How to add a navbar? - Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe

Hi guys.
Im a real big stock android fan, and so i also really like it to have softkeys.
Now, i will be upgrading to the Lineage OS for our device when it comes out of the alpha, but i would really like to have a navbar with that.
Can anyone make another thread to show us how to do it? You can just reply to this message too.
But just make kind of a tutorial, do i have to root, or not?
Just tell me how to do it please.
Thanks guys!
Mike

Mikeyboyhallo said:
Hi guys.
Im a real big stock android fan, and so i also really like it to have softkeys.
Now, i will be upgrading to the Lineage OS for our device when it comes out of the alpha, but i would really like to have a navbar with that.
Can anyone make another thread to show us how to do it? You can just reply to this message too.
But just make kind of a tutorial, do i have to root, or not?
Just tell me how to do it please.
Thanks guys!
Mike
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If you want to get a real navbar you will need root. There are some apps that allow the navbar with just a click like this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fatedevgroup.softkeyenabler or you could do it the hard way by editing the build.prop but there's a higher chance of messing something up.

Just go to /system/build.prop file and add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" without the quotes.. Every phone has a built in Nav bars
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You need root to do that btw
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Hi, I have been using this for a while.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.com.daxia.virtualsoftkeys
It's not really a nav bar, it doesn't require root.
It's overall quite good, I did not feel any lag using it.
Hope I helped

lhanx said:
Hi, I have been using this for a while.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.com.daxia.virtualsoftkeys
It's not really a nav bar, it doesn't require root.
It's overall quite good, I did not feel any lag using it.
Hope I helped
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Thanks, I haven't tried this app before, but I did try a similar app. They're all right, but the only problem is they cover a part of the screen. They are not part of the system. And that's what I'm after. But thanks anyways man!
Mike

Ac.3 said:
Just go to /system/build.prop file and add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" without the quotes.. Every phone has a built in Nav bars
Sent from the beige bra section at Target.
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You need root to do that btw
Sent from the beige bra section at Target.
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Hi, if I do this, can I just reverse it by removing the line?

Mikeyboyhallo said:
Hi, if I do this, can I just reverse it by removing the line?
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Yes.

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Stupid Questions Thread- No Question too stupid! I promise!

This thread is for those who have what they may feel is a stupid or simple question. Please read through the thread and use the search first. I know Google doesn't always like to make it easy to find answers, so lets work together to give answers where we can. And please remember you will be reported for flaming others.
Remember, the only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask.
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Photo deletion
Hi. I have some albums on my phone I would like to delete and cannot figure it out, even with google. They are the instant upload and then another with the same instant upload circle thing in the bottom left corner. I'd really like them gone and don't want it to happen anymore. Can anyone help? Thank you.
CBridges said:
Hi. I have some albums on my phone I would like to delete and cannot figure it out, even with google. They are the instant upload and then another with the same instant upload circle thing in the bottom left corner. I'd really like them gone and don't want it to happen anymore. Can anyone help? Thank you.
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I was having the same issue and the only thing I was able to do was change the view. I am using the stock gallery and if you touch the menu button, select "view by" and then select "content in device." I hope this helps some.
Thank you!
ShadyAce80 said:
I was having the same issue and the only thing I was able to do was change the view. I am using the stock gallery and if you touch the menu button, select "view by" and then select "content in device." I hope this helps some.
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Thank you! This is really all I needed. I appreciate your help!
Ext SD-Card
Does anyone know how to make the external SD card your default? Especially for photos taken and stored?
peeempz619 said:
Does anyone know how to make the external SD card your default? Especially for photos taken and stored?
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There's an option in the camera settings to save to external SD. (Assuming you're on stock Samsung ROM).
Hi.
What do batteries run on?
Also, if I melt some dry ice, can I liquid cool my phone without it getting wet?
TheFiveDots said:
There's an option in the camera settings to save to external SD. (Assuming you're on stock Samsung ROM).
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Thanks for this! I'm not on stock ROM but I looked around in the settings and found it!
peeempz619 said:
Thanks for this! I'm not on stock ROM but I looked around in the settings and found it!
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No problem. Any TouchWiz based ROM should have the stock camera and it should be there. CM10/AOKP ROMs do not have this option yet.
I need some rooting info. I haven't yet done anything to my phone as of yet. I understand there is a way to root without tripping the counter and if you do a way to reset the counter. My first question is there a way to reset the modified tag or will it revert when returned to stock? And second one is will flashing stock back onto the phone for warranty purposes or whatever trip the counter? I'm sure these have both been addressed and I am still searching.
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
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ShadyAce80 said:
I need some rooting info. I haven't yet done anything to my phone as of yet. I understand there is a way to root without tripping the counter and if you do a way to reset the counter. My first question is there a way to reset the modified tag or will it revert when returned to stock? And second one is will flashing stock back onto the phone for warranty purposes or whatever trip the counter? I'm sure these have both been addressed and I am still searching.
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Flashing back to stock will not trip the meter. An app on the market, Triangle away will reset your meter (use it right before flashing stock, while the phone is still rooted). There is a no trip method to root, using Odin, in the development sub forum stickies.
mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
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Flashing back to stock will not trip the meter. An app on the market, Triangle away will reset your meter (use it right before flashing stock, while the phone is still rooted). There is a no trip method to root, using Odin, in the development sub forum stickies.
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Thanks for the info. I was familiar with Triangle away but just wanted to double check on the restore.
I think I'm about ready to take the plunge on rooting this new phone.
mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
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Don't forget to hit the thanks button for all the kind people who helped.
Gubment Cheeze
Is it better to wipe your butt front-to-back, or back-to-front? TIA.
(no question too stupid)
glad to see people are gonna have some fun with this.
zmore said:
Hi.
What do batteries run on?
Also, if I melt some dry ice, can I liquid cool my phone without it getting wet?
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have to answ
Theres a little pink bunny beating on a big bass drum. The faster he beats the more electricity your battery puts out. When he gets tired you plug your phone up so he can rest. You know he's well rested when you see 100%. Then he does it all over again. Amazing. Someone else will have to answer your dry ice question. dry ice floats
Bubbajoe40356 said:
mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
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http://www.google.com/
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zmore said:
Is it better to wipe your butt front-to-back, or back-to-front? TIA.
(no question too stupid)
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Whatever your into.
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ShadyAce80 said:
glad to see people are gonna have some fun with this.
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Of course we are
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mrhaley30705 said:
Does anyone remember how to search? Just wondering, not flaming anyone. That is just my stupid question.
What is this search you speak of? Never heard of it. Could you be so kind as to provide a link do I can check it out?
I am entitled to a link aren't I?
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+search?

[Q] Change of seasons?

Hi, how can i change my weather status (iconsset) not only related to current weather conditions, but also to season of the year. thanx.
plasticv said:
Hi, how can i change my weather status (iconsset) not only related to current weather conditions, but also to season of the year. thanx.
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did you have any luck with this at all?
plasticv said:
Hi, how can i change my weather status (iconsset) not only related to current weather conditions, but also to season of the year. thanx.
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Create a custom bmp icon set that has embedded test groups.
If you have images for all weather conditions covering all of the seasons I can probably put this together for you.
SchmilK, thanx a lot, but iam already fix it.
paulsdv Yep, i did it. just make condition
<test>#DM#=12</test>
<test>#DM#=1</test>
<test>#DM#=2</test>
for winter.
Thanks Guys,
easy fix hey!
Appreciate the help...
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plasticv said:
SchmilK, thanx a lot, but iam already fix it.
paulsdv Yep, i did it. just make condition
<test>#DM#=12</test>
<test>#DM#=1</test>
<test>#DM#=2</test>
for winter.
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for this code, if the first test is positive, does it skip straight to the icon in the condition because obviously the next 2 tests are negative...?
You could use
<test>#DM#>11</test>
<test>#DM#<3</test>
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CopKiller76 said:
You could use
<test>#DM#>11</test>
<test>#DM#<3</test>
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surely that wont work? its not an "if and" condition is it? i thought it was an "if or"...

navigation bar

Hi.
I really like to add navigation bar on my phone.I watched some TuT on youtube on how to add navbar (it says you need to add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 on your build.prop). but my problem is...
my build.prop seems to be different!
it already got the navbar line. I cant explain it to you guys Im a bit confused. please refer to the screenshot.
I wish you can help me with this. Advance Thanks everyone! (mods. i think i posted in wrong forum. if yes. im very sorry!)
why not just use an app to get softkeys. you can get softkeyz here for about $3 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.janis605.softkeyz
swb1998 said:
why not just use an app to get softkeys. you can get softkeyz here for about $3 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.janis605.softkeyz
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I got the free version of softkeyz. Got it here on xda forums (from the dev) still didnt worked. but thanks for suggestion.
Download and install ''pimp my rom'' and in there u will find an option to enable the navigation bar within your version of android...
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Pimp My Rom apk download link:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1D9LJqDovDHX0xKSC1kd1RDUDg/edit?usp=docslist_api

On-Screen Navigation Buttons

Hi guys,
Just wondering if there's a way to enable on-screen navigation buttons on the HTC 10, whether through root or a custom rom. I've gone through the stock room but could not find any settings related to it.
Thanks!
-Ice
IcedRealm said:
Hi guys,
Just wondering if there's a way to enable on-screen navigation buttons on the HTC 10, whether through root or a custom rom. I've gone through the stock room but could not find any settings related to it.
Thanks!
-Ice
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Definitely a few custom roms already do this. Maybe xposed too, but I don't use it.
IcedRealm said:
Hi guys,
Just wondering if there's a way to enable on-screen navigation buttons on the HTC 10, whether through root or a custom rom. I've gone through the stock room but could not find any settings related to it.
Thanks!
-Ice
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as mentioned above its a feature available in ICE & Lee not sure about Viper as i haven't tried them yet....
Google just put out a blog post with a screenshot of Assistant on the HTC 10 with on-screen navigation buttons at the bottom above the fingerprint scanner:
https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/assistantphones.width-1000.png
WTF?! How do I get that? I'm on the Verizon version.
https://blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-coming-to-more-android-phones/
SacredDeviL666 said:
as mentioned above its a feature available in ICE & Lee not sure about Viper as i haven't tried them yet....
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Yes, it's also available on Viper10
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dhinged said:
Google just put out a blog post with a screenshot of Assistant on the HTC 10 with on-screen navigation buttons at the bottom above the fingerprint scanner:
https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/assistantphones.width-1000.png
WTF?! How do I get that? I'm on the Verizon version.
https://blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-coming-to-more-android-phones/
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How do you get what? Assistant or navbar?
Assistant you can get with a simple build.prop edit. Google will help you
xunholyx said:
Yes, it's also available on Viper10
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Do you think Google's using a custom ROM on a rooted HTC 10 here? Or is this just a photoshop from an oblivious screenshot-maker? If that's actually on the phone, I'd like to know how Google did it.
xunholyx said:
How do you get what? Assistant or navbar?
Assistant you can get with a simple build.prop edit. Google will help you
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"on-screen navigation buttons at the bottom above the fingerprint scanner", which is what this thread is about
The article already states that Assistant will be available to all devices (the only thing that sensibly means is you'll be able to install it from the app store), so how to "get" Assistant here is irrelevant, the reference to Assistant is just a reference to the screenshot.
dhinged said:
Do you think Google's using a custom ROM on a rooted HTC 10 here? Or is this just a photoshop from an oblivious screenshot-maker? If that's actually on the phone, I'd like to know how Google did it.
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i would guess that is a render to look like a non specific device, although I haven't checked the link. I've seen that many times before.
xunholyx said:
Yes, it's also available on Viper10
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How do you get what? Assistant or navbar?
Assistant you can get with a simple build.prop edit. Google will help you
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xunholyx said:
i would guess that is a render to look like a non specific device, although I haven't checked the link. I've seen that many times before.
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Strange if they would render an HTC 10 to look like a non-specific device then name it the HTC 10.
Possibly some designer just copied and pasted the Pixel screen, but it doesn't seem necessary to include the navigation buttons on the HTC 10 image when they don't include them on the Galaxy S7 image; who knows, maybe they have all three devices and have somehow turned on the navigation buttons on the HTC 10 through some setting only available to Google developers... I can't imagine they'd use a device with a custom ROM that doesn't represent what people can get in stores.
Hi guys!
i read the thread, and i still want to know
The is a way to enable on screen nav buttons WITHOUT custom rom?
I've tried to edit build.prop but it's not worked on my HTC 10...
Should be able to edit build prop and I think acc file for this...

No root S-pen IME switch

Has anyone come up with a good reliable way to swap between IME depending whether the S-pen is inserted or not without root? I want to use SwiftKey or Samsung while the S-pen is away and Google handwriting when it's out. I was really hoping Samsung might have added something to deal with this but apparently not, I don't want to root yet so the root solutions are off the table, otherwise this would be easy.
I have a way using note buddy and taskr I'll find it and post the steps here....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...spenboardswitcher-3-1-changing-t3301996/page1
nique0201 said:
I have a way using note buddy and taskr I'll find it and post the steps here....
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I think that method also requires root to work properly, but I may be wrong.
Found it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2662814&page=1
Shouldn't need root. I can't 100 percent remember but I'm pretty sure I did this on my note 4 and 5 and I didn't root either..
Oh actually I see secure setting ask for root. Sorry :/
nique0201 said:
Found it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2662814&page=1
Shouldn't need root. I can't 100 percent remember but I'm pretty sure I did this on my note 4 and 5 and I didn't root either..
Oh actually I see secure setting ask for root. Sorry :/
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Yeah I thought so, I hope there's a way around it.

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