[Q] Add a personalized soft key - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone,
I would like to know how is it possible to add a software key down of the screen of my phone? Not personalize, but add a soft key for turn the screen off like on the capture attached.
I know that the ROM used on this screen capture is Flash Liquid Smooth, but I want to keep my Sense UI!
Thanks in advance

Nobody knows?

I think it can be done with xposed modules, I recall a video on youtube that discussed it. Might want to search on youtube for it.
I'm at work now so I can't do the searching on youtube(Damn filters) . If I recall correctly, I think it might have been Armando Ferreira that discussed it, though I'm not 100% sure.

Yes, I've already seen this, it's that kind of module that I need, but this one (Xposed GEL) doesn't match at my needs because it's for the stock launcher and it replaces the back button while I would like to add a button!

Stold said:
Yes, I've already seen this, it's that kind of module that I need, but this one (Xposed GEL) doesn't match at my needs because it's for the stock launcher and it replaces the back button while I would like to add a button!
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I don't know maybe check here.
Post 11 says you can have up to 7 buttons
The poster in post 11 above, himself links to this thread Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
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BerndM14 said:
I don't know maybe check here.
Post 11 says you can have up to 7 buttons
The poster in post 11 above, himself links to this thread Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
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That's a good module although there is a constant consumption of RAM.
I'll try this and if someone has another solution, say it please!

I'm pretty sure there's an app on the playstore called softkeyz that'll do what you're looking for.
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pardoned said:
I'm pretty sure there's an app on the playstore called softkeyz that'll do what you're looking for.
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Yes, it's a great app, but it's only to replace the icon of the soft key and not to add one.

Take a look at this app please: [APP][4.0+]Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
Should do the trick for you.
Or if you don't use Google now, check this trick, which i also use to make my sceen off.

old.splatterhand said:
Take a look at this app please: [APP][4.0+]Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
Should do the trick for you.
Or if you don't use Google now, check this trick, which i also use to make my sceen off.
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Great, thank you!

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[APP] homeMYhome (customize home double tap)

Hi folks, with this app you can select any application to be launched on home double tap button / bluetooth longpress.
Requires a Samsung-based rom
no Cyanogen/AOSP/AOKP, sorry. UPDATE: for non-sammy ROMS you can use Home2 Shortcut (thanks to InfiniteRecall).
Only one rule: my app use the same package name of Samsung Voice Control (I've chosen the easy way to do this hack ), so you have to delete /system/app/VoiceToGo.apk (if your rom include it) and reboot before installing the attached .apk.
In last leaked Ice Cream Sandwich roms I've found VoiceToGo is in different location:
XXLP2 > /system/app/vlingo.apk
XXLPB > /data/app/com.vlingo.client.samsung-1.apk
</useful information>
I've written this app simply because I don't like Samsung Voice control, I was using Vlingo on my Nexus One and I think it was much more efficent and less Samsung-centric. Afterwards I decided to share it with you, so I added an activity to choose any installed application.
Hope you'll like it as I do, suggestions&donations are welcome.
CHANGELOG
1.0 (12/10/11)
- first release
1.1 (13/10/11)
- changed app launch mode (google talk fc)
- changed save preference mode to work without sqlite sync (toast confirmation didn't appear, app didn't close itself automatically, and settings was lost on restart, if you had this problem uninstall and reinstall)
1.2 (15/07/13)
- Jelly Bean version (thanks e495957 for testing) - UNINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSION BEFORE
Removed the apk and installed ur app, but when i click on an app i want to use, nothing happens. running on 2.3.4 KH3
Ah it did work, just needed a reboot. and it kind of needs a confirmation of the app you've chosen.
One way or another, nice app ^^
a toast notification is shown when you select the app, at least on my phone
do you had VoiceToGo.apk?
maybe a reboot is needed anyway, waiting for other experiences
Thank you very much c3k, i'll test it now. It was on my todo list
edit: works perfect. thanks man
This is a great idea, i cant download it at present but will try this tonight
Thanks
Hey c3k,
GREAT application! Comes closest to a solution for the lack of a dedicated search hardware button, like the O2x has. Great, great, great! Thanks a bunch.
And, errrr, by the way, selecting the application to launch in the list on my SGS2 also throws a toast notification. Very intuitive and spartan interface, doesn't exactly need a manual. Props!
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Thanks, works perfectly , I don't need voice control often, but it would be cool if we could use it anyway (but not on double tap), is there a way you could do this?
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Thanks, works great
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Awesome work mate. Just wish it could work as a good app launcher, you know any good app to go along with it?
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Hello will this launch a app on the homescreen by double tap?
That would be cool then we have no more unwanted apps starting by accident.
rodeo_calling said:
Awesome work mate. Just wish it could work as a good app launcher, you know any good app to go along with it?
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I am personally using camera with it, its good enough I think?
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Yeah I set it to poweramp and loving it. But would be a nice option to get a quick launcher on double tap. Been searching the market but no good options for me.
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rodeo_calling said:
Yeah I set it to poweramp and loving it. But would be a nice option to get a quick launcher on double tap. Been searching the market but no good options for me.
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Maybe try quick desk? I don't know if you could launch it as an app, but you could try
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luvgirl12345 said:
Damn I wanted this... but I'm now on cyanogenmod so no samsung double tap! could you make a simple application that works like Quickdesk but lets you choose what to launch on double tap?
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I think is possible, but it's a complete different work...
Quickdesk dev can do it with a couple of code line
dtekkt said:
Thanks, works perfectly , I don't need voice control often, but it would be cool if we could use it anyway (but not on double tap), is there a way you could do this?
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You can install Vlingo (is the reason because this app exists!)
I'm not sure, but I think it has all the Samsung Voice Command features (beacause Vlingo team made it), but it works better (at least with my voice) and it's more flexible.
No way to install Samsung Voice Command and homeMYhome on the same device...
rodeo_calling said:
Awesome work mate. Just wish it could work as a good app launcher, you know any good app to go along with it?
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look at Quickdesk (you have to use it instead of homeMyhome)
john291 said:
Hello will this launch a app on the homescreen by double tap?
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No we are talking about home BUTTON double tap
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.crazyricky.advhomebutton
this one is long time in the market and has a better interface...
wooops, world is always smaller than one can think
my app is still slightly different: I don't replace the home application (so it can continue to work as android engineers designed), I take advantage of the service that samsung puts on his firmware just to launch the voice app (the same service that the app you report seems to irremediably kill)
...and it works from the lookscreen too!
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wooops, world is always smaller than one can think
my app is still slightly different: I don't replace the home application (so it can continue to work as android engineers designed), I take advantage of the service that samsung puts on his firmware just to launch the voice app (the same service that the app you report seems to irremediably kill)
...and it works from the lookscreen too!
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So that app kills the process and creates its own? And your app keeps this ssamsung process and makes a different use of it, right?
Edit: You convinced me. Ok, so I'm choosing your app
Erm file is not supported on my phone..?
How do I undo this??? I downloaded it and decided I didn't want to use it, cleared data and uninstalled, no my double tap does nothing.... I want my "recent apps" back.
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Found a mod to add galaxy nexus like navigation keys to rooted stock rom

Sorry if this has already been posted or in wrong section, and I take no credit for it but I found it to be pretty cool. To add soft keys to rooted stock touchwiz rom all you have to do is add this line to the build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Or you could just download "Soft keys" from the Play store!!!!!
ebuechler3 said:
Or you could just download "Soft keys" from the Play store!!!!!
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You can do whatever you want.... I just thought it was interesting that it wasn't completely disabled and was easily added...If you don't like it or have something else you use, that's great.
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You can do whatever you want.... I just thought it was interesting that it wasn't completely disabled and was easily added... It also has the recent apps key. Not sure if "soft keys" app has that.
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I usually disable my hard keys because i hate the recent app feature... My gf is waaay to nosy for me to have a recent app button on my phone.... I am also a faithful "hide it pro" user.
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You can do whatever you want.... I just thought it was interesting that it wasn't completely disabled and was easily added... It also has the recent apps key. Not sure if "soft keys" app has that.
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Download it, get the apk and zip it in the ROM, or you can use TB to integrate it into ROM.
Hui91 said:
Download it, get the apk and zip it in the ROM, or you can use TB to integrate it into ROM.
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Why would I do that? I just edited the build prop and it's there...... I understand there are other ways to get soft keys. But I wanted them built in like the galaxy nexus so when I found this mod I thought I'd share......
dls5375 said:
Why would I do that? I just edited the build prop and it's there...... I understand there are other ways to get soft keys. But I wanted them built in like the galaxy nexus so when I found this mod I thought I'd share......
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Agree with you. I am using the same method on my HD2 CM9 for 8 months now.
My SGS3 will arrive today and I am glad that this method will apply to rooted stock rom. Was wondering if this method CM rom only or also stock rom.
Thank you for your information.
IMO this method is way better than some softkey apps because it doesn't use ram and is native like.
will this work on cm10?
nightfox11 said:
will this work on cm10?
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Not sure this will work on cm10.
But I found out another method for cm10: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788780
nightfox11 said:
will this work on cm10?
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Yes it was originally made for cm10 but was found to also work on stock.
How do you disable your hard keys?
ebuechler3 said:
I usually disable my hard keys because i hate the recent app feature... My gf is waaay to nosy for me to have a recent app button on my phone.... I am also a faithful "hide it pro" user.
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I would love to disable my hard keys. I am new at this stuff, so forgive my ignorance.
I have a t-mobile unlocked 32gb white rooted with AOKP jellybean- 4th release
And I cannot find any other mods to the physical buttons, like making the home button a camera button. Not as important, but would love to know if you can tell me.
Thanks!
ebuechler3 said:
I usually disable my hard keys because i hate the recent app feature... My gf is waaay to nosy for me to have a recent app button on my phone.... I am also a faithful "hide it pro" user.
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lol
HasteTheChariot said:
I would love to disable my hard keys. I am new at this stuff, so forgive my ignorance.
I have a t-mobile unlocked 32gb white rooted with AOKP jellybean- 4th release
And I cannot find any other mods to the physical buttons, like making the home button a camera button. Not as important, but would love to know if you can tell me.
Thanks!
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Look in the android development section. I made one to disable the hardware keys. And someone else made one to change home button to camera button.
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I tried on stock rooted rom didnt work i added that line at the end of the build.prop saved changes and rebooted ? What am i doing wrong ?
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Nevermid its working
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You can disable capacitive touch keys too under system/usr/keylayout/sec_touchkey. kl
Put a #in front key 139 and key 158
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I 've been using "button savior" but I'll try this mod out hehehe thanks!
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Samsung quick glance

Does anyone know what the wallpaper is that is used on the quick glance lock screen?
I want to know the same...and possiby change it too.
jaseGS4 said:
Does anyone know what the wallpaper is that is used on the quick glance lock screen?
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It looks like it's a "Live wallpaper" and by even removing the default supplied live wallpapers, this one is not effected - it sticks.
I wish someone would make is customizable.
Any DEVs out there that wanna take this on?
i wish we could unlock the screen by waving over and then pressing anywhere on the screen
that feature was available on the note 2, saved me from pressing the home button
bert269 said:
It looks like it's a "Live wallpaper" and by even removing the default supplied live wallpapers, this one is not effected - it sticks.
I wish someone would make is customizable.
Any DEVs out there that wanna take this on?
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I may add this as an option in my ROM. But you can change the wallpaper through apk tool.
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Appreciated
elesbb said:
I may add this as an option in my ROM. But you can change the wallpaper through apk tool.
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Thanks
Do we know what is the apk that is used for this "quick glance" app?
Thanks for your great work!
bert269 said:
Thanks
Do we know what is the apk that is used for this "quick glance" app?
Thanks for your great work!
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I don't remember off too of my head. I have to look on my computer then.
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thank you
elesbb said:
I don't remember off too of my head. I have to look on my computer then.
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I really appreciate your time with this.
I think it will be great if we can get that customizable!
So has anyone at all tried removing the quick glance lwp and do an apk file PLEASE I been looking everywhere and found nothing I hope to hear from someone soon thanks.
SAME
i really want to customize this. i really want to get rid off the animation. the point of quick glance is also to preserve battery. since super amoled only lit up the pixels used. i prefer just the time and notifications light up. NO ANIMATION.
Apk for this?
nexusmanftw said:
I have an apk for it
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Can you please send me a link to the apk?
Thanks
hmmm. i already got the apk form /system/app/glanceview.apk. i'm attempting modifications right now. changing backdround seems really easy, but i;m trying to remove the animation. i will keep you guys updated on my work
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draginslygj said:
hmmm. i already got the apk form /system/app/glanceview.apk. i'm attempting modifications right now. changing backdround seems really easy, but i;m trying to remove the animation. i will keep you guys updated on my work
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Can u please post the glanceview apk. or atleast point me the direction?
Thanks a lot..
APK
aby2aby said:
Can u please post the glanceview apk. or atleast point me the direction?
Thanks a lot..
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here is the APK modded glance view.apk. this is the modded version by me with all animations removed with just a simple black background. and if you want a different background. just open the .apk with 7zip or equivalent and go to /res/raw/background.png and replace it with your own imagine with identical resolution.
when you are done. go place it in /system/app
*make sure you backup your original glanceview.apk in /system/app
* restart phone right after overwriting the apk.
*phone might restart itself right after overwriting, this is normal, and it will ONLY do it once.
please only do this at your own risk.
I don't know how to...
draginslygj said:
here is the APK modded glance view.apk. this is the modded version by me with all animations removed
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Hi, can you explain me where can i find this ? Just want to mod this animation but I can't find it in decompiled Glanceview files..
Chewee91 said:
Hi, can you explain me where can i find this ? Just want to mod this animation but I can't find it in decompiled Glanceview files..
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According to his post above yours it's in
/res/raw/background.png
☞Sent from here☜
baseballfanz said:
According to his post above yours it's in
/res/raw/background.png
☞Sent from here☜
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Yes of course... For the background picture... But I can't find which file control the animated effect at the top of screen.. In order to mod it....

[Q] help! get rid of on screen apps visual feedback

Hi. I just noticed that my G3 gives visual feedback when you press an apps icon on the main screen and the app drawer. If I'm not wrong, it was not like that about 2 hours ago.
How can I get rid of the visual feedback when I press ing an app/ icon?
Thanks!
papelet said:
Hi. I just noticed that my G3 gives visual feedback when you press an apps icon on the main screen and the app drawer. If I'm not wrong, it was not like that about 2 hours ago.
How can I get rid of the visual feedback when I press ing an app/ icon?
Thanks!
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Just added some pictures so you guys can have an idea of what I'm talking about!
Mine has always done that
O.k. let me put it this way: is there a setting to turn that big box or square into just a glowing animation or maybe nothing? I don't want to root yet and even though I love the Google now launcher (just upgraded from a Nexus 5) I like the G3's launcher features. So my goal is to explore and enjoy the stock launcher as much as I can, beside, LG with their new UI has giving me the feeling that being skinned is not so bad after all...
Hey I know this is normal, but why can't the icons just behave like the ones above the nav bar that just kind of glow when touched??? Does anyone know how to make this different???
Steph09 said:
Hey I know this is normal, but why can't the icons just behave like the ones above the nav bar that just kind of glow when touched??? Does anyone know how to make this different???
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Exactly my point! Thank you for understanding my question! Anyway apparently there's no way to change that other than rooting or with a different launcher... Problem is that I like the G3's launcher and don't feel like rooting
papelet said:
Exactly my point! Thank you for understanding my question! Anyway apparently there's no way to change that other than rooting or with a different launcher... Problem is that I like the G3's launcher and don't feel like rooting
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Your welcome I also like the launcher and use it but I am indeed rooted and have done some nice things through it, mostly with G3 tweaksbox. But do you know how I can change this box thing with root access without using another launcher???
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Steph09 said:
Your welcome I also like the launcher and use it but I am indeed rooted and have done some nice things through it, mostly with G3 tweaksbox. But do you know how I can change this box thing with root access without using another launcher???
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Personally I don't. I've read about it, don't remember where though. I don't have anything against rooting, is just that I change my phone very often. The last phone I kept for 2 years, rooted and flashed roms was a droid 2 lol. I used to love it!
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Personally I don't. I've read about it, don't remember where though. I don't have anything against rooting, is just that I change my phone very often. The last phone I kept for 2 years, rooted and flashed roms was a droid 2 lol. I used to love it!
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Ohh, I see! Lol But hey, if you do come across that info again, please let me know! I'll be doing some research also and maybe someone else around here know about that too, I'd sure love to change that. Thanks!
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I just rooted the G3, got myself the G3 tweaks box, have done some customization but haven't been able to get rid of the visual feedback when you press an icon-app on the home screen (see 1st post attachments for pics).
Is there a way to get rid of the feedback or just change the animation with tweaksbox?
Now that I'm rooted I'm willing to try other methods as well. As long as is not flashing a Rom or some crazy mods since I like the G3's UI.
Thanks again!
Btw can this be moved to the customization page?
Btw can this be moved to the customization page?
papelet said:
I just rooted the G3, got myself the G3 tweaks box, have done some customization but haven't been able to get rid of the visual feedback when you press an icon-app on the home screen (see 1st post attachments for pics).
Is there a way to get rid of the feedback or just change the animation with tweaksbox?
Now that I'm rooted I'm willing to try other methods as well. As long as is not flashing a Rom or some crazy mods since I like the G3's UI.
Thanks again!
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I still haven't found a way to do it either Maybe you could try asking at the LG G3 Tweaksbox thread. I tried but then had no further answer .
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Steph09 said:
I still haven't found a way to do it either Maybe you could try asking at the LG G3 Tweaksbox thread. I tried but then had no further answer .
Steph09, just did and got a reply from P_Toti himself: Added to the to do list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55247639
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papelet said:
Steph09 said:
I still haven't found a way to do it either Maybe you could try asking at the LG G3 Tweaksbox thread. I tried but then had no further answer .
Steph09, just did and got a reply from P_Toti himself: Added to the to do list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55247639
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That's greaaat!! Thanks for letting me know!!
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Steph09 said:
papelet said:
That's greaaat!! Thanks for letting me know!!
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A couple of new betas but no fix yet. I've even themed( just a few things cause I love the g3s theme) my phone using the g3tweaksbox, love it! I knew it was a great app since the beginning so I went for the paid version. @P_Toti is very busy working on his new official release but if my request is in that launch a donation will occur.
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papelet said:
Steph09 said:
A couple of new betas but no fix yet. I've even themed( just a few things cause I love the g3s theme) my phone using the g3tweaksbox, love it! I knew it was a great app since the beginning so I went for the paid version. @P_Toti is very busy working on his new official release but if my request is in that launch a donation will occur.
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Yes, it is indeed a great app, I've got the paid version too ? and have also themed only a bit! I guess we have to be a bit more patient but I sure hope to see a real fix via the updated playstore app very soon, would be awesome ?
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Anyone rooted try "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" to enable softkeys?

Ok so I am not a fan of the capacitive keys and I was wondering if anyone rooted try adding qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 in their build props
My past samsung phones used to crash whenever I entered this, I was just wondering if anyone have added softkeys yet.
Nobody likes soft keys? =k
i dont really want to buy it if softkeys can't be enabled , the back button is far away from my right thumb.
I believe LeeDrOiD Rom has the navbar.
Attached screen shot. I've not enabled them because I like the HW keys.
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btort1 said:
Ok so I am not a fan of the capacitive keys and I was wondering if anyone rooted try adding qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 in their build props
My past samsung phones used to crash whenever I entered this, I was just wondering if anyone have added softkeys yet.
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Yes it works, and also adds a hide navigation bar button check box to settings /personalize
[email protected] said:
Yes it works, and also adds a hide navigation bar button check box to settings /personalize
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Thank you! Rooted mine because of this confirmation
Edited build.prop on rooted stock ROM. Looks nice.
Where exactly in build prop do we insert this?
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mcwups1 said:
Where exactly in build prop do we insert this?
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Anywhere. I usually do it at the end of it so I know where it is if I need to delete it
m3lover1 said:
Anywhere. I usually do it at the end of it so I know where it is if I need to delete it
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Thank you.
I realized that it disabled the option to keep lights on while screen is on.
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Does this get rid of the vibration from tapping the hardware keys, if you leave that option on?
dj_chapz said:
Edited build.prop on rooted stock ROM. Looks nice.
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I have a rooted with ViperRom, and i edited the Buildprop but the virtualkeys not show on screen
Should I use leedroid or i need to use other command beyond qemu?

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