device even when the screen is off.
Disable default wake buttons (Power button, home button etc.)
Bypass the android screenlock
Compatibilty:
This app is compatible with 4.1+ AOSPish devices only (excluding lollipop).
Tested devices:
Sony Xperia 4.2
Samsung Galaxy S3 4.4 (CM11)
BUGS:
Sequence Unlock is currently not compatible with the Physical button music control module.
Download:
Note: I had to change the package name to differentiate the module from it's PRO version. Sorry for the inconvenience.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.mb14.sequenceunlock.lite
PRO version:
You can buy the PRO version available on Google Playstore to support development (Being a college kid, I don't earn much).
It comes with extra features like:
Set sequence timeout interval
Vibrate on failed unlock attempt
Changelog
Code:
Changelog:
1.6
Fixed deep sleep bug
1.5
Added support for OPO CM11S.
Fixed magnetic lid wake bug.
Miscellaneous bug fixes
1.4
Fixed the lock screen bypass bug
1.3
Initial release
WOW! nice one! But do I need to wake up the screen in order to unlock or i just press sequence of the volume button?
a4apple said:
WOW! nice one! But do I need to wake up the screen in order to unlock or i just press sequence of the volume button?
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You don't need to wake up the device to unlock. You can enter the sequence even when the screen is off
You will be my saviour!!!
my so called college sometime checks whether the device is in switch off mode or not...
this module will help me to set a pattern to wake !!!!
YAY!!! Hell Yeah
What happens when you're playing a song? Can you still unlock?
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aHecticLife said:
What happens when you're playing a song? Can you still unlock?
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You can unlock the phone even if music is playing in the background. But the keys pressed will affect the volume of your music app.
So it isn't compatible with Lollipop yet? Is it?
Ciao600 said:
So it isn't compatible with Lollipop yet? Is it?
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It won't work on lollipop as of now but I'll release an update as soon as possible.
not working on Xperia Z stock 4.4.4
Bn 292. Only turns screen on, no unlock. Also not compatible with "physical button music control" module (sequence module only works with that module disabled)
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You can unlock the phone even if music is playing in the background. But the keys pressed will affect the volume of your music app.
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Sebi673 said:
Bn 292. Only turns screen on, no unlock. Also not compatible with "physical button music control" module (sequence module only works with that module disabled)
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Almost every phone has the physical button music control, poweramp integrated that aww man.
Did you try it? He's talking about the xposed module "physical button music control". So chances are it works with music players that use these controls.
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Sebi673 said:
Bn 292. Only turns screen on, no unlock. Also not compatible with "physical button music control" module (sequence module only works with that module disabled)
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I've fixed the lockscreen unlocking bug in version 1.4. As for the incompatibility with the Physical button music control module, I'll try fixing the bug and release an update as soon as possible.
Working like a charm with MT6572 phone :good:. Every function is working great (including unlock from deep sleep)! This is some cheap non-branded china phone with Android 4.2 just for you to know.
Edit: It is also working with Galaxy Gio (s5660) on CM11 (Android 4.4.4). (Including unlock from deep sleep).
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I've fixed the lockscreen unlocking bug in version 1.4. As for the incompatibility with the Physical button music control module, I'll try fixing the bug and release an update as soon as possible.
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Awesome I'll test it and report any found bugs. Physical button music ctrl Module doesnt have mapping over single volume button click, yet it somehow breaks functionality as it follows - when phone is in dock - volume buttons act as Wake trigger (only when docked - native behaviour) but with that module nothing happens on vol but. press. And while Phys. but. M Ctrl was activated, Sequence Unlock wasn't functional. If you need any logs or feedback let me know.
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aHecticLife said:
Almost every phone has the physical button music control, poweramp integrated that aww man.
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I was talking about the module named "physical button music control". Still i'm gonna wait for the update. Really interested in the sequence unlock
mb-14 said:
It won't work on lollipop as of now but I'll release an update as soon as possible.
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thanks man am waiting u :good:
Update on 1.4.
With bypass option, module now unlocks the screen - Xperia Z stock rom A 4.4.4 bn 292 Odexed.
Yet it only unlocks if the screen is ON - courtesy of PBMC module. I also tried playing with the settings and mappings of PBMC but no success. The issue lies in the Capture Mode - If Screen off + Lockscreen selected, - then Sequence module will not work at all. If Screen Off only, then Sequence U. will work with screen ON + lockscreen. So issue is in PBMC and its button capture mode (even if no custom option is set for volume up/down click)
would be great if you will add features such as, long press for flashlight or camera, sequence for open specific apps...
other than that, great module, keep it coming..
working great on note 2..rom dn4 :good::good:
edit : its only working right after i lock the phone...not working after phone deep sleep..
I like the idea. Will be waiting for Lollipop support.
Experimental Module
This Xposed Module will prevent Phone Screen to sleep(lock) during phone call.
Proximity sensor will work as it is i.e. Display will go off when proximity sensor is covered but screen won't sleep
Especially useful when loudspeaker is on and "Power key ends call" Accessibility feature is turned on.
display wont go off thus accidental call termination can be avoided.
Note: First Xposed Module
to test this module set sleep time(in phone Settings -> Display) to 15 seconds or so and place a call, if screen doesn't sleep after defined seconds it worked
Download at Xposed Module Repository. repo.xposed.info / module / pkg.x7491.xposed.callscreenfix
Tested on various devices. if it does/doesn't work for you post your ROM and Device Details
bitcoin: 1EyW96mf9uqVWYDW7npFbL1iWDhm2MoS2
I was literally about to make this for myself
But I don't see a DL lol
Emmanuel U said:
I was literally about to make this for myself
But I don't see a DL lol
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am new user external link not allowed. Available at Xposed Module Repository
For now 100% working cm12.1
Thanks its very useful module
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Very useful module.
Added to my list thanks!
works well on samsung device people is going to underestimate this module which i hope not
Unfortunately this module doesn't work on my Sony Xperia Z3 compact. Android 5.0.2
I feel like I'm really going to like this module !! But just a little thing : would it be possible to make it also force the screen to wake up when you receive a call ? Because (and I'm sure there is no option for this) whenever I receive a call, I must first push the power button in order to answer it (weird huh ?)...
Testing this on Samsung Kitkat
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Christoph_NL said:
Unfortunately this module doesn't work on my Sony Xperia Z3 compact. Android 5.0.2
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on Android 5 you dont need this module
As far as i know if you have power key ends call feature enabled on Android 5 and screen sleeps, then when you first press power key it wakes up screen and second press ends call.
Frazew said:
.....would it be possible to make it also force the screen to wake up when you receive a call ? Because (and I'm sure there is no option for this) whenever I receive a call, I must first push the power button in order to answer it (weird huh ?)...
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Strange never faced this issue on any of my device. Android automatically wakes screen when call is received. may be you are using a screen guard that may be covering proximity sensor
Frazew said:
I feel like I'm really going to like this module !! But just a little thing : would it be possible to make it also force the screen to wake up when you receive a call ? Because (and I'm sure there is no option for this) whenever I receive a call, I must first push the power button in order to answer it (weird huh ?)...
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Yes nice idea, will this be possible ? I too sometimes have to push the power button then answer the call.
I'm not sure if this module aim to solve this problem
I receive a phone call, the phone call ends and my screen locks with pin number.
Why would it do that?
Anyway I read your description, it seems it solves another problem I never noticed.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 neo with kitkat 4.4.2
It is not keeping my screen on using Android 5.1.1. Still goes black when on call, supposed to stay on correct?
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x7491 said:
on Android 5 you dont need this module
As far as i know if you have power key ends call feature enabled on Android 5 and screen sleeps, then when you first press power key it wakes up screen and second press ends call.
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This module prevent normally your screen goes to sleep when you make a call with speaker. But with this module my screen goes off anyway when I make a call. And yes with pressing the powerkey you can turn on the screen again. That also worked on Android 4.3.
Did not work on my ZTE Kis 3
Hello:
Thanks for the effort but this did not work on my ZTE Kis 3 working on android 4.4.2. Should I do anything to make it work, any thong on definitions?
Rui
sk1887 said:
I'm not sure if this module aim to solve this problem
I receive a phone call, the phone call ends and my screen locks with pin number.
Why would it do that?
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I also noticed this weird behaviour on my S4, 4.4.2. It would be very nice if this module could fix this "issue". Not sure either whether it's the case yet.
useful module...confirmed works on Lenovo A3000 with AOSP 4.2.2
Please if you have some time, try to make it compatible with MIUI.
Frazew said:
I feel like I'm really going to like this module !! But just a little thing : would it be possible to make it also force the screen to wake up when you receive a call ? Because (and I'm sure there is no option for this) whenever I receive a call, I must first push the power button in order to answer it (weird huh ?)...
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I have noticed that when my phone is on battery save mode, my screen does not turn on when a phone call comes in.
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Hi guys!
As the thread title says, are there other ways to wake the phone up other than the power button?
I understand that some devices can have the phone screen turned on through other means, like the volume rocker or maybe the camera button (needs root on some), or maybe even through a flip cover magnet.
The goal is to prolong the life of the power button, so any help would be appreciated.
TIA
I guess I'm stuck without root, right?
I use a flip cover. There's a reed switch in the phone that will turn the screen off if a magnet is near and turn the screen on when the magnet leaves. The sweet spot for the magnet is about a finger width away from the volume rocker. I can send you a more accurate position if you need it.
Prior to that I was using an app called Gravity Screen. It's on google play app store and it worked pretty well if you discipline yourself to put the phone screen down. I used it to turn the screen off if I placed it face down on a desk or if I put the phone in my pocket. There are settings for using the phone with headphones attached and having it in your pocket. You have to play with the configurations somewhat but it's decent.
There are similar apps in the store but that was the one I bought.
Lastly, it's only half a solution but the xperia home beta lets you knock the screen twice to turn it off. If only it would let you knock it back on then life would be good but things are never that easy.
grogzero said:
I use a flip cover. There's a reed switch in the phone that will turn the screen off if a magnet is near and turn the screen on when the magnet leaves. The sweet spot for the magnet is about a finger width away from the volume rocker. I can send you a more accurate position if you need it.
Prior to that I was using an app called Gravity Screen. It's on google play app store and it worked pretty well if you discipline yourself to put the phone screen down. I used it to turn the screen off if I placed it face down on a desk or if I put the phone in my pocket. There are settings for using the phone with headphones attached and having it in your pocket. You have to play with the configurations somewhat but it's decent.
There are similar apps in the store but that was the one I bought.
Lastly, it's only half a solution but the xperia home beta lets you knock the screen twice to turn it off. If only it would let you knock it back on then life would be good but things are never that easy.
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Thanks for the tips!
I currently use Greenify to have the screen off and sleep as a workaround.
I'll look into xperia home beta, maybe it could work better..
I also have a flip cover, though it doesn't have a magnet on it. Maybe some quick hacking could work, too, but I'm not sure if the magnet could fit flush in the case.
Gravity Screen is another one that I can look into. I'll see how it could work for me.
Again, thanks for the help!
i use nova launcher prime with the double tap gesture to turn off the screen it works really well but as turning on the screen i havent found any app that doesnt consume so much battery lets just hope that nougat bring such feature, the last couple of days xperia companion warn me about an update but when i tried to download it nothing happened so y we have to wait some more i guess
Megacurco said:
i use nova launcher prime with the double tap gesture to turn off the screen it works really well but as turning on the screen i havent found any app that doesnt consume so much battery lets just hope that nougat bring such feature, the last couple of days xperia companion warn me about an update but when i tried to download it nothing happened so y we have to wait some more i guess
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I've used that feature on Nova for all my other phones. That, configured to work with Greenify's Lock+Sleep feature works wonders.
For my Xperia, I'd like for it to be with Xperia Home, just have to check with Xperia Home Beta to see how it works..
I was just a bit curious to see if somebody with XA Ultra without root has remapped a key to another button to wake the phone up, as somebody was able to change screen density without root.
Anyways, I guess a smart cover may be the only practical workaround for this.
Thanks for your feedback guys!
Xperia home in fact has a double tap to sleep functionality..now, if I can only map it to use Greenify's Screen Lock + Sleep functionality..
So, double tap to lock has a workaround, but it would have been great if we can enable double tap to wake (i know its a kernel feature - impossible to mod unless we have root + custom kernel) or maybe even just map the volume or camera buttons to do it..
I wake my XAU with my Sony SmartWatch 2. I hope they add dtw when Android N is released. Gravity Screen works well but drains battery a bit quicker.
Aphex33 said:
I wake my XAU with my Sony SmartWatch 2. I hope they add dtw when Android N is released. Gravity Screen works well but drains battery a bit quicker.
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Nice! I actually am thinking of getting a Smartwatch, but it's kind of hard to justify the costs..
Yes, I have used Gravity Screen years ago, and it does drain the battery quicker than without..
So, not unless we have root, i think those are the only options we have for XAU
I found out there should be a tap-to-wake function on my Amazfit Bip, but there isn't, at least it doesn't work on mine... everything else is working. I'm using the official firmware v1.1.2.05. Am I missing something, what could I do to get the tap-to-wake function working?
only way to wake up the watch is pushing the button for now
you can lift up your arm to wake up the lcd screen leds but you' ll still need to unlock watch by pushing the button)
OK, thanks mate. At least now I'm sure it's not just my watch . Would be good if this could be a feature in an update.
Is this something that could be implemented in future firmware updates? Or not possible at all?