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[Q] Circle button recognized as back button and not acrual game button

Here's my problem: ever since I flashed CM7 and tried to tolerate all the FXProject defects (eg. No touchpads for Dead Space, no camera, no haptic feedback /vibration, no flash, etc.), there was one of those defects that really hurt me from inside... the fact that the circle button is treated ONLY as a back button, and not a game button. I'm aware there are files in the internal flash memory that set the phone's key layout (/system/usr/keylayout/) but I'm just to lazy to figure it out so I'll leave the question to the pros on the forum: How to fix it? I bought this phone considering I'm a dedicated gamer (still have a life tho ) and not being able to kick the opponent's face in Bruce Lee and every other kind of silly stuff you could do with this epicness we call Circle button is just pathetic. You could send me the Original stock rom key layout file(s) so I can replace/compare and fix. Thanks in advance

For starters i'm sure FXP is sorry you have to "Tolerate" all his hard work second the O button acts as the back button on stock too. It's just these games are meant to work in conjunction with sony's software. Remove that and replace it with a rom built from source and thats what you get.
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AndroHero said:
For starters i'm sure FXP is sorry you have to "Tolerate" all his hard work second the O button acts as the back button on stock too. It's just these games are meant to work in conjunction with sony's software. Remove that and replace it with a rom built from source and thats what you get.
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Firstly, I somehow understand that part of "remove that and replace it with a rom..." and now the part I didn't understand pretty much, "...built from source". I understand everything has to be compiled from source code to be executed, but as a noob, I simply didn't understand, could you explain?
Secondly, I downloaded an app from the Market called "Xperia Play Test" that showed up what buttons are pressed in the screen and when I press the circle button it appears next to the physical back button showing up as "back", haven't tried yet on stock rom andsee what happens.
Third, I really think fxp did a good job bringing such a nice rom onto the Xperia's, which gives you simple2ext, theme engine, power bar widget and other cool stuffs, which is why I haven't decided yet to revert to stock.
Anyways, just explain that 'rom built from source' thingy please. Thanks

DanielEGVi said:
Firstly, I somehow understand that part of "remove that and replace it with a rom..." and now the part I didn't understand pretty much, "...built from source". I understand everything has to be compiled from source code to be executed, but as a noob, I simply didn't understand, could you explain?
Secondly, I downloaded an app from the Market called "Xperia Play Test" that showed up what buttons are pressed in the screen and when I press the circle button it appears next to the physical back button showing up as "back", haven't tried yet on stock rom andsee what happens.
Third, I really think fxp did a good job bringing such a nice rom onto the Xperia's, which gives you simple2ext, theme engine, power bar widget and other cool stuffs, which is why I haven't decided yet to revert to stock.
Anyways, just explain that 'rom built from source' thingy please. Thanks
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On the pad, the default android actions are X=Ok or select and O=Back, Xperia play optimised games work in conjunction with the sony firmware to ignore the default android action while in a game thus allowing you to use the buttons for game inputs. If you remove the sony software, many of these games can no longer ignore the default android action rendering the O button useless in most cases. This is nothing to do with cyanogen nor can it be fixed as it's not a bug.
"Built from source" just means the rom was compiled from the source code provided by the Android open source project (Asop)

AndroHero said:
If you remove the sony software, many of these games can no longer ignore the default android action rendering the O button useless in most cases. This is nothing to do with cyanogen nor can it be fixed as it's not a bug.
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So, basicly, I can't do nothing for it, and while I have cyanogen the O button is rendered useless, unless I use stock? Or is there any other whatnot that can ignore the O button? Or disable the back function so the key is still recognized by the app? I can live without using the O button as a back button.

DanielEGVi said:
So, basicly, I can't do nothing for it, and while I have cyanogen the O button is rendered useless, unless I use stock? Or is there any other whatnot that can ignore the O button? Or disable the back function so the key is still recognized by the app? I can live without using the O button as a back button.
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It dosent happen for every game. For example gameloft games can use the O button no probs. Maybe you can get the results you want with a button mapping app. I think there is one in themes and apps

BUMP:
sorry to resurrect this thread, but this is still a problem, I'm working on a JXD S601 that uses AOSP and I've hit a wall with modifying the qwerty.kl on that device trying to get back/circle to function the same as stock xperia play.
As stated in this thread, the problem is app specific, most operate fine with BACK and others do not, Trying to change it to BUTTON_A (what I determined to be the translated input by viewing the stock qwerty.kl file) does not fix this either.
I have cyanogenmod on my play and I recognize it as a problem on that device as well. Is it possible we can get some assistance looking into what is wrong here?

johnsongrantr said:
BUMP:
sorry to resurrect this thread, but this is still a problem, I'm working on a JXD S601 that uses AOSP and I've hit a wall with modifying the qwerty.kl on that device trying to get back/circle to function the same as stock xperia play.
As stated in this thread, the problem is app specific, most operate fine with BACK and others do not, Trying to change it to BUTTON_A (what I determined to be the translated input by viewing the stock qwerty.kl file) does not fix this either.
I have cyanogenmod on my play and I recognize it as a problem on that device as well. Is it possible we can get some assistance looking into what is wrong here?
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It is STILL a problem, but this thread will die and nothing will stop that. Sorry.
I already gave up and flashed Stock ROM and with lots of effort I have found nothing on the interwebs that serves as a fix to the O button. That's sad isn't it.

I'm not on CM, but have you tried changing the appropriate keylayout file in /system/usr/keylayout/ from "BACK ALT WAKE_DROPPED" to "BUTTON_B"? Cuz with it set to BUTTON_B, it's still recognized properly in-game on the stock ROM but doesn't act as the "Back" button anymore
You said you tried changing it to BUTTON_A but that's wrong anyway

jacklebott said:
I'm not on CM, but have you tried changing the appropriate keylayout file in /system/usr/keylayout/ from "BACK ALT WAKE_DROPPED" to "BUTTON_B"? Cuz with it set to BUTTON_B, it's still recognized properly in-game on the stock ROM but doesn't act as the "Back" button anymore
You said you tried changing it to BUTTON_A but that's wrong anyway
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Oh really? I thought BUTTON_A was square and BUTTON_B was triangle...

DanielEGVi said:
Oh really? I thought BUTTON_A was square and BUTTON_B was triangle...
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Nope, square is BUTTON_X and triangle is BUTTON_Y

i meant button_b but regardless, the keylayout is identical to the stock on aosp. I think the problem might be in the kcm binaries rather than the keylaout files. It's a theory I'm looking into

Re-mapping physical keys, is it possible?

Hi everyone,
I was wondering, with regard to the LT15i, is it possible to assign a different purpose to any of the 3 keys along the bottom?
with the advent of on screen button mods I can still get the 'back' 'home' and 'menu' options on the screen and thought it would be wonderful if I could have on screen buttons and then assign the 3 physical keys to do something else.
maybe assign apps to each one?
If its not possible, and you know why, please try to explain why rather than just saying 'no' as im really interested in trying to learn here rather than just asking random questions
Thanks!

Papolato said:
There's an app called buttonremapper that let's you change what buttons do, but I can't get it to work on my rom :/
BTW the app has been taken off the play store but the apk can be found by some googling
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XperienceD said:
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thanks for that, I'll look into that now.
I always feel such a douche when my questions can be answered with quotes!
I promise I searched before I posted.

ajgftw said:
thanks for that, I'll look into that now.
I always feel such a douche when my questions can be answered with quotes!
I promise I searched before I posted.
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No problem, some things are harder to find than others.

[Q] directional button problem

hey guys i flash ics rom by markphyton...then im noticed i have a directional button problem...here are the problem:
UP - RIGHT
DOWN - LEFT
RIGHT - DOWN
LEFT - UP
please help me......
sorry for my bad english

xplay_troll said:
hey guys i flash ics rom by markphyton...then im noticed i have a directional button problem...here are the problem:
UP - RIGHT
DOWN - LEFT
RIGHT - DOWN
LEFT - UP
please help me......
sorry for my bad english
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What game is this? Can you remap the hard keys in the game need you need more information.

chery2k said:
What game is this? Can you remap the hard keys in the game need you need more information.
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It could be navigation in general as you can use the buttons to navigate just about anything on the play
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[Q] howto make screenshot 4.0.4 ?

hi, after updating to the Xperia S to ICS 4.0.4
screenshot function is gone from the powerbutton menu.
i read that holding down power button and volume down, should make a screenshot, but this doesn't work on my phone.
anyone know how to capture the screen from the device ? or is this builtin option lost?

Hold power button plus volume down together for 2 seconds.

that doesn't work!

MobiDroid™ said:
that doesn't work!
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Than you're doing it wrong, or you removed the apk responsable for that (can't remember if it is an apk, anyway).

the phone is stock 4.0.4, only rooted with 1 click root method.
and sure.. doing it wrong, pressing power & volume down?!! you explain to me how pressing those 2 buttons can be done wrong??
i read elsewhere that other people also have this issue, it simply doesn't work on some Xperia S devices.
apparently mine too.
thanks anyway for your insight...
maybe someone else knows more?

Works fine

i dont know why it doesnt work for you but works for me.
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Don't press one then the other... do it at the same time. Also I can't explain why but try volume up and power once and see what happens... but its a native function of ICS... should work on all devices.

GoClifGo05 said:
Don't press one then the other... do it at the same time. Also I can't explain why but try volume up and power once and see what happens... but its a native function of ICS... should work on all devices.
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This is will reboot the device. And OP, you surely is doing something wrong. It works perfectly for me on stock ICS and PA.

ok guys , thanks for advice!
i'll keep trying, hope i don't break the buttons )

MobiDroid™ said:
the phone is stock 4.0.4, only rooted with 1 click root method.
and sure.. doing it wrong, pressing power & volume down?!! you explain to me how pressing those 2 buttons can be done wrong??
i read elsewhere that other people also have this issue, it simply doesn't work on some Xperia S devices.
apparently mine too.
thanks anyway for your insight...
maybe someone else knows more?
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If you're rooted and can't get it to work just install a screen capture app?
Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.

Which firmware are u using?
And u root it with root many droid or other 1-click method?
How do u take a screenshot as told by others? When do u take it? Which scene are u at when u take it?

This happened to someone back when I had the galaxy s2 it's just like an odd one out of the bunch I guess
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I´ve unlocked bootloader Xperia S and does not work screenshot in videos or movies with Sony apps or Mx reproduct...The screenshot is black.
Help!!

XperiAngelRB said:
I´ve unlocked bootloader Xperia S and does not work screenshot in videos or movies with Sony apps or Mx reproduct...The screenshot is black.
Help!!
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It is because those apps are running with Hardware decoding, not software.
"What really matters in this world, anyway?"

Mmm.....so, there are any solution or not? I want to recover Bravia, screenshot to my xperia S...
Help, please

XperiAngelRB said:
Mmm.....so, there are any solution or not? I want to recover Bravia, screenshot to my xperia S...
Help, please
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Set Mx to software rendering.
"What really matters in this world, anyway?"

Thanks bro! It works....so, with Sony apps there are not solution!!? And finally, the bravia engine Can I recover?

XperiAngelRB said:
Thanks bro! It works....so, with Sony apps there are not solution!!? And finally, the bravia engine Can I recover?
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If you're on unlocked bootloader, no known way to recover it for now. I don't know exactly on how to make it software rendered on Movies App.
"What really matters in this world, anyway?"

Request: Port Xperia SP Light and illumination bar effects

Request: Port Xperia SP Light and illumination bar effects
Hi all. I want to make a request to All developers and/or experts to port Sony Xperia SP light effects and illumination bar effect in music for our Beloved Sony xperia S/SL Hope any one can do that for us.... and please we want the port/app for both ics and jelly bean as well....
Thanks In Advance....:victory:
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have you tried this this?
oh, and this should be in the QnA section bro

boyheadkick said:
have you tried this this?
oh, and this should be in the QnA section bro
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its clearly written in description of this app
**** PLEASE NOTE ****
This App only works for Xperia U and P with ROOT ACCESS.
it doesnt work for Xperia s/sl......:silly: i want for xperia sl...:fingers-crossed:
and sorry for posting in wrong section

n70shan said:
its clearly written in description of this app
**** PLEASE NOTE ****
This App only works for Xperia U and P with ROOT ACCESS.
it doesnt work for Xperia s/sl......:silly: i want for xperia sl...:fingers-crossed:
and sorry for posting in wrong section
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i used this on my old Xsola and it didnt have an illumination bar but it worked on the illuminated capacitive buttons when it's clearly stated in the description *** Note: This app is only for Sony Xperia with illumination bar. ***
so yeah, just try it bro..just be sure to make a backup though before installing it

boyheadkick said:
i used this on my old Xsola and it didnt have an illumination bar but it worked on the illuminated capacitive buttons when it's clearly stated in the description *** Note: This app is only for Sony Xperia with illumination bar. ***
so yeah, just try it bro..just be sure to make a backup though before installing it
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ok i have tried it but its not working man...... i want a proper app.....plz anyone?????:fingers-crossed:

ok guys i have also added poll to exclate request process so that any Developer may hear us...... please comment and poll your vote

i was also thinking about this...its a good idea for our phns:good:

I didn't even know this existed. Would be cool.

more then a day has passed and only one more vote ......i think no one liked my idea.. may be i have to come up with some thing more xciting come on guys where u been ?

Xperia SP illumination bar effects for custom ROM PLEASE
Sony has released the illumination bar API for developers . I am using a custom rom , where the illumination bar effects are not possible till now . Soo i request the developers to bring up the illumination bar effects via a rom or app . Thanks in advance .

n70shan said:
Request: Port Xperia SP Light and illumination bar effects
Hi all. I want to make a request to All developers and/or experts to port Sony Xperia SP light effects and illumination bar effect in music for our Beloved Sony xperia S/SL Hope any one can do that for us.... and please we want the port/app for both ics and jelly bean as well....
Thanks In Advance....:victory:
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The illumination bar on Xperia S can be only white due to hardware limitations.
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abcdjdj said:
The illumination bar on Xperia S can be only white due to hardware limitations.
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It can only be white, but it COULD bllink according to the songs rythym. It cannot be ported, however, because it depends on a .so file, which can't be ported from device to device.