Galaxy S4 on screen buttons - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys I was wondering if there is a way to force on screen buttons for the GS4? I have tried the qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 in build.prop and it crashes the UI constantly.
I'm on Android 4.3 and I'm rooted. Using GT-I9500.
I really hate the soft buttons and my home button is starting to sound bad. I don't have time to send the phone in either. So any help would really be appreciated.
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It Must Work when the screen is timed out
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When screen is locked manually
it is working on gingerbread for other mobiles
I asked for the same thing but was unlucky. I tried using the i9000 and ended up in boot loop
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Use screen off & lock app from market...!!! only problem is that we cant assign it directly to power button...it acts as a shortcut button...

[Q] Back key pressing by itself

Good day everyone!
I am having problem with the back key of my S4. Sometimes when I press the '.' key it automatically presses the back key, so when typing an SMS, it hides the keyboard when typing, which is kinda annoying. And the frustrating thing is that the backlight of the soft keys isn't turned on, which does when you press one of the soft keys. Anyone lese having the problem? A solution, perhaps?
Regards.
Help please........
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Hello! To turn the lights on the touchkeys on go to settings>my device>display>touch key light duration
Hope this fixes your problem with those touch keys. Dont know what causes the problem with the back button
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benni2903 said:
Hello! To turn the lights on the touchkeys on go to settings>my device>display>touch key light duration
Hope this fixes your problem with those touch keys. Dont know what causes the problem with the back button
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Thanks for your reply, I know how to enable backlighting of sof keys, but what I wanted to say was that this happens only when the unintentional back key is pressed, the backlighting is normal when I actually press the back key.
Hi rat. Thank god I found someone that has the same issue, I also bought a SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 GT19500. and Yes I have been having this issue for 2days now. The TWO SOFT keys( Menu and Back), started to AUTO PRESS! I cant even text on my phone, but somehow when the issue disappears when I went to work @ work yesterday. So i thought the issue is just some glitch as I have not experienced it when using the phone for the whole week. Now the issue reappeared again I am upset, Please if you are able to find some workaround to permanently fixed this. Please message me here or please email me @Lovelo[email protected] Thank you very much. I will wait for your reply. Thanks!
I have the same kind of issues with Sony xperia z tablet. My suspicion was that it's reaction to some movement - but sometimes it does this when laying absolutely still. Os is 4.3 just updated and this bug was before and after the update. Most trouble is press of a back button - I mean mostly that))) but once it just started to type random things in search line.... Paranormal f...ing activity altogether...
rat170 said:
Good day everyone!
I am having problem with the back key of my S4. Sometimes when I press the '.' key it automatically presses the back key, so when typing an SMS, it hides the keyboard when typing, which is kinda annoying. And the frustrating thing is that the backlight of the soft keys isn't turned on, which does when you press one of the soft keys. Anyone lese having the problem? A solution, perhaps?
Regards.
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Is your s4 new or second hand? How old is it?
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rat170 said:
Good day everyone!
I am having problem with the back key of my S4. Sometimes when I press the '.' key it automatically presses the back key, so when typing an SMS, it hides the keyboard when typing, which is kinda annoying. And the frustrating thing is that the backlight of the soft keys isn't turned on, which does when you press one of the soft keys. Anyone lese having the problem? A solution, perhaps?
Regards.
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So you've got BIG thumb!
Try to install new keyboard like Google Keyboard, swiftkey, ...
I got the same problem... So, does anyone know a workaround/fix for this? It REALLY annoys the hell out of me.
Hi Guys,
I bought a second Hand S4 with a new !!! Display.
I have a Problem with the Back Button. It's auto pressing by itself.
Any News about a Fix?

Need App info for Gesture lock/unlock

I need info for any app which can lock/unlock the N4 using any alternative way like gesture etc, I don't just want to press the power button every time. Seems like pressing power button too much would damage it in long run. I tried cover algorithm but it doesn't seem to work for me. I'm on stock rom without root. I'm noob too
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You will need to be rooted
Check this thread out Touch Control aka Slide to Wake
Since the day i have bought N4.. I hardly remember using the power hardware button. Below are the apps i use for powering on my device and turning off the screen.
- Smart screen on
- Screen off
And for manually setting the volume, you can use Power Toggles.
Note: you do NOT need to be rooted to install all these apps.
Hope this helps.
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[Q] Volume Rocker wake on Stock Nexus 4

Hi all,
My power button is more or less broken and I am having a hard time, turning on the screen. Turning off is not a problem because I use a screen off and lock application. But turning on is a nightmare for me.
Can anyone suggest any alternative for me to solve the problem?
Maybe remapping my volume rockers to turn on the display?
I'm on stock android, 4.3 (I can root it if needed) but I would prefer to stick to Stock ROM rather than a custom rom (which offers volume rocker wake). I would really really appreciate your help. Thanks guys in advance.
Sorry I'm in a hurry here but there's a mod/app called TouchControl that might help you. If I remember well it allows you to turn the screen back on with gestures when it's off.
Later I can help to find it around if you or someone didn't until there. Sorry.
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Thanks for the reply. I tried that app before and it occasionally hanged my screen. I prefer to use my volume rockers or maybe something else. Anyway, your help is appreciated.
wirapuru said:
Sorry I'm in a hurry here but there's a mod/app called TouchControl that might help you. If I remember well it allows you to turn the screen back on with gestures when it's off.
Later I can help to find it around if you or someone didn't until there. Sorry.
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Try WidgetLocker from the play store. I believe it has that option. You don't need root too.

How do I PRINT SCREEN on Hung Mi Note LTE W?

Hi guys,
Yes I have switched from an iphone fan to Android and this is my first Android phone It's strange how different brand phones using Android can have different buttons and methods to do the same operation? My friends using a Samsung and another using a Nexus has different buttons to kill processes.
I just worked out that holding down the left button to the home button gives you the kill processes button on my Xiaomi Note
However, can someone please share with me how I can do Print Screen on my device ?
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