Long Press Home for Recent App Instead? - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

Does anybody know how to change the long press home button back to opening recent app rather than google now? This new feature is so annoying.
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Josh.L.Wang said:
Does anybody know how to change the long press home button back to opening recent app rather than google now? This new feature is so annoying.
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I was looking for same solution. Flashing honami framework solves it. U can flash it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420551
But anybody knows how to do this without flashing honami framework(on the xs framework)?
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I know the answer
just DOUBLE-TAP the home button !!!:laugh:

Josh.L.Wang said:
Does anybody know how to change the long press home button back to opening recent app rather than google now? This new feature is so annoying.
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I had the long tap to Google services and double tap to small apps/recent apps in the latest 6.2.B.1.96 ROM when installed on my XPERIA LT26i
I installed a rooted DooMLoRD recovery kernel (no overclock) did my usual bloatware cleanup in /system/app and seem to have removed the long tap Google services option and only have the double tap small apps/recent apps left.
For me this is an interesting development which I'm warming to, as I have no long tap 'moments' by accident and I'm now used to a double tap for small apps/recent apps
I have no idea which of the tens of apps I removed that changed the long tap/double tap, or whether it was a root access kernel that did it, but you know, I kind of like it just as a double tap and no long tap.

Dr Goodvibes said:
I had the long tap to Google services and double tap to small apps/recent apps in the latest 6.2.B.1.96 ROM when installed on my XPERIA LT26i
I installed a rooted DooMLoRD recovery kernel (no overclock) did my usual bloatware cleanup in /system/app and seem to have removed the long tap Google services option and only have the double tap small apps/recent apps left.
For me this is an interesting development which I'm warming to, as I have no long tap 'moments' by accident and I'm now used to a double tap for small apps/recent apps
I have no idea which of the tens of apps I removed that changed the long tap/double tap, or whether it was a root access kernel that did it, but you know, I kind of like it just as a double tap and no long tap.
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if you uninstalled the google app, ie the search app [blue icon with white "G"] then the long press home button will stop working..

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[TIP] How to Re-Assign Home Button Double Tap

As you are probably aware, double tapping the home button will launch S Voice on the Galaxy S3. Unfortunately, Samsung did not include a way to re-assign this button for a different function if you don't fancy the S Voice app. Instead, all they did was give you a way to disable the hone button double tap. Well here is a way for you to re-assign the home button double tap without the need for any rooting or modding at all.
Step 1) Go into the S Voice settings and uncheck the Launch SVoice box. This will keep S Voice from launching when you double tap the home button.
Step 2) Install Home2 Shortcut from the Play Store
Step 3) Open Home2 Shortcut and configure it to launch the app of your choosing with a double tap of the home button. The app is pretty self explanatory and setting it up will be pretty straight forward. NOTE: When you get to the end, after you tap "close" it will ask you to set as default. Select Home2Launcher as the default.
Hope this helps anyone who didn't know how to do this. I am currently running CM10, and am using this to launch Google Now with a double tap of the home button.
Nice find! Is there a tho when single pressing?
Can we configure it to launch the multitasking menu? I don't like holding down the home button.
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rakeshchn said:
Can we configure it to launch the multitasking menu? I don't like holding down the home button.
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I would like to know this as well
Does the home button still lag when you assigned the double tap
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Any idea how to assign double tap to Google voice search, like it was available on other phones on holding search key?
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Seems to be Voice Search is not showing as application by default on GS3. You have to uninstall it using Titanium Backup and then install it from Market. This will put shortcut where it belongs and you would be able to assign it to double tap Home key.
If you have Apex Launcher, you can go to Apex Settings>"Behavior settings" and scroll down to gesture settings and you can configure one of the gestures to open up recent apps. I chose swipe down. It's not a fix for when you're in an app, but its better than pressing the home button twice or holding it down when you're on a homescreen. You can also configure the home button to open the Recent Apps dialog if you're already on your default homescreen.
T3hBraveBoss said:
Does the home button still lag when you assigned the double tap
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I haven't observed any difference in the home key from applying this.
rakeshchn said:
Can we configure it to launch the multitasking menu? I don't like holding down the home button.
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There is a paid app called Multitask Shortcut which is an app that open the multitasking menu. So, if you combine that with this app like I have, then yes you can assign the double tap to multitask.
T3hBraveBoss said:
Does the home button still lag when you assigned the double tap
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Yes, home button lag is present sadly.
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Button Savior is pretty cool. You can just swipe from left to right or vice versa and a string of soft keys appear (Home, recent apps, back, etc). Very nice app and I hardly press my home button anymore
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I can get it to work..any suggestions?
eyecon82 said:
I can get it to work..any suggestions?
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could you be any more vague?
Ever since installing the Google Now mod OR removing some APKs as per the S3 apk guide, double tapping does not launch S-Voice...
Which is frustrating when trying to make a call from my car....Voice cmd for apps is enabled in settings, as well as the double tap setting within S-voice.
eyecon82 said:
I can get it to work..any suggestions?
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cnstarz said:
could you be any more vague?
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i meant i couldn't get it to work
i assign handcent as my double tap, but it never opens
Thank you sir. Handy way to launch the camera.
duxup said:
Thank you sir. Handy way to launch the camera.
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how are you setting it up?
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artisticcheese said:
Seems to be Voice Search is not showing as application by default on GS3. You have to uninstall it using Titanium Backup and then install it from Market. This will put shortcut where it belongs and you would be able to assign it to double tap Home key.
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Is this the only way to get Voice Search working? I'm trying very hard to not root this thing, but I need a quick way to launch Voice Search.
Sad that threads like these will no longer be easily visible to users on multiple carriers due to the splitting of forums... Thanks OP!
This is awesome, thank you. The one feature I missed most from my custom GS2 ROM.
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Make the double click home button launch google now

So i got the new leaked sprint Jelly Beans on my S3 and i wanted to know if you could launch the google now thru the home button. right now it launches S voice which sucks real back. i already removed it with titanium backup but now it reverts to google voice dialer. anyone got info on this
I think the app home2 shortcut is what your looking for
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jcantol said:
I think the app home2 shortcut is what your looking for
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Where is that found I would love for this setting
Never mind found it hell yeah works perfect thanks
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No home2 shortcut does not work. i want to be able to set double click home button to voice search (google now) that app does not allow that
Well you could use nova to launch with a long press on the menu button. You could also flash cm10 instead and allow a long press of home to launch Google now. Nova might also allow home2 to assign an activity like voice search.
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WalleO said:
No home2 shortcut does not work. i want to be able to set double click home button to voice search (google now) that app does not allow that
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It works for me perfect are you sure you setting up right just to ask
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It won't do the double click action, but certain AOSP ROMs let you choose a custom action when long pressing the home button.
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Which ROM is that
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CodefireX AOSP based....found in system settings.
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Want to share some useful information that some people might not know about...
*Problem*Everyone hates holding the home button to muktitask or launch things
*Solution* Using Apex launcher (works in Nova too), go to apex settings, behavior settings, and you can assign almost anything to a gesture. I use double tap and set it to "recent apps". Now, I just double tap anywhere on the home screen and it brings up recent apps with no lag! This has made multitasking 5 times better and so easy. I can also set Google Now to launch by swipe up, swipe down, pinch, etc. I hate the home button for anything besides going to default screen
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I would also like this to work with a double press of the home button. I'm on Ktoonzes AOKP.
Ideally:
Press once - Home
Press twice - Google Now <-- what i want.
Long Press - Recent apps <-- currently how it works. I don't want to replace the long press action with search.
I am running tw Rom with trebuchet and home 2 shortcut works perfectly for this function. One Gives me home. double tap gives Google now and hold gives me tasks .
Important step is to disable s voice in settings
Josh
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WalleO said:
No home2 shortcut does not work. i want to be able to set double click home button to voice search (google now) that app does not allow that
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Home 2 shortcut works great, but and I have never had a problem with it in the LIH leak or any JB leak for that matter. Make sure you have cleared defaults and have went into s-voice setting and unchecked the home button press brings up S-voice.
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slickdaddy96 said:
Home 2 shortcut works great, but and I have never had a problem with it in the LIH leak or any JB leak for that matter. Make sure you have cleared defaults and have went into s-voice setting and unchecked the home button press brings up S-voice.
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From mysterioustko on page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789000
As you are probably aware, double tapping the home button will launch S Voice on the Galaxy S3. Unfortunately, Samsung did not include a way to re-assign this button for a different function if you don't fancy the S Voice app. Instead, all they did was give you a way to disable the hone button double tap. Well here is a way for you to re-assign the home button double tap without the need for any rooting or modding at all.
Step 1) Go into the S Voice settings and uncheck the Launch SVoice box. This will keep S Voice from launching when you double tap the home button.
Step 2) Install Home2 Shortcut from the Play Store
Step 3) Open Home2 Shortcut and configure it to launch the app of your choosing with a double tap of the home button. The app is pretty self explanatory and setting it up will be pretty straight forward. NOTE: When you get to the end, after you tap "close" it will ask you to set as default. Select Home2Launcher as the default.
Hope this helps anyone who didn't know how to do this. I am currently running CM10, and am using this to launch Google Now with a double tap of the home button.
acculver said:
From mysterioustko on page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789000
As you are probably aware, double tapping the home button will launch S Voice on the Galaxy S3. Unfortunately, Samsung did not include a way to re-assign this button for a different function if you don't fancy the S Voice app. Instead, all they did was give you a way to disable the hone button double tap. Well here is a way for you to re-assign the home button double tap without the need for any rooting or modding at all.
Step 1) Go into the S Voice settings and uncheck the Launch SVoice box. This will keep S Voice from launching when you double tap the home button.
Step 2) Install Home2 Shortcut from the Play Store
Step 3) Open Home2 Shortcut and configure it to launch the app of your choosing with a double tap of the home button. The app is pretty self explanatory and setting it up will be pretty straight forward. NOTE: When you get to the end, after you tap "close" it will ask you to set as default. Select Home2Launcher as the default.
Hope this helps anyone who didn't know how to do this. I am currently running CM10, and am using this to launch Google Now with a double tap of the home button.
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You forgot the all important step 4.
Profit
Awesome thread! Now is there any way to set up what launches when you long press the menu button? I see in the "other key settings" for home2 it has long press shortcuts for a "search" key and "camera" key..
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acculver said:
From mysterioustko on page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789000
As you are probably aware, double tapping the home button will launch S Voice on the Galaxy S3. Unfortunately, Samsung did not include a way to re-assign this button for a different function if you don't fancy the S Voice app. Instead, all they did was give you a way to disable the hone button double tap. Well here is a way for you to re-assign the home button double tap without the need for any rooting or modding at all.
Step 1) Go into the S Voice settings and uncheck the Launch SVoice box. This will keep S Voice from launching when you double tap the home button.
Step 2) Install Home2 Shortcut from the Play Store
Step 3) Open Home2 Shortcut and configure it to launch the app of your choosing with a double tap of the home button. The app is pretty self explanatory and setting it up will be pretty straight forward. NOTE: When you get to the end, after you tap "close" it will ask you to set as default. Select Home2Launcher as the default.
Hope this helps anyone who didn't know how to do this. I am currently running CM10, and am using this to launch Google Now with a double tap of the home button.
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Why did you quote me? That is exactly what I told people to do and is covered as nauseum in multiple posts on XDA. I didn't get into detail because people should search instead of asking the same question a million times.
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Fantastic!! Thanks to everyone who mentioned on how to set this up! :good:
To do this without any extra apps would require a very small edit to android.policy.jar.
I think I experimented with it on ICS and successfully got it working. I have yet to do it on Jelly Bean though.
Just long press on home button and hit the g. now to replace s voice for Bluetooth voice dial
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[Q] Long press on home button to open recent apps instead of Google Now in 6.2.B.1.96

[Q] Long press on home button to open recent apps instead of Google Now in 6.2.B.1.96 ?
how ? and thanks in advance
i have xperia acro s
mhmoudko said:
[Q] Long press on home button to open recent apps instead of Google Now in 6.2.B.1.96 ?
how ? and thanks in advance
i have xperia acro s
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recent apps is double tap on home button
boyheadkick said:
recent apps is double tap on home button
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i know this , but i want to change this
i want :
Long press on home to open recent apps
and Double tapping on it to open Google Now
mhmoudko said:
i know this , but i want to change this
i want :
Long press on home to open recent apps
and Double tapping on it to open Google Now
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You can mod it,.
Framework-res.apk
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You can use XPOSED Framework... HERE you are.

[Q] Installed Cyanogenmod. Google Now access?

I installed TWRP and Cyanogenmod after I s-off'd my phone. Is there anyway I can enable swipe up for google now, like the stock rom? It's kind of annoying not having persistent access anymore.
titaniumweasel said:
I installed TWRP and Cyanogenmod after I s-off'd my phone. Is there anyway I can enable swipe up for google now, like the stock rom? It's kind of annoying not having persistent access anymore.
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No it's either a double tap or long press of the home key (not 100% sure), you cannot set it for the vertical swipe.
titaniumweasel said:
I installed TWRP and Cyanogenmod after I s-off'd my phone. Is there anyway I can enable swipe up for google now, like the stock rom? It's kind of annoying not having persistent access anymore.
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I miss that feature too. If they had it for both the home button and back button I can swipe up home screen Google now, hold for menu, double tap for recent apps, and for the back button, swipe up for kill app, hold for search, and I'll leave double tap alone so I can still go back fast. oh it would be sweeet
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titaniumweasel said:
I installed TWRP and Cyanogenmod after I s-off'd my phone. Is there anyway I can enable swipe up for google now, like the stock rom? It's kind of annoying not having persistent access anymore.
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I know you can set gestures on Nova Launcher if that's an option for you.
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I know you can set gestures on Nova Launcher if that's an option for you.
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That's only while on the home screen, though.
I set it so that holding the button launches voice search, but it doesn't give me access to my cards and stuff. They could partially solve this by allowing us to put app shortcuts in the quick settings panel, I suppose.
Hopefully, ROMs will soon add the swipe feature.
Try configuring the long press action to 'Search assistant' instead of voice search. That will show your cards.
I was trying to figure this out, too. I installed Swipe Home Button:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matthewma.swipehomebuttonfree&hl=en
and made the swipe up action open Google Now. Swipe up from HTC logo, open google now. Seems to be working well.

Gestures to replace Google Now

Hi
I usually had gestures where it would replace Google Now when i swipe up from the home button to sleep my phone. I was using SenseToolBox. But after updating to 4.4.3 that stopped working.
Is there another app where I can modify the home button swipe options to replace Google Now? I just want to have the to make it go to sleep when i swipe up from the home button, instead of going to Google Now.
Thanks !
hcazzz said:
Hi
I usually had gestures where it would replace Google Now when i swipe up from the home button to sleep my phone. I was using SenseToolBox. But after updating to 4.4.3 that stopped working.
Is there another app where I can modify the home button swipe options to replace Google Now? I just want to have the to make it go to sleep when i swipe up from the home button, instead of going to Google Now.
Thanks !
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With this app you can change the swipe up action: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AdrianCampos.swipeuputility
And you could set it to launch a screen-lock app such as: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
Is there a rom that does this without having 2 apps doing it?
hcazzz said:
Is there a rom that does this without having 2 apps doing it?
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I just saw that the Swipe Up app has a built-in function to turn off the screen, so you actually only need that one app
Yep I saw that. But I don't think it's worth paying money for that one function though. I remembered in most custom roms I've used with my Nexus4, that ability was built in for free. Oh well, thanks for the help anyways!

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