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[Q] is it possible to switch key functions

Hello everyone.
Last time my touchscreen stopped working. I figured out that every time i use 'end call key' my touch screen is not responding.
Question : Is it possible to switch key fundions? I mean... for example i want to make 'home' key my 'end call key' and vice versa. And if it is possible then how i can do it?

Check out Button Savior. I don't know about remapping hardware keys but this can give you software controls to get around it. There are also a tonne of screen lock widgets that could work, and some ROMs even have it built into quick settings on the notification drawer or the softkeys on ICS+ ROMs.

Nigeldg said:
Check out Button Savior. I don't know about remapping hardware keys but this can give you software controls to get around it. There are also a tonne of screen lock widgets that could work, and some ROMs even have it built into quick settings on the notification drawer or the softkeys on ICS+ ROMs.
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Wow o.o Amazing. Thanks!

rayto54 said:
Hello everyone.
Last time my touchscreen stopped working. I figured out that every time i use 'end call key' my touch screen is not responding.
Question : Is it possible to switch key fundions? I mean... for example i want to make 'home' key my 'end call key' and vice versa. And if it is possible then how i can do it?
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There used to be an app called button remapper on the play store but I can't find it now!!
Well anyway you can change the button mappings by editing the kepad layout file in /system/usr/keylayout/ folder.
Their will be a few their so you will have to figure out which one to edit for your rom.
Mine is htcleo_keypad.kl.
You will need a root explorer to do this, just open with a text editor!
Make sure to write down the mappings before starting then you can swap them about.
I am not sure but I think the power button isn't changeble but you can assign power to another key.

Ah, I was wondering if I had just gone crazy because I thought I remembered an app by that name but I couldn't find it.
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button remapper taddddaaaaa lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464&highlight=button+remapper

Kameirus said:
button remapper taddddaaaaa lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464&highlight=button+remapper
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Now that's what I would call co-operation...

Kameirus said:
button remapper taddddaaaaa lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464&highlight=button+remapper
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Ironically I didn't actually bother searching on XDA So much for telling people to search

"tablet" mod to disable capacitive buttons and get software home/back keys

I've seen a lot of complaints that the Note 8.0 is more a big Note II than a small Note 10.1
(mainly the fact that it has the capacitive buttons setup)
This works on the Note II, so hopefully someone can try this out on their Note 8.0
I'm waiting for mine to get shipped to me, but I'll update after I test it (unless someone gets to it first.)
To disable the capacitive buttons:
Root your Note. Get a file explorer that can use the root to edit system files. Go to system/usr/keylayout and open generic.kl with a text editor, find keys 158 and 139 and put a "#" sign in front of both. Save the file and reboot phone. Then go to settings and disable the light.
Then you can add software keys by editing your build.prop file.
Add the following line to the end with root explorer and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
or change the dpi, as discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2245

kisaten said:
I've seen a lot of complaints that the Note 8.0 is more a big Note II than a small Note 10.1
(mainly the fact that it has the capacitive buttons setup)
This works on the Note II, so hopefully someone can try this out on their Note 8.0
I'm waiting for mine to get shipped to me, but I'll update after I test it (unless someone gets to it first.)
To disable the capacitive buttons:
Root your Note. Get a file explorer that can use the root to edit system files. Go to system/usr/keylayout and open generic.kl with a text editor, find keys 158 and 139 and put a "#" sign in front of both. Save the file and reboot phone. Then go to settings and disable the light.
Then you can add software keys by editing your build.prop file.
Add the following line to the end with root explorer and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
or change the dpi, as discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2245
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well the first step only makes the haptic feedback stop. The keys still work. But the build.prop edit works for the onscreen keys

how about change the following line in build.prop?
ro.build.characteristics=tablet

mingkee said:
how about change the following line in build.prop?
ro.build.characteristics=tablet
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That line is already in there in the build.prop.
It's weird... this seems to work at first, as the menu capacitive key doesn't work on the home screen, but then works in apps - same scenario on the capacitive back key. And even more odd, on the newly "added" on-screen keys, the back key does nothing in any situation.

I honestly don't understand the desire for onscreen buttons as opposed to the capacitive/hardware buttons under the screen. I hated those software buttons on my Nexus 10 and removed the bar entirely to give myself the extra screen space (And gestures to make up for the lack of buttons). Just a waste of screen space in my opinion. I wish Android tablets had what the iPad uses (Four finger gestures for switching apps and returning home) rather than taking up the screen. (GMD Gesture works quite well, but not as iPad seamless yet).
To each their own though, just my opinion. The capacitive buttons are already there, why disable them and put the buttons on the screen.

NickTheMajin said:
I honestly don't understand the desire for onscreen buttons as opposed to the capacitive/hardware buttons under the screen. I hated those software buttons on my Nexus 10 and removed the bar entirely to give myself the extra screen space (And gestures to make up for the lack of buttons). Just a waste of screen space in my opinion. I wish Android tablets had what the iPad uses (Four finger gestures for switching apps and returning home) rather than taking up the screen. (GMD Gesture works quite well, but not as iPad seamless yet).
To each their own though, just my opinion. The capacitive buttons are already there, why disable them and put the buttons on the screen.
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I agree with you, but I think some people are having problems brushing up against the capacitive buttons while holding it in landscape, like while watching a movie for example.

jntdroid said:
I agree with you, but I think some people are having problems brushing up against the capacitive buttons while holding it in landscape, like while watching a movie for example.
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To each their own. It is certainly personal preference but I think anyone with that problem should look into GMD Gesture control rather than adding the navigation bar. You're just lowering the amount of screen realestate you have to work with. GMD Gesture Control works surprisingly well.

I changed (added a # in front of the entries) the melfas-touchkey.kl and sec_touchkey.kl files in system/usr/keylayout
(then turned off the lights and vibrate in settings)
But this was on my Note (N7000) and it seems to disable the buttons after a restart.
Anyone want to take a shot at that?
(Still waiting for my N5110 to get shipped here (a friend is sending one to me since I'm living in Japan atm)
I use Button Savior (so the bar auto hides) for now, but I'm looking for a solution that's similar to what I had on my TF101 Transformer:
I was running Revolver firmware on the TF101 and it let me hide the softkeys for home/back/menu. Then you'd longpress the power button to access the functions/bring them back.
GMD gesture control looks like it'd work really well if we can get the capacitive buttons to disable
GMD spen control might be good too for people (like me) who use the pen a lot.

It's still a great tablet either way!

I've not purchased my Note 8.0 yet, but this is a concern for me. Not sure what my ideal solition would be though. By reverting back to the onscreen buttons, your eating in to the screen real estate. I though about the option of making the buttons s pen enabled only, but that would be frustrating having to take the s pen out just to use them. The option to use the power button or on screen gesture to enable/ disable the buttons sounds like it might be the best possibility. How viable that is as an option, I'm not sure...

Y'know this wouldn't be a huge issue for me if Adobe allowed Photoshop Touch to be rotated 180 degrees. But here we are.
I was planning on using LMT pie controls to use the device but still want to disable the capacitive buttons. Also, while we're on the subject, does anyone else's home button get stuck?
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Div033 said:
Also, while we're on the subject, does anyone else's home button get stuck?
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No - if yours is, you should definitely return it or swap it out.

I'm not so much worried about turning off the capacitive keys until the nav bar is fully functioning.
Ok, aside from the "nav bar good/bad" debate, here's where we are with this...
The qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 edit in the buildprop does enable the nav bar like on the Note 2, but the buttons are a little funky. This is what you get:
Recents
short and long press you will get recents.
Home
short- Home
long- pulls up nav ring and recents almost simultaneously.
Back
short- back
long- multiwindow
There's also an ^ key on the right that does nothing. I'm gonna try to see what I can do to get these buttons working somewhat properly. Mainly replace recents with menu.
I've got some experience with it from my brief Note 2 days, which is probably a good forum to look through for mods like this. I'm thinking a lot of it applies being so similar.

Yes please! I just want some consistency with my note 8.0 and my nexus 4. When I go back to the nexus 4 I am looking for hardware buttons or pressing them harder. Heh.

Disabled capactive keys achieved
kisaten said:
I've seen a lot of complaints that the Note 8.0 is more a big Note II than a small Note 10.1
(mainly the fact that it has the capacitive buttons setup)
This works on the Note II, so hopefully someone can try this out on their Note 8.0
I'm waiting for mine to get shipped to me, but I'll update after I test it (unless someone gets to it first.)
To disable the capacitive buttons:
Root your Note. Get a file explorer that can use the root to edit system files. Go to system/usr/keylayout and open generic.kl with a text editor, find keys 158 and 139 and put a "#" sign in front of both. Save the file and reboot phone. Then go to settings and disable the light.
Then you can add software keys by editing your build.prop file.
Add the following line to the end with root explorer and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
or change the dpi, as discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2245
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I have achieved the ability to disable the capacitive keys with finger touch but keep the s-pen capable of using the capacitive keys. Here is how(Do this at your own peril, I take no responsibility):
Using root explorer or a root file editor navigate to /system/usr/keylayout
You will see many files but the two we are interested in is Generic.kl and sec_touchscreen.kl
First open Generic.kl and comment out lines 139 and 158. Do this by placing a # sign in front of the specified lines.
Save and Exit the file then open sec_touchscreen.kl
Comment out lines 139 and 158 by placing the # in front of the specified lines, Save and Exit.
Reboot tablet.
Capacitives are now disabled with finger touch, but still usable with the s-pen. You can also disable the capacitive light under your settings>display if you so choose.
I put a guide in the Note 8 Developer forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250941

Did this:
kisaten said:
Then you can add software keys by editing your build.prop file.
Add the following line to the end with root explorer and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2245
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And this:
ual4720 said:
I have achieved the ability to disable the capacitive keys with finger touch but keep the s-pen capable of using the capacitive keys. Here is how(Do this at your own peril, I take no responsibility):
Using root explorer or a root file editor navigate to /system/usr/keylayout
You will see many files but the two we are interested in is Generic.kl and sec_touchscreen.kl
First open Generic.kl and comment out lines 139 and 158. Do this by placing a # sign in front of the specified lines.
Save and Exit the file then open sec_touchscreen.kl
Comment out lines 139 and 158 by placing the # in front of the specified lines, Save and Exit.
Reboot tablet.
Capacitives are now disabled with finger touch, but still usable with the s-pen. You can also disable the capacitive light under your settings>display if you so choose.
I put a guide in the Note 8 Developer forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250941
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Golden. :victory: Thanks both.
Edit: Back doesn't seem to work all the time, anyone else? Hit or miss... doesn't work, most of the time

slopokdave said:
Did this:
And this:
Golden. :victory: Thanks both.
Edit: Back doesn't seem to work all the time, anyone else?
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I haven't had any issues so far. hitting the back with the s-pen works every time; however,I have noticed that sometimes the s-pen won't recognize my stroke because the tip of the pen doesn't depress all the way! Mostly when I have to much of an angle on the pen.
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ual4720 said:
I haven't had any issues so far. hitting the back with the s-pen works every time; however,I have noticed that sometimes the s-pen won't recognize my stroke because the tip of the pen doesn't depress all the way! Mostly when I have to much of an angle on the pen.
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Yes, it works with my s-pen all the time too; both software and capactive keys. It's with my finger, on the on-screen software keys, that it doesn't work most of the time. Try it.

slopokdave said:
Yes, it works with my s-pen all the time too; both software and capactive keys. It's with my finger, on the on-screen software keys, that it doesn't work most of the time. Try it.
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I see what you mean! I'm trying to find the reason!
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ual4720 said:
I see what you mean! I'm trying to find the reason!
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Bingo. Strange eh. I'll keep looking too.
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Multitask button on Nav Bar

Looked around and didn't see this being brought up. Is there away to out the multitasking app instead of the menu button and bring back the 3 dot menu button back in apps? Hate freaking menu buttons and having to long press the home.
I remember figuring out a way to add software nav buttons on an S4 manually by editing some lines in the system but since the soft nav bar is already present I don't think that would work. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Root, and there's a few nav bar replacements in the play store that autohide as well.
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saywhat4118 said:
Looked around and didn't see this being brought up. Is there away to out the multitasking app instead of the menu button and bring back the 3 dot menu button back in apps? Hate freaking menu buttons and having to long press the home.
I remember figuring out a way to add software nav buttons on an S4 manually by editing some lines in the system but since the soft nav bar is already present I don't think that would work. Any ideas? Thanks.
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I'm with you, I think its stupid to have a dedicated menu button when android already has this covered.
The apps the poster above is speaking of does not fix this issue as it also hides the buttons, which is just dumb. Just be patient, I'm sure we will have a fix soon!
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This may be my only gripe about this phone, I have tried several of the options, but you have to hide it or tour home screen icons in the dock get lost.
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While using the Note 2 I was able to go to the (root) system file and mess with the nav bar. Im going to play with this in a few. I'll report back.

jmill75 said:
While using the Note 2 I was able to go to the (root) system file and mess with the nav bar. Im going to play with this in a few. I'll report back.
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With the S4 I was able to manually add the On screen nav buttons with a line of code. Default android soft buttons are back home and multitask LG edited that to the menu button which is annoying. Let me know what you find. I'm going to try some stuff my self
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While I would like to have a dedicated multitasking button, I don't think the menu button is a waste or stupid. There are still numerous apps that don't adhere to Google's new rules for a software menu button and they result in a black bar on the screen. LG dodged this by adding a dedicated software menu button. If you want to see how annoying it is, just pick up an HTC One (or DNA, or One X) and it will make more sense. What they did is emulate the Optimus G Pro (and Samsung's Touchwiz) with software buttons to give the same feel (hold home for multitasking, back and menu). I see why they did it. But yeah, it would be nice if they'd add an option for a multitasking button as either a fourth option or in place of the menu. It would certainly make more sense than the notification shade toggle.

greyhulk said:
While I would like to have a dedicated multitasking button, I don't think the menu button is a waste or stupid. There are still numerous apps that don't adhere to Google's new rules for a software menu button and they result in a black bar on the screen. LG dodged this by adding a dedicated software menu button. If you want to see how annoying it is, just pick up an HTC One (or DNA, or One X) and it will make more sense. What they did is emulate the Optimus G Pro (and Samsung's Touchwiz) with software buttons to give the same feel (hold home for multitasking, back and menu). I see why they did it. But yeah, it would be nice if they'd add an option for a multitasking button as either a fourth option or in place of the menu. It would certainly make more sense than the notification shade toggle.
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The main reason I did not get the One was because of the stupid buttons. First not on screen and second only 2 buttons.
I do think it will only be a matter of time until someone makes a zip to add the recent button back. Wish I knew how

saywhat4118 said:
Looked around and didn't see this being brought up. Is there away to out the multitasking app instead of the menu button and bring back the 3 dot menu button back in apps? Hate freaking menu buttons and having to long press the home.
I remember figuring out a way to add software nav buttons on an S4 manually by editing some lines in the system but since the soft nav bar is already present I don't think that would work. Any ideas? Thanks.
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So my solution to this after 2 days of fiddling with the phone and trying EVERYTHING actually turned out for the better. The setup I have is using GMD gesture control for my buttons and auto hide navbar to have the navbar gone. This app let's you slide certain regions of the screen and trigger different conditions. I have no buttons at all on my screen and have slide functions that work perfect exactly where the Normal buttons would go. Slide up on the left is menu, slide in middle is home, and slide in right is recent apps. My back button is set by my thumb and it works out much better than I could have hoped.

kurofox23? said:
So my solution to this after 2 days of fiddling with the phone and trying EVERYTHING actually turned out for the better. The setup I have is using GMD gesture control for my buttons and auto hide navbar to have the navbar gone. This app let's you slide certain regions of the screen and trigger different conditions. I have no buttons at all on my screen and have slide functions that work perfect exactly where the Normal buttons would go. Slide up on the left is menu, slide in middle is home, and slide in right is recent apps. My back button is set by my thumb and it works out much better than I could have hoped.
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Thanks I'm going to try this.
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Apps that have their own 3-dot menu
Thanks for the research on this topic. Does anyone know if the GMD app allows an app to retain its 3-dot menu functionality? I've encountered several apps that won't work with the G2's menu softkey preventing you from accessing the app's options.
thanks in advance!

[Q] Enable Onscreen Menu Button

I have rooted my Note 3 and remapped the navigation buttons to match the galaxy nexus I came from. Now that I don't have the menu button is there a way (maybe in the build.prop) to enable the onscreen menu button? If not is there a way to enable all onscreen navigation buttons for the note 3? I tried the "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" approach but it caused system ui to crash. Thanks.

Looking for this as well. Got the same UI crash when adding that kind.

Why would you want to when we have hardware buttons?
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Gvaz said:
Why would you want to when we have hardware buttons?
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I remapped my hardware buttons to match my galaxy nexus onscreen buttons (from left to right: Back, Home, Recent Apps). As you can see I don't have a menu button mapped. A lot of apps have the menu button in the UI but it doesn't show up if your device thinks it has a hardware menu button. So what I am looking for is a way to tell android that I do not have a hardware menu button. Thanks.

could you keep us updated if you find anything? could you make a quick tutorial how you were able to remap the buttons, or does it work exactly like on the s3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34848407

smoothjeff said:
could you keep us updated if you find anything? could you make a quick tutorial how you were able to remap the buttons, or does it work exactly like on the s3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34848407
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Yes it looks like it is exactly the same. Wish I could have found that guide when I was searching lol.

Do the correct icons appear to the right and left of the home button with this mod?

chhaggerty said:
Do the correct icons appear to the right and left of the home button with this mod?
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Unfortunately not. I just turned the touch key lights off in display settings.

Has anyone figured this out yet?

[Q] AHHHHH I want my old galaxy button layout!!

Hi All
I've just got a S5 today. Overall I like it a lot however the bloody button res-assignments is soooooooo annoying!
Is there any to re-map the button layout back to the older galaxy versions? I.E.
Press the left button and the menu will activate (I know if I hold it down it will work but I keep forgetting and it brings up the tasker)
Hold the home button to bring up the tasker.
Frustrating yours
Paul

jokerni said:
Hi All
I've just got a S5 today. Overall I like it a lot however the bloody button res-assignments is soooooooo annoying!
Is there any to re-map the button layout back to the older galaxy versions? I.E.
Press the left button and the menu will activate (I know if I hold it down it will work but I keep forgetting and it brings up the tasker)
Hold the home button to bring up the tasker.
Frustrating yours
Paul
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Root it -> Install Xposed -> Install GravityBox

Thanks, I had thought about it but its a new fone and you know what Samsung are like... I'm leaving towards re-mapping the key.
/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl
Anyone know the key number for the left button (Is it 138), what would I need to change to make the default option a menu. I suppose thinking out loud I want to swap the commands over. I.e. I press the key once I get the menu, press and hold I get the tasker.
Thanks
P.

Just long press the left button and the options come up
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jokerni said:
Thanks, I had thought about it but its a new fone and you know what Samsung are like... I'm leaving towards re-mapping the key.
/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl
Anyone know the key number for the left button (Is it 138), what would I need to change to make the default option a menu. I suppose thinking out loud I want to swap the commands over. I.e. I press the key once I get the menu, press and hold I get the tasker.
Thanks
P.
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Your best bet is to use gravity box, as suggested above. You can only change the recents function to menu via the file you mentioned. I believe the rest of the options you want are smali edits.