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Sorry if this has been mentioned but is it possible for me to completely disable my hardware buttons and enable software buttons?
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I know you can enable software buttons with a line in build.prop....always forget it though. To disable the hardware buttons I am not so sure. I would guess maybe a kernel woukd need to be made with the hardware buttons disabled.
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Here's so of the info I grabbed from the att forum. I don't know if it works on ours yet or not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2022058
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keys=qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 at the end of build prop
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keys=qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 at the end of build prop
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I'm still hoping that someone figures out a way so that when s pen is removed the nav buttons show up so that you can actually use nav buttons with the spen since Samsung made a complete fail by not having a way for the Spen to use the captive buttons. I don't want to have the nav buttons on the screen all the time, just when the spen is removed.
thanks alot i see that adding the softkeys mess up the camera but i dont use the camera much i just hope it doesnt mess with other apps and disabling hardware keys screw up the power button. im going to experiment on my days off
So that works forme however on main screen the apps on the bottom a d widgets are cut off by the very bottom apps... anyone else experience this
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Does anyone know of how to disable the capacitive keys on fk23?
I just recently started getting the menu flutter hardware bug of doom and I just can't take it anymore.
I did the build prop mod to add soft keys and I'd like to now completely disable the capacitive keys but the system/usr/key layout is way different on jellybean. I'd appreciate any input...
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Never mind, figured it out. If anyone else needs this let me know.
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Never mind, figured it out. If anyone else needs this let me know.
currently I'm on Tim's black ICS rom. I have the menu and search keys disabled through the key layout file. I will be upgrading to jellybeans soon and would also like to disable those keys. any information you can provide on how to do that would be great. Thanks!
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Never mind, figured it out. If anyone else needs this let me know.
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I would like to know please, this phantom button issue is driving me fnin insane.
Woops sorry guys. I started a thread in themes and apps about this. I uploaded a file I've edited that will disable your capacitive keys in Jellybean.
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Why waste the space? It'd be like the gnex right?
Because its worth losing a little space and not having the menu constantly fluttering. If you change the dpi there is not much screen loss from the stock experience. Yeah, looks like the gnex.
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Ah my old phone did that not this one
Yeah mine was great and then out of nowhere it came with a furious vengeance of menu opening rage.
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I have the At&t version of Optimus G E970, I think this will work for any Optimus G.
Not responsible for bricked phones.
This is a mod how to enable navigation bar(on screen buttons) , its very simple and easy...
To edit build.prop, on root explorer navigate to system press and hold on build.prop and open in text editor.
Add the following line at the end of build.prop file
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
now on reboot we will have nav-bar like on nexus 4
To disable hardware keys, I used root explorer go to system/usr/keylayout click and hold on kaypad.nl and choose from menu open in text editor and 139,158,172 edit the home to hom and do the same on all 3 lines and hit save and reboot,
Plus I went and deleted all the 139, 158, 172 lines from external_kbd.kl, Generic.kl, MHLRCP.kl, osp3-input.kl and qwerty.kl. I dont know if that helps because I deleted them first then edited the lines in kaypad.nl.
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Why would I want to do this??
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Why would I want to do this??
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Why would you discourage people from being helpful? If it is not your cup of tea, read and move on.
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Why would you discourage people from being helpful? If it is not your cup of tea, read and move on.
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I'm sorry, you misunderstood. I mean why? As in how would it benefit me. I wasn't being a d*ck. Like I want to know how it is of benefit vs. Hw keys.
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I'm sorry, you misunderstood. I mean why? As in how would it benefit me. I wasn't being a d*ck. Like I want to know how it is of benefit vs. Hw keys.
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My apologies. I think it is more for aestetics.
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Build.prop in system?
Never mind, got it
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Can someone post a picture of build.prop of where the line is supposed to be at? This may be a silly question but I'm new to root, and I really wanna get a nexus 4 feel to my LGOG.
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Can someone post a picture of build.prop of where the line is supposed to be at? This may be a silly question but I'm new to root, and I really wanna get a nexus 4 feel to my LGOG.
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You just add a separate line to the bottom. Just a new line below everything that reads "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0"
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You just add a separate line to the bottom. Just a new line below everything that reads "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0"
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Like right under the last line which is Davik.vm.stack?
EDIT: Nvm got it, but the only problem is that the stock launcher
and keyboard don't have the right resolution.
How does one edit the build.prop?
Never mind! Got it
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The easiest way to disable the default navigation buttons is by going to
system/usr/keylayout/keypad_8064.kl When you open the file you'll find
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 172 HOME VIRTUAL
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
add a # in the begging of each one like
#key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
#key 172 HOME VIRTUAL
#key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
Reboot and they should be disabled, but the buttons still light up. To fix this go the settings/display/front key light Then uncheck
Turn on Front Key Light.
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The easiest way to disable the default navigation buttons is by going to
system/usr/keylayout/keypad_8064.kl When you open the file you'll find
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 172 HOME VIRTUAL
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
add a # in the begging of each one like
#key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
#key 172 HOME VIRTUAL
#key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
Reboot and they should be disabled, but the buttons still light up. To fix this go the settings/display/front key light Then uncheck
Turn on Front Key Light.
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This did the trick for the hard ware keys, now all I have is the soft keys
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Odd, when I do this I cant pull the notification bar down ad the notifications show. It still shows the icons in the top bar. but not when I pull it down?
Also noticed that when I reboot my phone the first notification I get shows up normally, then they stop showing. It notifys me and everything, just cant pull down the blind to access them.
Also noticed that my menu button isnt integrated with the menu bar at the bottom. Ideas on how to do this?
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Odd, when I do this I cant pull the notification bar down ad the notifications show. It still shows the icons in the top bar. but not when I pull it down?
Also noticed that when I reboot my phone the first notification I get shows up normally, then they stop showing. It notifys me and everything, just cant pull down the blind to access them.
Also noticed that my menu button isnt integrated with the menu bar at the bottom. Ideas on how to do this?
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I can't answer the notification issue, but I believe for the menu button a lot of apps have a built in menu button (usually in an action bar on the top right) now that they display (it is more of a tablet display, but given the resolution it probably still shows up that way).
You can still get to the menu in apps right?
Would there be anyway to disable the softkeys while the lockscreen is on? Because with stock lg lockscreen, it jus shows a black bar
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Would there be anyway to disable the softkeys while the lockscreen is on? Because with stock lg lockscreen, it jus shows a black bar
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That is how it is on my JB tablet with onscreen buttons, I think that is just how it works, but I could be wrong.
How hard is it to make this into a flash able ZIP?
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How hard is it to make this into a flash able ZIP?
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They have it on the att forum, a zip to enable and one to disable, im pretty sure it'll probably work on our phones too
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They have it on the att forum, a zip to enable and one to disable, im pretty sure it'll probably work on our phones too
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I'll be the test dummy and let y'all know.
EDIT: Don't flash the ZIP, kills the whole alignment of the icons and widgets.
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I'll be the test dummy and let y'all know.
EDIT: Don't flash the ZIP, kills the whole alignment of the icons and widgets.
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Are you using stock lg launcher? They said it messes that all up unless your using a different one like nova or apex
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Even though there is a tutorial that has been posted on this before, it is somewhat old and buried.
THIS DOES WORK ON ALL BUILDS OF TW BASED JELLYBEAN
You will need to do a few things before we start.
1. Go HERE and download the latest version of LMT Launcher. It would do you justice to also read that thread to understand the installation and setup process for the Pie Controls. Do all of that and then move on to step 2.
2. Grab this file and place it on either your external or internal SD card.
3. On your device, use any root filemanager of your choice (i.e. ES File Explorer, Root File Explorer, etc.) Find the Generic.kl file I included and copy it. Navigate to system/usr/keylayout and change the file called "Generic.kl" to "Generic.kl.bak" (DO NOT DELETE IT) then paste the Generic.kl file that you copied.
4. Go back to home and then go to Settings/Display/Touch Key Light Duration and select Always off.
5.Reboot your device and enjoy.
Credits go to DEF3NDER: If you want navbar softkeys instead of pie.
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Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
The good thing about the build prop mod is it will enable screen shotting with power and volume down.
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Per app Dpi changing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37706667
Thanks Jdsingle76 for the find.
If you want a pretty awesome action bar, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198
Thanks to MrBIMC for making this possible.
Also, thanks to Mattix724. Just because I believe he had something to do with something here originally.
Wow, that was fast. Or as my NE buddies say, "wicked fast.". Thanks for this. I'll have to tinker with this when I get home. And thanks to Mattix and DEF3NDER as well. Awesome. :beer: all around
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Even though there is a tutorial that has been posted on this before, it is somewhat old and buried.
THIS DOES WORK ON ALL BUILDS OF TW BASED JELLYBEAN
You will need to do a few things before we start.
1. Go HERE and download the latest version of LMT Launcher. It would do you justice to also read that thread to understand the installation and setup process for the Pie Controls. Do all of that and then move on to step 2.
2. Grab this file and place it on either your external or internal SD card.
3. On your device, use any root filemanager of your choice (i.e. ES File Explorer, Root File Explorer, etc.) Find the Generic.kl file I included and copy it. Navigate to system/usr/keylayout and change the file called "Generic.kl" to "Generic.kl.bak" (DO NOT DELETE IT) then paste the Generic.kl file that you copied.
4. Go back to home and then go to Settings/Display/Touch Key Light Duration and select Always off.
5.Reboot your device and enjoy.
Credits go to DEF3NDER. You can follow his guide if you don't want the Pie Controls and want softkeys on screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026508
Also, thanks to Mattix724. Just because I believe he had something to do with something here originally.
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All went great but I can't find the link for navbar/soft keys that DEF3NDER references that Mattix724 put together. The pie control is really cool aesthetically, but I think I would prefer keys displayed all the time. Any idea where I can find them? Guide worked perfectly btw. Thanks again.
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All went great but I can't find the link for navbar/soft keys that DEF3NDER references that Mattix724 put together. The pie control is really cool aesthetically, but I think I would prefer keys displayed all the time. Any idea where I can find them? Guide worked perfectly btw. Thanks again.
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I honestly have no idea... PM either one of them to see if they know. I will also look around to see what I can find.
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I honestly have no idea... PM either one of them to see if they know. I will also look around to see what I can find.
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I shot Mattix a PM, since its his thread. Thanks brother, hope you're having a good one
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I think disabling capacitive keys is more a workaround for the issue than a fix to the RF interference IMO. But anyways good work. :good:
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All went great but I can't find the link for navbar/soft keys that DEF3NDER references that Mattix724 put together. The pie control is really cool aesthetically, but I think I would prefer keys displayed all the time. Any idea where I can find them? Guide worked perfectly btw. Thanks again.
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Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Gray, you should throw that in the OP.
The good thing about the build prop mod is it will enable screen shotting with power and volume down.
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Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Gray, you should throw that in the OP.
The good thing about the build prop mod is it will enable screen shotting with power and volume down.
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Done. Thanks bro.
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DEF3NDER said:
Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Gray, you should throw that in the OP.
The good thing about the build prop mod is it will enable screen shotting with power and volume down.
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Awesome DEF3NDER. Just got a PM from Mattix724 this morning with this as well. I'll give it a go and let you know how it works out.
Edit-works great. And I took a screenshot with the power and vol down button as well. Question. When I'm on xda app, a menu button appears. Is there anyway to have that on all the time? Basically a virtual set of the cap keys, up, all the time? Thanks for this, very cool and SO easy.
Edit(again). Holy freaking crap Batman. Nevermind. I just noticed, that on every page, app, I pull up, except for the home page, the menu for that app is already in the top right corner. Oh, DEF3NDER, very cool brother, very cool indeed. Hat's off. You have changed my entire E4GT experience. Freaking awesome work man! :beer::beer::beer::beer:
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Lol awesome man. Don't thank me though, thank Google and the awesome xda community. Credits for the line of code go to a fella in the gs3 forum. That's where I found it at least. I just made the generic.kl file.
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Lol awesome man. Don't thank me though, thank Google and the awesome xda community. Credits for the line of code go to a fella in the gs3 forum. That's where I found it at least. I just made the generic.kl file.
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Do you think there's anyway I could insert a line that would hide the menu while in camera mode. At the moment, I'm stuck in video mode became the navbar covers the video/camera switch. Any thoughts, ideas?
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Do you think there's anyway I could insert a line that would hide the menu while in camera mode. At the moment, I'm stuck in video mode became the navbar covers the video/camera switch. Any thoughts, ideas?
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What happens when you turn your phone to the side? Lol
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What happens when you turn your phone to the side? Lol
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Ha, gray, you are such a smarta**. Navbar and onscreen buttons stay in place. See screenshot
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Lol. Well if we can get the navbar to locate itself where it should go in landscape, then you will be ok. If you hide it, then how will you get back to the home screen?
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Lol. Well if we can get the navbar to locate itself where it should go in landscape, then you will be ok. If you hide it, then how will you get back to the home screen?
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That's why you are the recognized contributor! Face palm! But yes, having the navbar locate itself in landscape would indeed allow me to see the buttons, take pics, access last pic taken, etc. Thanks for making me feel like a moron, lol. My first official face palm. Woohoo! :thumbup::beer::beer::beer:
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Sooo you are good to go then? I was just gonna say to temporarily adjust your dpi. The nav bar is to fatty for me at stock. It looks just about right on the screen at 200dpi IMO. Don't like losing that screen real estate.
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Sooo you are good to go then? I was just gonna say to temporarily adjust your dpi. The nav bar is to fatty for me at stock. It looks just about right on the screen at 200dpi IMO. Don't like losing that screen real estate.
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Actually, no. It doesn't locate itself, so I'm not able to use camera as is. Downloaded after market camera to use in the mean time, but really like the camera that came with jv. Lowering the dpi sounds like a viable option. I'll look into it this evening. Thanks for the idea DEF3NDER.
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Sooo you are good to go then? I was just gonna say to temporarily adjust your dpi. The nav bar is to fatty for me at stock. It looks just about right on the screen at 200dpi IMO. Don't like losing that screen real estate.
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I usually like around 180 with the navbar in place. Anyways, that was going to be my next suggestion.
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I usually like around 180 with the navbar in place. Anyways, that was going to be my next suggestion.
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App recommendations to change dpi?
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App recommendations to change dpi?
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If you have RTB (ROM Toolbox) you go to performance/build.prop Editor, then hit the menu button and go to build.prop Tweaks. It will be the first thing listed as shown in the screenshot I included.
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This is a mod how to enable navigation bar(on screen
buttons) , its very simple and easy...
Warring: if you mess something dont blame me.
Add the following line at the end of buid.prop file
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
now on reboot we will have nav-bar like on nexus 4
Much easier to use the recent and home.
And more comfortable for the thumb
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It works but causes icons and things to get cut off
also causes the overflow menu button to appear.
designgears said:
It works but causes icons and things to get cut off
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Well we can use lots of other launchers without problem
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samomamo said:
Well we can use lots of other launchers without problem
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Good point...
also causes the overflow menu button to appear in some apps.
We even have the menu
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samomamo said:
We even have the menu
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Open up settings, you will see it
check out the camera too
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Open up settings, you will see it
check out the camera too
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Well those don't bother me. Still usable. But the navkeys are much smoother experience for me in general.
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samomamo said:
Well those don't bother me. Still usable. But the navkeys are much smoother experience for me in general.
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Just need to disable the hardware ones now
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Just need to disable the hardware ones now
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I know but I don't want to mess with the phone too much. We still don't have a way to restore easily.
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I know but I don't want to mess with the phone too much. We still don't have a way to restore easily.
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the tot file is pretty easy to use imo
But you lose some of your screen to do this. I guess its a "what suits your own tastes" sorta thing...
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But you lose some of your screen to do this. I guess its a "what suits your own tastes" sorta thing...
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Yes you are right. Its just this phone is so big so the navkeys don't bother me
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Is there a way to make the nav bar slimmer like the one on Vega Iron?
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Thanks so much for this! I'm going to give this a shot. Not sure if it's really that useful/suits me, but it's always nice to have options.
I have been having some fun with this. Enabled the software keys, disabled the hardware keys, disable the back and menu button lights. Now it just looks like I have a sweet notification light area because you cant see those two buttons when they aren't lit up. I adjusted the pixel density all around to make is so I don't lose any app screen space.
The only issues I have are the icons on the launcher getting cut off on the bottom rows and the camera button is a little messed up, still usable, but there is a dedicated hardware button, so it doesn't really matter.
Now I just need to change the multitask button to a menu button and it will be pretty sweet!
there has to be an app that does this as well.
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I have been having some fun with this. Enabled the software keys, disabled the hardware keys, disable the back and menu button lights. Now it just looks like I have a sweet notification light area because you cant see those two buttons when they aren't lit up. I adjusted the pixel density all around to make is so I don't lose any app screen space.
The only issues I have are the icons on the launcher getting cut off on the bottom rows and the camera button is a little messed up, still usable, but there is a dedicated hardware button, so it doesn't really matter.
Now I just need to change the multitask button to a menu button and it will be pretty sweet!
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Can you post your settings to make this all work?
Thx.
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