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[Q] How to change Software Buttons

Hi all,
I have:
Nexus 7 4.2.1, Paranoid Android, Franco kernel.
I have been trying for some time now to change the appearance of the software buttons.
I have gone through the settings and i have also checked the Nova settings but i cant seem to find the options anywhere on the tab or in the forums.
I have tried the MIUi but no joy!
If you have any suggestions it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Here's a thread that might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880686
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I have tried metamorph but for some reason i cannot seem to apply PNG files as my soft buttons that i have for my Evangelion Theme.
Do the files need to be in a different format?
The only file i see in metamorph is MuiuBlue which i don't want to use and even when i click on it i get an error message.
Do i need to download a theme to use with metamorph?
Does metamorph work with Paranoid Android?
Is pa odex or deodexed? Does it matter?
Cheers

Delete.
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Where do you change the soft keys??
I cannot find that option anywhere

I haven't seen any way to do it besides manually. I used this guide:
1. Make a backup.. you never know
2. Pull "SystemUI.apk" from "/system/app/"
3. Download flashable version of zenyth keys
4. Open "Zenyth - ICS Blue - Flashable - v3.zip" (Or w/e version)
5. Go to "vrtheme\system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-xhdpi" and extract all images from there to some folder
6. Open the folder where the image files are put
7. Open "SystemUI.apk" with some file extractor (i used winrar)
8. Navigate to "\res". you will find three "drawable"-folders ending with "xhdpi"
--> sw600dp: phablet
--> sw720dp: tablet
--> just drawable: phone
9. Put the extracted images in the corresponding folders
10. I hope you made a backup! i am not to blame for any fail
10. Close, push "SystemUI.apk" back to "/system/app/"
11. Pray and Reboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669169
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davisac said:
I haven't seen any way to do it besides manually. I used this guide:
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Just a quick question, will zenyth allow me to apply my own soft keys? Or are they themes for soft keys?
The soft keys i have on my sdcard are PNG format.
Thanks for that, i will give it a go shortly.
I was lost looking in settings to change the appearance of the soft keys, and metamorph was no different.
Cheers

skalicioustimes said:
Just a quick question, will zenyth allow me to apply my own soft keys? Or are they themes for soft keys?
The soft keys i have on my sdcard are PNG format.
Thanks for that, i will give it a go shortly.
I was lost looking in settings to change the appearance of the soft keys, and metamorph was no different.
Cheers
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Yeah I actually tried a couple different keys to see what I liked. I ended up going back to stock as they seem to work better with tablet UI.

Trying to change menu button to app switcher (Hyperdrive)q

I'm running the hyperdrive rom and would like to change the menu button to the recent apps button, and the longpress home to google now like S5. I found an xposed module that does this but only for the note 3. Anyone have a solution for this?

Jaydawgx7 said:
I'm running the hyperdrive rom and would like to change the menu button to the recent apps button, and the longpress home to google now like S5. I found an xposed module that does this but only for the note 3. Anyone have a solution for this?
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I can change the menu key to recent apps but not sure about longpress home.
Using a root File Explorer open generic.kl in system/user/keylayout with a text editor.
Go to key 139 and replace 'MENU' with 'APP_SWITCH'. Reboot and you're done.
For google now it should just be a matter of finding the appropriate key.

marxses said:
I can change the menu key to recent apps but not sure about longpress home.
Using a root File Explorer open generic.kl in system/user/keylayout with a text editor.
Go to key 139 and replace 'MENU' with 'APP_SWITCH'. Reboot and you're done.
For google now it should just be a matter of finding the appropriate key.
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Thanks for getting me in the right direction here. However, when I alter the generic.kl file at all, both capacitive buttons quit working after a reboot. I tried replacing the altered file with a backup i made, rebooted, and they still don't work. The only way to restore function of the buttons is to reflash the rom. Any idea as to why? This seemed like an easy change.... (also tried editing the file via notepad++ on the pc with the same result)

Jaydawgx7 said:
Thanks for getting me in the right direction here. However, when I alter the generic.kl file at all, both capacitive buttons quit working after a reboot. I tried replacing the altered file with a backup i made, rebooted, and they still don't work. The only way to restore function of the buttons is to reflash the rom. Any idea as to why? This seemed like an easy change.... (also tried editing the file via notepad++ on the pc with the same result)
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What file explorer are you using? ES explorer?
After editing and especially if you're pasting in a back up you need to make sure the files permissions are set to rw-r--r--
I personally used the text editor from Rom Tool Box Lite . Make sure there aren't any extra spaces and there should be no # in front of the key.
I just remapped and put them back to normal a few times and I'm not having any problems.
Let me know how you get on.

marxses said:
What file explorer are you using? ES explorer?
After editing and especially if you're pasting in a back up you need to make sure the files permissions are set to rw-r--r--
I personally used the text editor from Rom Tool Box Lite . Make sure there aren't any extra spaces and there should be no # in front of the key.
I just remapped and put them back to normal a few times and I'm not having any problems.
Let me know how you get on.
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Thanks! I was using ES file Explorer... I don't know what happened amongst text editors, but the rom tool box text editor did the trick... I appreciate your time and patience. Now it's time to figure out how to change long press home to Google now... Thanks again

Jaydawgx7 said:
Thanks! I was using ES file Explorer... I don't know what happened amongst text editors, but the rom tool box text editor did the trick... I appreciate your time and patience. Now it's time to figure out how to change long press home to Google now... Thanks again
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All good, glad you got it sorted.
Another option is home2shortcut it uses double tap instead of long press, just tried it for kicks and it works really well, quite snappy

[GUIDE][ROOT] Swap Menu and Back capacitive keys

I post this little guide to help those who - like me - prefer a "Nexus-like" experience while keep using the capacitive buttons.
- 1 - Turn off capacitive buttons backlight
1a) using your preferred root file manager go to /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/brightness
1b) edit the file "brightness" and set the text to "0", save and exit
1c) edit the file "max_brightness" and set the text to "0", save and exit
- 2 - Swap buttons functions
2a) using your preferred root file manager go to /system/usr/keylayout
2b) open for editing the file "Generic.kl"
2c) find the string "key 139 MENU" and replace with "key 139 BACK"
2d) find the string "key 158 BACK" and replace with "key 158 MENU", save and exit
2e) reboot
Credits:
This page turning off the backlight.
This page for swapping keys funcions.

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Thank you sure makes it easier on us lefties
64 pieces of bacon yummy?

If you turn off capacitive buttons backlight, wouldn't be difficult to press them since they are quite small?

i do this since i changed my n4 for an OPO and preferred to stick on the nexus keys layout
the drawback is that if you remove the capacitive menu key you don't have access to menu on chrome and other apps that don't show overflow (3 dots) menu buttons
here is the thread where i asked about infos but nobody helped so far
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/force-app-overflow-3-dots-menu-to-appear-t3003731
and here below there's 3 flashable zip files for CM12 with the following setup:
nexus-like keys (back-home-recents)
inverted keys (back-home-menu)
stock keys (menu-home-back)
if you use CM12, my advise is to use the "inverted" one and remap "menu" to "recents" from Cyanogenmod button settings, so you can also set up "menu" option if longpress or double tap

AH thanks alot OP really needed this

etoy said:
i do this since i changed my n4 for an OPO and preferred to stick on the nexus keys layout
the drawback is that if you remove the capacitive menu key you don't have access to menu on chrome and other apps that don't show overflow (3 dots) menu buttons
here is the thread where i asked about infos but nobody helped so far
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/force-app-overflow-3-dots-menu-to-appear-t3003731
and here below there's 3 flashable zip files with the following setup:
nexus-like keys (back-home-recents)
inverted keys (back-home-menu)
stock keys (menu-home-back)
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I flashed the nexus- like keys zip inside of TWRP recovery, and now NONE of my capacitive or physical buttons are working. How do I fix it?

Kevlang said:
I flashed the nexus- like keys zip inside of TWRP recovery, and now NONE of my capacitive or physical buttons are working. How do I fix it?
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what ROM are you using? the ones i posted are for CM12
here's attached a "revert to stock" zip for CM11S

etoy said:
what ROM are you using? the ones i posted are for CM12
here's attached a "revert to stock" zip for CM11S
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Thanks, i was running 11s. Not to worry though, I decided that was an opportune time to flash CM12, and problem solved.
To clarify, those original 3 zips should be safe to use now that I'm running CM12?
Do i just flash using TWRP?

Kevlang said:
Thanks, i was running 11s. Not to worry though, I decided that was an opportune time to flash CM12, and problem solved.
To clarify, those original 3 zips should be safe to use now that I'm running CM12?
Do i just flash using TWRP?
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i personally use CM12 and flash the "inverted" one myself with TWRP 2.8.4.1 everyday when i update nightlies.
just compared my Generic.kl stock file with the one on latest 0121 nightly and they're identical so yes, i guarantee it's safe to flash them

Giocarro said:
- 1 - Turn off capacitive buttons backlight
1a) using your preferred root file manager go to /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/brightness
1b) edit the file "brightness" and set the text to "0", save and exit
1c) edit the file "max_brightness" and set the text to "0", save and exit
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There is the option under settings / buttons on CM12

etoy said:
i do this since i changed my n4 for an OPO and preferred to stick on the nexus keys layout
the drawback is that if you remove the capacitive menu key you don't have access to menu on chrome and other apps that don't show overflow (3 dots) menu buttons
here is the thread where i asked about infos but nobody helped so far
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/force-app-overflow-3-dots-menu-to-appear-t3003731
and here below there's 3 flashable zip files for CM12 with the following setup:
nexus-like keys (back-home-recents)
inverted keys (back-home-menu)
stock keys (menu-home-back)
if you use CM12, my advise is to use the "inverted" one and remap "menu" to "recents" from Cyanogenmod button settings, so you can also set up "menu" option if longpress or double tap
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Can I apply one of your zip to oxygenos?

Paninno12 said:
Can I apply one of your zip to oxygenos?
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to be honest, i don't know if the origin file is the same.
you should compare the file from my "revert" zip and yours, it's located in
/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl
if they are identical, then you can proceed.
if not, you can send it to me and i'll prepare a zip for O²

Paninno12 said:
Can I apply one of your zip to oxygenos?
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i compared the Generic.kl files between O² and CM12, they're identical so you can flash my zip without any worries

etoy said:
i compared the Generic.kl files between O² and CM12, they're identical so you can flash my zip without any worries
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Working perfectly! Thanks

Works on marshmallow as well, in case anyone wondered.

etoy said:
i do this since i changed my n4 for an OPO and preferred to stick on the nexus keys layout
the drawback is that if you remove the capacitive menu key you don't have access to menu on chrome and other apps that don't show overflow (3 dots) menu buttons
here is the thread where i asked about infos but nobody helped so far
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/force-app-overflow-3-dots-menu-to-appear-t3003731
and here below there's 3 flashable zip files for CM12 with the following setup:
nexus-like keys (back-home-recents)
inverted keys (back-home-menu)
stock keys (menu-home-back)
if you use CM12, my advise is to use the "inverted" one and remap "menu" to "recents" from Cyanogenmod button settings, so you can also set up "menu" option if longpress or double tap
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Thanks, Inverted working great on Bliss Pop.

Suppose to : long press [Home] key, open recent menu...
So how I can change it to long press [Menu] key to open recent menu?!

Thanks, one of the experiences I'm missing from Nexus devices

Hi,
can anyone tell me how it is to be done on Oneplus X with CM 12.1.
I am able to configure Menu and Home buttons via settings, but I cannot swap location or configure Back button.
Editing Generic.kl did not work, I think it might be overridden by the cyanogen mod settings?
thanks
freaksworth

[How-To] REMAP CAPACITIVE BUTTONS ON GALAXY S6 [ROOT]

HOW TO REMAP CAPACITIVE BUTTONS ON GALAXY S6​
If you're left handed like me, then you might wanna remap your capacitive buttons if you use the back key more often than the multitask button.
You can remap many other buttons such as volume keys and the power button, just use some logic and you'll figure it out.
As we progress on, you'll realize that there are many more things you can remap other than the physical buttons.
!!!DISCLAIMER!!!
I'm not responsible if this doesn't work for you!
I'm not responsible if your capacitive buttons don't work!
!!!DISCLAIMER!!!
1. You'll need root access for this, otherwise it won't let you edit the file
2. Go to Play Store and download the app called Total Commander (you can use any other file manager that supports root, but this one worked best for me)
3. Open the app, and go to File system root
4. Go to data folder and when it asks you, grant it the permissions
5. Go back and go to the system folder, then to the usr folder and then to the keylayout folder
6. Long press on the Generic.kl file and click on Open as, then on Text and then select Totalcmd Editor
7. Now click on the magnifying glass icon without an arrow in the top right corner
8. Search for the word BACK, but select the Whole Words checkbox
9. Change it to APP_SWITCH (make sure it's capitalized!)
10. Search again for the word MENU and change it to BACK (there may be two MENU words in the file so search twice)
11. Search for the word APP_SWITCH and change it to BACK
12. Click on the Floppy disk icon on the top of the window and then click OK
13. Exit and close the application
14. Reboot your device and enjoy!​

What do you change the second MENU in the file??
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thatsupnow said:
What do you change the second MENU in the file??
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Change both MENU words to BACK.

thatsupnow said:
What do you change the second MENU in the file??
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Oh, and I see that you may be using CM, I'm not, so I'm not pretty sure if the files are same. I used stock ROM on my Galaxy S6, but I'm pretty sure any other ROM would work, as long as you have the S4 or S5 or S6 or even S7 and the latest version.

Swap Overview and Back button

I was thinking of buying this phone but the swapped back and overview buttons would likely drive me crazy. Does the ROM bring an option to swap them to their expected positions? If not is there any tweak that can be done to achieve the same result?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton

dafzor said:
I was thinking of buying this phone but the swapped back and overview buttons would likely drive me crazy. Does the ROM bring an option to swap them to their expected positions? If not is there any tweak that can be done to achieve the same result?
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You don't need an app, it is an easy mod.

Tulsadiver said:
You don't need an app, it is an easy mod.
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Can you elaborate "mod"?
The phone can't do it out of the box it seems and all non root guides I could find relied on "Button Mapper" or "Buttons remapper".

tacc said:
Can you elaborate "mod"?
The phone can't do it out of the box it seems and all non root guides I could find relied on "Button Mapper" or "Buttons remapper".
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Try this first. Copy off and unzip your SystemUI.apk. Go to your layout folder and locate recent_apps.xml and back.xml. Switch the names and replace. Zip it back up, change from .zip back to .apk and replace your SystemUi.apk.
Some phones are more complicated than that but I'd try that first. I normally would decompile and do those changes and recompile back.