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Help with the "Ok" button

Ok I tried to do some searching for the front "Ok" button but either I didn't find any or I'm not searching using the right words so if you know of the answer, if you could either help or point me to the correct thread that'd be greatly appreciated.
Anyways, I am looking to, if possible, set the front "ok" button to actually close the program rather than minimize it.

SPB Pocket Plus?

Hi,
Check the quick menu (which actually replaces the default startmenu).
quick menu have an option to close the application on OK button instead of minimize.
good luck

anaadoul said:
Hi,
Check the quick menu (which actually replaces the default startmenu).
quick menu have an option to close the application on OK button instead of minimize.
good luck
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Hey thanks. just what I needed. Works perfect. Thanks!

Cheeze[iT] said:
Hey thanks. just what I needed. Works perfect. Thanks!
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you are welcome, glad i could help

[Q] Launher Pro expired

i have the same problem as mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774866&page=2
vaggoulas said:
for those who has no internet and can't do anything.
if you long press home button you can access task manager
ther press search and type settings
system settings will apear.
go to manage applications and clear data or uninstall launcher pro
then when hiting home button you will be prompted to choose home or launcher pro
choose default home and everything is ok.
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if i press the home button nothing happens. is there any way to solve my problem (without losing any data?)

a coworker of mine had the same issue today. I'm just reposting the link from another website, since I typically come to xda to find answers to stuff like this... either manually type this into your ANDROID browser, or if you could somehow make it to this page from your phone, just click this link... from your phone lol
market://search?q=pnamerg.adw.launcher
it is the direct adwlauncher link to the android market!
hope this helps! =)

sandeman11 said:
i have the same problem as mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774866&page=2
if i press the home button nothing happens. is there any way to solve my problem (without losing any data?)
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Then why not post in that thread?? No need to create a new thread if one already exists on your exact issue.

[Q] How to I map the genius button to *Google Voice Search* or

Let me start by stating the I have perm root with -s off.
I am using the custom rom Virtuous Affinity.
With that said, I know that this rom has Google Search mapped to the genius button. I have looked at the threads about mapping the genius button to google search. When you press the button, I can then go to the voice search but I want to by pass this extra step.
I would like to map the button to Google Voice Search.
I have not been able to find any threads that discuss and detail what to enter for key 183.
And while we are at it, what would one enter for any of the other voice command apps like Vlingo or DragonGo!
BIG thanks in advance.

I'm running Virtuous Affinity, and this button is mapped to nothing.
When you long-press the button, if you have more than one responder, you get a dialog with choice between the responders. And in this dialog there is a checkbox "Use by default for this action". Press it before you select Voice Search, and next time there will be no more dialog. Until you install another responder, that is.
When you're looking for something, it's useful to start with basics before you dig astray.
[edit] You might be talking about short-pressing the button? In that case, it's indeed Google Search, as it's the default for any Android ROM besides T-Mobile specific one. I'd suggest leaving it as is, and using long-press mapping functionality, since it's present in all the apps you're talking about anyway, and it's native in Android, requiring no hard work. But in case you want to remap the button - it's possible, just a lot of unnecessary pain - to the point of editing framework and such, since you want the long-press functionality initiated by short-press. I saw it done on AOSP/CM ROMs, but it's not that easy in Sense. Most likely that's the reason you don't find anything related to it.

Good Answer!
Jack_R1 said:
I'm running Virtuous Affinity, and this button is mapped to nothing.
When you long-press the button, if you have more than one responder, you get a dialog with choice between the responders. And in this dialog there is a checkbox "Use by default for this action". Press it before you select Voice Search, and next time there will be no more dialog. Until you install another responder, that is.
When you're looking for something, it's useful to start with basics before you dig astray.
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Thanks so much for the reply - but I would like to know what to put in the key mapping file, cause that is just the kinda girl I am ,
so if anyone else has done a mod to the key/button mapping file, I am still open for suggestions...

You can't. No matter what you put in the mapping file, you won't get the result you're looking for - because, as I already said, the system has button functionality selection built into framework, and the keymap file only selects from that functionality - nothing else. To change it, AOSP/CM ROMs change the framework (which is easy for them - since the framework is recompiled for the build). Sense ROMs will need a framework change too, but since Sense framework is precompiled, you'll need to baksmali the framework, find the right place to alter it (based on the AOSP/CM code location), insert smali code for what you want done (create another function that is capable of launching a user-selected intent, loaded from somewhere), and smali the framework back.
So if you're that kind of girl, start looking into apktool, dex2jar, JD-GUI and CM git

You could download button shortcut from the market and use it to change the button. Easier than messing with the system anyway.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

nuclearbroccoli said:
You could download button shortcut from the market and use it to change the button. Easier than messing with the system anyway.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
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AFAIK it also reacts on long-pressing the button, which isn't what the OP wants.

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AFAIK it also reacts on long-pressing the button, which isn't what the OP wants.
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Sorry. Misunderstood.
I shouldn't post until I've been awake longer I guess...
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

It's ok, as you can see by my first post in this thread, it took me some time to understand too.

Appreciate the help!
Again, thanks for the help. I don't think I will be going that deep into the code to alter it so you can map voice search to the genius buttons - well not any time soon as I have too much on my plate already

biomade55 said:
Let me start by stating the I have perm root with -s off.
I am using the custom rom Virtuous Affinity.
With that said, I know that this rom has Google Search mapped to the genius button. I have looked at the threads about mapping the genius button to google search. When you press the button, I can then go to the voice search but I want to by pass this extra step.
I would like to map the button to Google Voice Search.
I have not been able to find any threads that discuss and detail what to enter for key 183.
And while we are at it, what would one enter for any of the other voice command apps like Vlingo or DragonGo!
BIG thanks in advance.
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CM has this function under SITTINGS> INPUT > SEARCH KEY BEHAVIOR

Really?
crazykas said:
CM has this function under SITTINGS> INPUT > SEARCH KEY BEHAVIOR
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I don't have access to my phone right now (I can't have it at work)...so I will look at this later today.

biomade55 said:
I don't have access to my phone right now (I can't have it at work)...so I will look at this later today.
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My current rom is CF(CM 7.2 Kang).Sorry about SETTINGS word.Lol.Yes it has that function.You can set an app to open while pressing Genius/Search Key with normal pressing & long pressing too! I have set screenshot app to Genius button.

I believe the OP says in her first row she's using Virtuous Affinity, which is Sense 3.5 ROM.
And I believe I've mentioned CM ROMs having this function.
It won't help her, since she's not on CM. She won't even have "Input" sub-menu in Settings. And you should have read a bit before posting.

Got it
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I believe the OP says in her first row she's using Virtuous Affinity, which is Sense 3.5 ROM.
And I believe I've mentioned CM ROMs having this function.
It won't help her, since she's not on CM. She won't even have "Input" sub-menu in Settings. And you should have read a bit before posting.
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Sorry about that.I might wrong.I just said where she can find it if it is not on her current rom.Just that.Thank you for your advice.

Jack_R1 said:
I believe the OP says in her first row she's using Virtuous Affinity, which is Sense 3.5 ROM.
And I believe I've mentioned CM ROMs having this function.
It won't help her, since she's not on CM. She won't even have "Input" sub-menu in Settings. And you should have read a bit before posting.
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Yup, I missed the reference to CM and thus could not find the Input Sub-menu under settings.

biomade55 said:
Yup, I missed the reference to CM and thus could not find the Input Sub-menu under settings.
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Try Button Remapper app.Not sure,but give it a try

Change the recent button back to the menu botton

Hi everyone,
I've currently got a note 3 and a s5 and I cannot stand the recent button where the menu button should be. I know you can long press to get to the menu but it drives me crazy!! Is there a way to swap them back? I noticed the new note 4 has the recents key too so any tips would be great so I can change that when I get it too.
Cheers
Kev

KevandLynds said:
Change the recent button back to the menu botton
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Asked and answered more than a few times in existing threads. Long press for a temporary reversion. Or edit the keylayout files for a permanent change. If you do a simple search you'll find all of the details on how to do this. Or have a look at my post history, I described how to do it (again) just a few days ago.
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Using xda app and the search finds absolutely nothing to do with what I'm looking for. As does clicking your name, I get the option of threads started by you and again nothing to do with what I'm asking. Could you post a link directly to what you've written please?

I just did a cursory search and stopped counting at 14 threads, including two posts by me that do exactly what you asked. To wit: Change the recent button back to the menu botton [sic]
Don't see how you could miss so many threads or dogmatically state that they do not answer your question.
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Never mind searched on Google and found it

Just searched xda app again for : change the recent button back to the menu button and found only my thread. My search must be messed up

Install button greyed out for APK files

Hello all, I just joined the forum and what a great resource. I've been reading through the posts but haven't been able to figure out why I cant install apk files. I've enabled apps from unknow sources but the install button is still greyed out. I just got a Fire HD 10 (7th Generation) and haven't been able to side load any downloaded apk files. I've only loaded one app (VLC) through the amazon app store, would love to load chrome and other apps.
I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Rob

https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/hd-10-google-play-store-apk-installs-t3701059

Thank you!

I found and easier way. When you see the greyed out install button, press the square button next to the circle home button. Then just click back to the install screen. Doing that will remove the greyed out install button. Just click install!

Duece solution works for my profile, but not for my kids'. Kids profiles do not have the square button.
I want to install some apps for them. Installing from apk used to work. Now no longer.

Kinda wack solution but saved me a ton of time, can't thank you enough!!

Mpolla said:
Kinda wack solution but saved me a ton of time, can't thank you enough!!
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ditto! Thanks alot and works like a charm!

It seems that if you install a .apk over a file manager, Amaze in my case the button is not greyed out
Edit: Seems like this only helped for apps that I tried to install after downloading via the browser

Duece214 said:
I found and easier way. When you see the greyed out install button, press the square button next to the circle home button. Then just click back to the install screen. Doing that will remove the greyed out install button. Just click install!
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Duece214, you are a genius. Simple and perfect solution. Thanks a lot.

Duece214 said:
I found and easier way. When you see the greyed out install button, press the square button next to the circle home button. Then just click back to the install screen. Doing that will remove the greyed out install button. Just click install!
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This is kinda old post but i'm just seeing it now and it really saved me, bro You're the best

Deuce, thank you.
Deuce...... Nice, Thank You

Duece214 said:
I found and easier way. When you see the greyed out install button, press the square button next to the circle home button. Then just click back to the install screen. Doing that will remove the greyed out install button. Just click install!
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it worked for me
thanks a lotttt!

Worked great
Duece214 said:
I found and easier way. When you see the greyed out install button, press the square button next to the circle home button. Then just click back to the install screen. Doing that will remove the greyed out install button. Just click install!
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Worked on Lg G3 LS990