Ever since I've flashed the leaked "stock" 4.0.4 ROM the volume buttons will wake the screen as well as the power button. (I'm told stock doesn't do this so someone has been playing around....?) I don't recall which 4.0.4 ROM I downloaded but regardless - if your Nexus does this and you don't like it, here is how to fix it.
Navigate to /system/usr/keylayout/ with Root Explorer or such and mount as read/write.
Make a backup of tuna-gpio-keypad.kl -- just in case
Then open tuna-gpio-keypad.kl in a text editor.
You will see 3 values after all of the header text information:
key 114 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE
key 115 VOLUME_UP WAKE
key 116 POWER WAKE
Delete the "WAKE" from the buttons you wish NOT to have wake the phone.
Save the file and restart.
FINALLY! No more accidental unlocking. I'm not sure why one would want the volume keys to unlock the phone when the power button does already but to each their own.
Consequently... if you wanted your stock phone to wake on volume you could maybe open the file and add in the "WAKE" - or the whole lines if they aren't already there. No guarantees on that though. Also no guarantees on this either - of course.
Why would anyone want that? Because its less wear and tear on the power button. I almost always only used the volume for audio. So allowing it to wake the device is allowing me to use volume and power buttons more evenly.
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That doesn't happen on stock anyway, even if leaked. Not unless someone enabled it before you flashed it.
davidstech11 said:
Why would anyone want that? Because its less wear and tear on the power button. I almost always only used the volume for audio. So allowing it to wake the device is allowing me to use volume and power buttons more evenly.
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The big problem for me is I use Tasker to automatically switch to different volume modes based on where I am. Having such a big button on one side seems to almost daily get triggered and then my ringer isn't where I want it or I miss calls/texts because it got on silent (one volume press down from vibrate). I've also done weird things accidentally because I'll reach in my pocket and touch a volume button and as I'm pulling it out things get touched on the screen.
I should probably also mention I'm not using a lock screen - that's probably also part of what makes it such a pain having it accidentally pressed.
Again, to each their own. I found it annoying for my situation so I'm sure someone else will as well and will appreciate the tutorial.
adrynalyne said:
That doesn't happen on stock anyway, even if leaked. Not unless someone enabled it before you flashed it.
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Right. Which is why I'm wondering why a "stock" 4.0.4 ROM had this messed with.... I wish I remembered which ROM it was because I think it was mis-labeled... lol
Must have been
I've heard this a couple times, but I flashed my wife's phone with IMM30B (the ota, not a rom) when it leaked, and it has never existed this behavior.
Mah-ha! Googled the kernel version and found it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481613
I only got the "Rooted,De-odexed,Zip-aligned ROM With Stock Insecure Boot Image Without Radios & Bootloader" and the "Native Tethering Hack".
davidstech11 said:
Why would anyone want that? Because its less wear and tear on the power button. I almost always only used the volume for audio. So allowing it to wake the device is allowing me to use volume and power buttons more evenly.
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Here's another reason. The pogo pins are on the same side as the power button. So when the phone is in the horizontal desktop dock you can't unlock the phone. At least not with anything less than 4.0.4 and I'm not sure how they do it because I don't have it yet. It may very well be with that change to the power button. That may be why they did it in 4.0.4.
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Here's another reason. The pogo pins are on the same side as the power button. So when the phone is in the horizontal desktop dock you can't unlock the phone. At least not with anything less than 4.0.4 and I'm not sure how they do it because I don't have it yet. It may very well be with that change to the power button. That may be why they did it in 4.0.4.
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Doubt it as the method in 4.0.4 doesn't work with slide unlock. It only works when the os is not locked.
So the volume only wakes the screen if not locked. If it is locked, it does not work.
I can confirm that the volume buttons wake the device on a 100% stock Sprint Galaxy Nexus. I checked the file and sure enough, both buttons on the volume rocker have WAKE next to them. Kind of annoying when the phone constantly wakes throughout the day due to my slightly-snug case. I was going to wait and see how long I could go before rooting, but this may just be a deal breaker.
so i can add the volume wake in a stock rom by entering those lines?
edit: those lines are there.. but volume doesnt wake
king23adrianc said:
so i can add the volume wake in a stock rom by entering those lines?
edit: those lines are there.. but volume doesnt wake
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So adding the "WAKE" doesn't cause the volume buttons to wake the phone? Interesting.
c0mp13371331337 said:
I can confirm that the volume buttons wake the device on a 100% stock Sprint Galaxy Nexus. I checked the file and sure enough, both buttons on the volume rocker have WAKE next to them. Kind of annoying when the phone constantly wakes throughout the day due to my slightly-snug case. I was going to wait and see how long I could go before rooting, but this may just be a deal breaker.
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It won't wake if the phone is actually locked.
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It won't wake if the phone is actually locked.
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I have my device set to lock with a pattern, if that's what you mean. I press the power button to lock the device and turn the screen off, then when I press either button on the volume rocker, the phone's screen turns right back on and prompts me to enter the pattern, just as pressing the power button would.
Huh...Sprint must have changed the behavior, because AOSP 4.0.4 only works that way if it is not locked.
adrynalyne said:
Huh...Sprint must have changed the behavior, because AOSP 4.0.4 only works that way if it is not locked.
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They must have; the only reason I can think of would be, as I believe someone else mentioned in the thread, the upcoming (current?) availability of an official dock would mean that the phone can't be woken up without the volume keys, unless you physically remove it from the dock, press the power button, then re-dock it.
The pros way outweigh the cons with the Galaxy Nexus. Especially if your not rooting. Because you could easily change the volume wake feature.
You go to another phone because you don't want to root and change a feature-and then get a phone with “skin" over ICS? You also get all kinds of crapware from the manufacturer and carrier. Again, the GN stock is still a better choice than a lot of other devices.
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c0mp13371331337 said:
I can confirm that the volume buttons wake the device on a 100% stock Sprint Galaxy Nexus. I checked the file and sure enough, both buttons on the volume rocker have WAKE next to them. Kind of annoying when the phone constantly wakes throughout the day due to my slightly-snug case. I was going to wait and see how long I could go before rooting, but this may just be a deal breaker.
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The pros way outweigh the cons with the Galaxy Nexus. Especially if your not rooting. Because you could easily change the volume wake feature.
You go to another phone because you don't want to root and change a feature-and then get a phone with “skin" over ICS? You also get all kinds of crapware from the manufacturer and carrier. Again, the GN stock is still a better choice than a lot of other devices.
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chjade84 said:
The big problem for me is I use Tasker to automatically switch to different volume modes based on where I am. Having such a big button on one side seems to almost daily get triggered and then my ringer isn't where I want it or I miss calls/texts because it got on silent (one volume press down from vibrate). I've also done weird things accidentally because I'll reach in my pocket and touch a volume button and as I'm pulling it out things get touched on the screen.
I should probably also mention I'm not using a lock screen - that's probably also part of what makes it such a pain having it accidentally pressed.
Again, to each their own. I found it annoying for my situation so I'm sure someone else will as well and will appreciate the tutorial.
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I see. With you NOT using the lock screen it makes sense for not using the volume wake feature. I do use the lock screen. It feels great having all these options with our Android devices.
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davidstech11 said:
The pros way outweigh the cons with the Galaxy Nexus. Especially if your not rooting. Because you could easily change the volume wake feature.
You go to another phone because you don't want to root and change a feature-and then get a phone with “skin" over ICS? You also get all kinds of crapware from the manufacturer and carrier. Again, the GN stock is still a better choice than a lot of other devices.
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Oh for sure. I'm by no means saying that I'm turning in my Galaxy Nexus because a button does something that I don't want it to do. Eventually I'll root it and just edit the file to suit my needs.
I completely agree that the pros outweigh the cons on the GN. Hell, I stuck with a Samsung Moment for two and a half years, despite all of its craptastic bugs, issues, and painful nuances.
I was merely pointing out that this is my biggest gripe with the phone thus far, and given that it's a pretty minor one, I'd say we're all doing pretty well with the device.
is there any ics roms that bypasses the power key...ive tried almost every unlock app in play store and most are outdated and dont work. went to sprint to have serviced, they said might be a battery issue so they ordered me new battery see if that helps if not looks like ill be geting a refurb
I'm on AOKP, and one of the mods included is an option that when checked, will wake your phone by pressing one of the volume rockers. I don't know how you'd relock it without waiting, but this would help you unlock the screen Hope it helps
MultiLockOn said:
I'm on AOKP, and one of the mods included is an option that when checked, will wake your phone by pressing one of the volume rockers. I don't know how you'd relock it without waiting, but this would help you unlock the screen Hope it helps
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CM9 has the same feature as well, so there are a few options.
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I do not use my power button to lock my screen so if there is a way to to unlock your phone using the volume rocker, you can use that and then us something like "Lock Screen Tools" to re-lock it.
I installed this because I wanted to use my power button less, as I wore out the power button on my EVO! :laugh:
Anyway I have the icon just sitting on my main screen, I hit it and poof, the phone locks and the screen shuts off. Seems to work both GB and ICS, I used it on TCP and KBizzle's AOKP Build 37 when I was testing it out. It's working on the GB ROM I'm running now too.
Have an DInc2 with a broken power button (doesn't work/respond, but phone will turn on when receiving a phone call) and phone is out of warranty. Are there any alternatives to powering on the device such as a USB wake command (this phone is non-rooted) or any other suggestions?
You can get a new button on Ebay. I have not done it but have read about others successfully repairing the power button.
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You can root it and get button replacement like saviour
You might be able to set volume wake up though I'm assuming you're stock and I haven't used that since I got the phone
Easy wake is what you'd want to enable widget locker has an option for it and so do some roms
Also you can set widget locker to lock on search long preas
Theoretically there are other options like external hardware
Button replacement is a good idea if it won't respond at all otherwise once you turn it off it becomes a paperweight
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Hi there, i want to know if more ppl have this problem. Sometimes when i press the power button the device does not go into locking state, screen turns off but the screen off sound is missing. Also when i press power/home to wake the device it does not display the lockscreen. I thought i had a bad product so i swapped it with warranty and now my 2nd device also has this problem. I think its a fail in the exynos..... switching kernels didnt work either.
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The only time I've ever had this issue is if I install the 23 toggles mod and try toggling the lock screen from there. It's never happened on the stock rom.
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Hi! Sorry if this has been posted before.
I have a very unreliable Gnex. The Power Button is completely broken and i have charging problems. The phone charges whenever it wants plus the battery doesn't hold up charging that well.
I am on stock Android 4.2.2, would like to root it to find a solution for my Power Button. To this date. June 2013, what's the best ROM i should root my Gnex with, to help me with my broken power button and charging issues.
I never rooted a device, so if anyone can comment a bit. My volume buttons do work. Any links are appreciated, just a heads up which way should i go.
Thanks!
Have exactly the same Issues with my GNex.
Use "Auto Screen On" to activate your Screen with the proximity Sensor and "Widgetsoid" to turn Screen off with a Notification-Widget.
Charging problem is weird. Try other USB Cable. And clean your Port with alcohol.
your power button doesnt work so you'd be hard pressed to unlock and root the device.
Things to do if Power button doesn't work.
How to reboot!
Remove your battery, connect the charger, plug in the battery.
On the insertion of battery, if the charger is already connected then the phone boots up.
Tip: If your power button is broken, try and make sure your phone never runs out of battery.
How to lock the phone?
Download a custom ROM. Most custom ROMs have custom toggles. The QuickSetting toggles have a Lock/Standby/Sleep/Power tile too. I prefer CM tiles, but AOKP tiles are good too.
How to lock the phone?
Use a kernel supported by PGM. Most kernels now are supported by PGM. You can try out some like Fancy, Anarkia, Franco, Lean, Trinity, etc.
With PGM, you just need to slide your finger from left to right to unlock the phone.
I hope this helped you.
All the best.
Broken screen phones can be had for very cheap on some auction sites. I got mine for 65.00 to replace the main logic board that went bad. Just saying if your not getting rid of it soon, try fixing it. They are very easy to work on.
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Also many ROMs have volume rocker wake
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well u guys are forgetting he needs ROOT TO DO THAT
and i dunno how can u select unlock without power button?
Seems like your in a fix alright :silly:
You can use ADB to reboot into fastboot and flash away
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Thread closed as its a Best ROM thread.