I never thought such a simple thing would bug me so much but not having a dedicated menu button on my HTC One is driving me up the wall. I'm running CM10.2, and I know I can convert the home key single or double tab function into a menu button but I would prefer the logo to be my menu key as I haven't been able to train myself to accept the home key mods.
That being said all of the kernels I look at say they will work on sense roms or google play edition roms. I can't seem to find anything that specifically says it will work with Cyanogenmod. If someone could point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you.
I believe the AOSP edition of Lunar kernel will work, at least there was a comment of someone using it. Make a nandroid and give it a shot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594677
Crawshayi said:
I believe the AOSP edition of Lunar kernel will work, at least there was a comment of someone using it. Make a nandroid and give it a shot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594677
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Thanks, I gave that a shot and it froze my phone within 10 minutes of use. I'll have to keep an eye on it.
Elite Lunar AOSP is for kitkat not jellybean. We do not have a kernel for that version of AOSP...but there might be one floating around the international forum.
Are you talking about the 3 dots menu icon? If so I had this issue for a while too. If I remember correctly you can change it in settings. I think it's in Settings >Hardware. I'm no longer using CM so i'm not 100% sure.
If you're talking about something else, I apologize.
Think he is talking about the menu button that's just above the HTC logo.
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There's no menu button
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Some kernels map the htc logo to act as a menu button.
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Some kernels map the htc logo to act as a menu button.
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Yeah the have the option. Any of the AOSP kernels should work on CM.
Just so you know the HTC logo as menu is very close to the edge of the screen. When I tried to hit the space bar many times I would get a menu button press.
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Hello,
Since this phone does not have a physical search button it is kind of difficult to get the voice actions working quickly.
I am looking for a simple button widget, that I can add to widget locker, to provide a way to use a voice action quickly from the lock screen.
For some reason widgetlocker doesn't have this built in, and I can't seen to find any other form of widget to get this done with the default ICS voice actions.
Anyone got any ideas?
problem is that there is no voice search app on the galaxy nexus.
so theres no way for any shortcut or widget to actually access it. closest thing you can do is link to google search and then press the mic button. it's incredibly annoying and one of the first things i noticed with the phone.
there might be a way to do it somehow with a custom shortcut app, but since anycut doesn't work, i don't even know what app to use to try. maybe someone can reply here with an app that does that.
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problem is that there is no voice search app on the galaxy nexus.
so theres no way for any shortcut or widget to actually access it. closest thing you can do is link to google search and then press the mic button. it's incredibly annoying and one of the first things i noticed with the phone.
there might be a way to do it somehow with a custom shortcut app, but since anycut doesn't work, i don't even know what app to use to try. maybe someone can reply here with an app that does that.
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Well car-home doesn't seem to work for the nexus yet, that would have been an acceptable workaround. It is just not feasible to hit that tiny search button while driving
nope absolutely not.
the best advice i can give you, is to download this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speaktoit.assistant
you can setup a link to that in widget locker. it has a much larger mic button and uses the same voice recognition. it sometimes has issues with calling, for example, if i call my girlfriend i have to say her full name and mobile or it won't call, even though mobile is set as the default.
in it's defense, using the icon on the home screen does the same crap. it doesn't understand my girlfriends name well since it's Carolyn and it keeps thinking i'm saying Caroline. which is stupid me cause Lyn and Line are pronounced differently. but okay enough *****ing about that.
anyway, for now i think personal assistant is your best bet, and it works perfectly on ICS. only exception being custom avatars get really small, but i've contacted them and they're working on a fix for that.
also it has IMO, the BEST voice for any app available on the market.
neok44 said:
problem is that there is no voice search app on the galaxy nexus.
so theres no way for any shortcut or widget to actually access it. closest thing you can do is link to google search and then press the mic button. it's incredibly annoying and one of the first things i noticed with the phone.
there might be a way to do it somehow with a custom shortcut app, but since anycut doesn't work, i don't even know what app to use to try. maybe someone can reply here with an app that does that.
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You don't have to go inside the search bar and then hit the mic.... All you gotta do is hit the mic from the home screen and it'll get you to voice actions. In ways its quicker than before with hardware buttons...But then at times, you can easily go into type search and sometimes it won't go into either search at all.
[email protected]<3 said:
You don't have to go inside the search bar and then hit the mic.... All you gotta do is hit the mic from the home screen and it'll get you to voice actions. In ways its quicker than before with hardware buttons...But then at times, you can easily go into type search and sometimes it won't go into either search at all.
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yeah but his situation was with driving. he wanted to be able to go from the lock screen directly to voice, and that doesn't work in ICS. But the assistant makes it a little easier since it has a larger button and is at the bottom where you'd unlock the phone.
I'd like to see a soft-key mod to add search and "long-press to voice search" functionality.
Jeannie is really good and I think the paid version you can shake the phone to wake it
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If you are on a custom 4.0.3 rom , then you can actually have this. For example, using zygote, runandhide has created what is named the 5 soft key mod. It makes the softkeys be menu, back, home, multitasking, then search. If you long press the search, you can pick voice search.
I highly recommend droid theorys zygote romantic, it's so smooth and has great features and a great community backing.
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I think I know what you're saying, but your auto correct is messing me up a bit...
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crimson12 said:
I think I know what you're saying, but your auto correct is messing me up a bit...
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If you're referring to my post, I apologize.
What I said only applies to the CDMA Zygot3 rom by DroidTheory, but there may be other roms that have this. Over on Rootz, another use has created several softkey mods that work with the Zygot3 rom.
There are softkey mods that do add either a menu button or a menu and search button to the softkey bar. The search key that gets added does allow for a long press, allowing for voice search/actions to be chosen.
Long story short, find a rom that has softkey mods similar to the ones seen here and you'll achieve what yo desired.
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If you're referring to my post, I apologize.
What I said only applies to the CDMA Zygot3 rom by DroidTheory, but there may be other roms that have this. Over on Rootz, another use has created several softkey mods that work with the Zygot3 rom.
There are softkey mods that do add either a menu button or a menu and search button to the softkey bar. The search key that gets added does allow for a long press, allowing for voice search/actions to be chosen.
Long story short, find a rom that has softkey mods similar to the ones seen here and you'll achieve what yo desired.
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That sounds like a feature worth switching to a custom rom for. I wanted to see how I liked a vanilla stock phone the way Google intended... its my first Nexus. I assumed that the roms would have a few kinks in them. What would you recommend? I have the Verizon Galaxy Nexus.
I have tried aokp, cm9 kangs, and have been sitting on droidtheorys axiom (formerly zygote). It's pretty slick and he updates fairly regularly. Check it out on rootzwiki. I may also try aokp or rootzboat just to check out the customization.
In terms of kernels, I haven't found one I love yet. Imoseyon has been doing a good job, tempted to try faux or Franciscofranco. They're all working to get correct undervolting though
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I'd like to see a soft-key mod to add search and "long-press to voice search" functionality.
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I agree with this. This should have been configurable in the stock OS. I missing being able to kill an app by holding the back key on CM7. I'd prefer to stay stock on this phone, and haven't found a good reason to even root it yet.
I'm not even sure I need the search button if we could map whatever we wanted to the current button's long press.
Back - kill current process
Home - Voice action
Task Switcher - App drawer? System Search?
coming from a GNex, i really miss the on screen "menu" button being in the top right hand corner for ICS apps. by having a hardware menu button the SGS3 takes feature away, and its my only issue with the phone.
Its an ICS phone, I WANT it to work like ICS. The downside to this is, if implemented itll probably introduce the software menu dots for non ICS apps like the ONE X. I own a ONE X and dont have an issue with them
I personally think Samsung was too lazy to update their own stock apps to ICS native style and such put in a menu bottom (Conspiracy)
Nway, if you can help itd be mighty appreciated
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coming from a GNex, i really miss the on screen "menu" button being in the top right hand corner for ICS apps. by having a hardware menu button the SGS3 takes feature away, and its my only issue with the phone.
Its an ICS phone, I WANT it to work like ICS. The downside to this is, if implemented itll probably introduce the software menu dots for non ICS apps like the ONE X. I own a ONE X and dont have an issue with them
I personally think Samsung was too lazy to update their own stock apps to ICS native style and such put in a menu bottom (Conspiracy)
Nway, if you can help itd be mighty appreciated
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I hope some smart person takes up this cause and makes it happen
It's been asked already...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672952
get button savior app.. its way better than having on screen button.. wasting awesome huge screen space
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It's been asked already...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672952
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Thanks. Checking it out
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try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1547221&d=1354990462
As the title says. requesting a softkey mod that enables the menu on both sides. default behavior.
I'd like to see this as well. Additionally always there menu would be nice.
Sounds like a useful thing to have....I'll look into it. No promises.
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i had mentioned that before, all i got was there is one.. LOL
id love a real menue soft key, thanks
Paul O Brien's ROM at MoDaCo does that (http://www.modaco.com/topic/355705-jr6-jro03d-411-mcr-new-button-mods-youtube-with-preloading/)
I am not sure if his pre-bake has it (I think it does, but it also puts the Back, Home & Tasks button at the right hand side when holding in Landscape).
If you have an ad-free account you can bake your own ROM with whatever options you want!
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Paul O Brien's ROM at MoDaCo does that (http://www.modaco.com/topic/355705-jr6-jro03d-411-mcr-new-button-mods-youtube-with-preloading/)
I am not sure if his pre-bake has it (I think it does, but it also puts the Back, Home & Tasks button at the right hand side when holding in Landscape).
If you have an ad-free account you can bake your own ROM with whatever options you want!
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Oh,then no need for me to look into that.. hey....are there any themers on the n7 yet?
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So here's the deal, I'm looking to upgrade from my HTC Sensation 4G in about 6-months, and I'm debating the Galaxy S4 vs the Nexus 5. As in 6-months both will be roughly $300-$400 used. The only major advantage to me that the Nexus 5 will have is the S800, while the S4 has a removable Battery (VERY useful to me) and a MicroSD slot. And I'm torn regarding the physical button = more screen space VS beautiful onscreen buttons = less screen space.
This brings me to my 1 question regarding the S4, is there a cross-ROM mod that changes the default function of the menu button to recent apps switcher, with long-pressing bringing up the menu?
Reason I'm asking is the Sensation's default menu button action is just that, the menu button, the same as on the S4. And I hate it.
I LOVE the recent apps switcher, but the only Rom that allows me to change the button action is CM, every other ROM only allows the Menu action. Is this also the case with the S4? I'd rather not be stuck with CM forever.
Thank's for the help.
P.S. If any of you had a Sensation before the S4 and found a mod for the Sensation to change the default action of the Menu button for every ROM, can you share it? Thanks!
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So here's the deal, I'm looking to upgrade from my HTC Sensation 4G in about 6-months, and I'm debating the Galaxy S4 vs the Nexus 5. As in 6-months both will be roughly $300-$400 used. The only major advantage to me that the Nexus 5 will have is the S800, while the S4 has a removable Battery (VERY useful to me) and a MicroSD slot. And I'm torn regarding the physical button = more screen space VS beautiful onscreen buttons = less screen space.
This brings me to my 1 question regarding the S4, is there a cross-ROM mod that changes the default function of the menu button to recent apps switcher, with long-pressing bringing up the menu?
Reason I'm asking is the Sensation's default menu button action is just that, the menu button, the same as on the S4. And I hate it.
I LOVE the recent apps switcher, but the only Rom that allows me to change the button action is CM, every other ROM only allows the Menu action. Is this also the case with the S4? I'd rather not be stuck with CM forever.
Thank's for the help.
P.S. If any of you had a Sensation before the S4 and found a mod for the Sensation to change the default action of the Menu button for every ROM, can you share it? Thanks!
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I had the Sensation. I know just what you mean.
I don't think there is a cross ROM mod that does this. But most custom ROMs have this as a built in feature, to be able to remap the function of the physical home button and the virtual menu and back buttons. You can remap the function of either quick press or long press.
I know that all AOSP ROM's have this feature and most TW roms do too.
So just flash any custom ROM and you will likely get what you are looking for.
Look into Xposed modules. I think this kind of thing is exactly what the dev had in mind. There's an Xposed module for just about any kind of mod or customization you can think of.
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I had the Sensation. I know just what you mean.
I don't think there is a cross ROM mod that does this. But most custom ROMs have this as a built in feature, to be able to remap the function of the physical home button and the virtual menu and back buttons. You can remap the function of either quick press or long press.
I know that all AOSP ROM's have this feature and most TW roms do too.
So just flash any custom ROM and you will likely get what you are looking for.
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So every custom ROM has the option to change it? Even AOKP, PA, and others? Because AOKP and PA don't give any custom button mapping option on the sensation.
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Look into Xposed modules. I think this kind of thing is exactly what the dev had in mind. There's an Xposed module for just about any kind of mod or customization you can think of.
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How would I look into them? An app? A flashable zip? Don't have much direct programming knowhow. :-\
Edit: Installed Xposed framework. Where would I find the mod to change the button mapping? Thanks.
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The next step is getting Xposed modules. These are basically mods that change functionality, and they use the Xposed framework to work.
I think this module does what you want:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.spazedog.xposed.additionsgb
If not, check the module repository here:
http://repo.xposed.info/module-overview
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Electriccars said:
So every custom ROM has the option to change it? Even AOKP, PA, and others? Because AOKP and PA don't give any custom button mapping option on the sensation.
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Really?
It's a native feature of CM for all devices, including the Sensation, which AOKP and PA both heavily utilize.
So let me rephrase to be more accurate to what I actually know....all CM based ROMs for the S4 hav this feature. The vanilla AOSP roms might not.
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The next step is getting Xposed modules. These are basically mods that change functionality, and they use the Xposed framework to work.
I think this module does what you want:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.spazedog.xposed.additionsgb
If not, check the module repository here:
http://repo.xposed.info/module-overview
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Thanks. it's really good but unfortunately no haptic feedback on button presses. :-\ Otherwise it would be perfect. I tried gravitybox as it also has the button remap option, but my "systemUI is not responding" when it's active. :'( Any fix for that? Or does it just have issues with CM?
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Really?
It's a native feature of CM for all devices, including the Sensation, which AOKP and PA both heavily utilize.
So let me rephrase to be more accurate to what I actually know....all CM based ROMs for the S4 hav this feature. The vanilla AOSP roms might not.
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Darn, that's the same on the sensation, whenever I install a 4.2/4.3 AOKO or PA or AOSP ROM it doesn't have the feature. I read that they moved away from CM as a source after 4.1 and that's why it's different. Well could you do me a favor? Can you try the gravitybox module in xposed framework and see if it works on the S4? I tried it on my sensation running CM 10.1 and it breaks my SystemUI. I also tried Xposed additions and it works but doesn't give haptic feedback, which is a downer for me.
Thanks!
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Gravitybox isn't compatible with CM iirc.
please take all further discussion to the sticky thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433835
Just curious as to what everyone has found to make it easier to turn off the M8 instead of reaching all the way to the top for the power button, which can be awkward. I know there is a knock at the top of the screen, but that is almost as bad as reaching for the button. Any other options/suggestions?
Screen off & lock app. Play store.
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bitwiser said:
Just curious as to what everyone has found to make it easier to turn off the M8 instead of reaching all the way to the top for the power button, which can be awkward. I know there is a knock at the top of the screen, but that is almost as bad as reaching for the button. Any other options/suggestions?
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What exactly do you mean? Are you talking about turning off the screen as BigAl assumed, or are you talking about powering down the device?
use the nav bar on custom roms to change their attributes .
I use double tap on home to turn the screen off, also double tapping the notification bar works (viper rom)
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What exactly do you mean? Are you talking about turning off the screen as BigAl assumed, or are you talking about powering down the device?
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Yes, just screen off/lock. I have a custom rom and they just have the swipe or tap at the top of the screen which is the same as reaching for the power button if not more difficult (tried Viper). I'm on Revolution 5 right now and really like it...just want a better way to lock the device...double tapping home sounds good. Is there a downloadable app or flashable addon compatible with Revolution?
using his kernal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52016545
swipe to turn off screen
I know there are many in the play store...was just wondering what other M8 owners used before I try them all
i use an app called knock lock. you set where you would double tap to turn off the screen. pretty nice add on for the gesture controls. plus no root needed. i set mine at the center
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I know there are many in the play store...was just wondering what other M8 owners used before I try them all
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I use flar2's kernel. Includes sweep 2 sleep the bottom of the device to shut off the screen. No need to run an extra app. He also has a module you can use on stock kernel (need root though).
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I use flar2's kernel. Includes sweep 2 sleep the bottom of the device to shut off the screen. No need to run an extra app. He also has a module you can use on stock kernel (need root though).
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Thanks, I'll check it out and see how it works with Revolution ROM I have stock kernel.
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Thanks, I'll check it out and see how it works with Revolution ROM I have stock kernel.
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If you by turning off mean sleep, then:
Swipe2sleep isn't really needed in ARHD rom, as the Sense6 Toolbox allows you to customize the behaviour of the control bottons in the nav bar.
I've just setup long-press the home botton to sleep. Works fine and easier than swipe (IMO)
I use widgetsoid, create an invisible toggle button to turn the screen off which fills the bottom half of my screen so one click off without ruining my homescreen.
I use a Dot View case and close lid...does that count...
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I remember as a kid, watching the Jetsons, and a "hard day at work" for George was when he had to "push teh button six times." I think we're surpassed that.