When i bought the Nexus Player I had a 3 dots menu in apps.
Now I'm on android 5.1 and i did a factory reset (don't ask why. Just needed) and now I don't have 3 dots any more.
Any way to get them back? They are needed for some apps and can't be replaced by "tablet remote" for example.
same here...after updating to 5.1 the menu is gone! :*(
I might be wrong, but I think that LP 5.1 for "ATV" removed/broke the support for apps that... either don't follow Google's new Material Design guidelines or restricts apps that are coded to support the soft/hardware Menu button in Android devices. (The menu button and the the 3 dots on the GUI have equivalent functions in later versions of Android) Of course, it might also have to do with restrictions for apps that are not designed "specifically" for the Nexus Player ATV. I'm having this issue with Titanium Backup. I can't restore the apps I backed up using LP 5.0 because the Titanium interface is missing the main action buttons. The same version of Titanium works fine on my Nexus 7 running LP 5.1 for "Tablets".
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I might be wrong, but I think that LP 5.1 for "ATV" removed/broke the support for apps that... either don't follow Google's new Material Design guidelines or restricts apps that are coded to support the soft/hardware Menu button in Android devices. (The menu button and the the 3 dots on the GUI have equivalent functions in later versions of Android) Of course, it might also have to do with restrictions for apps that are not designed "specifically" for the Nexus Player ATV. I'm having this issue with Titanium Backup. I can't restore the apps I backed up using LP 5.0 because the Titanium interface is missing the main action buttons. The same version of Titanium works fine on my Nexus 7 running LP 5.1 for "Tablets".
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exactly the same problem in my case. i cant restore my titanium backup and even to set up sixaxis app. Even tablet remote that has a menu button doesn't help... Maybe there is a way to get it back?? Or does vanillipop rom has it fix?
The inability to access the 3-dots menu is one of the most frustrating changes with Android 5.1 on the Nexus Player. Sometimes you can still access the menu if you try moving a mouse cursor over the area or by using Droidmote Client's hamburger menu button but that may not always work. As for customizing Sixaxis Controller, there is a solution. If you go in to the keyboard settings menu of the Nexus Player and choose "Sixaxis Controller" as the current keyboard, a "configure" option shows up underneath it which leads you in to the settings menu for Sixaxis Controller.
Is there no way to enable this? Sending the menu key via adb input keyevent doesn't work and the little ribbon that some application have don't show up either. Seems weird to remove such an essential functionality.
First screenshot shows trying to set a background with Nova. Second shows what's supposed to be there.
If Google doesn't bring back the 3 dots menu in Android M, then I think our only hope may be to see it restored through an Xposed module. GravityBox has a "force overflow menu button" in its miscellaneous tweaks menu but it does not seem to work on Lollipop, unfortunately. I've already asked the GravityBox developer, @C3C076, if he can fix that option in a future update of his module but he's going to be very busy with a project at his job until further notice.
I'm curious if anyone was ever able to figure this out. Not being able to get to the menu on some sideloaded apps is killing me. Do custom ROMS (AOSP or CM) have this same limitation?
Yeah I really need the 3 dots as well. Setting up vnc client and can't disconnect. Too bad there isn't some app to force the bottom menu bar, or an app that could bind the 3 dot function to a button the nexus remote would be nice. I'm assuming a custom rom doesn't suffer from this.
I found a solution! These are floating nav buttons. I used to use them when I had a Nook Color and it only had 1 physical button and app implementation for softkeys wasnt very great yet. They work on Nexus Player Marshmallow! You need a mouse or a pointing device though and these have to be sideloaded.
Floating Soft Keys *Root*
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhoadster91.floatingsoftkeys
Works great - doesnt auto hide but everything seems to work fine.
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Button Savior - Root Version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey
Also works. Has an Auto Hide feature which is good. Less ability to edit stuff since there is a paid version. It will ask you to change accessibility services when you start, but it will then also say that device does not have this feature or something like that. The NP does. You have to go to Settings, Accessibility, Services, and then activate it. Then the app will work fine!
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If Google doesn't bring back the 3 dots menu in Android M, then I think our only hope may be to see it restored through an Xposed module. GravityBox has a "force overflow menu button" in its miscellaneous tweaks menu but it does not seem to work on Lollipop, unfortunately. I've already asked the GravityBox developer, @C3C076, if he can fix that option in a future update of his module but he's going to be very busy with a project at his job until further notice.
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It's impossible to set xposed modules now because just like titanium backup, the menus in the xposed app are gone/missing. I tried using xposed to fix this menu button problem but no dice.
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minotauri said:
I found a solution! These are floating nav buttons. I used to use them when I had a Nook Color and it only had 1 physical button and app implementation for softkeys wasnt very great yet. They work on Nexus Player Marshmallow! You need a mouse or a pointing device though and these have to be sideloaded.
Floating Soft Keys *Root*
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhoadster91.floatingsoftkeys
Works great - doesnt auto hide but everything seems to work fine. I had to double click the buttons to get it working.
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Button Savior - Root Version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey
Also works. Has an Auto Hide feature which is good. Less ability to edit stuff since there is a paid version. It will ask you to change accessibility services when you start, but it will then also say that device does not have this feature or something like that. The NP does. You have to go to Settings, Accessibility, Services, and then activate it. Then the app will work fine!
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Thank you so much for this!!! Now I will be able to set xposed modules i"ve been needing to set but couldn't.
minotauri said:
I found a solution! These are floating nav buttons. I used to use them when I had a Nook Color and it only had 1 physical button and app implementation for softkeys wasnt very great yet. They work on Nexus Player Marshmallow! You need a mouse or a pointing device though and these have to be sideloaded.
Floating Soft Keys *Root*
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhoadster91.floatingsoftkeys
Works great - doesnt auto hide but everything seems to work fine. I had to double click the buttons to get it working.
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Button Savior - Root Version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.swkey
Also works. Has an Auto Hide feature which is good. Less ability to edit stuff since there is a paid version. It will ask you to change accessibility services when you start, but it will then also say that device does not have this feature or something like that. The NP does. You have to go to Settings, Accessibility, Services, and then activate it. Then the app will work fine!
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I tried out Button Savior on my Nexus Player with Android 6.0 but it isn't the universal solution that I was hoping for. There are still some apps such as AdAway and Xfinity TV Go which do not work when the soft menu button (four squares) is clicked on. The function works in ZArchiver but DroidMote Client already has this capability in the form of its three lines menu button.
Ya I believe Xfinity TV Go app doesnt use the dot menu though. It's a sliding menu from the left side. I believe you can click and drag it open in Lollipop but not in Marshmallow.
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It's impossible to set xposed modules now because just like titanium backup, the menus in the xposed app are gone/missing. I tried using xposed to fix this menu button problem but no dice.
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Thank you so much for this!!! Now I will be able to set xposed modules i"ve been needing to set but couldn't.
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Ya no problem. Titanium backup works with this add-on. It was the main thing I was trying to use with NP actually.
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Sideload and install gmd hide soft keys run it and select hide soft keys keys and setup your quick nav bar ..my suggestion is to use the pro version of gmd and set navigation control's to none and then use udn pro as your navbar which seems to work better for me
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Works great, but how do you get the new nav bar to push everything up when on the bottom? Right now I have it set to 20px so it doesn't interfere with much, but it conflicts with my keyboard from time to time...
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Did you guys lose menu buttons on some apps after installing these? My menu buttons for Voice and Trillian for instance have vanished and the menu button for the bar doesn't work on most apps for me.
Edit: Never mind, my issue was related to a busybox installation that was fixed by installing with a different installer. Oops.
Thanks for the info on this, it's very useful and stock is kinda lackluster.
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Did you guys lose menu buttons on some apps after installing these? My menu buttons for Voice and Trillian for instance have vanished and the menu button for the bar doesn't work on most apps for me.
Edit: Never mind, my issue was related to a busybox installation that was fixed by installing with a different installer. Oops.
Thanks for the info on this, it's very useful and stock is kinda lackluster.
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I just got the same problem.
You mean that re-install the busybox will solve this?
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I just got the same problem.
You mean that re-install the busybox will solve this?
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I reinstalled with a different installer from the play store and it worked for me.
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I reinstalled with a different installer from the play store and it worked for me.
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I tried many kinds of installers but all failed, could you tell me which one you used?
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I tried many kinds of installers but all failed, could you tell me which one you used?
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I used the one from Faznx92's root tutorials, but I never had a busybox problem...
Something weird is going on, I got the menu problem again after rebooting I guess. Every time I uninstall busybox I get them back. I'll try the method OP used.
Edit: I keep getting the same problem. Each time I enable the auto hide soft keys app, I lose menu buttons in apps. Thr trick I found is to launch them all after booting then enable the auto hide. Just need to do that every time you reboot.
I would still love to be able to fix it for good
Freeze or uninstall stock "Soft Key Bar?"
Is it possible to remove it completly? I use auto hide soft keys but the stock Soft Key Bar interferes with it.
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Is it possible to remove it completly? I use auto hide soft keys but the stock Soft Key Bar interferes with it.
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Do you guys know any way of swapping the default navbar with an aosp navbar? I want it to stay without hiding. I am mainly missing the recent apps button in the default navbar.
Thanks a lot!
You can disable the navbar with gravity box and use pie controls. That's what I do
Use UDN lite. Its far better and has more customization in the free version.
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clear-all button in recent app
thx. btw, gravity box brings back the clear-all btn in recent app list.
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Do you guys know any way of swapping the default navbar with an aosp navbar? I want it to stay without hiding. I am mainly missing the recent apps button in the default navbar.
Thanks a lot!
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I am wondering the same thing, also the clear all button in the recent apps.
Good morning all,
I feel so stupid for asking this, but the menu button does not seem to work the way my other androids did in the past. Is there a function that I need to turn on or something? Thanks
install GravityBox and reassign buttons)) or just try to long press Recent button
Ok will do. thanks for your help sir.
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Good morning all,
I feel so stupid for asking this, but the menu button does not seem to work the way my other androids did in the past. Is there a function that I need to turn on or something? Thanks
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Not sure if this is launcher specific but I'm using Nova Prime and if you long press the menu button, then the original menu items pop up instead of recent apps. I never test with TW launcher. Discovered this later. But this way you don't have to remap with gravity box.
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Not sure if this is launcher specific but I'm using Nova Prime and if you long press the menu button, then the original menu items pop up instead of recent apps. I never test with TW launcher. Discovered this later. But this way you don't have to remap with gravity box.
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I'm not even sure what gravitybox even is. I tried to see if it was in the app storre. someone else in the thread recommended to do so....
FYI - the layout used in the S5 is the standard Android button layout and you will see fewer and fewer devices using a dedicated menu button, as there's no need for it in Android 4.x+
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FYI - the layout used in the S5 is the standard Android button layout and you will see fewer and fewer devices using a dedicated menu button, as there's no need for it in Android 4.x+
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okay. thanks for the info!
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I'm not even sure what gravitybox even is. I tried to see if it was in the app storre. someone else in the thread recommended to do so....
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Gravity BOX is a module that is installed after you first use Xposed Installer. Google this or look it up in a search here on XDA.
I flashed Lollipop 5.0.2 and GAPPS 5.0.1 onto my SM-N9005 the other day, however I can't access the app switcher. It used to be hold the home button, but now everything I've read said there should be a square symbol for accessing it where the back arrow is. My settings and back arrow are the same as they were on KitKat.
I tried installing an app switcher from the play store, but it always said that there were no apps running, even when I was in an app (and yes, I tried rebooting after installing it). I've spent hours searching for this and can't find anyone else having a similar problem. Can someone please help me get to the app switcher?
App switcher or recent apps panel comes up by holding home button
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Not for me it doesn't. I've held it down for as long as 10 seconds and nothing happens. As soon as I release the home button it takes me to my home page. Makes me think that it's not installed or running properly. Is there a apk I can install?
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Not for me it doesn't. I've held it down for as long as 10 seconds and nothing happens. As soon as I release the home button it takes me to my home page. Makes me think that it's not installed or running properly. Is there a apk I can install?
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So i guess it's a CM12, aosp, whatever based rom.
It definitely has a "Button configuration setting" in the rom settings. Did you even look ?
The square simbol you are mentioning is there when you enable the soft keys (navigation bar) and acts like the recent apps switcher.
But the hardware buttons should work too, if you configure them right.
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So i guess it's a CM12, aosp, whatever based rom.
It definitely has a "Button configuration setting" in the rom settings. Did you even look ?
The square simbol you are mentioning is there when you enable the soft keys (navigation bar) and acts like the recent apps switcher.
But the hardware buttons should work too, if you configure them right.
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I'm using the Dirty Unicorn rom, I didn't realise you could change the button configurations. I looked through all the standard settings, didn't think to look in the dirty tweaks section. Thanks for your help
I cannot get to the menu on TIB on the phone. it doesn't show in either screen.
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But it is supposed to be in top right hand corner says Menu in overview screen, or the 3 vertical dots in other screens.
Anyone else notice this? any suggestions for a fix. I don't believe it's TiB issue cause only happens on this phone works just fine on my S6
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I cannot get to the menu on TIB on the phone. it doesn't show in either screen.
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But it is supposed to be in top right hand corner says Menu in overview screen, or the 3 vertical dots in other screens.
Anyone else notice this? any suggestions for a fix. I don't believe it's TiB issue cause only happens on this phone works just fine on my S6
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It's like this for me as well. I used the menu button in Mipop to get to tibu's menu. I later used gravity box to map menu to a longpress of the back button. Hope this helps.
dgoad81 said:
It's like this for me as well. I used the menu button in Mipop to get to tibu's menu. I later used gravity box to map menu to a longpress of the back button. Hope this helps.
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That could work, havn't used mipop at this point but this will be a good use for me thanks
Confirmed, same thing. Mapping long press recents to menu is an awesome fix, I was missing having a menu key anyway!
You can click problems in the TB screen, it will prompt you with preference option
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if you have root i assume you know how to get xposed.
Once you have that, install this module and reboot, you should now have menu option in any app that doesn't show it currently.
I think, most of xposed user will install GravityBox and there is also a keymapping option and youre free, which key shall use an menue function. work fine with TB
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You can click problems in the TB screen, it will prompt you with preference option
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Not the same as menu my friend. Options in menu like clean dalvik cache, etc. But thanks
clementinox said:
if you have root i assume you know how to get xposed.
Once you have that, install this module and reboot, you should now have menu option in any app that doesn't show it currently.
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It has a menu button it just doesn't show on this phone for some reason. I suspect DPI issue. But button remap works great since it works on any open app.
If the Bixby button is bothering you, I present an alternative method for remapping it to whatever you want using Button Mapper. On the Note 9 specifically, there are some differences in the way Button Mapper works compared to other Bixby remappers. I am the developer of this app and intentionally made it work differently so you have a choice. Button Mapper version 0.75 or later is required for the Note 9, check links at bottom of post.
Please note that if you have rooted your Note 9, Button Mapper allows single, double and long press native Bixby remapping that works perfectly with no limitations whatsoever.
Advantages:
-Bixby never appears, it can be completely disabled and remapping still works
-Single press and long press actions available
-native remapping, meaning it's faster. No polling involved, it reacts to the button press input event
-far more actions and features available than other remapping apps
Disadvantage:
-must run adb shell command after every boot
The disadvantage is not that bad, because you don't need to restart your device very often. I often let my phones run for weeks without reboot.
Please don't complain about having to do the adb command after every boot. I'm simply presenting this as an alternative method for interested users who would like to put in a little extra effort to get a better experience. If this is not for you, just move on and use something else.
Button Mapper is free on Google Play or XDA Labs (version 0.75 or later is required for Note 9 support)
XDA Labs (latest version always available)
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/flar2.homebutton
Google Play (version with Note 9 support may not be available yet)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
I almost never reboot my device unless I have something to flash. I am very familiar with debloating my devices via ADB. I will give it a try. Thank you for offering a way for non-root users to remap the Bixby button.
This is the best app for remapping the Bixby button to something useful. Works perfectly on my Note 9 even with Bixby 2.0. People shouldn't even bother with any other app.
It takes a 30-second ADB session and you're all set. No lag, no Bixby popups. The only niggle is it needs to be restarted every reboot but that's not a big deal.
I've used BXActions but I prefer this a whole lot more. Just a cleaner experience.
Whoa.. thanks man.
This is just like I remapped the button on my rooted S8. Cant wait to try it.
I have a question though. Is it possible to run the adb from within the phone itself? I know theres a terminal app, but I believe it needs root? I can't remember.
Thanks.
Not sure what I did wrong. I was able to remap both the single press and long press, but it does the customized action as well as launch Bixby voice at the same time.
I'm happy with just disabling Bixby voice really. My device is not rooted.
Edit: Just figured out what I missed. I forgot to add "-d" to the adb command to disable Bixby assistant. Now it works perfectly. Sorry for being a dumbass. lol
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Whoa.. thanks man.
This is just like I remapped the button on my rooted S8. Cant wait to try it.
I have a question though. Is it possible to run the adb from within the phone itself? I know theres a terminal app, but I believe it needs root? I can't remember.
Thanks.
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It's impossible to run the command from the phone, unfortunately.
Thanks flar2!! I really appreciate all of the work that you do. This is my 3rd app that I've purchased from you, and it won't be the last! I was using bxActions, but that app pales in comparison to this button mapper. I'm just glad I stumbled across this thread. Button Mapper Pro has made my Note 9 complete, thanks again for everything you do. I look forward to what ever is next.
Hi @flar2,
In note 9, there's a system default option to control media volume using the vol buttons. See attached pic.
But when I enable vol buttons on the mapper, it results to controlling the ringtone. And even if the toggle is on for the media control, the app still overrides the action.
I see there's a pro setting to gain back the media volume.
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Hi @flar2,
In note 9, there's a system default option to control media volume using the vol buttons. See attached pic.
But when I enable vol buttons on the mapper, it results to controlling the ringtone. And even if the toggle is on for the media control, the app still overrides the action.
I see there's a pro setting to gain back the media volume.
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The app has no way of knowing about that setting, so it is ignored. You can use the default to media option in Button Mapper
Any way to get it working by pressing whilst screen is off?
poczynek said:
Any way to get it working by pressing whilst screen is off?
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Bixby works with the screen off by default
After using bxactions for a few days, I decided to try this app instead, and it works ALOT better! Thank you OP.
I almost never reboot my phones, so the adb thing is no big deal for me.
As much as I like bxActions, I even ended up buying the pro version, I can't help but say this just works better. I made the adb command into a batch file that I can just double click so that's not much of an issue, but I do have a couple questions/requests:
Is it normal for double tap to be greyed out? Can you add an immersive toggle to the list of available commands?
One thing I liked about bxActions is the ability to change what the button does while locked/lockscreen vs unlocked, is it possible to implement that here too?
Thanks!
rejectedjs said:
As much as I like bxActions, I even ended up buying the pro version, I can't help but say this just works better. I made the adb command into a batch file that I can just double click so that's not much of an issue, but I do have a couple questions/requests:
Is it normal for double tap to be greyed out? Can you add an immersive toggle to the list of available commands?
One thing I liked about bxActions is the ability to change what the button does while locked/lockscreen vs unlocked, is it possible to implement that here too?
Thanks!
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I'm looking into double tap. Currently it's not available for Bixby on the N9.
Note 9 lock and home
Note nine lock and home
Hey there, using this app on my Note 9 instead of bxActions. I can say its working much better but Im missing a few features. Is it possible to have a Sound/Vibrate Toggle like bxActions without going though DND mode, like on IOS? A fullscreen mode toggle action would also be really useful.
Also having different actions for buttonpresses while locked vs. unlocked would be great. Thank you!
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Note nine lock and home
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cool, but how does this relate to the button mapper in any way?
@flar2:
Whenever I use USB tethering, button mapper stops working until I run the adb command again, do you know what causes this? So apparently its not only a phone reboot that deletes the adb settings but also usb tethering
destz0r said:
@flar2:
Whenever I use USB tethering, button mapper stops working until I run the adb command again, do you know what causes this? So apparently its not only a phone reboot that deletes the adb settings but also usb tethering
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I have no idea about this
Note 9. Same to me. Phone reboot deletes the adb settings. And if i use toggle flashlight then bixby startscreen goes ON