Using stylus with menu and back buttons? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II

It seems that the s-pen does not trigger the capacitive buttons on the Note 2. Does anyone know of a fix, or if one is even possible?

I was thinking the same thing. It would be nice not to have to switch to finger every time you want to hit back button.
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While using the S-Pen, hold down the button and draw on the screen...
"^" to simulate menu
"<" to simulate back
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Jcossack88 said:
While using the S-Pen, hold down the button and draw on the screen...
"^" to simulate menu
"<" to simulate back
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Yes, good suggestion & I do use these sometimes, but like smark I'd like to have the option of a simple tap. I suspect, though, that the technologies are incompatible; hence the reason for those two shortcuts in the first place...
Seems like an oversight in an otherwise excellent device.

The s-pen uses induction to register on the screen. The the capacitive buttons to not have the inductive sensors in them. No, it cannot and will never work.

you can also enable the onscreen soft keys via this
Navigate to system/build.prop
go to the bottom of the page ( document )
add this line
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
save
reboot
check
Disable the capacitive buttons via this
navigate to /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl
put a hash tag in front of the lines
key 139 menu
key 158 back
so they will look like
#key 139 menu
#key 158 back
save and reboot
disable button lights
settings - display - touch key light duration and set it to always off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33382561&postcount=1

Unable to edit the text file
skyjedi said:
you can also enable the onscreen soft keys via this
Navigate to system/build.prop
go to the bottom of the page ( document )
add this line
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
save
reboot
check
Disable the capacitive buttons via this
navigate to /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl
put a hash tag in front of the lines
key 139 menu
key 158 back
so they will look like
#key 139 menu
#key 158 back
save and reboot
disable button lights
settings - display - touch key light duration and set it to always off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33382561&postcount=1
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[mod] how to enable on screen touch keys

this is a mod to enable on screen keys like a tablet and disable harware touch keys for those who prefer it I discovered it in my new note 2 and was surprised when it worked on my old e4gt. the process is different on the note, here are the steps for the e4gt:
you need to do this with a root capable explorer such as root explorer or root browser.
here is how to enable the screen keys:
and8res said:
navigate to system/build.prop
go to the bottom of the page ( document )
add this line
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
save
reboot
check
Peace
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ENSURE THE SCREEN KEYS WORK BEFORE CONTINUING
here is how to disable hardware capacitive keys:
navigate to system/usr/keylayout/sec_touchkey.kl
add a # and a space before each line as such:
Code:
# key 158 BACK WAKE
# key 139 MENU WAKE
# key 102 HOME WAKE
# key 217 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED
reboot again
then disable touch key lighting by going to settings/display/touch key light duration/always off
to revert just undo the steps above... take out the # and spaces in sec touchkey and erase the qemu line in build.prop
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Video?
reinaldistic said:
this is a mod to enable on screen keys like a tablet and disable harware touch keys for those who prefer it I discovered it in my new note 2 and was surprised when it worked on my old e4gt. the process is different on the note, here are the steps for the e4gt:
you need to do this with a root capable explorer such as root explorer or root browser.
here is how to enable the screen keys:
ENSURE THE SCREEN KEYS WORK BEFORE CONTINUING
here is how to disable hardware capacitive keys:
navigate to system/usr/keylayout/sec_touchkey.kl
add a # and a space before each line as such:
Code:
# key 158 BACK WAKE
# key 139 MENU WAKE
# key 102 HOME WAKE
# key 217 SEARCH WAKE_DROPPED
reboot again
then disable touch key lighting by going to settings/display/touch key light duration/always off
to revert just undo the steps above... take out the # and spaces in sec touchkey and erase the qemu line in build.prop
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Is that for GB, ICS, OR JELLY? I don't have the same system/usr/keylayout/sec_touchkey.kl file in my fk23 jelly.
I can use the generic.kl to disable them.
Thanks for searching the forum....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026508
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Disable Capacative Buttons

If this has already been addressed, I do apologize. I did quite a bit of searching in all GS4 variant forums and couldn't find a straight answer.
After a bit of tinkering I FINALLY figured out how to disable those pesky capacative buttons on the GS4. This should work for all variants.
It's quite simple actually. I first tried going into /system/usr/keylayout and editing the Generic.kl file using Root Explorer. Just find these lines and add # in front of each so:
Code:
key 139 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
becomes
Code:
# key 139 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
# key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
That works for most phones, but not the GS4. Reason being is because Samsung has it's own key layout file in the same directory labeled: sec_touchkey.kl
Follow the same procedure for this file, and your capacative keys will finally be disabled. It is a bit easier to find the lines you need to edit in this file as there are only 4 lines in it. I assume you can also disable the home button (key 102 HOME) using the same procedure, but I didn't try it as I like to have the button working.
Sorry for the crudity of this post. This is literally my first post that has to do with any kind of "development"/"modding".:laugh:
When you disable those buttons, do you get a Nexus-like on screen button bar?
kxmas said:
When you disable those buttons, do you get a Nexus-like on screen button bar?
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Not with just these modifications. This just disables the touch buttons. To enable the on screen nav bar (if there is not already an option in your rom controlls) all you have to do is add the line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" to your build.prop and reboot. That should activate on screen keys.
comoc85 said:
If this has already been addressed, I do apologize. I did quite a bit of searching in all GS4 variant forums and couldn't find a straight answer.
After a bit of tinkering I FINALLY figured out how to disable those pesky capacative buttons on the GS4. This should work for all variants.
It's quite simple actually. I first tried going into /system/usr/keylayout and editing the Generic.kl file using Root Explorer. Just find these lines and add # in front of each so:
Code:
key 139 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
becomes
Code:
# key 139 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
# key 158 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
That works for most phones, but not the GS4. Reason being is because Samsung has it's own key layout file in the same directory labeled: sec_touchkey.kl
Follow the same procedure for this file, and your capacative keys will finally be disabled. It is a bit easier to find the lines you need to edit in this file as there are only 4 lines in it. I assume you can also disable the home button (key 102 HOME) using the same procedure, but I didn't try it as I like to have the button working.
Sorry for the crudity of this post. This is literally my first post that has to do with any kind of "development"/"modding".:laugh:
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I don't have the sec_touchkey.kl file. i do have the Generic.kl but can not get my modifications to save. hmmmmm

soft keys layout change

does any one know how to change the key layout of the android sofy keys, i mean in a normal android or a nexus product, the soft keys goes in the order as ( First is the back button, then middle is home and last in the right is recent tasks button).
but in samsung s3 and note 2, when soft keys are enabled. The soft key layout is reversed. I mean the back button soft key which is supposed to be in the left is in the right , and the recent tasks button which is supposed to be in the right is in the left. Any one knows how to change the soft key layout?
anything to do with tht build.prop or the sys/usr/keylayout file?
slavehunter105 said:
does any one know how to change the key layout of the android sofy keys, i mean in a normal android or a nexus product, the soft keys goes in the order as ( First is the back button, then middle is home and last in the right is recent tasks button).
but in samsung s3 and note 2, when soft keys are enabled. The soft key layout is reversed. I mean the back button soft key which is supposed to be in the left is in the right , and the recent tasks button which is supposed to be in the right is in the left. Any one knows how to change the soft key layout?
anything to do with tht build.prop or the sys/usr/keylayout file?
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I feel you mate.
Yes you are right go to sytem/usr/keylayout/generic.kl and swap 139 with 158 and reboot.
You need to use something like solid explorer that gives you root acces.
Have fun, W
wmfreak said:
I feel you mate.
Yes you are right go to sytem/usr/keylayout/generic.kl and swap 139 with 158 and reboot.
You need to use something like solid explorer that gives you root acces.
Have fun, W
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I believe the 139 is for the menu button right? and 158 for back button ? but thr is no menu button on the soft keys right? its just a home button, back and recent tasks button. whats the number for the recent tasks button.
ill give it a try....thanks a ton man..
How do you enable them? I am on cm nightlies latest
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How can I disable the capacitive buttons (back, menu) and physical home button on my

I'm generally very happy with my galaxy note 10.1, but often find myself unintentionally pressing the home button or menu/back button. This happens especially often in portrait mode, but also in landscape mode, as I tend to hold the tablet with one hand with my thumb on top.
I've searched the forums, and haveroot, but with the kitkat update, I'm not sure what the proper way to mode and disable capacitive and physical buttons are. Even if I lose some screen space, I'd prefer to have soft keys like a nexus tablet, for ease of use in both portrait and landscape mode.
All help and leads very much appreciated!
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[Q] how to space onscreen navigation buttons (softkeys)
Digging around the Internet and other forums, found the answers to my questions (since solutions for other galaxy devices work on ours too). So, in the spirit of sharing,
So, assuming one has root and a file explorer to exploit root and edit texts,
To disable the capacitive menu and back keys:
Add "#" in front of "key 139 menu" and "key 158 back" in the Generic.kl file in system\usr\keylayout folder.
To disable the physical home button:
Delete "WAKE" behind "key 172" in the gpio-keys.kl file in system/usr/keylayout/ folder.
To add onscreen softkeys for back / home / recents:
Add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" to build.prop file in the system folder.
One remaining problem, as you can see in the screen shot below, is that the soft keys are spaced out as if the tablet was a phone.
If anyone knew how to fix this, I'd n really appreciate the help! Thanks
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Any Apps??
Is there is any app to disable to soft key?
aaurnab said:
Is there is any app to disable to soft key?
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I gott solution here.... no editing buikd.prop... just installing Gravity Box. and all is well.

4.4.2: disabling the capacitive keys and replacement edition

The tricks to do the above seems to applied only to 4.3. Since my P607T is stock but rooted, how do i go by doing the above?
This capacitive keys are driving me mad when holding the tablet in portrait node.
lanwarrior said:
The tricks to do the above seems to applied only to 4.3. Since my P607T is stock but rooted, how do i go by doing the above?
This capacitive keys are driving me mad when holding the tablet in portrait node.
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Try this:
Comment out lines in the 2 below .kl files:
/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl and gpio-keys.kl
Open Generic.kl file with text editor and put a '#' in the beginning of the line like below
Code:
# key 158 BACK
# key 172 HOME
# key 139 MENU
Editing the line on gpio-keys.kl (same directory as above)...
Code:
# key 172 HOME WAKE
** Then turn off lights via settings/display/touchkey light duration.
buhohitr said:
Try this:
Comment out lines in the 2 below .kl files:
/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl and gpio-keys.kl
Open Generic.kl file with text editor and put a '#' in the beginning of the line like below
Code:
# key 158 BACK
# key 172 HOME
# key 139 MENU
Editing the line on gpio-keys.kl (same directory as above)...
Code:
# key 172 HOME WAKE
** Then turn off lights via settings/display/touchkey light duration.
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Thank you for this! I'll try it tonight.
Err...What app do you recommend to replace the back and menu key?
lanwarrior said:
Thank you for this! I'll try it tonight.
Err...What app do you recommend to replace the back and menu key?
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The best is button savior from the market. You will need a pay version if you want to keep these customize buttons. Let try the free version and see. High lights:
1) create multiple buttons - like menu,home,recent,back etc..
2) cutom icons - nexus look a like and a bunch of others (theme)
3) buttons can be move and place anywhere on the screen
4) short cut key, button resize, color, transparent, hide button support.
Ultimate Dynamic Navbar has an Overlay Mode and can hide when unneeded.

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