[REQUEST] 4.3 Remove Capacitive Buttons - Nexus S General

Hi, I'm running Slim 4.3 Build 1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393971) on my lcd version nexus s and really like the on screen buttons included with the rom. Is there any way to remove the back light from the capacities buttons and stop them vibrating?
Thanks

If you download Nexus S Tools from the Play Store, you can disable the capacitive lights, and there's a file somewhere in system/usr that has the keycodes for the capacitive buttons (you'll know what file it is when you see it, there's like 4 lines for back, home, search, and menu). What you gotta do is put a # in front of each line and reboot, then the capacitive buttons will be disabled.
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Thanks for the response
Do you mean NS tools?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.cyann.nstools&hl=en
I couldn't find anything called "Nexus S" tools.
Bit of a noob mate , how do I find the system/user and edit it?

continuum51 said:
Thanks for the response
Do you mean NS tools?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.cyann.nstools&hl=en
I couldn't find anything called "Nexus S" tools.
Bit of a noob mate , how do I find the system/user and edit it?
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Yes, ns tools, but others support bln as well...
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continuum51 said:
Thanks for the response
Do you mean NS tools?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.cyann.nstools&hl=en
I couldn't find anything called "Nexus S" tools.
Bit of a noob mate , how do I find the system/user and edit it?
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To edit the file, download a file explorer (ES File Explorer is what I use) and enable "root explorer" then go into settings and make sure /system is set to "R/W" (there's a little check box somewhere).
From there go into /system/usr/keylayout/cypress-touchkey.kl and open it as text. Then put a # in front of every line that doesn't have one and then reboot
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beneath-a-burning-turtle said:
To edit the file, download a file explorer (ES File Explorer is what I use) and enable "root explorer" then go into settings and make sure /system is set to "R/W" (there's a little check box somewhere).
From there go into /system/usr/keylayout/cypress-touchkey.kl and open it as text. Then put a # in front of every line that doesn't have one and then reboot
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Do you know if there's a similar procedure to remove also the backlight??
I'd like to keep them always off without changing kernel or rom, i'm on 4.1.2 stock.

MarkRain said:
Do you know if there's a similar procedure to remove also the backlight??
I'd like to keep them always off without changing kernel or rom, i'm on 4.1.2 stock.
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As long as you have root, NSTools is always my go-to option since its designed for this phone specifically, so I'd give that a whirl. I don't know exactly what file controls the backlight so I can't help you there
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beneath-a-burning-turtle said:
As long as you have root, NSTools is always my go-to option since its designed for this phone specifically, so I'd give that a whirl. I don't know exactly what file controls the backlight so I can't help you there
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I already tried NStools, but it require a modified kernel to edit the capacitive keys backlight.
Thank you anyway

^Same, I'm trying NStools but I don't thin the kernal is letting me do much. Any recommendations on a good krnal to flash with slim?

Marmite that comes with slim rom is good. I have disabled the back lights using that and nstools in the past. But often they would flicker if you touched them which bugs me.
In the settings somewhere you should be able to disable the hardware keys without altering any system files. I am not on that rom anymore so I can't tell you exactly where!

Ended up using nstools + disabling vibration
esexplorer is pretty complicated
Thanks for the help everybody

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Multi directional screen orientation

Is there anyway to get my phone to recognize all orientations instead of vertical and tilted to the left?
Out of habit (left handed) I turn it to the right, it would be nice if the screen did too
damn top mount charge port
Epic Experience had that cooked in. Still may. Was kinda annoying.
was hoping to find an app for it. I have livehome and it lets me lock out the oreintation on the home screen which I like, but I would just like to be able to type how ever I want in texting
I will have to check out EE, but Im not ready to root yet LOL
I believe you have to make a modification to build.prop. Not sure if it requires a built-in kernel mod though :/.
On froyo its does its on some apps
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Use root explorer and open build.prop as a text. Its in the system folder.
Change
windowsmgr.support_rotation_270=false
to
windowsmgr.support_rotation_270=true
Restart and your done.
....the false to true thing didnt work. please elaborate.
do I have to be rooted to use root exp?
mikeschevelle said:
do I have to be rooted to use root exp?
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yes, you do my friend.
Elixis said:
....the false to true thing didnt work. please elaborate.
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Try deleting the build.prop.bak file it creates after you modify the build.prop file. See if that works. Oh yeah and click save and exit after you mod the file.

[MOD] How to increase your resolution

In order to increase your resolution on the arc you need the phone to be rooted and get root explorer from the market (You can use ADP too)
Here are the steps:
1. Open root explorer and navigate to /system/
2. Mount the folder as r/w
3. Long press the build.prop file and select edit in text editor
4. Scroll all the way to the bottom and look for r0.sf.lcd_density=240
5. Change it to r0.sf.lcd_density=194 (I find 194 works the best, d4rkwind prefers 180 see post#28)
6. Save and Exit
7. Reboot your phone and you should now have a higher resolution.
8. To ensure that all apps span full screen install spareparts from the market and uncheck "Compatibility Mode"
The stock launcher app will not work too well with the new resolution, Try ADW launncher as thats what I use.
Reserved for future use.
Or u could just get lcd density chsnger on market lol does same thing
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rumy said:
In order to increase your resolution on the arc you need the phone to be rooted and get root explorer from the market (You can use ADP too)
Here are the steps:
1. Open root explorer and navigate to /system/
2. Mount the folder as r/w
3. Long press the build.prop file and select edit in text editor
4. Scroll all the way to the bottom and look for r0.sf.lcd_density=240
5. Change it to r0.sf.lcd_density=194 (I find 194 works the best)
6. Save and Exit
7. Reboot your phone and you should now have a higher resolution.
The stock launcher app will not work too well with the new resolution, Try ADW launncher as thats what I use.
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@rumy - What Clock Widget is that?
pato_bato said:
@rumy - What Clock Widget is that?
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Looks like Beautiful Widgets to me
How is it possible to increace the resolution ,since the hardware can't "afford it";Or am i missing something;
tasgr86 said:
How is it possible to increace the resolution ,since the hardware can't "afford it";Or am i missing something;
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Dear Tasos you are wrong, with this magic trick your display turns into a retina display, the one that iphone4 use! And maybe capable of 3D.. lol
Does 194 work Facebook and Market? I tried 210 (my favorite) previously but Facebook and Market didn't fill the screen which made it look quite awful..
Thanks for this guide worked like a charm
Stor-Anders said:
Does 194 work Facebook and Market? I tried 210 (my favorite) previously but Facebook and Market didn't fill the screen which made it look quite awful..
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It does, you need to download spareparts from the market and uncheck compatibility mode.
pato_bato said:
@rumy - What Clock Widget is that?
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.androidapps.widget.weather2&feature=search_result&pli=1
festa20 said:
Or u could just get lcd density chsnger on market lol does same thing
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For some reason LCD density changer did not work and slowed my system down.
Have not tried it on .184 firmware, the issue was on .181
It works fine on mine the lcd density thing organist I having seen any lag or slowing down.god knows im on 181 also
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im curious towards doing this as it looked good on my old HD2, however im curious to see how some of the stock apps, specifically the Music and Messaging app looks with this density..would you mind taking a screenshot of those perhaps?..
thanks.
reptile64 said:
Dear Tasos you are wrong, with this magic trick your display turns into a retina display, the one that iphone4 use! And maybe capable of 3D.. lol
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I've tried!It's interesting!But it doesn't increase the resolution.It's actually something like zooming out.You can find this feature in windows also ,as a magnifier.
mhuaaaaa! ! i think fontchanger from miui in the market is very simple and if you want apli fully fonction in devtool check disable compatibilyt for full screen. and haaahaaa too funy
x10iachotjanblisshdluciddark.bb58
So can someone tell me what the best resolution is for this?
My screens at 194dpi:
tasgr86 said:
I've tried!It's interesting!But it doesn't increase the resolution.It's actually something like zooming out.You can find this feature in windows also ,as a magnifier.
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Ακριβώς!
HELP!!!
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Just did this and it worked fine. But my touch screen is now going crazy! I can't tap widgets or swipe screen because even a single finger held still against the screen makes it freak out! HELP!!!
Update: it seems to have sorted itself out, it's not doing it any more anyway... :-S

[6.22.11] The BAMF Sense 3.0 GB Rom "How-To" Recap Q&A Buglist/Fix Thread

[6.22.11] The BAMF Sense 3.0 GB Rom "How-To" Recap Q&A Buglist/Fix Thread
First and Foremost, this is ALL Thanks The CREATORS, Butch & Erin for this great Rom. You can find the rom in their closed thread. Please direct all of your questions and follow through to THIS thread in efforts to cut down the questions. I will randomly be updating the OP to help out and give as much help as I can.
RECAP!
CLICK LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL POST TO FIND THE ROM!
[6.21.11][ROM] BAMF Sense 3.0 GB RC1 - NEW FAST LINKS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134709
What's the difference Between Preview 5 and This?: The Toolkit. Now stop asking.
Should I do a full Wipe?
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Yes, it's a full ROM and you would want to full wipe to install
How to Boot Into Bootloader
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Turn your phone off. Hold the volume down button. Power the phone on while still holding down. Presto. Hboot. Now choose bootloader and flash your radio. Or just select "Bootloader" from Restart menu.
Timestamp Fix: There's an App in the market called SMS Time Fix that should take care of the time stamp problems. Try sending an MMS message a second time, the first time I tried I had a FC then I tried again and it now it works every time.
Latest Dream Kernal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099996
Link To Previous Kernals: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1086518
Recommended Radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ight=mr2+radio
Market Apps Not Showing Installed in Android Market After Titanium Backup
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Clear Cache in Settings > Application > Market.
Skins: Coming Soon
CAMERA WOES:
HDR & Panorama Camera: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14959094&postcount=318
The Camera from P4 seems to work, even in Panoramic. Try it. They are attempting to fix the front camera now. Be patient. If u take off wide screen the ffc [Front Facing Camera], works. Confirmed.
Camera Alternatives:
#1: http://www.multiupload.com/P46J6JMWES
#2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14960502&postcount=1746
How to INSTALL Camera:
1) Download apk to sd card
2) Use Root Explorer and copy it to system\app
3) Rename existing HTCCamera.apk to HTCCamera.bak
4) Rename the new camera to HTCCamera.apk
5) Long press on new HTCCamera.apk and click permissions
6) Set permissions to Owner RW/Group R/Others R
7) Reboot!
8) Head to settings/applications and clear data from camera (this will fix FFC FC)
Link for People asking about the Transparent Bar:
http://newlyme.net/bamf/BAMF Sense...bar-Signal.zip
Flashing 'Recent Apps.zip" will replace your "CLEAR ALL" button at the bottom of your notifications bar, and put it back in the left corner. Beware.
Battery Mods & Such: Coming Soon.
Shortcuts Not working?:
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Patch coming soon.
Can We Have 5-6 Signal Bars?
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Most of us have FOUR bar signals, not 6.
Stock Boot Launcher: [Waiting for uploaded link]
The following patches from the GB Remix are working w/o Error:
- volume no wake
- Skinned black dialer
The Flashlight app should work fine.
Part Two Bugs & Fixes!
Anyone's weather widget reading off odd temp rreadings? Its like 80 degrees in NJ right now and my weather widget is reading in the 30s aall week even after refreshing.
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Change it to fahrenheit it's set to celcius
BROKEN MMS? Courtesy Of bp328i: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14977238&postcount=25
Reserved Here #2​
Edit. I understand this was planned.
Hey guys I have a question I have the ffc working after unchecking widescreen. My question is when i click the installed mirror app the camera doesn't show anything
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tcfrombn said:
Don't know if reposting their rom is a good idea. A support thread, sure, in General.
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Not a repost of their Rom by any means. No link of their rom outside of their original post.
ipawd1 said:
Not a repost of their Rom by any means. No link of their rom outside of their original post.
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Fair enough sir.
BlackHoleSlam said:
Hey guys I have a question I have the ffc working after unchecking widescreen. My question is when i click the installed mirror app the camera doesn't show anything
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Clear cache in Settings, Application, then reboot. You should be fine.
The one built in is not in application part I looked under all mirror and I keep getting fc on widgetsoid
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BlackHoleSlam said:
The one built in is not in application part I looked under all mirror and I keep getting fc on widgetsoid
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Did you follow all of the instructions correctly?
Look In OP in this thread. Pick a camera link. Now once you've done so:
1) Download apk to sd card
2) Use Root Explorer and copy it to system\app
3) Rename existing HTCCamera.apk to HTCCamera.bak
4) Rename the new camera to HTCCamera.apk
5) Long press on new HTCCamera.apk and click permissions
6) Set permissions to Owner RW/Group R/Others R
7) Reboot!
8) Head to settings/applications and clear data from camera (this will fix FFC FC)
As far as widgetsoid, I cannot help you. But there are Quick settings in the notifications bar. Save your phone some space, and delete Widgetsoid.
I got widgetsoid working and the camera I am using is the one that comes with the ROM I dowloaded another but turning off wide screen made it work but mirror is unable to notice it so my best course of action is switch camera's
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Does anyone know what the htc keyboard is called in system app? i went to send a email and noticed i no longer have a keyboard i would like to rip one out of the zip but i dont know what its called
Man so many issues and I don't have one. Anyone need help let me know too. If its within my I abilities and not already cover I will be glad to assist.
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jdphilly said:
Does anyone know what the htc keyboard is called in system app? i went to send a email and noticed i no longer have a keyboard i would like to rip one out of the zip but i dont know what its called
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Htc_ime
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I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
dapbmonkey4u said:
I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
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Did you try wiping data and re enabling it?
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Are the camera posted the sense 3.0 cameras ?
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dapbmonkey4u said:
I am having issues with getting the native swipe function working on the HTC IME KB. I went into Keyboard settings and enable trace function and selected black trace color.
Is anyone having the issue?
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I had the issue you have to go into settings and actually enable it. Crazy right?
I'm having an issue with Messages forcing close
as well as the phone being overall slow as hell. I'm going to uninstall some thigns to see if maybe that could be the case.. Put literally.. Preview 5, without the toolkit seemed to treat me a lil bit better.
I have not, but I will try now.
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Original Post dude. Pay attention.

Proximity Sensor Does NOT work since latest OTA!!!

So the proximity sensor completely stopped working sibce I upgraded to Gingerbread. Well the little red light still comes on but when I put the phone to my face while in a call I expect the screen to automatically turn off but I forget that it no longer works so I end up pressing buttons while talking. If anyone else is experiencing the same issue, or if there are any known fixes someone PLEASE help. Other than that I still really like Gingerbread.
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Sadly I don't have any help for you as I am limited in my knowledge...However, I used Kenn's 2.3.4 beta ROM a couple weeks ago or whatever, and I ALSO have noticed that the sensor doesn't seem to work properly. It works right most of the time for me (dunno about you), but there have been times where it screws up. Kind of lame, but I'm sure this is fixable if other people experience the same issue and someone is willing to fix.
Try fix permissions
I am also experiencing this same issue, worked before but not now. I have already fixed permissions...
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Well its rly good to kno that im not the only person experiencing this problem. Hopefully someone or Motorola will fix this issue soon. Its actually quite annoying..
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My nexus one had a flaky proximity sensor
workaround: turn off the screen with the power button when answering call
annoying but works
wintermute000 said:
My nexus one had a flaky proximity sensor
workaround: turn off the screen with the power button when answering call
annoying but works
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Lol yes of course. Guess ill just live without that minor luxury for the time being. Reminds me of my original HTC Touch. (KICKIN' IT OLD SCHOOL) lol.
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wintermute000 said:
My nexus one had a flaky proximity sensor
workaround: turn off the screen with the power button when answering call
annoying but works
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Yes but since the phone has the sensor I'd rather not have to hit the power button every time I start a phone call. Then I have to hit the power button again to get to the dialer or other apps. Hence inconvenient.
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edit your build.prop and set proximity time to like 200 and distance to 20.
dLo GSR said:
edit your build.prop and set proximity time to like 200 and distance to 20.
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Exactly how? Please? Not a noob but definitely not that advanced yet. Im quite tech savy so fire away.
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Install Proximity Sensor Finder app to do some test.... my work like charm with the new GB 2.3.4/4.5.91
mramirezusa said:
Install Proximity Sensor Finder app to do some test.... my work like charm with the new GB 2.3.4/4.5.91
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Did that nothing happened. Tried everything!! Need to know how to change build.prop as mentioned in a few posts above.
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cwburns32 said:
Did that nothing happened. Tried everything!! Need to know how to change build.prop as mentioned in a few posts above.
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get root explorer, open up build.prop in system and change those values
Not sure......mine works perfect now since the update........before the update, it was spotty at best......
dLo GSR said:
get root explorer, open up build.prop in system and change those values
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I have root explorer and know where build.prop is located but can't seem to edit the build.prop. how do I got about doing this??
I found the proximity sensor settings in the build.prop and both are disabled??
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I had same problem and found another solution online: remove battery.
I was shocked it was that simple, but I did it yesterday and the proximity sensor worked great all day today. Crossing my fingers that it will stay that way.
tlphipps said:
I had same problem and found another solution online: remove battery.
I was shocked it was that simple, but I did it yesterday and the proximity sensor worked great all day today. Crossing my fingers that it will stay that way.
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I pull my battery often, my sensor stopped working shortly after I flashed Gingerblur a few months back...hmmmm
Someone out there please tell me how to edit the info in the build.prop. I see where my proximity sensor is at and both sections are labeled as disabled. Need to know how to edit so I can get it working again!!
I use root explorer. open build prop. make it r/w at the top. Hold finger on screen to open menu. scroll down to open in text editor.
edit: my current settings are below. and my sensor does not turn of screen. I think mine stopped working on the 1.5.7 update. hasn't work since.
proximit sensor screen off delay
mot.proximity.delay=450
proximit sesor disable touch distance
mot.proximity.distance=60
mrphil101 said:
I use root explorer. open build prop. make it r/w at the top. Hold finger on screen to open menu. scroll down to open in text editor.
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I figured out I could do this but also downloaded PropEditor which allows you to edit and .prop on your device.
After changing numbers, still nothing....
cwburns32 said:
I figured out I could do this but also downloaded PropEditor which allows you to edit and .prop on your device.
After changing numbers, still nothing....
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what numbers did you change it to? for me 200 & 20 worked.
edit: also don't forget to reboot after

Unable to mute camera - Root

I have used this method in the past on both my S3 and S4 and it always worked. I just rooted my Note 3 and tried the same without any success. I do the following:
Navigate to system> media> audio> ui Then I proceed to change the name of the following:
Camera_click.ogg
Camera_focus.ogg
Shutter.ogg
Shutter_multiple.ogg
As I stated above, this has always worked but it's NOT working on the Note 3. I have tried it 3 times already and rebooted each time and nothing. Does anyone know if there is something different with the camera sounds on the Note compared to the S3 and S4?
Thanks.
Yes some sounds are baked into the app itself. To fully mute camera you need to use a root Explorer. Go to system / csc/ open feature. Xml then go to camera_shuttersound menu and change it to true. (it's close to the top, under camera features.)
Then go to camera and you will have a mute option in the settings.
Profit.
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Awesome! Needed this!
Awesome! Thanks a ton for this information. This was driving me up a wall!
mrlaigle said:
Yes some sounds are baked into the app itself. To fully mute camera you need to use a root Explorer. Go to system / csc/ open feature. Xml then go to camera_shuttersound menu and change it to true. (it's close to the top, under camera features.)
Then go to camera and you will have a mute option in the settings.
Profit.
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There is an app called Enforced Stream Silencer that will disable all of the camera sounds once it's installed.
https://sites.google.com/site/enforcedstreamsilencer/
mrlaigle said:
Yes some sounds are baked into the app itself. To fully mute camera you need to use a root Explorer. Go to system / csc/ open feature. Xml then go to camera_shuttersound menu and change it to true. (it's close to the top, under camera features.)
Then go to camera and you will have a mute option in the settings.
Profit.
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I tried this and after changing false to true, it would not let me save the file.
BobC43 said:
I tried this and after changing false to true, it would not let me safe the file.
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You need to make sure the system is mounted as RW with whatever file explorer you are using.
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You need to make sure the system is mounted as RW with whatever file explorer you are using.
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It does show rw-rw-rw for permissions after I changed it from rw-r--r--. Not sure what is up.

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