i have searched the forums, and i have yet to find an answer. is there anyway to activate LED notifications either through the trackpad or the LED light? the trackpad is nice, but it doesnt flicker but only 8 seconds at a time. any mod, or apk i could flash to my phone? no third party apps work!
PatrickHuey said:
i have searched the forums, and i have yet to find an answer. is there anyway to activate LED notifications either through the trackpad or the LED light? the trackpad is nice, but it doesnt flicker but only 8 seconds at a time. any mod, or apk i could flash to my phone? no third party apps work!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797867
I haven't read it myself, but I know cyanogen was working on figuring it out.
Cyanogen's fix works great, although I wish the "on" time of the blink were a bit longer by default. Info is in the thread franky1029 posted, specifically this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8547782&postcount=31
I'm a noob. sorry for asking such a dumb question, but how do i work the adb shell command on ADB? i tried typing "adb shell" and hit enter. and then i get "$"
ex: C:\Users\John>adb shell
$
I'm just not getting where i type "su" and the "stop" and etc., like it was shown for the Cyanogen's post for the LED light fix.
make sure you have temp root and type su after the $ then it will change to a #
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make sure you have temp root and type su after the $ then it will change to a #
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after u type su and then it changes to "#"..do u type "su" again, or do u go ahead and type "stop" like the one on cyanogen's fix? Thanks for the help! really appreciated!
ive never really set up ADB on any android phone, it just looks really complicated!
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after u type su and then it changes to "#"..do u type "su" again, or do u go ahead and type "stop" like the one on cyanogen's fix? Thanks for the help! really appreciated!
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Just type each line as shown then hit enter. It might seem like nothing is going on but it is.
I know a lot of people out there are doing this already, but it didn't seem like there was a guide or anything out there for the NS. So, here we go.
(Please, make sure you know what you're doing BEFORE you apply this modification. I can't be responsible if you somehow manage to brick, or make brick-like your phone while following this guide.)
-You can do this using either adb, Terminal, or apps like Root Explorer. Since I'm trying to make this as easy as possible, I'll explain how to do this using the "File Manager" app, which can be installed via Market for FREE.
First, you need a rooted phone. If your phone is not rooted, there is extensive existing literature on how to get this done. (It's awfully easy on our Nexus S )
Run File Manager, hit Menu > More > Settings, scroll way~~ down, and make sure that "Root Explorer" and "Mount System Folders" are checked.
Navigate your way to
/system/usr/keylayout
(you'll have to move Up a step or two to find 'system' folder at root level.)
[BACKUP THE ORIGNIAL FILE WE'RE ABOUT TO MODIFY]
Long-press the file 'cypress-touchkey.kl'
Select 'Copy'
Hit 'Paste', on the upper left corner of app.
You'll be asked to rename the file. Rename it to something reasonable. (like, cypress-touchkey.kl.bakup)
Hit 'Ok'
Make sure the file you just created exists.
[START MODIFICATION]
Long-press 'cypress-touchkey.kl' (again)
Hit 'Permissions'
Make sure that ALL THREE boxed under "Write" are checked, and hit OK.
Hit 'cypress-touchkey.kl' (yet, again)
Select Text > Text Editor
Here, you'll see something like,
Code:
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
key 102 HOME VIRTUAL
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 217 SEARCH VIRTUAL
as you've guessed, the first part,
Code:
key ###
is telling which key this command (event) is for.
So we can intuitively tell that the number for our capacitive 'Back' button is probably 158.
the next section, 'MENU, HOME, BACK, SEARCH' tells Android what these buttons should actually do.
And a pretty good list of what an Android CAN do on a key-press is listed here: http://goo.gl/vrCvJ
From the list, lookup anything that starts with KEYCODE_ and you'll find a pretty good description of what that command ('event') makes Android do.
Just add this keycode, WITHOUT the KEYCODE_ part of the code, to where the current cypress-touchkey.kl reads 'MENU, HOME, BACK, SEARCH' (according to what you want which button to do, that is)
So, for example, I've remapped my 'Search' button to bring up the App Switcher (Recent Apps). (Long-pressing the Home button just didn't cut it for me )
So, my 'cypress-touchkey.kl' looks like this:
Code:
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
key 102 HOME VIRTUAL
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 217 APP_SWITCH VIRTUAL
Now, save your modified 'cypress-touchkey.kl' by selecting,
Menu > Save, and the exit by selecting Menu > Exit.
To be safe, let's set the permissions back to what they were.
From the File Manager App, long-press 'cypress-touchkey.kl' > Permissions,
and un-check the lower two check-boxes under the 'Write' column, and hit "OK"
Now, reboot your phone, and see if all went well
I actually tried this mod on a ICS rom, expecting the ICS app switcher to pop up, but somehow, the APP_SWITCH event seems to bring out the GB Recent App thingy.
Functionally, it still works pretty well for me. But if there's anyone out there who has any information on how to bring out the all-new ICS App switcher with a key-event, I'd really appreciate it
Hope this makes someone's life easier!
Thanks for the post.
I've tried to remap my search key as you described, but the APP_SWITCH command doesn't seem to work? Nothing happens for me. When I switch the value back to "search" that command works again, so I know the have edited the file correctly.
Any ideas? Does the kernel/rom affect this? I'm running oxygen + franco kernel.
Thanks!
Edit: Spelling.
Thanks for this, will definitely try out soon!
Follow the leader @corythug
Any idea what the app switch command is on ICS
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The ICS app-switch is, in my opinion, the best way to use search button key on Nexus S with ICS rom.
Hope someone will be able to find the correct command ot for that and someother creates a flashable zip to do the mod easily from recovery
Is there any way to remap the longpress on capacitive buttons?
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cahir_cz said:
Is there any way to remap the longpress on capacitive buttons?
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That's what were trying to figure out
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Thanks for the guide, I'll try it soon. My last few phones were from HTC and I love (or rather am so accustomed to) their button layout.
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Zorrich said:
Thanks for the post.
I've tried to remap my search key as you described, but the APP_SWITCH command doesn't seem to work? Nothing happens for me. When I switch the value back to "search" that command works again, so I know the have edited the file correctly.
Any ideas? Does the kernel/rom affect this? I'm running oxygen + franco kernel.
Thanks!
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I don't think neither rom nor kernel should affect how this trick works ... unless maybe the rom dev. explicitly made changes to how the key events work ... which is highly unlikely ;;;;
are you sure you changed ONLY the key-event part? (HOME, BACK, etc.)
you shouldn't change the number that comes after the 'key' part of the script.
... I can't seem to think of any other reason this wouldn't work for you. :'(
Tried this, doesnt work on my kellmsking miui 2.8.1 with francos kernel :/ Changing the file does not change the button behaviour
olorin86 said:
I don't think neither rom nor kernel should affect how this trick works ... unless maybe the rom dev. explicitly made changes to how the key events work ... which is highly unlikely ;;;;
are you sure you changed ONLY the key-event part? (HOME, BACK, etc.)
you shouldn't change the number that comes after the 'key' part of the script.
... I can't seem to think of any other reason this wouldn't work for you. :'(
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Yes, I've only changed the key-event to APP_SWITCH. Actually, I even tried copy/pasting your code into the file, still didn't work.
Thanks anyways. At least I now know how to do it, just have to figure out why it doesn't work, haha.
When using this the old recent apps comr up, meh.
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we need to find the correct keyword for triggering the new ics app switch and it will be great
Anyone got a configuration to recommend to complement the ICS on screen buttons?
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Anyone got a configuration to recommend to complement the ICS on screen buttons?
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I tried logcat to see what happens when it's brought up but i'm not a dev, I know some code buy don't have a computer to try and implement for testing
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I tried alogcat from the market. It didn't show anything of worth after a key press.
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any news about that?
provolinoo said:
any news about that?
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+1!!!
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Would be pretty sweet idd
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Would be pretty sweet idd
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Agreed, would love to get this working on ICS.
There is a way to change the default tx power in Galaxi Note?
Thanks
gattari said:
There is a way to change the default tx power in Galaxi Note?
Thanks
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yes.
1. put iwmulticall e.g. from here in system/xbin folder,
2. install Wi-Fi Tx Power from the market
3. tick "use iwmulticall" checkbox
4. select the power level using the buttons in top row (4-32 range)
you can also use terminal emulator to check if all works ok, assuming you have GB, start terminal, type "su", then type "iwmultical iwconfig eth0"and check the number after tx power - it should be equal to the one set in the app
when I press Win+X key all the options appear in the box, but when I click on any one --- i.e. Device Manager or System or Command Prompt --- nothing happens. All those programs are working when opened directly (instead of using Win+8 shortcut) and the other Win+ shortcuts work properly. I have not messed with my registry at all. Any other things that may be causing this? or known fixes??
thanks in advance...
Try to right click and open.......
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sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I noticed that. Right click on them always works though, or if you look down the menu each menu item has 1 letter underlined. Like:
Command Prompt (Admin)
If you press the key corresponding to the highlighted option, it opens that option for you. So Win+X, then press A, I would get windows prompting for admin permissions to open the admin command prompt - probably not the best example because of that actually. Or Win + X, then C, regular command prompt would open.
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Try to right click and open.......
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sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I noticed that. Right click on them always works though, or if you look down the menu each menu item has 1 letter underlined. Like:
Command Prompt (Admin)
If you press the key corresponding to the highlighted option, it opens that option for you. So Win+X, then press A, I would get windows prompting for admin permissions to open the admin command prompt - probably not the best example because of that actually. Or Win + X, then C, regular command prompt would open.
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I already tried both right click and pressing key of the corresponding underlined letters...but either of them didn't work
any way to revive that function??
thanks in advance...
neob.abragil said:
I already tried both right click and pressing key of the corresponding underlined letters...but either of them didn't work
any way to revive that function??
thanks in advance...
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Something may be wrong with your windows 8 install. Try a refresh, there are guides online that you should be able to find from google easy.
After reading the about using overscan to move the whole content of the screen into reach of my thumbs, I decided to create a little apk using Tasker. With this app, you can use any kind of trigger to switch from reachability mode and back to normal. It has no user interface, just launch it (in my case, I have customized my home button so a double press will launch it). See screenshots for details. Root is needed.
All this app does is running "wm overscan 0,600,0,0" and "wm overscan reset" alternately.
It's exactly what I'm looking for. Could you please add a config file with custom commands at least? Source would be great for a root app ?
Will look into that. Can't really post a source since I created the app with tasker, but I'll post the tasker config I used as soon as I get home.
This program has reduced 2-3 cm in my screen .
I can't uninstall the program because I can't see anything.
Connect adb (if you don't know how, there will be a guide for your device on XDA), type "adb shell", hit enter, type "wm overscan reset".
Hurray it worked.... But you must write this information to the application page on google play...