Is there any way I can enable the on-screen buttons on the stock GS4 ROM. I'm trying to reduce the usage of the home button because I'm scared it might break/stop working anytime :/ The tutorial in the dev section doesnt seem to apply for me.
CrazyXperiaA said:
Is there any way I can enable the on-screen buttons on the stock GS4 ROM. I'm trying to reduce the usage of the home button because I'm scared it might break/stop working anytime :/ The tutorial in the dev section doesnt seem to apply for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think this is non sense. You will loose a part of screen for the on screen buttons. The home button will not break/stop working. You don't need to worry about this. And in the worst case if this will ever happen you can bring it back for free repair or replace it yourself (very cheap).
Personally i highly doubt that something like this will happen.
CrazyXperiaA said:
Is there any way I can enable the on-screen buttons on the stock GS4 ROM. I'm trying to reduce the usage of the home button because I'm scared it might break/stop working anytime :/ The tutorial in the dev section doesnt seem to apply for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can try downloading an app called EasyTouch, that wont take screen space. Its similar to the accesibility mode on the iphone.
Zoddex said:
You can try downloading an app called EasyTouch, that wont take screen space. Its similar to the accesibility mode on the iphone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You don't even need that, as this is built in, just look in the accessibility settings.
But... You can always do that IF the button fails. For now, don't worry about the hypothetical failure you may experience one day, just use the hard button
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
fstorm said:
You don't even need that, as this is built in, just look in the accessibility settings.
But... You can always do that IF the button fails. For now, don't worry about the hypothetical failure you may experience one day, just use the hard button
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow did know it was there! I'll stick to the app as is more customizable. But thanks for letting us know
Related
I was on DL09 OTA and then I installed DL30
so now I'm froyo.
I was looking at gallery and noticed that there's a picture of screenshot.
I don't have any app for screenshot.
I don't know when it was taken or how it was taken.
How to take a screenshot without app??
Thanks.
Press the Power button and the "Return" soft key at the same time.
You will hear the camera shutter sound and a notification will tell you that a screen shot has been taken.
The pics are in the "ScreenCapture" directory on your sd card
ohhh!! Thank you !! =]
I tried that method but it didn't work.
If you're looking for an app, I recommend ShootMe.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
NKT said:
I tried that method but it didn't work.
If you're looking for an app, I recommend ShootMe.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Depends on the rom, and if the service was removed. I removed it because its unreliable.
Then its not in EB01.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
I also recommend shoot me. It's a great app.
NKT said:
Then its not in EB01.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure it is.
Check with Root Explorer.
For those having problems, as mentioned before, if you have a custom rom, it may have been removed. However, the reason I couldn't get it to work is apparently I am bad at the timing of hitting both buttons at the same time.
Solution:
Put your finger on the "back" button.
Press and release the "power" button."
At this point, you should hear a sound or see a notification that the screenshot has been taken.
Remove your finger from the back button.
Enjoy the screenshot!
There it is, in painfully drawn out detail.
The problem is, in certain apps, holding down the back button ends them
adrynalyne said:
Sure it is.
Check with Root Explorer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
GizmoDroid said:
For those having problems, as mentioned before, if you have a custom rom, it may have been removed. However, the reason I couldn't get it to work is apparently I am bad at the timing of hitting both buttons at the same time.
Solution:
Put your finger on the "back" button.
Press and release the "power" button."
At this point, you should hear a sound or see a notification that the screenshot has been taken.
Remove your finger from the back button.
Enjoy the screenshot!
There it is, in painfully drawn out detail.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Apparently my coordination left much to be desired. Disregard what I said
adrynalyne said:
The problem is, in certain apps, holding down the back button ends them
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This may be true, but for those who are looking to see if their current rom supports it can try this on the homescreen to find out. If it does, then they can practice to get the timing down.
adrynalyne said:
The problem is, in certain apps, holding down the back button ends them
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's why I'll just stick with ShootMe
The app is helpful in that it doesn't require root. It sucks in that you have to long press the back button. Unless you're on the home screen, you lose what you wanted the picture of.
Needs to be remapped to the menu button. That doesn't trigger until release.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
NKT said:
That's why I'll just stick with ShootMe
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, same.
yeah, especially with the new screen cast feature.
PJnc284 said:
yeah, especially with the new screen cast feature.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried the screen cast but it didn't rotate the video to match the screen orientation. That led to a squished video...
PJnc284 said:
yeah, especially with the new screen cast feature.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What is the Screen Cast feature?
Pfredd said:
What is the Screen Cast feature?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It allows you to take video of your screen.
I'm looking for a simple app that allows the the Atrix to be woken up via the volume buttons.
I know that there are several other apps, but they all center around removing the lock screen, or replacing it. I *want* the lock screen, I just also want to be able to use the volume keys to wake the phone up.
Is there ANYTHING out there like this? Just this SIMPLE function? I'd even use a bloated app if it allowed me to use the stock lock screen.
Just try widget locker. You can customize it so it can be simple like you want it.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
"No Lock". Flawless & free..
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Tennis11 said:
Just try widget locker. You can customize it so it can be simple like you want it.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I gave it a try, and it *almost* works like I want it. I use the fingerprint to unlock, and if you have both the pattern and the fingerprint set, it appears as though after the device wakes up you still need to swipe the screen. This is a hassle. Maybe I'm missing something in the configuration? Also, it appears that WidgetLocker is laggy as hell.
Vangelis13 said:
"No Lock". Flawless & free..
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I specifically said that I *WANT* my lock screen.
I only need the ability to wake up the device by pressing a volume key.
jsylvia007 said:
I gave it a try, and it *almost* works like I want it. I use the fingerprint to unlock, and if you have both the pattern and the fingerprint set, it appears as though after the device wakes up you still need to swipe the screen. This is a hassle. Maybe I'm missing something in the configuration? Also, it appears that WidgetLocker is laggy as hell.
I specifically said that I *WANT* my lock screen.
I only need the ability to wake up the device by pressing a volume key.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're welcome. Whtvrtf..
Sent from my Motorola Olympus using XDA Premium App.
I'm not sure why you are upset?
I asked for an application that allowed me to keep my factory lock screen, and NoLock does not do that. If you have "NoLock" enabled, then the volume keys wake up the phone... they also UNLOCK the phone. If you disable "NoLock", you have the lock screen back, but the volume keys do not wake the phone.
Maybe if you had actually read the post, you would have realized why I responded the way I did.
I know there's an app for it. But I can't remember.
One thing is if you have tasker set context volume buttons, task screen on.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
Tennis11 said:
I know there's an app for it. But I can't remember.
One thing is if you have tasker set context volume buttons, task screen on.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I cant find any way to choose the volume button in tasker context. any helpful suggestions?
I'm just starting out with Tasker, and man are there some endless possibilities. I also can't find any references to the volume buttons. Any help would be appreciated.
jsylvia007 said:
I'm just starting out with Tasker, and man are there some endless possibilities. I also can't find any references to the volume buttons. Any help would be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me too, that would be perfect.
For now, you caa use "anyunlock" on market. This tool is not stable if you use with advance task killer and fast reboot. This is shorterm solution with me!
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Zanr Zij said:
For now, you caa use "anyunlock" on market. This tool is not stable if you use with advance task killer and fast reboot. This is shorterm solution with me!
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This app right in the FAQ section says, "Can I use the standard Android Lock Screen", and the answer from the developer is no... Still not what I'm looking for.
Any luck finding that?
WidgetUnlocker now allegedly supports the finger print scanner of the ATRIX. I have found it unreliable at BEST.
I'm waiting for another release to see if the capability gets more stable.
The problem with wu is that it's canceling the slide to answer and that renders it useless.
Sent from my Atrix
Nolock will prevent full lockscreen but allow to bring out of sleep mode via either volume buttons or power button. The timed sleep mode in settings will put phone to sleep.
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk
I am currently running AOKP on my Tmobile version and enabled the onscreen navigation bar. Id like to know if we have a script that disables the capacitive buttons yet on this device, and if not, a request for a dev to make one. Thank you.
I haven't been able to disable them, but if you just want to have the capacitive buttons not light up snag "Screen Filter" as it lets you turn off the button lights (set it to 100% if you don't want to dim your screen). I also used "Auto Start (no root)" to have it start at boot.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
Dandude159 said:
I am currently running AOKP on my Tmobile version and enabled the onscreen navigation bar. Id like to know if we have a script that disables the capacitive buttons yet on this device, and if not, a request for a dev to make one. Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What do you mean disable those buttons? Disable actions when pressing them?
So you have a huge useless bezel at the bottom of your screen?
Simple Line changes in the key map.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
nabbed said:
What do you mean disable those buttons? Disable actions when pressing them?
So you have a huge useless bezel at the bottom of your screen?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well mostly disable the light. I want to use the on screen navigation keys in AOKP as a substitute.
Dandude159 said:
Well mostly disable the light. I want to use the on screen navigation keys in AOKP as a substitute.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you for real?
I don't mean to be a **** but come on!
Settings/Display/Touch Key Light Duration/Always Off.
LOL i bet a lot of people didn't know that (including me).... i mean i've been to that setting before to see how long the lights could be "on" for. but never noticed there was a "always off" option
nabbed said:
Are you for real?
I don't mean to be a **** but come on!
Settings/Display/Touch Key Light Duration/Always Off.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please don't be rude, especially because you are wrong. This option is only available in the stock touchwiz based rom. I am on AOKP.
Dandude159 said:
Please don't be rude, especially because you are wrong. This option is only available in the stock touchwiz based rom. I am on AOKP.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sry. Reading comprehension was subpar on my part.
This is actually a very useful tool if available. On my Asus Transformer Prime, there is a lock setting that disables the capacitive buttons while you watch a movie or play a game. I know the OP wants to disable the capacitive buttons for the purpose of replacing it with the AOKP onscreen buttons, but I would like to have that ability just to disable it so that I don't accidentally press on those buttons while playing game or watching video. Like a quick setting from the notification bar to lock it would be perfect!
Ill be subscribing to this thread for when we get a daily driver AOSP rom on Verizon. I too would like to disable the capacitive buttons and have on-screen navigation buttons instead. I find the capacitive buttons are too hard to press when I want to and too easy to accidentally press when I don't want to.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
So, I don't know how to actually disable the button function (I'm running task's AOKP rom) and I didn't like using that Screen Filter app to keep the backlight off since it keeps it in the notification bar.
However, it is pretty easy to keep just the backlight off. Go into Settings>Display>Custom Backlight Settings. Check the "Use custom" option and go into "Edit other levels...".
Change the value for all the different levels from 1 to 0. Reboot and enjoy!
clark44 said:
Simple Line changes in the key map.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you happen to know what or where this line of code is so that we may modify it...?
Thanks,
In the LG-E960 service manual there is a question about battery consumption is too fast and one of the answers is.
After turning on the application and turning it off using the home key, invisible applications are still being used on the background, so battery consumption becomes faster. It is recommended that delete/before key is always used to end applications or programs.
Does anyone know what is meant by "delete/before key"?
The back button.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
I think the service manual is wrong. Back key doesn't close apps (at least, most of them). You need to use app key and swipe it from there to really close it.
VivaErBetis said:
I think the service manual is wrong. Back key doesn't close apps (at least, most of them). You need to use app key and swipe it from there to really close it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually that doesn't do anything on stock android, cyanogen and other custom ROMs have it though
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
sy224048 said:
Actually that doesn't do anything on stock android, cyanogen and other custom ROMs have it though
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It works on stock. I just tested swiping tapatalk and it dissapers from background cached processes.
VivaErBetis said:
I think the service manual is wrong. Back key doesn't close apps (at least, most of them). You need to use app key and swipe it from there to really close it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It depends on how the developer coded the app to handle the function. It doesn't close everything.
AFAIK apps are closed, services don't.
They probably mean the " long press back button to kill apps" function.
Check the developer options. It should be the last option.
Nuu~ said:
They probably mean the " long press back button to kill apps" function.
Check the developer options. It should be the last option.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is not a option on stock android
Hello everyone! Does anyone know how to fix this problem when pressing the home button I get this screen that ask you if you wanna switch between Touch wiz easy Or home. I got it to the default app in setting and choose Touch Wiz Home and the press the home button once. It seems to come back after awhile.
Please help
Thank you!
When the choices come up select touchwiz home and then press always.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
dzhowandai said:
When the choices come up select touchwiz home and then press always.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have done that and it comes back.
something is breaking your defaults then. uninstall things that manage your settings.
Isriam said:
something is breaking your defaults then. uninstall things that manage your settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure but I reset the phone and it still does it
could be a bug in the version rom you have, try an older or newer version?