[Q] phone options menu randomly pops up - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

first of all my power button is broken. but some how the phone options menu pops up randomly all the time. i want to delete that piece of **** so it doesnt pop up anymore, i use quickboot and my genius button to reboot my phone anyway.
in case your wondering i have to power it on by connecting a usb cable to my phone if it dies, thankfully it goes to recovery due to a flaw with an old recovery version.
help!!!

If your power button is broken, you can re-map the keys. So any key can be used as a power button to boot up the device.
Please be sure you have to re-map the correct keys or else your buttons could fail & may brick your device.
USE THIS METHOD AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE
Follow these steps to re-map the keys:
1. Using Root Explorer, go to /system/usr/keylayout
2. Make sure Root Explorer is mounted as r/w
3. Select glacier-keypad.kl & Create a backup of the file to the SD before editing.
4. Now Long press the file & Select Open in Text Editor
5. Assign POWER button to the key you need.
6. Hit the hard menu key and select Save Changes or Save and Exit.
7. Root Explorer will create a backup of the original file you edited with glacier-keypad.kl.bak
8. You need to restart before it takes effect.
Hope this helps........do it carefully.........

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Unlock phone with optical joystick?

After searching I discovered this thread:
h t t p: / /forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703539
What would need to be done to port this to the Incredible? I'd really like to be able to unlock the phone with the optical joystick (without using a 3rd party app, they don't work consistently).
Thanks for any info.
i would also love this feature in a rom if possible
We had the same idea i just started a thread on the same subject i'll delete mine if i get an answer. I believe I can get this to work I just don't know where to locate the keypad file on the incredible.
The keypad.kl file or are you talking about something else? I tried modifying the keypad.kl file but that doesn't do it.
I was talking about the keypad file i'm trying to edit it also right now.
It won't work. I was able to edit the file and get the settings to stick but my understanding is that file is for physical keyboards. I read somewhere (can't remember where) that it would need to be a kernel update to enable this setting.
well i can verify that editing the keypad file doesn't work. this was my first attempt at editing a file myself i got really excited when I found that other post about remapping the keypad because i hate using the power button. it was fun trying
Did you guys push the file over when you were in your phone or in recovery, if you did it when you are in the phone, nothing will stick.
I did it in recovery, before we even had unrevoked2 tool. I did this: renamed the original file and used cat /sdcard/incrediblec-keypad.kl > /system/usr/keylayout/incrediblec-keypad.kl to create the edited file in the correct directory. The changes stick after a reboot but hitting the joystick doesn't wake the phone.
The joystick seems to be controlled by a kernel setting, not this file.
I'd love to be able to do this, because the front buttons are much more accessible than the power button.
My change definitely took because the power button wouldn't work after I edited the file so I had to revert back to original file.
Wouldn't it be possible to have the power button work normally but also assign the wake function to the optical button as well?
Yes but it would require a kernel setting change. I have no clue how to modify kernels.

How to remove arabware

Hi all,
I download an application on my ATRIX 4G, now every time.I download an application, a msg appear asking if I want arabware to relocate the application.
I tried to find arabware app in the process and in the installed app but cannot find it.
Can anyone advise please how to get ride of the arabware?
Thanks in advance
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I have the same problem. How can I get rid of Arabware?
Thank you.
e33 said:
Hi all,
I download an application on my ATRIX 4G, now every time.I download an application, a msg appear asking if I want arabware to relocate the application.
I tried to find arabware app in the process and in the installed app but cannot find it.
Can anyone advise please how to get ride of the arabware?
Thanks in advance
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Root your device and use Root Uninstaller (for example) to remove it.
Churilla said:
Root your device and use Root Uninstaller (for example) to remove it.
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Thanks a lot, Churilla.
Churilla said:
Root your device and use Root Uninstaller (for example) to remove it.
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In addition to Churilla wrote...
Any File Manager that can mount /system partition as read and write (i.e. ES File Explorer) will do. Don't forget remounting it back to ro.
Furthermore, as a good practice follow the guidelines below to avoid unpleasant surprises.
1. First try to freeze the app in question and restart the phone
2. Check the major functionality of the phone to ensure nothing was effected
3. Defrost, do not uninstall under any circumstances, the app again and in your choice of file explorer navigate to /system/app folder
4. Carefully look at the above mentioned folder to see if you spot the main .apk along similar file with service, provider, or plugin suffixes
5. Now simply select the files and copy, not delete or cut, and copy them to your SDCard. Always backup anything is about to be removed from /system/app
6. Now delete the same files that you copied before
7. Next we need to wipe the dalvik cache folder and wipe the cache from android recovery system. Yes, all these steps are necessary as a good practice of removing a system app. Navigate to /data/dalvik-cache folder and delete all files by selecting all files first and then delete. It never harms to wipe this folder and don't worry if your phone starts force closing constantly, just pull your battery out and before turning it on follow the next step.
8. Make sure the phone is shut down first. While holding down the volume down key turn the phone on and keep pressing the turn-on button as well until a message is shown on screen. I think the message says Fast Boot Menu or something.
9. Toggle through the menu by volume down key only until you get to Android Recovery System. If you passed the menu option keep press the volume down, do not press the up key as that one is designated for selection key on the screen you are looking at.
10. Once Android Recovery System is being shown press the Volume Up key to select the menu option.
11. Wait until the Android image is shown on the screen. Then press both vol up and down at same time. With Atrix this is very easy as it has very nice layout to it
12. You would be presented by a new menu now. Select the last menu option, Wipe Cache, and press the turn-on switch
13. After the cache is wiped the restart system menu option would be selected by default, press the turn-on button again to restart the phone. Congratulation! the arabware is removed now.
The advantage of following the above steps is that, should you regret and want to reinstall a previously removed system app then all previous settings would be remained intact. Of course as long as you don't do a complete ROM flash later. You can also use the same method as above to remove any unwanted system apps. I would open a new thread soon to describe how I optimised my Atrix on Stock ROM.
Good Luck

Trying to change menu button to app switcher (Hyperdrive)q

I'm running the hyperdrive rom and would like to change the menu button to the recent apps button, and the longpress home to google now like S5. I found an xposed module that does this but only for the note 3. Anyone have a solution for this?
Jaydawgx7 said:
I'm running the hyperdrive rom and would like to change the menu button to the recent apps button, and the longpress home to google now like S5. I found an xposed module that does this but only for the note 3. Anyone have a solution for this?
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I can change the menu key to recent apps but not sure about longpress home.
Using a root File Explorer open generic.kl in system/user/keylayout with a text editor.
Go to key 139 and replace 'MENU' with 'APP_SWITCH'. Reboot and you're done.
For google now it should just be a matter of finding the appropriate key.
marxses said:
I can change the menu key to recent apps but not sure about longpress home.
Using a root File Explorer open generic.kl in system/user/keylayout with a text editor.
Go to key 139 and replace 'MENU' with 'APP_SWITCH'. Reboot and you're done.
For google now it should just be a matter of finding the appropriate key.
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Thanks for getting me in the right direction here. However, when I alter the generic.kl file at all, both capacitive buttons quit working after a reboot. I tried replacing the altered file with a backup i made, rebooted, and they still don't work. The only way to restore function of the buttons is to reflash the rom. Any idea as to why? This seemed like an easy change.... (also tried editing the file via notepad++ on the pc with the same result)
Jaydawgx7 said:
Thanks for getting me in the right direction here. However, when I alter the generic.kl file at all, both capacitive buttons quit working after a reboot. I tried replacing the altered file with a backup i made, rebooted, and they still don't work. The only way to restore function of the buttons is to reflash the rom. Any idea as to why? This seemed like an easy change.... (also tried editing the file via notepad++ on the pc with the same result)
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What file explorer are you using? ES explorer?
After editing and especially if you're pasting in a back up you need to make sure the files permissions are set to rw-r--r--
I personally used the text editor from Rom Tool Box Lite . Make sure there aren't any extra spaces and there should be no # in front of the key.
I just remapped and put them back to normal a few times and I'm not having any problems.
Let me know how you get on.
marxses said:
What file explorer are you using? ES explorer?
After editing and especially if you're pasting in a back up you need to make sure the files permissions are set to rw-r--r--
I personally used the text editor from Rom Tool Box Lite . Make sure there aren't any extra spaces and there should be no # in front of the key.
I just remapped and put them back to normal a few times and I'm not having any problems.
Let me know how you get on.
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Thanks! I was using ES file Explorer... I don't know what happened amongst text editors, but the rom tool box text editor did the trick... I appreciate your time and patience. Now it's time to figure out how to change long press home to Google now... Thanks again
Jaydawgx7 said:
Thanks! I was using ES file Explorer... I don't know what happened amongst text editors, but the rom tool box text editor did the trick... I appreciate your time and patience. Now it's time to figure out how to change long press home to Google now... Thanks again
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All good, glad you got it sorted.
Another option is home2shortcut it uses double tap instead of long press, just tried it for kicks and it works really well, quite snappy

Disable wake with Home button!?!

Hey all,
I did a pretty extensive search for this with little luck. I used to have the Note 2 and disabling wake with Home was simply editing the sec_keys.kl file. I tried to edit all the files in the S5 but I can't seem to stop this sucker from waking with the Home button. I don't want to go through a bunch of kernels and roms and whatnot...simply stop it from waking. Has anyone had any luck doing this?
Thanks!
BoomerFZ1 said:
Hey all,
I did a pretty extensive search for this with little luck. I used to have the Note 2 and disabling wake with Home was simply editing the sec_keys.kl file. I tried to edit all the files in the S5 but I can't seem to stop this sucker from waking with the Home button. I don't want to go through a bunch of kernels and roms and whatnot...simply stop it from waking. Has anyone had any luck doing this?
Thanks!
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I don't think you can do it without rooting your device. might wanna search through the Dev section bud. good luck
Sorry...I should clarify...
It is rooted. I just need to know which file I need to edit. Here's the steps for performing this on the Note 2 but I can't do it with this new phone as there's no "sec_keys.kl":
1. open root explorer
2. navigate to : system/usr/keylayout
3. now press the mount r/w button near the top of screen to enable read and write permissions
4. scroll down to: sec_keys.kl
5. press and hold until menu pops up, select: Open in Text Editor
6. locate line: key 172 HOME WAKE
7. tap behind the word WAKE and delete it so you see: key 172 HOME
8. press menu and select: Save and Exit
BoomerFZ1 said:
It is rooted. I just need to know which file I need to edit. Here's the steps for performing this on the Note 2 but I can't do it with this new phone as there's no "sec_keys.kl":
1. open root explorer
2. navigate to : system/usr/keylayout
3. now press the mount r/w button near the top of screen to enable read and write permissions
4. scroll down to: sec_keys.kl
5. press and hold until menu pops up, select: Open in Text Editor
6. locate line: key 172 HOME WAKE
7. tap behind the word WAKE and delete it so you see: key 172 HOME
8. press menu and select: Save and Exit
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Since it is rooted, you may want to try to install Wanam Xposed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-wanam-xposed-customize-stock-t2383484
There is a "Disable Wake Home button" feature and many more.
Do not forget, you need a Xposed framework for this to work.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
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[How-To] REMAP CAPACITIVE BUTTONS ON GALAXY S6 [ROOT]

HOW TO REMAP CAPACITIVE BUTTONS ON GALAXY S6​
If you're left handed like me, then you might wanna remap your capacitive buttons if you use the back key more often than the multitask button.
You can remap many other buttons such as volume keys and the power button, just use some logic and you'll figure it out.
As we progress on, you'll realize that there are many more things you can remap other than the physical buttons.
!!!DISCLAIMER!!!
I'm not responsible if this doesn't work for you!
I'm not responsible if your capacitive buttons don't work!
!!!DISCLAIMER!!!
1. You'll need root access for this, otherwise it won't let you edit the file
2. Go to Play Store and download the app called Total Commander (you can use any other file manager that supports root, but this one worked best for me)
3. Open the app, and go to File system root
4. Go to data folder and when it asks you, grant it the permissions
5. Go back and go to the system folder, then to the usr folder and then to the keylayout folder
6. Long press on the Generic.kl file and click on Open as, then on Text and then select Totalcmd Editor
7. Now click on the magnifying glass icon without an arrow in the top right corner
8. Search for the word BACK, but select the Whole Words checkbox
9. Change it to APP_SWITCH (make sure it's capitalized!)
10. Search again for the word MENU and change it to BACK (there may be two MENU words in the file so search twice)
11. Search for the word APP_SWITCH and change it to BACK
12. Click on the Floppy disk icon on the top of the window and then click OK
13. Exit and close the application
14. Reboot your device and enjoy!​
What do you change the second MENU in the file??
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What do you change the second MENU in the file??
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Change both MENU words to BACK.
thatsupnow said:
What do you change the second MENU in the file??
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Oh, and I see that you may be using CM, I'm not, so I'm not pretty sure if the files are same. I used stock ROM on my Galaxy S6, but I'm pretty sure any other ROM would work, as long as you have the S4 or S5 or S6 or even S7 and the latest version.

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