how the hell do I remove this useless shortcut-bar???? - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I hate it. Its innoying its blocking my view. It annoyes me.
How can i disable it. Ive looked everywhere but i cant find where to turn it off or hide it

Hold the back button (right button next to your home button)
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its not quite useless...
its a feature only your phone has and everyone out there is dying to have it
drag any two app icons into main page and voila! two apps will run side by side
you can disable it by pressing back button for somw seconds as said

Here we go again..:sly:
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Thanks alot. it helped.
Now, how do I get it back? in case i need to run two apps at the same time.

moshaka said:
Thanks alot. it helped.
Now, how do I get it back? in case i need to run two apps at the same time.
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Hold the back button
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dingokevin said:
Hold the back button
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Is there a way to add other APPS into this shortcut bar?

Search the forum for multi-view. theres a few different options.

stoney73 said:
Search the forum for multi-view. theres a few different options.
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I know I should be doing more research on my own.
but I've search on google and also XDA. most of them "enabling all apps for shortcut (multi-view)" i have to flash my note 2. Does anyone know if there is a way to add additional APPS without flashing?
Based on my search, I am sure the answer is pretty much a No.

olivertan92 said:
I know I should be doing more research on my own.
but I've search on google and also XDA. most of them "enabling all apps for shortcut (multi-view)" i have to flash my note 2. Does anyone know if there is a way to add additional APPS without flashing?
Based on my search, I am sure the answer is pretty much a No.
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Trust your instincts.

I feel your pain, XDA search sucks sometimes.
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953705
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941567
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961813
Choose your poison

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Notification drop down

Is there any way to get rid of the recent apps list in the drop down menu? I find it pretty annoying? I've scored through the settings without much luck. Thanks.
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None that I'm aware of. Once the phone is perma rooted, there might then become a way.
I believe this is part of sense. I find it annoying myself :S
I like that it is there, if i need to get to another app quickly it is right there!
rcrott1 said:
I like that it is there, if i need to get to another app quickly it is right there!
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Yes,
But holding the home key does the same thing. Kind of a redundant part of Sense if you ask me.
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Rossco_Pee said:
Yes,
But holding the home key does the same thing. Kind of a redundant part of Sense if you ask me.
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This. It is the exact same feature.

[REQ] Map Search Button to App Switcher CM9/AOKP

I know I've seen other posts about this but not a new topic. ICS has very good persistent search. However, I find I NEVER use my search button. Is it possible to re-map the search button to bring up the App Switcher?
The long press on the Home Key is much less convenient and I find half the time I attempt to do it it simply returns me to my Home screen.
Someone mentioned that this mod is available to the Nexus S. Using the Galaxy Nexus I found myself constantly using the App Switcher soft key.
Would anyone else find this extremely useful? Anybody able to take this on?
i'd also find this really useful. i know i can long press the home button but i always end up going back to the launcher and reopening the app.
I asked this in bodi's thread since he seems to have taken on these little mods for us. I link to it when I find it so you can see he's looking at it
Edit: here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567177
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xopher.hunter said:
I asked this in bodi's thread since he seems to have taken on these little mods for us. I link to it when I find it so you can see he's looking at it
Edit: here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567177
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I'm actually surprised this isn't a default mod for all these ICS ROMs. Seems like it is a big feature of ICS that isn't fully utilized with our phones. Maybe it isn't a simple mod?
I use my search key, for search. If they defaulted it to this I'd seriously stop using cm9. No joke.
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Zeinzu said:
I use my search key, for search. If they defaulted it to this I'd seriously stop using cm9. No joke.
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I don't think they should *default* to this (unless maybe if you enable persistent search), but i think it would be a nice option or a mod. For people that use the persistent search it is a bit redundant and I find I switch between apps much more frequently than performing a search. Personally, I would like the option to switch/define what a short (and long) tap on that button performs to either:
1. Normal Search
2. Voice Search
3. App Switcher
btw, I didn't think your post was a joke.
It would be great of cm9 implemented a toggle between search and tasks for people who don't search and do.
Mods for CM9 and AOKP for the Search Button to App Switcher are up.
Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567177

Disable part of touch screen--possible?

The backlit "search" button on the lower right of the t989 screen gives me no end of trouble. Several times a day, I'll accidentally press it with my palm while doing any number of other things. This interrupts whatever I'm actually up to and always causes me have to start over in, for example, the middle of a long forum post.
What I'm looking for is some way to disable that particular key. Is there an app for that? Or some other hack?
Thanks,
Q
It a feature in new builds of CyanogenMod. "Hardware Keys"
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-SGA- said:
It a feature in new builds of CyanogenMod. "Hardware Keys"
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I recently installed CM 9.1 on my T989. Searches during the last few days have revealed 9.1 as the most recent stable CM for this phone, and "hardware keys" isn't anywhere in these settings that I can see. What's the trick here? From what I can tell, CM10 isn't available for the T989. How new do I need?
It is most certainly available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803507
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quintupularity said:
The backlit "search" button on the lower right of the t989 screen gives me no end of trouble. Several times a day, I'll accidentally press it with my palm while doing any number of other things. This interrupts whatever I'm actually up to and always causes me have to start over in, for example, the middle of a long forum post.
What I'm looking for is some way to disable that particular key. Is there an app for that? Or some other hack?
Thanks,
Q
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Flashed attached zip via recovery. This will disable JUST the search key.
elesbb said:
Flashed attached zip via recovery. This will disable JUST the search key.
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That zip file did the trick. Thanks everyone, and especially Elsbb for the simplicity.
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quintupularity said:
That zip file did the trick. Thanks everyone, and especially Elsbb for the simplicity.
Q
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glad I can help
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Remove Google now from Home button?

Hello, can someone please tell me how to remove google now option from home button. It get's annoying when I accidentaly open it, I don't need it's functions, so maybe I can disable it, not just turn off?
Thanks.
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I would like to know that as well!
Not sure what you mean. You mean long pressing the home button and getting the Google "circle"? If so, not sure why that is an issue for you. I didn't even know about it until I read the post as I never long press the home button.
I found it:
Settings > Interface > Navigation bar > Navigation bar ring targets.
Here you can set how many apps you want on the ring and also which app. (could no way to disable the rings completely, but for me it becomes useful now, that I can set some apps myself.
Bamt4s said:
I found it:
Settings > Interface > Navigation bar > Navigation bar ring targets.
Here you can set how many apps you want on the ring and also which app. (could no way to disable the rings completely, but for me it becomes useful now, that I can set some apps myself.
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That's... a custom ROM feature.
I'm so sorry, totally forgot that you could be on stock Rom. Nevermind then...
CM10 is Ur best option for getting this done. Either that or use Holo Locker.
I'm gonna get u the APK of an older version Cuz the current one has Google now.
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I'm using MIUI.us, so I don't have that disable option. This funxtion get's me annoyd specially when I play FruitNinja. Just can't play for 5 minutes without opening google now.
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http://db.tt/em00QHIz
Hit the thanks button. This version has no Google Now Option at the lock screen.
Just Camera and unlock.
This app will disable security and allow u to use volume rocker to wake.
Also u need lock screen in settings.
I think this is Ur only option to disable now with a good locker ( best one IMO)
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Nothing changed, just my lockscreen is now custom and I don't have PIN security. Still holding Home button Google now option pop's up.
Which Roms allow to disable GoogleNow? Only CM10 nightlies?
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skraam said:
Nothing changed, just my lockscreen is now custom and I don't have PIN security. Still holding Home button Google now option pop's up.
Which Roms allow to disable GoogleNow? Only CM10 nightlies?
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Disable Google search in settings. See if it disables it.
If not disable in Titanium Or ROM Toolbox.
Must warn u, u won't be do Phone Search.
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Dragn4rce said:
Disable Google search in settings. See if it disables it.
If not disable in Titanium Or ROM Toolbox.
Must warn u, u won't be do Phone Search.
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Take a look at SwipeLaunch Disabler, it may help.
https:/play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hk.sld.SwipeLaunchDisabler
Disabling Google Search does the trick.............
Mach3.2 said:
Disabling Google Search does the trick.............
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Just download Rom Toolbox and FREEZE the app. I just tried it out, and so far so good! :good:
matthews417 said:
Just download Rom Toolbox and FREEZE the app. I just tried it out, and so far so good! :good:
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Freezing and disabling an app is the exact same thing, no need to download any crap to clutter your phone.............................
Mach3.2 said:
Freezing and disabling an app is the exact same thing, no need to download any crap to clutter your phone.............................
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But if you only disable the search app, it will disappear only. but still you can not use the space at desktop, as it will be used for hidden app.I would suggest to use non stock launchers(nova/apex), where all apps could be easily removed etc.
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standa75 said:
But if you only disable the search app, it will disappear only. but still you can not use the space at desktop, as it will be used for hidden app.I would suggest to use non stock launchers(nova/apex), where all apps could be easily removed etc.
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Topic is about removing google now from the nav bar, not the homescreen..
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skraam said:
Hello, can someone please tell me how to remove google now option from home button. It get's annoying when I accidentaly open it, I don't need it's functions, so maybe I can disable it, not just turn off?
Thanks.
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Go to settings> apps> all> Google search> disable. That worked for me it was really annoying...

Replacing the home button

Coming from SGS II where one touch brings you back to the home page, now with the new SGS III a physical home button replaces the touch home button which is driving me crazy, I am sure others feel the same, anybody out there that found an app that will replace the home button please share it with us.
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After downloading a bunch of apps and trying them finally found one that works, it's called (Virtual Button Bar) available in trial or paid versions, if you have found an app that works just like the physical home button please share.
sebmw said:
Coming from SGS II where one touch brings you back to the home page, now with the new SGS III a physical home button replaces the touch home button which is driving me crazy, I am sure others feel the same, anybody out there that found an app that will replace the home button please share it with us.
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Replace it with what? All you have to do is edit /system/usr/keylayout/sec-keys.kl and map the home button to camera search or whatever else you may want
elesbb said:
Replace it with what? All you have to do is edit /system/usr/keylayout/sec-keys.kl and map the home button to camera search or whatever else you may want
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Thanks for the info, but can you explain how to map the home button to any other function step by step, basically I like the calculator app to have the same function as the home button, thanks in advance.
sebmw said:
Thanks for the info, but can you explain how to map the home button to any other function step by step, basically I like the calculator app to have the same function as the home button, thanks in advance.
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Ah that you can't do in android. (That I'm aware of) I used to do this on my windows mobile phone. You can only change it to like a different function button.
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The only way is to flash a cm10 rom that has navbar.
lazarat said:
The only way is to flash a cm10 rom that has navbar.
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You can set custom app to a button on the nav bar?
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elesbb said:
You can set custom app to a button on the nav bar?
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Yes. You can add up to 5 and assign them to whatever you like. You can also assign app or actions to the long press option so total max is 10 different apps or actions
Check out Home2 Shortcut in play store. Not sure if itll do exactly what you want but may help.
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