Hello everyone,
While I was testing my phone and pressing everywhere, I might found a feature I didn't read anywhere.
I know there is the ZenMotion, and it works great. By writing a "C" on the screen, you launch the camera app. But I don't talk of that (and I disabled this shortcut)
After locking the screen, press the volume button twice (down-down, up-up or even up-down and down-up). It launches also the camera app.
This isn't a ZenMotion feature (I disabled everything and the shortcut still works).
Is someone having this shortcut too? Did someone know how to disable the shorctcut?
matias49 said:
Hello everyone,
While I was testing my phone and pressing everywhere, I might found a feature I didn't read anywhere.
I know there is the ZenMotion, and it works great. By writing a "C" on the screen, you launch the camera app. But I don't talk of that (and I disabled this shortcut)
After locking the screen, press the volume button twice (down-down, up-up or even up-down and down-up). It launches also the camera app.
This isn't a ZenMotion feature (I disabled everything and the shortcut still works).
Is someone having this shortcut too? Did someone know how to disable the shorctcut?
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The setting for the double click volume key to launch camera from sleep is in Settings -> Lock Screen
At least on the US version running the WW firmware. See attached image.
Ohhh. Got it. The setting is here.
Thanks!
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Usually when I want to capture something on film (camera or camcorder) by the time I've got my phone unlocked and the app opened the event I wanted to capture is long over with.
So what's the fastest setup you guys can come up with for activating the camcorder (or alternatively the camera, but if I had to pick one I'd rather it be the camcorder)? Also I should add that I still want a lock screen for halfway secure general access to my phone.
The best I've come up with so far for camcorder access is a desktop action plus the "mashcord" program. This sequence clocks in at
power button
unlock pattern
double tap anywhere on desktop -- loads camcorder
press record button inside camcorder program
As far as some details as to why I like "mashcord" so far vs various other camcorder shortcuts:
always opens directly to camcorder, not just "camera or camcorder, most recent of the two"
when it opens the camcorder, it still has the "switch to camera" option available, not grayed out
But when operating in a hurry the above is still a very long sequence. Another thing I found is "Photo Button - Spy Camera" which manages to activate the camera with a double press of the volume button (when the phone is off and locked). This is very close to what I want. Negatives of this program are
no way to set what camera options are used: for example it always takes the pic with the flash on
is camera, I'd like camcorder
One last thing: I am rooted, so if a solution involves something like editing /system/usr/keylayout/gpio-keys.kl etc (which I did to keep the home button from turning on the phone in my pocket) I'm okay with that.
Thanks for any and all recommendations.
it's possible to unlock straight to the camcorder if you get widgetlocker.
assign the right slider to a launcher shortcut>activities>camera>camcorder (assuming you use a touchwiz rom) and the left slider to unlock.
if you use an AOSP based rom the camcorder is under "gallery" instead of "camera"
this way it would be power button> slide to unlock> record button.
if you really want to use an unlock pattern it's still not going to be very fast.
Could you not use the xposed module which allows the camera to be accessed from the lockscreen even with a pin/password? Then you should be able to use the motion thing where you put a finger on the screen and rotate the phone to landscape to launch the camera.
I haven't tried it myself as I'm not on a tw rom (which I assume you are) so I can't say for sure if this works, but there's no harm in trying.
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I just add the camera to my lock screen.
Basically it's:
1) power on
2) swipe the camera icon to get to my lock pattern
3) enter lock pattern
4) take photo
I've tried the exposed mod to get straight into the camera without entering the lock code. It's good for a quick one off photo, but will kick you back to the lock screen if you try to review the photo or switch to camcorder mode.
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hi,
my G3 sometimes shutoff the data automatically, with no reason, other than me accidentally turning it off, is there knowledge that this is a bug ?
how to turn off camera quick launch in your lock screen ?
i configure my phone to be locked immediately and i need to key in the pin to use the phone but in the lock screen, if you swipe the bottom to the left, it quick launches the camera,
how to remove the camera launch ?
thanks in advance
Turning off the camera shortcut.... just go into the device settings, go across to General and tap shortcut key. All you need to do is hit the toggle in the top right.
The camera launch i'm unaware of, as when I have a code it disappears. I doubt you will be able to remove the shortcut on screen.
Just got my new (refurb) 2 XL. I would like to try to go stock android on this for a while.
Is there any way to achieve the one feature I cannot live without: long-press power button for flashlight?
I don't think so. You can quickly access it via the notification shade of course. You can set a swipe down gesture on the fingerprint sensor to call the notification shade. You should also be able to turn the flashlight on with voice commands, even with the screen off.
The above are only suggestions for workarounds, but I may have missed something.
I have a sloppy way I do it on 8.1 that uses Automagic and the volume key shortcut in Accessibility Settings. Tasker probably works too.
Turn the shortcut on, select a service. I selected a launcher I don't use. Note that this toggles the accessibility features of an app, so don't use something that needs this. Click to enable it on lockscreen.
Now when you hold both volume buttons for 3 seconds, the system notifies you the service has been toggled. Finally I have a flow in Automagic that triggers when this pops up and from there toggle the flashlight. It even works when locked IF the screen is on.
I use a similar method to customize the Active Edge thing.
Locked on Verizon. Have to be creative
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-power-button-flashlight-t3839323
This is probably the best option a double tap
Torchie app
Torchie (no root) is another alternative: https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...torchie-torch-volume-buttons-anytime-t3270230
I'm going to assume no since nobody has responded but maybe we should look into this, would be nice to have a way to use it another app launch or camera or something, even mute/unmute or something might be nice.
I'm sure there is a way to do this in Tasker. It will interrupt the assistant "call", and replace it with any other "call". The fun part is going to be finding a script for it.
The problem is it calls a specific app, I found an app on xda for remapping the assistant button but what it does is change itself to the default assistant, then automatically does whatever you set it to do instead of launching itself when you call the default assistant. However Samsung and LG in their infinite wisdom specifically call the default "google" app with the hardware button so all doing this does is disable that button. If you long press home it does open whatever app you tell it to instead of the google assistant but not if you push the hardware button. DUMB
If I remember correctly, Tasker can interrupt any call...
KronicSkillz said:
The problem is it calls a specific app, I found an app on xda for remapping the assistant button but what it does is change itself to the default assistant, then automatically does whatever you set it to do instead of launching itself when you call the default assistant. However Samsung and LG in their infinite wisdom specifically call the default "google" app with the hardware button so all doing this does is disable that button. If you long press home it does open whatever app you tell it to instead of the google assistant but not if you push the hardware button. DUMB
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Actually on Samsung devices, it's easy to remap the Bixby button in order to do whatever you want.
Some useful apps are available to give you plenty of choice even though Samsung recently added the option to remap it for some specific tasks (I think it's open the camera app, Google Assistant in stead of Bixby or simply deactivate the button).
On my Galaxy S8 I had before and on the Note 8 of a friend of mine, we were able to set the button as changing the sound status from sound/vibrate/Nothing, make a specific action when double pressed or long pressed. All that without any Bixby ugly stuff or annoying Google Assistant actions.
I never tried on LG smartphones even if there is an option to deactivate the button in the settings.
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Actually on Samsung devices, it's easy to remap the Bixby button in order to do whatever you want.
Some useful apps are available to give you plenty of choice even though Samsung recently added the option to remap it for some specific tasks (I think it's open the camera app, Google Assistant in stead of Bixby or simply deactivate the button).
On my Galaxy S8 I had before and on the Note 8 of a friend of mine, we were able to set the button as changing the sound status from sound/vibrate/Nothing, make a specific action when double pressed or long pressed. All that without any Bixby ugly stuff or annoying Google Assistant actions.
I never tried on LG smartphones even if there is an option to deactivate the button in the settings.
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Ty for info sir
melvinmajor said:
Actually on Samsung devices, it's easy to remap the Bixby button in order to do whatever you want.
Some useful apps are available to give you plenty of choice even though Samsung recently added the option to remap it for some specific tasks (I think it's open the camera app, Google Assistant in stead of Bixby or simply deactivate the button).
On my Galaxy S8 I had before and on the Note 8 of a friend of mine, we were able to set the button as changing the sound status from sound/vibrate/Nothing, make a specific action when double pressed or long pressed. All that without any Bixby ugly stuff or annoying Google Assistant actions.
I never tried on LG smartphones even if there is an option to deactivate the button in the settings.
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What useful apps are/were you using?
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What useful apps are/were you using?
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On Samsung, it was BxActions (with adb permission).
On LG, I'm currently fine with the native options (Settings > Extensions > Shortcuts).
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On Samsung, it was BxActions (with adb permission).
On LG, I'm currently fine with the native options (Settings > Extensions > Shortcuts).
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Yah I was trying to remap assistant key. But the shortcuts only allow you to turn it on or off.
Apparently, by rooting the phone (it was possible on the V40 and G7 as far as I noticed and someone somehow managed to do it on the V50), you can use "Automate" and kill the Google Assistant app as soon as it's launched (just the part launched by the button) and launch something else in stead.
As LG phones aren't mine (the ownership is LG, I just receive them until the next one arrive), my contract doesn't allow me to root or flash the main device without any authorization explicitly given by them.
Some research here on XDA gave the info in a matter of time: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/project-remap-google-assistant-key-t3934930
I recently switched over to this phone from a Note 8. I've been happy with it except I don't use the Google Assistant. It's not entirely useful for me and I miss being able to remap the Bigsby Button on the Note 8, so I looked for a method of trying to remap it on the LG V50. I found this thread by cavalloz which used Tasker to remap they key, so all credit goes to him. I figured I would let you guys know about it, and then lay out a tutorial-like post in case some people needed more guidance.
First, you will need to disable the google assistant. Settings->General Tab-> Apps & Notifications->Default Apps->Assist & Voice Input. At the bottom, I turned off the open assistant (one press), talk to google (two presses), show visual snapshot (three presses). I have not tested to see if you can disable only the first button press method, because I don't use any of them, but you can try it because I know some of you like Google Lens.
Second, you will need Tasker. It is a paid app, but I feel like it is well worth it for what it provides.
Third, you will need to give Tasker some permissions. You can follow this guide they provide here.
Once Tasker has been closed, you can disconnect your phone from the computer, and then reopen the app. In the Profiles Tab, click the plus button at the bottom to create a new Event in the dropdown menu.
You will need to select System->Logcat Entry, select No in the popup, and you should have an Event Edit screen that says Output Variables, Component and Filter. Click the little magnifying glass icon, grant permissions for writing over other apps, and select OK in the Tasker pop-up.
Now try to be quick to minimize what is captured, but click the orange floating play-button on your screen to start recording, and press the assistant button. Then press the orange button again(now a square) which will stop recording. Tasker will pop-up again, and you will be given a panel containing everything that was recorded, including a response to you pressing the assistant button. In the filter text box field, start typing InputReader and the panel will be reduced to the relevant 'key events' we need.
It should read like
Code:
InputReader: Key event: device=4 type=0x0001 value=0x00000000 when=2087698767908
with the numbers being dependent on your phone (I think).
Select one of the events in the pop-up panel, and it will be loaded into the filter portion of the previous Event Edit screen. You should only keep
Code:
device=4 type=0x0001 value=0x00000000
in the filter text-field.
Click the back arrow in the top left-hand corner of the screen. You may get a small little box next to the new entry New Task +. Click it, and just click the check mark of the small box that appears at the bottom.
Now in the Task Edit panel, you should be able to click the plus button and add a response to the button press. I used Alert->Torch to toggle the flash-light. In the Action Edit panel, you should be able to change the action from Off to Toggle. Click the back button in the top-left again
Your button should now be able to toggle the flash-light. Let me know if this has worked for you guys. You could get more advanced and set it up for single press, double press, hold, etc.
Any other app than Tasker that can be used? Can it be used with force widemode application
I am only able to get this to work with the screen on... Is there a way to do this with the device locked and the screen off?
That's pretty cool, thanks for the guide. Works well on my LG G8. Also works when screen is off.
Played around with it a bit on my V60
Fantastic guide! Couldn't get the dual screen working at first, but I was eventually able to track down a log that corresponded to the button in all states (Locked/Unlocked, Case On/Off)
Honestly not 100% what I'm doing, so if anyone has any input that would be great! I can't post the URL yet because I just registered here, but I just linked to this thread on reddit /r/LGV60
TLDR; I found that using the Component "LGPhoneWindowManager" and Filter "hotKeyRelease count= : 0" works as a trigger while the phone is both locked and unlocked, and whether the case is on or off. Let me know if there's anything else I should know!
Do we need to add this for Tasker to read logs?
Code:
adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.READ_LOGS
Well I don't seem to be able to narrow down what actually works with this.
Code:
InputReader: Key event: device=5
was working ok to start with then I rebooted and device changed to 4!?
I've also tried
Code:
LGPhoneWindowManager hotKeyRelease count= : 2
for double tap and
Code:
HotKeyController HOTKEY_LONG_PRESS
for long press and they seemed to work initially but something stops them from working with the screen off after a while.
Just got my V50. I can't make it to work with your instructions
Done everything step by step.
Edit: Nevermind, now it works.
Morphy99 said:
Well I don't seem to be able to narrow down what actually works with this.
Code:
InputReader: Key event: device=5
was working ok to start with then I rebooted and device changed to 4!?
I've also tried
Code:
LGPhoneWindowManager hotKeyRelease count= : 2
for double tap and
Code:
HotKeyController HOTKEY_LONG_PRESS
for long press and they seemed to work initially but something stops them from working with the screen off after a while.
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Double tap works for me, but it still keeps trying to open google assistant (even if its disabled from assistant itself and phone settings)
Does this also happens to you?
Anyway, ended using Button Remapper Pro from the Playstore. It also needs a PC and ADB, but it worked for long press with screen off.
Thanks XP_2, your instructions are impeccable! This worked well on my LG G8S - I used the Google Assistant button to launch my SatNav.
thanks a lot. I did all steps but, I have a problem. I can't turn off the snapshot (three clicks)
Make the video tutorial please
Sorry to revive an old thread. But can you remap the button to open a specific app, such as UAPP? By the way I own a V60, not V50.
I'm sorry but I can only get to the moment when I record my button press and go back to tasker.
Then I,m completely stuck. Please help.
What I can see is:
Code:
%lc_text
Text
The text that corresponds to the matched logical entry
COMPONENT [arrow button and magnifying glass button]
ViewRootlmpl
FILTER [arrow button]
ViewRoot's touch event: action down
GREP FILTER (check help) [tick place where I can turn it on or off]
And what to do now???
Clicking back button pops up missing permissions screen - but I can't grant any from this screen
Please help