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[Q] how can I use volume buttons to capture photos

I want to use stock camera apps
Any mods? Or recommended apps for it?

why not use the power button?

kvizz said:
why not use the power button?
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Any method? Power button also great... Just tired to use soft button.

Most custom roms have this option if you go into camera, then go to settings, then Camera Settings (more), then Power Shutter toggled on On. I have attached my Camera.apk that has this option, but you have to push it to /system/app

anton2009 said:
Most custom roms have this option if you go into camera, then go to settings, then Camera Settings (more), then Power Shutter toggled on On. I have attached my Camera.apk that has this option, but you have to push it to /system/app
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Thx dude yeah I can use it
But I found that it is inconvenience to use power button since it will make the phone sleep or even off
So the question is here how can I use volume buttons to capture photos with stock rom?

What do you mean using the power button will make the phone sleep? The camera app disables the power button as a 'lock button' when in 'power shutter' mode. When you press the camera button, it just takes a picture and doesn't do anything else. If you want to lock the phone, just press home then power. It's just one more button press.

PROBLEM
FredFS456 said:
What do you mean using the power button will make the phone sleep? The camera app disables the power button as a 'lock button' when in 'power shutter' mode. When you press the camera button, it just takes a picture and doesn't do anything else. If you want to lock the phone, just press home then power. It's just one more button press.
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Bro its not working on nexus 4 android paranoid

jecohi said:
I want to use stock camera apps
Any mods? Or recommended apps for it?
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You can use my application, search in google play "Photo Button - Spy Camera" by Mgrmobi

Screenshot without 3finger swipe still possible?

Hey, guys. On marshmallow OOS we could do screenshots through the power menu.
This option in power menu seems to be gone now in nougat OOS.
So, since 3finger swipe doesnt work in some apps is there any other system integrated way to take screenshots?
Or do i need third party app for it now?

Volume down + power for a few seconds. Hold it too long though (10 sec) and it will shutdown.

MarcTremonti said:
Hey, guys. On marshmallow OOS we could do screenshots through the power menu.
This option in power menu seems to be gone now in nougat OOS.
So, since 3finger swipe doesnt work in some apps is there any other system integrated way to take screenshots?
Or do i need third party app for it now?
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You can enable it in 'Gestures' (where you can enable double tap to wake, draw circle for camera etc)

It should be working, (in settings-gestures), or you could get screenshot by pressing power button + volume down button, it always work for me.

superiscch said:
You can enable it in 'Gestures' (where you can enable double tap to wake, draw circle for camera etc)
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uhm, i said except 3finger swipe, because it doesnt work in all apps.
SpartaKurd said:
It should be working, (in settings-gestures), or you could get screenshot by pressing power button + volume down button, it always work for me.
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nine5raptor said:
Volume down + power for a few seconds. Hold it too long though (10 sec) and it will shutdown.
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oh yea, power+volume down is working. thank you, thats what i searched for.

MarcTremonti said:
uhm, i said except 3finger swipe, because it doesnt work in all apps.
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I was still halve asleep, sorry

superiscch said:
I was still halve asleep, sorry
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no problem, solution was found. :good:

Remap Power Button for Camera

In my country(India), its mandatory to provide emergency call on 3 times pressing the power button.
This means that there is no shortcut to launch camera by pressing power button 2 times which is available in other countries.
Is there any method by which I can remap the power button to launch camera ? ( I am rooted and have Xposed installed)

Use this and re-map the volume button double tap to launch camera:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton&hl=en

xocomaox said:
Use this and re-map the volume button double tap to launch camera:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton&hl=en
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There is no option to map power button!!
Help me in case I am missing something....

honest1212 said:
There is no option to map power button!!
Help me in case I am missing something....
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You missed nothing. I said you can remap the volume button to do what you are asking. It's the closest thing.

xocomaox said:
You missed nothing. I said you can remap the volume button to do what you are asking. It's the closest thing.
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Understood.
Looking for any other option where I can map the power button!

[App] bxActions - Remap the Bixby button on S9! single, double and long press!

With bxActions you can remap the Bixby button on S9 to any action or app you like!
Use the Bixby button to mute your phone, take a screenshot, turn on flashlight or launch any app you like!
Also works on lockscreen or when the screen is completely off!
You can also disable the Bixby button if you like.
Optionally you can remap the volume buttons and Skip tracks with the volume buttons even when the screen is off!
Remap as you like!
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Not tested yet.
My S9 will arrive soon for testing

Jawomo said:
Not tested yet.
My S9 will arrive soon for testing
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Received my S9 today.
Can confirm that this works!
Thank you!

Just installed and all working fine so far.
Extra control mode works perfect for doubletaps an long press.
Enjoy!

This need root or no?

wmharley said:
This need root or no?
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Doesn't need root

This isn't working fo rme. Keeps asking to disable the bixby button when it already is...

The bixby button state cant be detected directly. Just disable it as advised an youre fine.

is there a way to open bixpy on double click in any way ?

No, but you can access it from homescreen by swiping right.

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No, but you can access it from homescreen by swiping right.
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hmm, i found another solution, set samsung launcher back to "default" for one action, swipe, re-enable bixby button, and use long click for custom action. then move back to nova launcher
Great app, thanks <3

Coming from the S7, I wasn't used to having the extra button on the left and kept activating Bixby by accident.
The instructions for bxActions are straight forward and easy to follow, thanks. I've not got Bixby button for singlepress: flashlight, doublepress: switch ringing profile between loud and silent. I've remapped volume up and down for skipping tracks on double press and play/pause on long press, I might have to get rid of the long press because I never noticed how often I just hold the volume button to turn it up rather than keep pressing it.

I tried remapping the Bixby button with mixed results (S9 dual SIM).
1. No extra permissions: when the screen is unlocked it almost always launch Google Assistant directly without Bixby Home appearing. When the screen is locked, the Bixby Home page appears for a second and then Google Assistant is launched
2. Extra permissions: with the screen unlocked everything works ok, but when the screen in locked Google Assistant doesn't launch anymore, like the button was never remapped.
The only thing I hate about this phone is not being able to do what I want with that button. It drives me nuts. I completely disabled it for the moment.

rednax said:
This isn't working fo rme. Keeps asking to disable the bixby button when it already is...
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I had this same issue; a reboot solved it.

running great on my S9+. Thanks!

This is great, I love it! I bought the pro version in the play store to support your work. Being able to hold the button with the screen off to turn the flash on is invaluable.

Everything works great so far, but no matter what I've tried, long pressing the Bixby button either results in Bixby popping up for a short moment before the action I have bound takes over, or if I disable the Bixby Service in Apps, then a notification popup telling me to enable the service pops up shortly before the action takes over.
Single press / Double press work great. But long pressing results in the issue.
Edit: Saw the part under Tips & Tricks. Trying it now.
Edit2: Disabling Bixby Voice in settings does the trick! I'm an idiot.

Meh you have to hook it to a PC to configure. I'll pass

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You are awesome! Keep it up, this is amazing, working really great on my S9. Do have problems with deep sleep think, when i haven't touched my phone for a while where it doesn't work. I'd have to test more to be sure of the exact issue. But this app is amazing and I love it! Way worth the cup of coffee

Problem taking screenshot

Hi there
When I press Volume Down + Power Button the phone opens up a power menu, where I can choose to shut down, restart etc.
I want to use the default feature of this key combination to take screenshot, I have checked the settings and couldn't find anything that would help.
Would appreciate your assistance.
Regards

NEERO said:
Hi there
When I press Volume Down + Power Button the phone opens up a power menu, where I can choose to shut down, restart etc.
I want to use the default feature of this key combination to take screenshot, I have checked the settings and couldn't find anything that would help.
Would appreciate your assistance.
Regards
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Just click and release both Power and volume down buttons for screenshot. Don't press and hold.

or activate hand swipe or use s-pen. Most often I use s-pen so I can make notes.

santhi4110 said:
Just click and release both Power and volume down buttons for screenshot. Don't press and hold.
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Noted with thanks.