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"Device Lock" to Softkey or Hardkey?

Hi!
Is it possible to get this today-plugin mapped to a soft- or hardkey? If not, does a similar app exists to unlock the device with 2 keystrokes?

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There are a couple of apps out there that will lock the screen. ScreenLock is one of them - it requires you to press two buttons at once. Another is MortSaver. Just do a search on the usual PPC software sites for "lock".

warx said:
Hi!
Is it possible to get this today-plugin mapped to a soft- or hardkey? If not, does a similar app exists to unlock the device with 2 keystrokes?
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Place the device lock Plug in at the top of your "Today" screen (must disable Date plugin). When you are in today screen, you can scroll (arrow down) one click and then click on the action button to lock device.

squeeze said:
warx said:
Hi!
Is it possible to get this today-plugin mapped to a soft- or hardkey? If not, does a similar app exists to unlock the device with 2 keystrokes?
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Place the device lock Plug in at the top of your "Today" screen (must disable Date plugin). When you are in today screen, you can scroll (arrow down) one click and then click on the action button to lock device.
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Genius lateral thinking. I like that. Well Done

Two new tools were released the last few days, the both use the built-in device lock. Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45953
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45851
Haven't yet figured out if I can also unlock without pulling out the stylus. Anyone know?
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you can, but the plugin was designed for devices that have a full phone pad available when the screen is (e.g. smartphones, mostly); it uses the * key. You can use the same key on the wizard, but of course you have to slide out the keyboard for that

hehe, I already tried that and it's "a bit" inconvenient (considering that i also have to press the "blue dot" key to get the *)
But thanks for replying
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THIS ONE works perfect!
http://www.mr2-power.com/downloads/DeviceLock.CAB
Just install it. Map it to a hardwarekey and there you go. I have it running on my MDA Vario and it works just perfect. One button push and the device is locked. You can even change settings ( just go to settings/system and you will see a new icon - Device Lock - )
Super little helper! This is a (IMHO) must-have-tool

DREAMBOXER said:
THIS ONE works perfect!
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it's basically the one from 3 (now 4) posts up, no?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45953

ZeBoxx said:
DREAMBOXER said:
THIS ONE works perfect!
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it's basically the one from 3 (now 4) posts up, no?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45953
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you are correct in that this tool is great ! How do I map it to a key though...

1. Start > Settings > |Personal| > Buttons
2. Select a button from the list
3. Under "Assign a program:" pick "Device Lock"
done

I came across a problem when I try to uninstall the program. After a successful unintall, I simply soft resetted my device. When the deviced booted back up, I received an error message stating that it failed to start the Device Lock program and showed the path where it used to be installed.
I looked at all the locaitons where it might have left a trail but at the end, the error message would constantly show up and slow my device down.
I had to hard reset the device. Why does it do that ?

The program may have left a notification in the notification queue. Speak to Matt to check if the program removes this on uninstallation, or remove it manually with Memaid or SKTools.
My app can remove its own notification with the -remove command line.
But you should remove the notification before uninstallation to prevent the message.
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Terminal Emulator- the virtual keyboard won't show up

Hi,
I am trying to use the Terminal Emulator. How can I display the virtual keyboard?

press and hold the menu key.
it should pop up after a few seconds.

Also, terminal emulator does not support numbers. I suggest you purchase Better Terminal Pro from the market or set up adb.

Thanks a lot

There is also a free terminal emulator in marketplace called 'android terminal emulator' that also supports numbers.

BoomBoomPOW said:
Also, terminal emulator does not support numbers.
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mine does.
it came with enomther's theofficial rom.

looktall said:
press and hold the menu key.
it should pop up after a few seconds.
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I have same problem,,, I'm using better terminal emulator pro, I tap the screen and virtual keyboard didn't show up, it's only show character ] and > .
can anybody help?

AssDroid said:
I have same problem,,, I'm using better terminal emulator pro, I tap the screen and virtual keyboard didn't show up, it's only show character ] and > .
can anybody help?
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you need to use the org ime "android keyboard".

Setting Up HOTKEYS

Can anyone tell me how to set up a hotkey for a specific app on a droidx 2.1? I go to settings then application but dont have a QUick Launch option.

chrisanderin said:
Can anyone tell me how to set up a hotkey for a specific app on a droidx 2.1? I go to settings then application but dont have a QUick Launch option.
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There are two ways :
1) Open your app drawer and hold down the application, and it will attempt to move it to your screen (make sure you have space).
2) Long press (hold down) a blank area on one of your homescreens and follow the menus.

kappo9000 said:
There are two ways :
1) Open your app drawer and hold down the application, and it will attempt to move it to your screen (make sure you have space).
2) Long press (hold down) a blank area on one of your homescreens and follow the menus.
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Thank you... I understand how to do that... but I want to change the function of say a long press on my camera button...instead of opening my camera app I want it to use a different app to take a snapshot of my screen. ANy help on that?

This would be great if possible.

dryice1049 said:
This would be great if possible.
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Its possible on the milestone aka droid1 but not on the x that i can find

Don't know about screenshot (w/o root), but for resigning the camera button, there is a Button Shortcut app in the Market.

[GUIDE] remap capacitive buttons

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!
Edit: Spelling.
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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?

brrip said:
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

Greenthy said:
Would be pretty sweet idd
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Agreed, would love to get this working on ICS.

[Q] Icons missing from Galaxy S5!

I'm frustrated!
I want to edit the order of my "Quick Settings" in the Notification bar, but there is no icon (the pencil icon on the right side up) where it should be!
Also, when I press the "Options" button (the three squares) in the Settings page, most option are missing!
The only one that appears is 'List view' (to a total of 2 views - 'Grid view' and 'List view'), whereas the third view, the 'Edit quick settings' and the 'Help' options are missing!
I've got pictures to prove my point and help you see my problem but, unfortuately I can't post them here.
What is wrong? Is it because of the edition of the phone?

MenelmacarGR said:
I'm frustrated!
I want to edit the order of my "Quick Settings" in the Notification bar, but there is no icon (the pencil icon on the right side up) where it should be!
Also, when I press the "Options" button (the three squares) in the Settings page, most option are missing!
The only one that appears is 'List view' (to a total of 2 views - 'Grid view' and 'List view'), whereas the third view, the 'Edit quick settings' and the 'Help' options are missing!
I've got pictures to prove my point and help you see my problem but, unfortuately I can't post them here.
What is wrong? Is it because of the edition of the phone?
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Depending on the device model and also the firmware version, there are some variation of the Settings menu. So I cannot realize what is your Settings menu structure.
You can open the S Finder and enter 'notification panel' to search.

vndnguyen said:
Depending on the device model and also the firmware version, there are some variation of the Settings menu. So I cannot realize what is your Settings menu structure.
You can open the S Finder and enter 'notification panel' to search.
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Same thing happens. I sadly think it is because of the firmware, as you say, and there is nothing I can do about it.
Thanks for your reply, though!

MenelmacarGR said:
Same thing happens. I sadly think it is because of the firmware, as you say, and there is nothing I can do about it.
Thanks for your reply, though!
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What does that mean? Did you find this menu using S Finder?
If you cannot find this settings, here is another way:
Install Shortcut Master app, open Menu > Search > enter 'notificationpanelsetting' to search. Finally tap on the search result to open this settings.

vndnguyen said:
What does that mean? Did you find this menu using S Finder?
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Yes and, again, the notification panel had no pencil on the uppermost right corner. :/
vndnguyen said:
If you cannot find this settings, here is another way:
Install Shortcut Master app, open Menu > Search > enter 'notificationpanelsetting' to search. Finally tap on the search result to open this settings.
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I had high hopes for this (on my search on the Net, I found no solution like this) but, alas, the search came back with 0 results. Searched both 'notificationpanelsetting' and 'notificationpanelsettings', and 0 results for 'notificationpanel' as well!
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Oooh! That's why I thought I recognised the name of the app creator - it was you! Nice job, btw!

Sorry, I have searched on my Note 3, not S5.
However the function may be missing because of different firmwares.
You can bypass this problem by flashing another firmware.

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You can bypass this problem by flashing another firmware.
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I have no idea what this sentence means!
So, I guess, I'll just have to get used to it...
Thank you, anyway!

MenelmacarGR said:
I have no idea what this sentence means!
So, I guess, I'll just have to get used to it...
Thank you, anyway!
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Sorry for my poor english I mean if you flash another stock firmware, you will get back all functionality.
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