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Alternative way to turn on / wake screen (capacitive buttons / accelerometer)

Hi guys,
Got my Desire HD last Friday and I'm really pleased with it, stunning device. The problem is, I'm using a case which protects the phone nicely and looks decent too but the power button is very tough to press in (let alone without a case TBH). I have Cyangens "Menu Unlock" enabled but I'm wondering if there is a tweak or APK to enable the capacitive buttons when the screen is off so I can turn it on easily (using Button Remapper). Maybe even a shake to enable app to wake the phone. Oh, cover below:
When I had the Galaxy S, I could just wake the screen with the main physical Home button.
When I had the Milestone, there was an APK to allow me to wake the screen with the buttons.
Any help or direction would really be appreciated. Would love to be able to unlock it that easily.
Cheers #auggie2k

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auggie2k said:
Hi guys,
Got my Desire HD last Friday and I'm really pleased with it, stunning device. The problem is, I'm using a case which protects the phone nicely and looks decent too but the power button is very tough to press in (let alone without a case TBH). I have Cyangens "Menu Unlock" enabled but I'm wondering if there is a tweak or APK to enable the capacitive buttons when the screen is off so I can turn it on easily (using Button Remapper). Maybe even a shake to enable app to wake the phone. Oh, cover below:
When I had the Galaxy S, I could just wake the screen with the main physical Home button.
When I had the Milestone, there was an APK to allow me to wake the screen with the buttons.
Any help or direction would really be appreciated. Would love to be able to unlock it that easily.
Cheers #auggie2k
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Buttons will be disabled when phone is asleep. The closest is to try "Tap Tap App" from the Market. Its free. Try and see how it could give you possibilities. Basically, it will allow you to set lock/wake permissions using the proximity sensor.
I use it as an alternative to pressing the power button all the time during shorter phone sleep/wake intervals

Much appreciated Jacob, cheers for the quick reply.

You can try WidgetLocker too, allow you to power up the phone using volume button.

auggie2k said:
Maybe even a shake to enable app to wake the phone.
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now THAT is a cool idea
but, it would drain the battery...

panyan said:
now THAT is a cool idea
but, it would drain the battery...
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Its possible without much battery drain I remember using Pocketshield with the HD2 where it unlocks when you flip the phone facedown and up or shake from side to side. Seems they're still hung up on Windows till now... I hope they come around to turn to Android soon

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Much appreciated Jacob, cheers for the quick reply.
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You're welcome mate! Test the proximity settings, I used to use "Easy Detection" but found it too sensitive, it unlocks with short finger waves which was cool but also gets screwed up with strong winds when outdoors... lol
Since, I've changed the setting to "safe mode (default)" and it responds well to 2 mild taps. Hope it works for you too!

bryant_16 said:
You can try WidgetLocker too, allow you to power up the phone using volume button.
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only works if u're on stock kernel

try no lock, unlocks it with the volume buttons.

rossysaurus said:
try no lock, unlocks it with the volume buttons.
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isnt this the same as widget locker, i.e. it works only on stock kernel

Just installed "Tap Tap App", works perfect for me as an alternative unlock/lock. Thanks a lot!
Jacob1369 said:
Buttons will be disabled when phone is asleep. The closest is to try "Tap Tap App" from the Market. Its free. Try and see how it could give you possibilities. Basically, it will allow you to set lock/wake permissions using the proximity sensor.
I use it as an alternative to pressing the power button all the time during shorter phone sleep/wake intervals
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Jacob1369 said:
You're welcome mate! Test the proximity settings, I used to use "Easy Detection" but found it too sensitive, it unlocks with short finger waves which was cool but also gets screwed up with strong winds when outdoors... lol
Since, I've changed the setting to "safe mode (default)" and it responds well to 2 mild taps. Hope it works for you too!
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Those settings work perfectly for me too, it makes the phone seem so much more "fancy" and has already spooked my poor iPhone owning friend, lots of WTF's Cheers for the suggestion.

auggie2k said:
Those settings work perfectly for me too, it makes the phone seem so much more "fancy" and has already spooked my poor iPhone owning friend, lots of WTF's Cheers for the suggestion.
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lol... I was doing the exact same thing to my buddies with an iP4

Power button/fingerprint scanner placement.

Does anyone else feel the power button is placed in a really odd spot?
A lot of times when I wake up in the middle of the night and want to check the time I end up pushing the speaker grill instead of the power button.
The first time I did it I was like wtffff broken phone already?
Hahha.

m0n3y0n7r335 said:
Does anyone else feel the power button is placed in a really odd spot?
A lot of times when I wake up in the middle of the night and want to check the time I end up pushing the speaker grill instead of the power button.
The first time I did it I was like wtffff broken phone already?
Hahha.
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Yeah, very odd spot indeed. I ended up purchasing Widget Locker from the market and use the Easy Wake which allows me to wake the phone with the volume buttons. I really don't mind if the volume buttons give out over time because the phone has a built in volume manager and I can toggle between silent and all that.

live4nyy said:
Yeah, very odd spot indeed. I ended up purchasing Widget Locker from the market and use the Easy Wake which allows me to wake the phone with the volume buttons. I really don't mind if the volume buttons give out over time because the phone has a built in volume manager and I can toggle between silent and all that.
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Edit - I'm an idiot, don't mind this post.

kenio8185 said:
can you give me the name of that app you use to turn on the screen with the volume buttons?
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&feature=top-paid
It also has integration with the finger print scanner if you actually use it.

I'll admit that I have also grabbed the phone without looking and pushed in on the speaker grill thinking it was the unlock button.

you'll get used to it

At least we don't have to worry about butt dialing.
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I love the location. I can easily locate it one handed and then use the same finger to swipe the fingerprint reader, so on and unlocked one handed. Great place for it. I did not want to use the fingerprint reader for security, but I am using it for ease of operation.

birdheh said:
I love the location. I can easily locate it one handed and then use the same finger to swipe the fingerprint reader, so on and unlocked one handed. Great place for it. I did not want to use the fingerprint reader for security, but I am using it for ease of operation.
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+1 with what is said here

Anyone a bit annoyed at the lack of sensitivity of the back button on the HTC one?

I really do love the phone, but in find that the back button is a lot less sensitive that I would have liked.
I am coming from a GNex which had all buttons on the screen, and that worked great.
I can get used to not having a centre home button where the HTC logo is, but
I just find this back button a little annoying.
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wyase9 said:
I really do love the phone, but in find that the back button is a lot less sensitive that I would have liked.
I am coming from a GNex which had all buttons on the screen, and that worked great.
I can get used to not having a centre home button where the HTC logo is, but
I just find this back button a little annoying.
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I thought the same but it seems more about hitting the button in the right place. Once you have it sussed it's not a problem

animaleyes76 said:
I thought the same but it seems more about hitting the button in the right place. Once you have it sussed it's not a problem
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Correct. The area of capacitive sensitivity is just a tiny bit larger than the back button icon itself. This means precise hitting is required. I think they should have made the touch sensitive area larger....

Ahh., I see what you mean. I will have to practice a bit. Yes, it is annoying, but it is just nitpicking a bit, I will have to manage it.
Thanks for the tips
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animaleyes76 said:
I thought the same but it seems more about hitting the button in the right place. Once you have it sussed it's not a problem
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exactly, its just the button seems to be quite small - im not sure if thats a physical thing or a software thing (dont know how those "digitizer" things work) but maybe it can be changed in custom rom? who knows

It is too small then, this is the most annoying thing about this phone...when combined with the three dots, I keep hitting the menu!
I hope this can be improved.
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Well, because you are Nexus user. I am sure you can disable hardware buttons, and use only on-screen. If that is the problem to you.

if you put the vibration mode on it is easier to judge where the home button is ..
settings
sound
and select vibrate on touch
so every time you hit the home button you can physically feel it ... no vibration .. wrong place

sensetivity
Larger button area would make it easier to hit by mistake having just switched from my Desire s I too have found myself tapping the screen trying to get a response but it just takes a little getting used to and after just a few days I'm finding it works almost every time now unless I'm a bit pissed lol

[Q] Alternative way to turn on Nexus device? [REQ]

Im trynna keep my power/volume rockers away from constantly pressing it + with the poetic case its awkward.
is there an app that lets you to turn on your screen without having to press the buttons?
For example saying "Nexus" and your screen lights up?

You mean from sleep or from power off?

pgm aka slide2wake, needs kernel support

From sleep
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A different case that will turn the screen on/off when it's opened/closed?
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jyouri said:
Im trynna keep my power/volume rockers away from constantly pressing it + with the poetic case its awkward.
is there an app that lets you to turn on your screen without having to press the buttons?
For example saying "Nexus" and your screen lights up?
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I use "Screen Control" by MYDIGITA, which uses the N10's accelerometer to wake up the device. Just give it a shake. It is not perfect but works well enough.
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I'd also look into Tasker app. For example - I'm sure you could make it wake when headphones are inserted, etc...

3DSammy said:
I use "Screen Control" by MYDIGITA, which uses the N10's accelerometer to wake up the device. Just give it a shake. It is not perfect but works well enough.
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This is Perfect. Everyone who dont wanna wear their power button should check this out.:good:

jyouri said:
This is Perfect. Everyone who don't wanna wear their power button should check this out.:good:
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Last week I changed from using "Screen Control" to a free app called "Gravity Screen Off" by Plexnor, after reading an XDA review. The reason I like Gravity Screen Off more than Screen Control is that it keeps the screen from turning when reader long text as it detects slight movements on the N10. That meant I could uninstall an app I had to used with Screen Control called "KeepScreen". Simply put, Gravity Screen Off does the job of two apps and does it better.

Verizon power button mod

Been trying to think of what the best way would be for me to modify the power button on the verizon model.. Its stupidly difficult to distinguish...
So I tried a small clear rubber "foot" that you might find stuck on the bottom of a glass vase or decorative tray. You can get these at any walmart or craft store. They are meant to protect the surface the object is sitting on, as well as to reduce slipping. I had to cut it into a square to make it fit and it looks and works great! However, I have a feeling the adhesive will soon wear off and this thing will fall off coming in or out of my pocket one day. Its clear too so the power button light shows through. Its great, it just wont last..
Anyone else thought of anything to make this work? My other thought was a dab of hot glue..

So sorry! I realized I just posted this in the wrong forum. But now I can't figure out how to delete the thread or move it... This is a Verizon specific thing, but its not a software mod...
Admin - feel free to move if not appropriate..

I've been considering a similar mod. Verizon really screwed up these buttons. If I didn't want the wireless charging, I'd just swap out the back and buttons from the international variant.
I'm thinking of adding a drop of clear epoxy to the buttons. Need to do a little testing first, though, to see how best to get a tactile bump since the epoxy will tend to self-level.

No pun intended, but I am not sure what the big deal is over the power button. I very rarely even use it. I use knock on for the screen on and off. I only use the power button if I need to reboot or to shut the phone off.

The problem for me isn't just the power button, it's also the volume buttons. In general they are just all hard to distinguish between..
I will add that over the past day of using the rubber "foot", my phone has rebooted a few times, I think cause the button is being pushed in my pocket... It does stick out a little too much.. Probably need to use one that's not quite as tall...
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Look into Sugru, it will bond to virtually anything. I have used it to build up certain buttons on my tv remote with excellent results!
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hd-renegade said:
No pun intended, but I am not sure what the big deal is over the power button. I very rarely even use it. I use knock on for the screen on and off. I only use the power button if I need to reboot or to shut the phone off.
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The only time I use my power button is to turn the phone on. To turn it off I use the "Universal Touch Service" that I start by triple tapping on the home button/key/icon (whatever you want to call it). The after I turn the phone back on I just turn the service off. Very cool.

kpj313 said:
Look into Sugru, it will bond to virtually anything. I have used it to build up certain buttons on my tv remote with excellent results!
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WOW!! How have I not heard of this stuff before! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cut a tiny square of skateboard grip tape and placed it on the power button. Works great and it's not permanent.
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As above, The problem isn't so much with the power button as it is with volume. I use my phone as an MP3 player all day, every day. I can't hardly distinguish between buttons when holding the phone in my hand, let alone while in my pocket.
Maybe I should use the volume rocker dongle that came with my IEMs...

I'm going to try a TINY dab of clear silicone on the power button.. Just gotta get to the store..
I still think the best thing may be a very small clear rubber foot, since it's very easily removable.. Gotta get to the store for one of those though too..
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So finally got this done! Using Sugru works awesome!!! Just make sure the dab you just is very very small or your phone will constantly be turned on our rebooted when you set it down...