The awkward position of the power button makes me miss the sleep gestures in xposed framework when I would just remap google now(don't use anyway) to sleep so I could just swipe up from home to sleep the phone to return to the pocket... Thing is I'm on Verizon and don't have root. So does anybody know of a way that something like this could be done without root? I looked all through settings and googled it but have not found anything.
Thanks
BranC85 said:
The awkward position of the power button makes me miss the sleep gestures in xposed framework when I would just remap google now(don't use anyway) to sleep so I could just swipe up from home to sleep the phone to return to the pocket... Thing is I'm on Verizon and don't have root. So does anybody know of a way that something like this could be done without root? I looked all through settings and googled it but have not found anything.
Thanks
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I'm using the app One Hand Operation + from the Samsung store. I have it set up so I can swipe in from the left edge to turn off the screen, even if I'm in an app. Custom launchers like Nova can also let you swipe to turn off the screen. I think there are also ways to map the Bixby button to turn off the screen as well.
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Am also using one hand operations and assigned a gesture to screen off
....You can also use this "Softkey Edge"... [emoji6]
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You can buy Nova Launcher Prime and use double tap to put the phone to sleep. Otherwise you can simply remap the bixby button to be your power button and then you will have it closer.
Only thing is with Nova the double tap will only work if the phone is unlock, otherwise if you don't unlock it and you are still in the lockscreen you will need to press the power button.
Thanks for all of the feedback, I'm going to download One Hand Operation +. My only question about remapping the bixby button is doesnt that require root access?? I looked all over with google to see if it could be done without root and I couldn't find a way. I played around with the bixby settings to get it to run a command to sleep the phone too but that didn't work for me...
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You can buy Nova Launcher Prime and use double tap to put the phone to sleep. Otherwise you can simply remap the bixby button to be your power button and then you will have it closer.
Only thing is with Nova the double tap will only work if the phone is unlock, otherwise if you don't unlock it and you are still in the lockscreen you will need to press the power button.
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I buy nova prime. The problem is that Nova double tap to sleep is not compatible with face recognition, it awakes the phone inmediatly after turn off
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This is not my app, but it's a great find and I just thought I would share
Screen Off and Lock
Let's you lock the screen (turn it off) via a long press of the search button. Although there is NO widget, the app icon can be placed onto the home screen or a dock and essentially does the same exact thing.
So far it's working wonders for me, and is an awesome combination with Track Pad Wake.
If you like the app be sure to give it 5 stars and if your feeling generous buy the donate version. Links are provided below if your interested
NOTE: **Before you can UNINSTALL this app, please go to "Setting > Location and Security > Select device administrators" and then uncheck "Screen Off and Lock"**
FREE VERSION
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/screen-off-and-lock/com.katecca.screenofflock
PAID VERSION
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Sounds good! Will try it out...
Like the voice commands more than something like this. Can't have another program taking over my long press on the search button. Plus a long press takes as much time as just hitting the power button on top.
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I've been using this app for a few months now, and I have to say it's a great compliment to the trackpad. No longer do I have to rely solely on the power button to lock the phone. I actually configured the clock portion of Beautiful Widgets to run this screen lock application, so I don't have to have another shortcut on my home screen. It's simply hidden within the BW clock.
PS - Shouldn't this thread be in the apps/themes section?
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I've been using this app for a few months now, and I have to say it's a great compliment to the trackpad. No longer do I have to rely solely on the power button to lock the phone. I actually configured the clock portion of Beautiful Widgets to run this screen lock application, so I don't have to have another shortcut on my home screen. It's simply hidden within the BW clock.
PS - Shouldn't this thread be in the apps/themes section?
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Mhmm... Yes it should be, and that's where I thought I first posted it! ahhhh XDA how you distract me from everything
Feel free to move this mods
Title says it all.
What kind of customization? Moving or other? You can swap positions and add a couple predefined LG buttons. Lg says there will be a wireless charging but I will believe when I see it. All this info is available in threads. Those threads say more.
I want to add a screen off and an old-fashioned menu button.
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I want to add a screen off and an old-fashioned menu button.
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yea I would like to have that option as well.
I also use a screen off button. The one I use can no longer be found on the playstore. Not sure why but I had a backup of the apk on my sd card and it seems to work fine.
Screen off, double tap on any place of the screen where an app icon is not placed.
Menu, what kind of menu button are you looking for?
I'm looking to add a menu button to the on screen keys
Menu button? Do you mean settings button?
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Menu button? Do you mean settings button?
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yep menu key
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yep menu key
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Long press on home screen.
Select widget tab
Scroll to the settings shortcut widget.
Add the settings shortcut widget.
Another way is to drag and drop the settings icon from the app drawer
Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
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Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
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On my G3 there was an option called "Smart Screen" that kept the screen on while you were looking at it. I loved that option. I don't know why LG got rid of it. It was a separate app. I wonder if it would still work on V20
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Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
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Screebl... I've used it for years, customizable Screen on based on phone orientation.
Always on works perfect on my v20. I also use screen off widget to turn my screen off as well as double tap to turn on.
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Always on works perfect on my v20. I also use screen off widget to turn my screen off as well as double tap to turn on.
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problem with screen off and any widget or app i have found is that it is a harder lock than just hitting the button.. you will need a pattern to unlock it just like first boot (ie fingerprint unlock non operational) very annoying...
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problem with screen off and any widget or app i have found is that it is a harder lock than just hitting the button.. you will need a pattern to unlock it just like first boot (ie fingerprint unlock non operational) very annoying...
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True. I don't use any lockscreen - so I always forget about that. If requiring you to not do anything to turn your screen on is important to you - then why would you even have a lockscreen setup?
As title says, do anyone of you know if there is any app or setting to set a software shortcut to put the screen off the same way the power button does?
I don't really like pressing the button all the time, for now i've set the display timer to 15 seconds to shut down itself but coming from the modding world (lineage etc) roms, I got used to have a shortcut like longpressing back button to have screen off instead of using the power button.
I tried nova launcher and some other apps, their shortcuts are working BUT they require the admin unlock (PIN or SIGN only), no fingerprint or eyeballing aviable.
Any clue to help this fella out?
Use device assistant menu
Works like a charm
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Use device assistant menu
Works like a charmView attachment 4191050
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Can you post a link. I can't find it in play store.
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You're the man!!!! Seriously thank you!!
I did not know about that floating button!
Now this device is perfect!
Thanks again
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Can you post a link. I can't find it in play store.
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Search assistant on settings you can set a floating button
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Search assistant on settings you can set a floating button
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Thanks but he is asking about the sensor
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If you change nova lock method from administrator to timeout (screen off, and times out to lock after 5 seconds for unrooted users) or even better if rooted, then you can use double tap to lock with biometrics.
Scroll to bottom of nova settings/advanced/screen lock method option
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I use doubleHome, I double tap home buttom a black screen appears for 3 seconds, after the phone is locked with biometric unlock.
Free and works like a charm, from the same athor of bxactions!
Unfortunately using doubleHome you have to leave the current app.
Better: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
There is a shortcut, you can use everywhere, e.g. as gesture.
Im happy to see I'm not the only one who needed this!
Every manufacturer should think about this and include it in the stock Rom tho
Thank anyone for all the ideas!!!
You can do this with any gestures or automation app that runs shell commands like LMT or Tasker, etc.
input keyevent 6
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With the latest update of Bixby Voice Samsung finally allows to remap the Bixby button! Unfortunately the remapping options are very limited.
With bxLauncher you can easily launch any action directly from Bixby's remapping option, without limitations! You can toggle the flashlight, launch Google assistant, take screenshots or start any actions you like!
Currently bxLauncher can only launch one action, and only when your phone is unlocked!
If you want to fully remap the Bixby button with double tap, long press and more and also launch actions from lockscreen then the app bxActions is recommeded!
SETUP:
Just open Bixby, go to button settings and select "Launch app: bxLauncher"
bxLauncher will then launch your selected action!
FEATURES:
Remap the Bixby button to any action!
Launch Google Assistant with the Bixby button
Turn on the flashlight with the Bixby button
High performance! No lags!
No annoying ads!
ACTIONS:
Launch Google Assistant
Turn on flashlight
Take a screenshot
Mute phone
Launch camera or any other app
Switch to last app
35+ actions in total
Please note bxLauncher needs at least Bixby Voice v2.1.04 to work correctly!
This app is in development and still experimental!
BETA RELEASE GROUP:
coming soon
DOWNLOAD:
Forum download:
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Nice app. It took me several minutes to figure out that it is setup icon that controls the settings and not the bxlauncher one.
Installed it on my exynos note 9 running on android pie with latest bixby update but nothing happens when I set it up on single press. Things I tried hoping to make it work but failed were rebooting and reinstalling the app. Do I need to the clear data of bixby? For reference, I am currently using an app called DND toggle to mute the phone using bixby button if that makes a difference on setting bxLauncher. Thanks
Works Great on USA Spectrum Mobile SM 960U Oreo 8.1.0 ux 9.5.
Used ADB once and am on latest beta (bxaction) and still working perfect!
BX Button & Volume Buttons
Photo's[emoji2398] by Sully using SM-N960U or SM-870A
With the last few updates the volume buttons started to lose mapping after some period. Reboot brings the mapping back but after I'd say 6-8 hours volume buttons mapping is lost again. Bixby mapping stays. Any ideas? I put bxbutton app to never sleep.
I have a Navigation bar on Fire HD 8 2020 version after the 7.3.2.3 update but im not crazy about it
I have it set to run Nova launcher when i do LONG press of the home button
its a pain to have to hold the finger down to go back to the Nova launcher scree.
But i am looking for one that has the standard 3 buttons( BACK ,HOME ,RECENT ) at the bottom- covering up the FIRE navbar
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BUT to set the HOME to launch an app but short press ( NOT LONG)
I only am finding ones with Long press to run an app.
IS there any with a short press /click to launch an app?
Hello,
I'm sorry if your problem is solved but I have found a solution that has been working for quite some time. There is an app called simple control that is dark blue. It gives you another navbar that does not add anything to the screen. Here is what I do:
1. Open the app and set the home button to the launcher. For me I use nova.
2. Adjust the size and duration of the nav bar. For me, I use the gesture "swipe up" for the new nav bar to show.
This is the only method that seems to work and is FREE. There have been some "glitches" where the screen goes black for a few seconds after pressing the new home button but then refreshes to the launcher. But for the most part, everything works fine. If you are confused, I could upload a video of the whole process.
Have a great day
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I have a Navigation bar on Fire HD 8 2020 version after the 7.3.2.3 update but im not crazy about it
I have it set to run Nova launcher when i do LONG press of the home button
its a pain to have to hold the finger down to go back to the Nova launcher scree.
But i am looking for one that has the standard 3 buttons( BACK ,HOME ,RECENT ) at the bottom- covering up the FIRE navbar
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BUT to set the HOME to launch an app but short press ( NOT LONG)
I only am finding ones with Long press to run an app.
IS there any with a short press /click to launch an app?
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Hello,
I'm sorry, I have another solution that could work; only if you have a fire toolbox. There is a custom nav bar feature that downloads an app called automate that will create a code that will make the home button on the fire tablet open the launcher normally. Apparently, this function will not go away after a reboot and should remain "permanent". Both methods that I shared with you should not go away.
Thank you.