hi all,
i've had my defy a couple of months now and i'm loving it.
just about the only thing i dislike about it is, i often accidently press the search key on the bottom right of the phone as i normally hold it with my right hand.
is there any way to disable the key? i know there's no inbuild way of doing it, so i guess we'd be looking at a hack.
i never use it, so wouldn't miss it at all.
pinkllama said:
hi all,
i've had my defy a couple of months now and i'm loving it.
just about the only thing i dislike about it is, i often accidently press the search key on the bottom right of the phone as i normally hold it with my right hand.
is there any way to disable the key? i know there's no inbuild way of doing it, so i guess we'd be looking at a hack.
i never use it, so wouldn't miss it at all.
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If your phone has rooted, you can uninstall or remove the GoogleQuickSearchBox from the system/app. It helps.
If you are not sure how to do it, send me a PM.
which search key ?
avers said:
If your phone has rooted, you can uninstall or remove the GoogleQuickSearchBox from the system/app. It helps.
If you are not sure how to do it, send me a PM.
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thanks - i've now done that. only works on the homescreen but that's where it's most annoying, so a big help.
pinkllama said:
thanks - i've now done that. only works on the homescreen but that's where it's most annoying, so a big help.
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Hm. It should work globally not just on the home screen. Look around in you system/app and if you find a QuickSearchBox.apk remove it as well!
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NOTE: THis is for GSM phones only not for CDMA
Hey guys,
I modified this Cab for me and my friend to start android by pressing the PTT button, yea we are lazy but I figure some of you guys might want try it out also .
All it is the RhodiumKbdControl_GSM.CAB with the Keys already mapped Just Double click button and you’re good to go.
I made one for the RHODIUM but since you guys don't have a PTT button i mapped it to the Mute button on the back, just click it twice and your good to go
Also this is desing to work for Reefermattness cab(Path:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Project Android.lnk)
Thanks to tarkim: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=554240
for creating this app.
Instrucstions:
Just Double click the button to launch
Added AndroidlaunchMOD.zip File wich contais 1click/2click/LongPress option for the Tilt2 PTT button. Also added 2click/LongPress for TP2, Just unzip and install the one you would like to use.
Note: Did not add a 1click for the Tp2 version because its mapped to the Speaker mute and did not want to overwrite it..
Requirements:
- .NET CF 2.0
Installing:
- Install SdkCerts.cab (if you dont already have it)
-Tilt2PTTAndroid.cab or RhodMuteandroidMap.cab
- Soft reset
Thanks. I'm totally gonna use this!
Just worried about accidentaly pressing it lol.
Nice, good thinking bud. Even if you double click on accident if its linked to my app you still can just close it without launching Haret.
Reefermattness said:
Nice, good thinking bud. Even if you double click on accident if its linked to my app you still can just close it without launching Haret.
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Thanks i love ur app save me a few times on miss clicks lol
Awesome work. Definitely using this.
thanx for this, may i suggest a single click as well so I can use it for another shortcut
pablo34 said:
thanx for this, may i suggest a single click as well so I can use it for another shortcut
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Later on when i get off work, i will add a Single and Long press as well.
Updated
devilcuban said:
Later on when i get off work, i will add a Single and Long press as well.
Updated
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thanx a lot, now i have an easy way to launch the camera
pablo34 said:
thanx a lot, now i have an easy way to launch the camera
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Anytime
hi,
can't seem to find a solution to this via search since not sure what to call it.
this screen when the phone rings and you have go grab that thing in the middle and slide it in one direction or the other.....how do i replace it with almost anything else? can't stand it. at least if you could see before you grab that center thing which direction you are supposed to pull the thing.
i'm rooted and using liquid rom.
thanks
Uhh. Once you do it once, you know which way to go. Don't see the issue there lol. Do you get fumbled by the stock lockscreen too? Forget which way is camera and which way is unlock? Cmon...
I'm sure there are ways to replace it.
anyone helpful out there?
martonikaj said:
Uhh. Once you do it once, you know which way to go. Don't see the issue there lol. Do you get fumbled by the stock lockscreen too? Forget which way is camera and which way is unlock? Cmon...
I'm sure there are ways to replace it.
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Try this app:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/answer-calls-by-gesture-(acg)/com.sch.answergesturefree
glhelinski said:
anyone helpful out there?
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What exactly are you looking for it to do?
Gingerbread had slide right to answer, slide left to effectively stop the ringer and send the caller to voicemail.
ICS has the exact same functionality, and looks much more polished doing so in my opinion.
But I am curious, what is it you want to happen/see?
basically looking for just buttons to push...nothing to slide.
a couple things about me that the first smart*** "helper" didn't care to take into consideration.. just insult me...and thank you for that by the way! 1) i don't get very many calls. i mostly just use this thing as a computer so when i do get a call i don't always remember very well which way i will need to pull that slider and 2) i have 2 conditions in my hands which don't always allow me to "hang onto" that slider thing.
since, i found an app called "EZ button" which has 3 buttons that are displayed on screen when the phone rings. you either push the buttons or hold for a couple seconds. SO FAR...it seems to work in ICS/Liquid though it doesn't really mention being ICS compatible.
i will try out ACG as the prior poster metioned. i tried initially but it didn't appreciate that i have ads blocked so i have to edit the hosts file....in time.
greeced said:
What exactly are you looking for it to do?
Gingerbread had slide right to answer, slide left to effectively stop the ringer and send the caller to voicemail.
ICS has the exact same functionality, and looks much more polished doing so in my opinion.
But I am curious, what is it you want to happen/see?
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glhelinski said:
basically looking for just buttons to push...nothing to slide.
a couple things about me that the first smart*** "helper" didn't care to take into consideration.. just insult me...and thank you for that by the way! 1) i don't get very many calls. i mostly just use this thing as a computer so when i do get a call i don't always remember very well which way i will need to pull that slider and 2) i have 2 conditions in my hands which don't always allow me to "hang onto" that slider thing.
since, i found an app called "EZ button" which has 3 buttons that are displayed on screen when the phone rings. you either push the buttons or hold for a couple seconds. SO FAR...it seems to work in ICS/Liquid though it doesn't really mention being ICS compatible.
i will try out ACG as the prior poster metioned. i tried initially but it didn't appreciate that i have ads blocked so i have to edit the hosts file....in time.
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EZ Answer looks like it does what you want it to do and more. It incorporates all of the other 'EZ' applications that cost 99 cents into one for I guess a good deal of $1.99.
EZTouch on its own looks like the standalone product you are looking for.
and
EZButton seems like another standalone product that does what you want to do, but also incorporates your volume buttons to answer by speaker or regularly.
Now whether each work for ICS and particularly this phone, I don't know. I see that you already tried 'EZ Button' so I'm guessing all will work, but I'm not 100% on that.
Good Luck.
Hi all,
I've looked everywhere and I can't be the only one who wants this.....
Is there not a way to swap the placement of the back key ala LG G2? It's driving me nuts and is the only thing that is keeping this phone from being perfect (for me) can ANYONE please lend a helping hand?
Thanks
razamataz said:
Hi all,
I've looked everywhere and I can't be the only one who wants this.....
Is there not a way to swap the placement of the back key ala LG G2? It's driving me nuts and is the only thing that is keeping this phone from being perfect (for me) can ANYONE please lend a helping hand?
Thanks
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This was the first thing I noticed coming form the LG G2 as well, and haven't found a way yet. Why would they put the back button all the way to the left, it is driving me crazy as it is the most used button!
razamataz said:
Hi all,
I've looked everywhere and I can't be the only one who wants this.....
Is there not a way to swap the placement of the back key ala LG G2? It's driving me nuts and is the only thing that is keeping this phone from being perfect (for me) can ANYONE please lend a helping hand?
Thanks
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Try auto hide soft key's on Google play
gravitybox works. have to have xposed installed
jaythenut said:
Try auto hide soft key's on Google play
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auto hide soft key's works, but is there any way to use it without the auto-hide/quick bar stuff?
I can't believe there isn't a way to create the same thing that LG has done for this phone. All manufactures should offer this. It's not like HTC didn't "borrow" the knock feature so this shouldn't be a stretch....
I don't get it. I've used Android for years and this is how it is on every device other than Samsung phones. I would just get used to it. Odds are you'll have to anyway in the future.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
jtc276 said:
I don't get it. I've used Android for years and this is how it is on every device other than Samsung phones. I would just get used to it. Odds are you'll have to anyway in the future.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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Never!!!! Lol, I hate that its on the left side. I hold my phone mostly in my right hand and hate how I now need to stretch my hand across to back arrow. This is one area I really do believe Samsung got it right. It's more natural on the right side of the phone. Even if you strongly disagree , at least do what LG has done and give me the option to make it how I want it. If I want to be told how something should be without the option to change it I may as well have a iPhone!
jaythenut said:
Try auto hide soft key's on Google play
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I don't think this app allows you to change the placement of the soft keys does it? I don't see anything in the description that implies that, more meant to just hide the keys.
razamataz said:
I don't think this app allows you to change the placement of the soft keys does it? I don't see anything in the description that implies that, more meant to just hide the keys.
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Yeah, it replaces the nav bar and let's you choose between a bunch of other different themed nav bars. I just can't get it to work without its quickbar feature/autohide.
With Samsung's recent devices they have decided to change the "Menu" button on the lower lefthand side of the phone to a "Recent Apps" button. I was wondering if it were at all possible to get this back to the "Settings" button instead of having to longpress it. Would it say, be possible to reverse them?
I am thinking any sort of change like this is going to require root and then someone to develop it.
Opinions? Does it bother anyone else?
It doesn't bother me since I also have a Tab S and this is how it is.
To fix this you 'll have to root, and you can hack this yourself.
This should get you started while your waiting.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=remap sumsung key
(Backup that file (clean copy) before you start hacking it... in case you fail.)
Itchiee said:
It doesn't bother me since I also have a Tab S and this is how it is.
To fix this you 'll have to root, and you can hack this yourself.
This should get you started while your waiting.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=remap sumsung key
(Backup that file (clean copy) before you start hacking it... in case you fail.)
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Ahh, keymapping. It's going to require a tiny bit of customizing. Sweet! Thanks so much Can't wait to jump in when we get root!
In the meantime, the menu functionality is still there...just long press the left button...took a while to get used to.
Dracos99 said:
In the meantime, the menu functionality is still there...just long press the left button...took a while to get used to.
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Thats whats up. THANKS!
Once you root, you can install exposed modules. I used gravity box to switch them.
otamctech said:
Thats whats up. THANKS!
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Haha yeah I said that in the OP - I think I am starting to get use to it haha
Hi,
i've tried to do a few searches but can't find anything about SHOWING the soft keys all the time.
See the thing is, this phone is for the mother-in-law and she's 71 so it needs to be as simple as possible. She wants to play games like temple run but doesn't understand the concept of swipe the top to get the home button to show up so I'd like to have the bottom bar always visible, even in immersive mode.
Any ideas please?
Cheers
I should probably include that it's stock 14.6.A.0.368 (this probably needs updating, but I'm looking for how to do that at the moment and confusing myself lol) and is rooted.
Xposed module 'App Settings' - go to the app you want, full-screen>prevent. I think you have to do it for each one. You probably can force it across the board with build prop, but I think the other way is best.
I can cope with that... Is there an easy guide for my firmware version to install xposed? I don't want to brick it again lol
Cheers
s0m3dud3 said:
I can cope with that... Is there an easy guide for my firmware version to install xposed? I don't want to brick it again lol
Cheers
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Flash this in recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3580244&d=1450386592 Then install this apk - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440 Then open Xposed app and go to 'download' and search for 'app settings'. Note that the first boot after flashing the zip will be long and finish with 'optimizing apps' dialog, which will take several minutes. Make sure your battery level is good.
Always a good idea to backup first.
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s0m3dud3 said:
I can cope with that... Is there an easy guide for my firmware version to install xposed? I don't want to brick it again lol
Cheers
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Oh yeah, and any time you install a new module in Xposed, it won't be active until you reboot.
Absolutely smashing, thanks. I've flashed the zip and now I'm waiting for it to load up, then I'll install the apk and find the module.
Cheers
Unfortunately that didn't work Things like Temple Run still go full screen and the navigation bar disappears.
s0m3dud3 said:
Unfortunately that didn't work Things like Temple Run still go full screen and the navigation bar disappears.
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Strange... Is the module working in general? Did you check the box in 'modules' screen in Xposed? I tested it on several apps and it was good...
I don't think so... It's ticked and I've rebooted and all that. The Adblocker module I found is working fine. Strange.
Perhaps I'm missing something. Any suggestions please? lol!! It's winding me up big time :/
s0m3dud3 said:
I don't think so... It's ticked and I've rebooted and all that. The Adblocker module I found is working fine. Strange.
Perhaps I'm missing something. Any suggestions please? lol!! It's winding me up big time :/
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Did you find the right options OK in the 'app settings' app, (full screen>always)?
Yeah, the options are there but no go.
Apologies for the delay. I've been away for the weekend.
s0m3dud3 said:
Yeah, the options are there but no go.
Apologies for the delay. I've been away for the weekend.
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This will do it for $1.50 - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lay&pcampaignid=APPU_1_0GClVp_MDoTW-QHV-ZyYBA
Are you sure? Reading the description that seems to do the opposite to what I want?
I want the navigation bar to be visible even in full screen mode. The girlfriend's mum can't grasp the concept of swipe to show the navigation and she keeps forgetting when we tell her, so by having it always visible we remove that obstacle
s0m3dud3 said:
Are you sure? Reading the description that seems to do the opposite to what I want?
I want the navigation bar to be visible even in full screen mode. The girlfriend's mum can't grasp the concept of swipe to show the navigation and she keeps forgetting when we tell her, so by having it always visible we remove that obstacle
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There's a 'blacklist' function which you can apply to chosen apps. I can't say if it will work on your specific game or not. The Xoosed module I mentioned works great for me with Camera, but I guess it didn't work for your game. I think with play store you can return a purchase within 15 minutes or something...
Don't know how I missed that. I'll give it a bash, Many thanks!
That didn't work either unfortunately
s0m3dud3 said:
That didn't work either unfortunately
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Well, after some reading, it seems clear that it is coded into the programming, and you'd have to rewrite the ROM to entirely disable it. From app to app, you probably could decompile and mod the apk so it doesn't call on the function. I did read that Gravity Box from Xposed has an immersive mode toggle, but I can't test it, since GB doesn't work on CM ROM. Check that out.
Thanks for your help so far. I tried GB but it didn't work either. Bloody annoying.
Perhaps another approach would be double tap the power switch to return home? Do you know if something like this exists please?
Thanks again for all the input and suggestions so far.
s0m3dud3 said:
That didn't work either unfortunately
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Hey I just discovered UDN (ultimate dynamic navbar). Install it, go to ssettings>general>special modes. Check 'toggle mode' and uncheck 'hide on outside touch'. The navbar will never go away. The only problem is that it sits Right there over anything else, blocking whatever you might want to touch down there, so maybe not a total fix. How eve, there's also more configurations you can mess with that might at least be an improvement.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ggbMAA&usg=AFQjCNEq8r_Pm6GfpwU6u7O8w_Uh5UwLUg
I think I tried that as well, but like you say, it gets in the way. It got in the way and I didn't look any more into it. I'll give it a go and look more at it when I get home from work. Cheers.