[Q] Hide Google button in recent apps panel - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can anybody please give me a hint on what xml file would I have to go to and what lines would I need to modify in order to hide the "status_bar_recent_launch_google_button". (long press Home button > Recents > Google Search button)
Thanks a lot.

nacos said:
Can anybody please give me a hint on what xml file would I have to go to and what lines would I need to modify in order to hide the "status_bar_recent_launch_google_button". (long press Home button > Recents > Google Search button)
Thanks a lot.
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Download xposed installer and noattach's xposed app located in this forum section, not only will you give an option for removal of Google button, but also a lot more customization options if you wish to use them.
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negerhab said:
Download xposed installer and noattach's xposed app located in this forum section, not only will you give an option for removal of Google button, but also a lot more customization options if you wish to use them.
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Thanks, I knew about NottachXposed but that doesn't help. I work on a project and I would like to do this modification myself as part of the project. I've been banging my head trying to figure it out myself but it just didn't go anywhere. Although I'd like having that particular modification, I'm much more interested in how to do it myself. Thanks anyway!

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recent apps button to menu button?

Just was wondering if there is still a way to access the menu with the button or anyway to change that?
I use the menu feature much more frequently then recent apps on my device.
If that can't be changed that might make it harder for me to use.
Not a deal breaker from me buying it but can be annoying.
Long press the Recent apps can open Menu
Okay.
Good to know.
Thank you for sharing.
I feel less bothered by that now.
isnt there any way to change it back to normal ???? its really annoying to long press eveytime !!
Wish I could change it. Been searching with no positive results
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You'll need root, then install xposed framework followed by gravitybox... a search on xda will explain these things If you need help
leoaudio13 said:
Long press the Recent apps can open Menu
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That is not the menu button.
I am also wanting to go back to the old layout and get rid of the stupid app switcher.
JoJo2211 said:
That is not the menu button.
I am also wanting to go back to the old layout and get rid of the stupid app switcher.
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Buy a S4 and yes, long press task for menu

[Q] Menu Button

Good morning all,
I feel so stupid for asking this, but the menu button does not seem to work the way my other androids did in the past. Is there a function that I need to turn on or something? Thanks
install GravityBox and reassign buttons)) or just try to long press Recent button
Ok will do. thanks for your help sir.
nickhowell25 said:
Good morning all,
I feel so stupid for asking this, but the menu button does not seem to work the way my other androids did in the past. Is there a function that I need to turn on or something? Thanks
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Not sure if this is launcher specific but I'm using Nova Prime and if you long press the menu button, then the original menu items pop up instead of recent apps. I never test with TW launcher. Discovered this later. But this way you don't have to remap with gravity box.
Docmjldds said:
Not sure if this is launcher specific but I'm using Nova Prime and if you long press the menu button, then the original menu items pop up instead of recent apps. I never test with TW launcher. Discovered this later. But this way you don't have to remap with gravity box.
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I'm not even sure what gravitybox even is. I tried to see if it was in the app storre. someone else in the thread recommended to do so....
FYI - the layout used in the S5 is the standard Android button layout and you will see fewer and fewer devices using a dedicated menu button, as there's no need for it in Android 4.x+
tdrussell said:
FYI - the layout used in the S5 is the standard Android button layout and you will see fewer and fewer devices using a dedicated menu button, as there's no need for it in Android 4.x+
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okay. thanks for the info!
nickhowell25 said:
I'm not even sure what gravitybox even is. I tried to see if it was in the app storre. someone else in the thread recommended to do so....
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Gravity BOX is a module that is installed after you first use Xposed Installer. Google this or look it up in a search here on XDA.

[Q] Menu button...

Hi all
Is there a "fix" for the recent app button to re-map it to menu button on the first touch as it has always been in all previous models?
Thanks
only if u rooted.
koolboyztn said:
only if u rooted.
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Yes I am sir
Can you point me the way please?
pamarakos said:
Yes I am sir
Can you point me the way please?
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I would also love to find out how, I cannot stand the new menu button action...
takes some time to get used to, but it's quite better than before. the hardware buuton will be safer)
DP1980 said:
takes some time to get used to, but it's quite better than before. the hardware buuton will be safer)
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What do you mean the hardware button will be safer?? With 2gb ram what s the point to check open apps? It should be used the opposite way...long press to get to task manager, normal touch to get to menu...I ll wait for the other member to show up with the solution hopefully
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Well, actually there is a solution since you are rooted: install Xposed framework, then install/check Gravity Box module within the framework menu. Go into the Gravity Box and assign the buttons to your liking, restart the device and voila!
DP1980 said:
Well, actually there is a solution since you are rooted: install Xposed framework, then install/check Gravity Box module within the framework menu. Go into the Gravity Box and assign the buttons to your liking, restart the device and voila!
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That's it...now we are back in business))
You made me smile again...how could I miss normal samsung function...I''m on Galaxy phones since I9000 (s1)...this recent app button made my life harder on the s5...
Thanks again and again!
For the rest here just a hint...it needs a reboot after framework installation and after Gravity box installation...
Thanks again my friend!
You are very welcome, but you could activate the menu function just holding the recent apps button for 0.3 secs without using any additional apps. Anyways, glad i could help
DP1980 said:
Well, actually there is a solution since you are rooted: install Xposed framework, then install/check Gravity Box module within the framework menu. Go into the Gravity Box and assign the buttons to your liking, restart the device and voila!
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Thanks
for some reason it wont work for me? reinstalled gravitybox and still no luck
It works...
Gravitybox… buttons… menu button… longpress menu button… last apps opened(make point)
Multitasking Button… menu Button… short klick… open menu(make point)
Long klick… last apps opened(make point)
Restart Phone…
Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F
GODSPD said:
for some reason it wont work for me? reinstalled gravitybox and still no luck
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Yes just try always a reboot between the steps
It works...I even remapped the home button key, long click recent apps...
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Recent Apps List - Question

Press the home button brings up a list of recent apps... simple and straightforward. However I would like to know if there is a way to disable that function or prevent specific apps from appearing in the list.
Any ideas??
It's a built in feature into Android, not (Im)possible. However you'd probably have to dog thru the code and edit it heavily.. If it'd even work that is.
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Notrega said:
Press the home button brings up a list of recent apps... simple and straightforward. However I would like to know if there is a way to disable that function or prevent specific apps from appearing in the list.
Any ideas??
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Xposed Installer + App Settings module
-> find the app you want to mask in the recent apps
-> Enable modification to the app
-> Show in recents -> Disable
You can do a lot of stuff with Xposed :good:

Change hardware buttons actions?

Is there any way to edit what these hardware buttons do? I would like to double tap the home button to bring up my active applications and make the left hardware button the back button [instead of the right button] any help would be greatly appreciated!
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TheRealEvo said:
Is there any way to edit what these hardware buttons do? I would like to double tap the home button to bring up my active applications and make the left hardware button the back button [instead of the right button] any help would be greatly appreciated!
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If you are rooted install Xposed and a module like Xblast or Gravity Box or try a custom rom with this feature. Here alre all available Xposed modules http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/index-xposed-modules-collection-post-t2327541.
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Thanks for the info guys, just got xposed installer installed, which module would i need to change the hardware action buttons, i searched around and looked inside the app but cant seem to find the specific module. Much appreciatrd guys, you guys are efin awesome haha
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