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Remap CTRL key to OK

I've been searching and searching, but can't seem to find a way to remap the ctrl key on the unlocked world version to be an OK key.
I think I've figured out how to remap keys, but not to an OK button.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

I am trying to remap the Mail button to TAB. Any suggestions?

nope, I'm not sure how to remap to non standard functions or anything that's not currently on the keyboard.
Anyone else out there that can help???

Ogawa said:
I've been searching and searching, but can't seem to find a way to remap the ctrl key on the unlocked world version to be an OK key.
I think I've figured out how to remap keys, but not to an OK button.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Use the "back arrow" button! (Lower front, left to the third button.) The "back arrow" = "OK" button.

sancho1234 said:
Use the "back arrow" button! (Lower front, left to the third button.) The "back arrow" = "OK" button.
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Thanks for the response.
I don't think that works like an OK, just back.
I'm also hoping to have one on the HW keyboard...

Ogawa said:
Thanks for the response.
I don't think that works like an OK, just back.
I'm also hoping to have one on the HW keyboard...
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I don't have mine yet, but I seem to recall a discussion on this in another thread where users concluded that it really does act as an ok. Quick check, go to a setting with the okay button, change something, hit back, then return and see if the setting stuck. I seem to recall that it did.
Now I don't think you mentioned what your remapping method was, but once you've got that down, would you be able to remap CTRL to that hardware back button?

ok, I stand corrected, It does work that way. Thx.
Now for mapping it to the ctrl key on the keyboard. How would I go about that?? I've never remapped before

Have you tried http://ae.inc.ru/aebplus.php? I have no idea if it can remap to a button that doesn't exist.
I also haven't used it yet, so research first and proceed at your own risk.

hard key programing

anyone know how to program the hard keys. in settings/buttons the only one that you can assign by default is the send key. i would like to be able to do the other 3 as well.
ALSO...
is it possible to assign the shutter function for the camera to a hard key? it would be nice to use the volume keys as shutter function when using the camera.
thanx!

Yes it would be very nice to have a hardware button for the shutter... makes it hard to do a self portrait shot

seriously... search... this has been asked 1083498734597 times asking for a key remapper. there's one in the themes, apps, & software subforum that lets you remap any key.

what? no direct link?? we wanna be spoonfed. ha! i got it. thanx. i knew there was a keyboard remap but didnt know if it would remap other keys not on the qwerty.
michelangeloz3, its in themes, apps, & software like our friend said. its on the first page. if you install it and need help, i got it to do what i wanted after a bit of play. i got both volume up and down to operate shutter. end key press and hold now opens camera (for when im not running touchflo)

[Q] Remapping the trackpad

Hi, I was wondering if I could remap the trackpad button on my Droid Incredible to the home button. Kind of like how if you press the center button on the iPhone, it goes back to the home screen. Is this possible? and I do not want to flash another ROM. Thanks.

Uhm, this phone already has a "home" button.....

mmmark111 said:
Uhm, this phone already has a "home" button.....
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can't we just answer the question? sometimes ppl. I would assume if he has a dinc he knows about the home shaped icon under the screen there, with that said I've never seen this question asked b4 but would assume no bcuz of already in place "home" button
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I know there is a button, but I want to use the track pad button for the same function.

I think this would be useful as well.
JC

Look at the Optical joy stick wake thread. It's in the keymap file somewhere. I don't know what all you can remap it too but I know they remapped it to wake the device (though inconstantly but thats a sleeping problem)

Just a thought, but would you not loose all of the intended functionality as a result of doing this? For instance, how would you take a picture or record a video?

I have ruby rom so there already is a record button or camera button on the screen itself so it's not a problem.
-steve

Redemption rom use to have a tweak that let you hold down the search button key and it would start the camera application. This was done by editing the incredible-keypad.kl file in /system/usr/keylayout and changing the line "key 217 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED" to "key 217 CAMERA WAKE_DROPED" i figure you could add a line "key 232 HOME WAKE_DROPPED" and get the home to open when the trackpad was pressed, but that didn't worked.
I've been trying to remap my trackpad to camera since I rooted my phone and still can't get the working. I hope this thread will spread some light on how to properly remap the DPAD_CENTER button.

stevethekorean said:
I have ruby rom so there already is a record button or camera button on the screen itself so it's not a problem.
-steve
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Those two aplications remove the need for the trackpad button, however its usefulness doesn't end.there. the.ability to.scroll through text to edit without endlessly, 'push and pray' u get it in the right spot I would.imagine would get lost as well. The trackpad also can seek in some flash players too.
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Okay. So this is not possible at all? Because i can edit text by zooming in on the website...
-steve

It doesn't seem to be possible... or if anyone has figured out how they don't want to share. Editing the kl files doesn't work like it does for other hardware buttons. Here's my thread asking the same thing:
[Q] Can't remap optical joystick?

would this be possible
if you were to look at the file text for the real home key maybe if you copy-pasted that txt into your trackpad txt file it would do the same function .......just a thought

[Poll] Should X and O be mapped as button A and B or as "confirm and back"?

Ok something that we are recently finding out, which is a cause for some xperia play owners to have issues with "O" button on their game pad. It seems Stock or so maps the button as "BACK ALT" while some other roms map it as "BUTTON_B"
The "X" button is mapped as "Dpad_center" which also acts as a confirm, or open app button. Again some roms remap this as "Button_A"
Now when its mapped as Center and Back Alt, it means those buttons will be used as another way to open, click or esc/back out of things. Which some games and apps would close out or act up. (Not all apps tho, since alot of devs allow mapping to be different for XP)
While if its mapped as Button_A and B then its a truly separate button for use that doesnt interfere with normal android or app use unless its mapped to use that exact button.
So the question to everyone here. Which do you feel should be the standard for roms and apps? The generic use of confirm and back for X and O or would you rather those buttons not be used for anything other then what you want it for in your app and game.
Cause devs who make their apps have to tell their app to assume that "O" and "X" are "x mapping in the keypad_zeus.kl file" If its not correct then we wind up with people saying "gamepad buttons dont work!"
So XDA, which should be the standard?

Standard mapping for X and O is:
X - Alternate Center Key
O - Alternate Back Key
Altough these buttons have different IDs so they are recognized as totally different buttons - O ≠ normal back key, but acts the same.
No android-related mapping for another keys such as ▲ and ■ BUT L and R are mapped in Timescape app to switch between windows ;-)
Personally I like this mapping. I was a little bit surprised when I realized that X was center and O was back. I thought that it will be different buttons such as A and B (because ■ and ▲ are recognized as X and Y) and I was wrong. But it's always good to operate through android with our dedicated gamepad but I think it should be supported better. F.e. bringing status bar down when you swipe on touchpad down and bringimg it back up when you swipe up. It would be cool ;-)
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Yea which seems diff roms have been changing this standard. Since those buttons even as "alt" act the same as normal ones. Seems to be an issue in some apps. While I dont mind keeping it as the official way, it still brings up the questions. =)

Mysticales said:
Yea which seems diff roms have been changing this standard. Since those buttons even as "alt" act the same as normal ones. Seems to be an issue in some apps. While I dont mind keeping it as the official way, it still brings up the questions. =)
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Another thing, Mysticales, there are like... 16 different KL files in CM keylayout. There are maybe 5 or 6 in the other ROMS I looked through. There are also three different 304 and 305 entries in the CM keylayout, while only one in the others that I looked at.

So confusing eh?

I like keeping the X button as keypad center, but having the O button as button B. Woo 3rd option

It seems to me that since Sony is the one who created the SEXP, they would know what mapping is correct for it. From everything I can see, BACK ALT and DPAD_CENTER are the mappings they chose, and therefore the right mappings. Why do I say this? Games dev'd for the xperia play are going to be dev'd using those mappings, and not button_a or button_b.

jacklebott said:
I like keeping the X button as keypad center, but having the O button as button B. Woo 3rd option
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Im with you on this one. =p Too bad I didnt put that as an option. What we need is a rom that has an option to toggle which modes we want.

[Q] possible to remap hard keys?

Hi,
I use the menu key a whole lot more than multi task. How hard would it be to remap the multi task key to act like a menu key? Is it even possible?
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If the apps is according to the new ICS look, Holo I think the theme is called, then the menu button is on the top right of the screen.
Seems to me it would be a hassle to press a button on the bottom right and then move youre finger to the top right to actually use the menu.
On apps not yet fitted for ICS I can understand what u mean, however this problem should hopefully be almost gone within not too long.

Would love to remap the useless.most recent programs button to act as a google search button, much like a long press on menu on my s2 does...

There are several threads about this. Here is one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480130
I just got my One X, so haven't tried anything myself.
But being able switch songs with the volume buttons while locked is what I'm looking for.
A must when you're outside in heavy rain or snow.