Develop Bugs

Trackpad to wake

It's great that we have found a way to wake the phone using different buttons but i really still would like trackpad to wake the phone. It does work in amskgh's cyanogen mod port. Is there a way of finding out how or what exactly allows it and porting it over to any rom?

There is a specific file related to that, it's mentioned somewhere here, maybe if you compare it to cyanogen's one..

For some reason, TrackballWake isn't available as a standalone mod. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645481

Ok, dug the zip... Don't have enough time to play with it though (it is for CM).View attachment white-text-trackball-NoSuccessW-WSv01.zip

Hmmmm, can I flash this on a Desire?

janvandusschoten said:
Hmmmm, can I flash this on a Desire?
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As I said, it is for CM. (you don't need it as it is integrated in CM ROM already). On other ROMs you will probably end with endless boot. Needs work.

vanja said:
As I said, it is for CM. (you don't need it as it is integrated in CM ROM already). On other ROMs you will probably end with endless boot. Needs work.
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Ahh, endless boot. Maybe next time it's better for me to wait for a reply, I can confirm that it ends with an endless boot if you have a Desire

Just a thought, the trackpad is used to take a picture when pressed, if you kind find the key reference in the camera app, can that then be translated back to be used to wake the phone. Use the reference in the same bravo-keypad.kl file?

The trackpad sends BUTTON_MOUSE form the kernel, maybe that helps.

Then guess add a line to the bravo-keypad.ll file with that and the correct number, wonder if it the same as the N1.
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I'd love to test this but using cyanogen already. Maybe someone else can test?

Tried editing the bravo=keypad.kl with a few different numbers and BUTTON_MOUSE, but no joy as yet.

ephumuris said:
It's great that we have found a way to wake the phone using different buttons but i really still would like trackpad to wake the phone. It does work in amskgh's cyanogen mod port. Is there a way of finding out how or what exactly allows it and porting it over to any rom?
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Must have missed this... where can I read about waking it up using other buttons?
EDIT: ah nvm, found it!

Golgo said:
Must have missed this... where can I read about waking it up using other buttons?
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683902&highlight=wake+phone+menu

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
Tried editing the bravo=keypad.kl with a few different numbers and BUTTON_MOUSE, but no joy as yet.
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Gutted. Just flashed over to a Froyo rom to try it out but you already did. Damn
Really want trackpad to wake. It's my only gripe with the phone.

Try the 272 keycode, hope it helps.

deovferreira said:
Try the 272 keycode, hope it helps.
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No joy I'm afraid, tried 230-240 and 270-280 now, think it has to be something else. :-(

deovferreira said:
Try the 272 keycode, hope it helps.
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Nope, didn't work. With that setup it even ignores power button for both sleep and wake...
I don't think we can achieve this in bravo-keypad.kl...

Is the cyanogen rom so different that we can't compare and find out whhat makes it work? I don't think it is the bravo keypad file in that.

Yep, framework is entirely different on CM....

[Tips]Desire buttons: undocumented features

Hey, i am going to maintain here a list of all thing which can be pressed and trigger some events in special occasions. I only know about two yet, thats where the community drops in. Post your find here and i will put it in this list.
Reboot
Hold Vol-Down, Trackpad and press Power
Reboots the system! Instant!
Prerequesite: Kernel must be loaded, so does not work the first few seconds after power on.
Warning:This does not unmount your sd-card or unlock any system files. Its basicly the same as removing the battery and should only be used in case your system crashed and does not react anymore. Think of it as a reset button on your PC, which you wouldnt press as long as windows runs fine.
Credits: myself
Bootloader/HBoot
Hold Vol-Down and press Power
Starts the phone and brings you to HBoot Menu
Prerequesite: Phone must be off for this to work
Notes: Navigate through HBoot/Fastboot with vol-up, vol-down and power as select button
Credits: myself
Bootloader during reboot
Hold Vol-Down and wait
Brings you to HBoot Menu
Prerequesite: Phone must be rebooting.
Notes: Make sure to press Vol-Down early enough. Must be pressed in before the boot-splash-image. Navigation, see above.
Credits: myself
Android safe mode
While phone boots, press and hold menu
starts up android in safe mode.only system apps are started, 3rd party apps are ignored
Prerequesite: None
Notes: You have too hold menu for a long time, from power on nearly until sim code dialogue
Depending on the rom you use, there is a small chance, it won't work, or the rom won't start.
Credits: *aliquando*
For a list of (all?) secret phone codes, see here - thanks lothaen!

Thisll be a good guide for people who have no idea, but these have been pretty basic essentials for rooted devices simce the G1.
None the less, im sure people will find this useful
Sent from my HTC Desire

Nice, I did not know about the reboot!

GANJDROID said:
Thisll be a good guide for people who have no idea, but these have been pretty basic essentials for rooted devices simce the G1.
None the less, im sure people will find this useful
Sent from my HTC Desire
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To be honest, I hope to find some more combinations than these three. I wouldn't have started this thread if I had no hope, there is more to find.is Up to you people to add here.
If there is nothing to add anymore, this thread will die pretty fast.
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Nice, the reboot trick is quite useful.
Thanks,

I know this one but I think it is common for Android. When your phone is off. Push menu button then power. Don't release menu until you see a message on bottom left of the screen. This mode is secure I.e. it loads only software of the ROM without 3rd applications.
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*aliquando* said:
I know this one but I think it is common for Android. When your phone is off. Push menu button then power. Don't release menu until you see a message on bottom left of the screen. This mode is secure I.e. it loads only software of the ROM without 3rd applications.
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Thanks for your input.pretty nice trick.added to initial post.
GIVE ME MORE
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Don't know if you want to include number codes here?
i.e. http://sefanboy.com/2010/09/05/htc-desire-tips-n-tricks-google-android-hidden-secret-codes/

Lothaen said:
Don't know if you want to include number codes here?
i.e. http://sefanboy.com/2010/09/05/htc-desire-tips-n-tricks-google-android-hidden-secret-codes/
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Even though this was not the intention if this thread, this is a VERY nice compilation of all codes. Will add this link to the first post
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*bump* - need more input

lohpsch said:
Nice, the reboot trick is quite useful.
Thanks,
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Yeah I posted about this 3 months ago
By the way that reboot is not graceful. i.e. your sdcard is not properly dismounted and open files are not closed. It is the same as a battery pull, so I would only use if your phone it totally locked up ...

st0kes said:
Yeah I posted about this 3 months ago
By the way that reboot is not graceful. i.e. your sdcard is not properly dismounted and open files are not closed. It is the same as a battery pull, so I would only use if your phone it totally locked up ...
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I would agree and would also suggest that the OP put a warning about this in the 1st post. This reboot method should really only be used as a last resort...
One more (probably well known) function is long-pressing the Menu key to bring up the soft keyboard. It used to work even on the homescreen, but it no longer does ever since Froyo. It will works elsewhere though. Really doesn't serve any purpose, though...

warning added. i am a bit surprised, there are not more combinations. seams we got them all now. wouldnt have started this topic, if i knew its only such few things.

ohyeahar said:
I would agree and would also suggest that the OP put a warning about this in the 1st post. This reboot method should really only be used as a last resort...
One more (probably well known) function is long-pressing the Menu key to bring up the soft keyboard. It used to work even on the homescreen, but it no longer does ever since Froyo. It will works elsewhere though. Really doesn't serve any purpose, though...
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It works on my unrooted froyo desire's homescreen... Maybe it's because i'm using launcher pro but i am almost sure it also worked on sense..... or maybe not!!

samsanchez88 said:
It works on my unrooted froyo desire's homescreen... Maybe it's because i'm using launcher pro but i am almost sure it also worked on sense..... or maybe not!!
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It works on a stock Froyo running sense, but only when you are in an application and not on the home screen.

The reboot could come in handy!
P.s. Mad-murdock noticed you are in Bielefeld area. Don't really hear of it too much.
Got family in and around bielefeld and will be there this christmas.
Gruße
Phil

samsanchez88 said:
It works on my unrooted froyo desire's homescreen... Maybe it's because i'm using launcher pro but i am almost sure it also worked on sense..... or maybe not!!
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Works for me (using Zeam launcher on oxygen rom)
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philje123 said:
The reboot could come in handy!
P.s. Mad-murdock noticed you are in Bielefeld area. Don't really hear of it too much.
Got family in and around bielefeld and will be there this christmas.
Gruße
Phil
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Funky! Do you bring me a nice present?
Swyped with HTC Desire. Excuse typos.

App for restarting phone

Is there an app which can restart the phone but without rooting the phone..

Why do you need that ? Just press and hold the power button for a few second, the Phone options will pop-up, just choose restart to restart the device.

ckpv5 said:
Why do you need that ? Just press and hold the power button for a few second, the Phone options will pop-up, just choose restart to restart the device.
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Lol I know that mate but isn't there some application or widget..The button looks delicate to me so I dun want to keep pressing it and have it broken...
Also does using this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.android.smartscreenoffpro&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIml0LmFuZHJvaWQuc21hcnRzY3JlZW5vZmZwcm8iXQ..
makes the proximity sensor weak..??I mean it's designed for detection this this create extra pressure??

try looking in the play store. there are several to choose from
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=reboot&c=apps

rayford85 said:
try looking in the play store. there are several to choose from
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=reboot&c=apps
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I do appreciate your help but I was trying to know if there is any application that does "Without rooting the phone"

Steve Stiffler said:
I do appreciate your help but I was trying to know if there is any application that does "Without rooting the phone"
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look at the first app in the list dude. You just might have to actually READ the Apps description. other than that you have to root.

rayford85 said:
look at the first app in the list dude. You just might have to actually READ the Apps description. other than that you have to root.
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This application does not actually reboot it just refreshes the phone..it's not even close to rebooting I am using this app from par three days it's basic function is to free up the space in RAM..try it out u'll know

Why do you even need to reboot your phone that much?
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You could Quick Boot if you wish. Can also reboot straight to recovery and bootloader. Unfortunately I can't link to it as I've only recently joined XDA.

Mixxxy said:
You could Quick Boot if you wish. Can also reboot straight to recovery and bootloader. Unfortunately I can't link to it as I've only recently joined XDA.
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Quick Boot works on rooted phone only. He is asking for reboot app with no root access required.

joshnichols189 said:
Why do you even need to reboot your phone that much?
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I dun reboot that much..Just once a day..but I dun want my power button to get depressed because I have to rely on unlocking on the same button..which gets pressed quite a lot of times...
Also if you could suggest me some widgets or apps that can help me to lock my phone..I used extended controls which was not a great experience because when I unlocked the screen remained black till I switched on to some other application ..

Steve Stiffler said:
Also if you could suggest me some widgets or apps that can help me to lock my phone..I used extended controls which was not a great experience because when I unlocked the screen remained black till I switched on to some other application ..
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This is my favorite, screen off and lock
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock&hl=en

you're so lazy pal

ckpv5 said:
This is my favorite, screen off and lock
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock&hl=en
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.android.smartscreenoffpro&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIml0LmFuZHJvaWQuc21hcnRzY3JlZW5vZmZwcm8iXQ..
I am using this application..
Check this app as I posted this earlier and asked if this does any harm to proximity sensor..
flexiloan said:
you're so lazy pal
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Dude I searched the google play before posting I wanted to know if there is something I missed nothing else if you can't write anything useful,why waste time typing unnecessarily

Steve Stiffler said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.android.smartscreenoffpro&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIml0LmFuZHJvaWQuc21hcnRzY3JlZW5vZmZwcm8iXQ..
I am using this application..
Check this app as I posted this earlier and asked if this does any harm to proximity sensor..
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I don't think it will harm the proximity sensor, it just that I don't like to see a red light on the proximity sensor light up when using this app as I guess it use more battery...and that's maybe the reason why they have a time-out to kill the app after certain time. Once the app is killed, you still need to press power on. Anyhow, this is my personal opinion only, nothing against the app; I maybe wrong.

ckpv5 said:
I don't think it will harm the proximity sensor, it just that I don't like to see a red light on the proximity sensor light up when using this app as I guess it use more battery...and that's maybe the reason why they have a time-out to kill the app after certain time. Once the app is killed, you still need to press power on. Anyhow, this is my personal opinion only, nothing against the app; I maybe wrong.
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Thanks tell me since when are you using this phone??do you find your power button by any chance pressed inside even a little??Also I dun think that it uses much battery as the Statistics posted by the App developer state..it would be great if someone would throw some light on it though..

Steve Stiffler said:
Thanks tell me since when are you using this phone??do you find your power button by any chance pressed inside even a little??Also I dun think that it uses much battery as the Statistics posted by the App developer state..it would be great if someone would throw some light on it though..
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Since Apr 3rd, two days after the HOX officially launched in my country. Do not really notice that, maybe because I seldom use the power button as my device is rooted, using quick boot for reboot, reboot to bootloader & recovery, swipe to power on and so on.

Why are you even rebooting once a day? It isn't necessary and will solve all of your problems.
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Swipe soft buttons to open?

Hi guys,
Somewhere, and I can't recall where, I saw someone mention that when in standby, there's a tweak that allows you to swipe your finger across the soft buttons, to turn on, instead of the power button.
Is thus true?

Yes it is called Sweep2Wake. And also got Sweep2Sleep now. Its kernel related.
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Ah, right. So, I need to find a kernel that supports it? I am using which ever one came with ... LeeDroid.

Cralis said:
Ah, right. So, I need to find a kernel that supports it? I am using which ever one came with ... LeeDroid.
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Bricked's kernel supports S2W. look under dev section and search for S2W or sweep2wake.

[REQ] HTC Logo as a button

Is it possible to get one of you talented fellas to port the MOD from the ATT HTC One? I tried flashing the MOD to use the HTC Logo as a sleep/wake/menu but it bricked my phone (perhaps since we are on 4.2.2?), did a restore and that fixed me back up.
Would be nice to have this on our Verizon version
Thanks!

It didn't brick just failed to boot probably because of the kernel flash that was for 4.1
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I really want the bulletproof kernel but I am sure our devs can't get it ported until kernel source is released from HTC.

Bert336 said:
Is it possible to get one of you talented fellas to port the MOD from the ATT HTC One? I tried flashing the MOD to use the HTC Logo as a sleep/wake/menu but it bricked my phone (perhaps since we are on 4.2.2?), did a restore and that fixed me back up.
Would be nice to have this on our Verizon version
Thanks!
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the only way to get that logo to act as a button is with a custom kernel who the dev built in the option for it..
can't be done on stock rooted stock kernel.

GrayTheWolf said:
I really want the bulletproof kernel but I am sure our devs can't get it ported until kernel source is released from HTC.
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me too, i PM'ed the guy who makes bulletproof and he said he can't do anything until the source code is released.

Any idea when source code will be released? I am not a dev by any means, but aren't the manufacturers supposed to release the source since Android is open source?
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sanders539 said:
Any idea when source code will be released? I am not a dev by any means, but aren't the manufacturers supposed to release the source since Android is open source?
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Same thing happened with the dna update. It took a few weeks. They will probably release it when 4.3 is out.
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GrayTheWolf said:
I really want the bulletproof kernel but I am sure our devs can't get it ported until kernel source is released from HTC.
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Did you ever try to boot another HTC One kernel that is 4.2.2? Probably might be the first thing I do when I get my phone back.
You might be able to. Find the button map number and then add it to the list and tell it to wake the device when pressed.

Wait... You're telling me that the HTC logo on the front has a touch sensor under it? And it's disabled??
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josh995 said:
Wait... You're telling me that the HTC logo on the front has a touch sensor under it? And it's disabled??
Sent from my HTC One.
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Sorta. Like on the Rezound. The area between the 4 buttons. The phone registered it as "key 0". Now you can't do anything with "key 0"
But someone with CWM Touch. Go to key test in advanced options and press the HTC logo and see if it registers as anything.

Flyhalf205 said:
Sorta. Like on the Rezound. The area between the 4 buttons. The phone registered it as "key 0". Now you can't do anything with "key 0"
But someone with CWM Touch. Go to key test in advanced options and press the HTC logo and see if it registers as anything.
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This is the first I've heard if this. Why... WHY in the world would they disable it? It could be incredibly useful!
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josh995 said:
Wait... You're telling me that the HTC logo on the front has a touch sensor under it? And it's disabled??
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It's part of the digitizer.

GrayTheWolf said:
It's part of the digitizer.
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Touch sensor, digitizer, I don't care. I just wanna know why they would disable it completely and not allow us the option of assigning something to it
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josh995 said:
Touch sensor, digitizer, I don't care. I just wanna know why they would disable it completely and not allow us the option of assigning something to it
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It's not actually under the HTC logo, it's actually located right above it (practically on the screen). It's not built to be a button, it's a part of the touch screen digitizer that just happens to extend beyond the actual screen.

PapaSmurf6768 said:
It's not actually under the HTC logo, it's actually located right above it (practically on the screen). It's not built to be a button, it's a part of the touch screen digitizer that just happens to extend beyond the actual screen.
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Aw. Y'all had me excited for a moment. I thought they meant right under the HTC.
Sent from my HTC One.

josh995 said:
Aw. Y'all had me excited for a moment. I thought they meant right under the HTC.
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It might not be right under the button but the functionality is still there, we just need a custom kernel to use it.

PapaSmurf6768 said:
It might not be right under the button but the functionality is still there, we just need a custom kernel to use it.
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I have used it and it is quite annoying. Honestly, its not worth the extra trouble because the area is so small and is practically on the screen. Most of the time I ended up opening the app drawer. However, roms should include the ability to remap the recents to be one press for menu, hold for recents. That would be 10x more useful than using the htc logo.

123421342 said:
I have used it and it is quite annoying. Honestly, its not worth the extra trouble because the area is so small and is practically on the screen. Most of the time I ended up opening the app drawer. However, roms should include the ability to remap the recents to be one press for menu, hold for recents. That would be 10x more useful than using the htc logo.
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The home button already does recents and menu
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I've always been a bit pissed off at the HTC One for having two buttons..
it' a waste of space.
at least make on screen-buttons if they are going to do this crap.
I honestly hate having two button, and wish that we had the home button in the middle and a dedicated menu button.
much like how it used to be.
HTC makes some changes I just can't stand..

andybones said:
I've always been a bit pissed off at the HTC One for having two buttons..
it' a waste of space.
at least make on screen-buttons if they are going to do this crap.
I honestly hate having two button, and wish that we had the home button in the middle and a dedicated menu button.
much like how it used to be.
HTC makes some changes I just can't stand..
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On screen buttons, I think are a waste of space.