Hello and happy new year. Is it possible to remove the Search Button and replace it with recent app button instead of long press back button?
Thank you.
pelopidass said:
Hello and happy new year. Is it possible to remove the Search Button and replace it with recent app button instead of long press back button?
Thank you.
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It was possible on Windows Phone 7 to change the search button command from the registry but now in WP8 and higher versions seems that keys are doesn't work any more .
That's unfortunate. The "Search" app is the most useless app in the history I think. It maybe be useful to someone who uses Cortana but it would be better if it was enabled by long pressing the "Recent Apps Menu"
ngame said:
It was possible on Windows Phone 7 to change the search button command from the registry but now in WP8 and higher versions seems that keys are doesn't work any more .
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What was those keys
Let's get a try please
mirasal2 said:
What was those keys
Let's get a try please
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HKLM\System\Touch\Settings\Buttons\
0 , 1 , 2 is for every back search and windows keys and VKey is the function of each key .
ngame said:
HKLM\System\Touch\Settings\Buttons\
0 , 1 , 2 is for every back search and windows keys and VKey is the function of each key .
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nahh I've tried that a year ago and it didn't work, or at least it worked a few times before you turn on/off the display or restart it
mybabysexy said:
nahh I've tried that a year ago and it didn't work, or at least it worked a few times before you turn on/off the display or restart it
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So what to do?
And Is there anybody knows what the reg file that invert the buttons when you change the phone language to Arabic?
mirasal2 said:
So what to do?
And Is there anybody knows what the reg file that invert the buttons when you change the phone language to Arabic?
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in RTL languages all things get RTL . don no if there's a reg key to disable this behavior
ngame said:
in RTL languages all things get RTL . don no if there's a reg key to disable this behavior
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Ok,thanks for your responding
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Attached zip folder with two files:
1. Alt Tab
2. Alt F4
- Copy the files to your windows folder
- Make a shortcut for each file to the programs folder
- Assign a button to each program
For example I assigned button no.2 (IE) to Alt Tab and button no.5 voice dial to Alt F4
This two small programs work very well
Alt F4 closes programs (Comm. manager too)
Alt Tab switches between open applications (including phone and ActiveSync)
Enjoy
Edward
Hi,
this sounds interessting and it seems to save one or two "cklicks" once in a while But please excuse my noob question: how do I create a shortcut to my programs folder??
Thanks in before, pronor
Edit: Very noob indeed, shame on me... Tatal Commander dit it for me.
pronor said:
Hi,
this sounds interessting and it seems to save one or two "cklicks" once in a while But please excuse my noob question: how do I create a shortcut to my programs folder??
Thanks in before, pronor
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you choose for example Alt Tab then file>>>>>Create shortcut>tree>windows>main menu >programs
good luck
edward
Hi edward-riko,
just want to let you know your small apps are excellent, especially the AltF4 is a real "must have" - I wonder why only few are downloading them.
pronor
why few dnld.....
for me I like my IE and Mess buttons. I like you alt tab and alt f4 but don't want to give up any buttons. I need more buttons I guess.....
I may make a cab for this zip for you all though. then the shortcuts would be made automatically.
When I get to the hotel maybe I get bored and make a cab.
pronor said:
Hi edward-riko,
just want to let you know your small apps are excellent, especially the AltF4 is a real "must have" - I wonder why only few are downloading them.
pronor
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glad you like it
Enjoy
edward
edward-riko said:
with total commander
you choose for example Alt Tab then file>>>>>Create shortcut>tree>windows>main menu >programs
good luck
edward
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Do you mean \windows\"Start Menu"\programs or just \windows\programs
Here is the CAB it places the shortcuts to the \windows\"Start Menu"\programs . Just use settings..buttons and choose which buttons to use.
pronor said:
apps are excellent, especially the AltF4 is a real "must have" - I wonder why only few are downloading them.
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probably coz its not a cab and ppl are lazy
wpbear said:
why few dnld.....
for me I like my IE and Mess buttons. I like you alt tab and alt f4 but don't want to give up any buttons. I need more buttons I guess.....
I may make a cab for this zip for you all though. then the shortcuts would be made automatically.
When I get to the hotel maybe I get bored and make a cab.
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I have the same problem - not enough buttons - I use IE for AltF4 and didn´t map Alt Tab to any button, cos I use my mess button for Vijay´s Flashlight.
Does anyone know if there is a way to double map buttons? Like button 5 has to functions by using "press and hold" ?
pronor
pronor said:
I have the same problem - not enough buttons - I use IE for AltF4 and didn´t map Alt Tab to any button, cos I use my mess button for Vijay´s Flashlight.
Does anyone know if there is a way to double map buttons? Like button 5 has to functions by using "press and hold" ?
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Dear Pronor
you can make the comm manager button double use in order to go from ring to vibrate and visa versa from vibrate to ring
you need to install the attached cab and then power off the device (not soft reset but power off) after you power on and push and hold the comm manager button it will put your device to vibrate , another push and hold back to ring
hope this helps you
edward
edward-riko said:
Dear Pronor
you can make the comm manager button double use in order to go from vibrate to ring
you need to install the attached cab and then power off the device (not soft reset but power off) after you power on and push and hold the comm manager button will put your device to vibrate , another push and hold back to ring
hope this helps you
edward
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Dear edward-rico,
sometimes after I posted something here I become aware of something I forgot before like this time forgot about the CommButton-Toggle-Vibrate-Fix.cab I´ve installed on my hermes - which exactly does what I was asking for
I guess I will have to learn how to make own cabs, cos if it´s possible with the commButton it should be possible with any button, if one just knows how to do it.
BTW.., since I´m exercising the hardware buttons of my device - is there a big difference between AltF4 and the OK Button on the very bottom right? I think I was never aware of that one before.
pronor
pronor said:
Dear edward-rico,
sometimes after I posted something here I become aware of something I forgot before like this time forgot about the CommButton-Toggle-Vibrate-Fix.cab I´ve installed on my hermes - which exactly does what I was asking for
I guess I will have to learn how to make own cabs, cos if it´s possible with the commButton it should be possible with any button, if one just knows how to do it.
BTW.., since I´m exercising the hardware buttons of my device - is there a big difference between AltF4 and the OK Button on the very bottom right? I think I was never aware of that one before.
pronor
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i don't know of any other buttons (except comm manager and button no.5) that you can make double use but if you fined something new about another button let me know
PS
didn't understand your question about the AltF4
edward
edward-riko said:
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didn't understand your question about the AltF4
edward
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Forget it - I just tested the OK button with the commManager, which it closes but was not aware that it doesn´t stop a process like your AltF4 does.
pronor said:
I have the same problem - not enough buttons - I use IE for AltF4 and didn´t map Alt Tab to any button, cos I use my mess button for Vijay´s Flashlight.
Does anyone know if there is a way to double map buttons? Like button 5 has to functions by using "press and hold" ?
pronor
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with AEButton you can map your Buttons:
"# distinguish up to 4 different keypress events on each button grabbed (single, double, triple and "long" keypresses)."
http://ae.inc.ru/aebplus.php
Wow, Wow & Wow
Thanks a zillion times, simple and effective.
wpbear said:
I need more buttons I guess.....
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My thoughts exactly as I was watching all the iPhone craze unfold...
Hi! I've been trying to remap my keys (for fun of course). I've been editing system/usr/keylayout/sec_key.kl. but when i remapped and rebooted it still uses the keys as if nothing was changed. Are there more files i need to change?
Sent from my good ol’ Gio
Mid them with notepad ++
Sent from my i9070 using xda premium
Successfully made a flashable zip (On my gio!!) To change the back and menu keys, it worked! Wanna attach but cant on phone.
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Here it is, this was 100% built on my gio lol. Made it when I was bored on the vacation.
what did you changed
warface123 said:
what did you changed
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What do you mean?
i mean keys to a program or what
warface123 said:
i mean keys to a program or what
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Clearer?
you no if you hold the menu touched you will get google search is that changed
warface123 said:
you no if you hold the menu touched you will get google search is that changed
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I think iok just replaced menu button and back button. Not big deal
wojtek267 said:
I think iok just replaced menu button and back button. Not big deal
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Thats what i did. Now you have to hold back to get to search.
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wojtek267 said:
I think iok just replaced menu button and back button. Not big deal
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oh, so its change postion back to right n menu button to left?
angkrang said:
oh, so its change postion back to right n menu button to left?
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When you press menu it will go back, and when you press back it will act like menu button, confusing at start but i am used to it now. Using it as i forgot to make a nandroid lol. Will maybe make an aroma script so you can pick reverse the buttons or uninstall (reverse to default).
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DEVELOPERS OUT THERE i hope someone will make our xperia play search button as power button and power button as search button..
i think its a nice idea..
Why?
Jordanooo said:
Why?
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much easier to use power button if they change it to search button
I actually agree on this, my power button is quite fiddly to press, and having it at the front would solve that. But there is also the matter of accedently pressing it.
for you
Why would you need that may I ask?...The search button is called search button for the function of using search. Is this your real idea/question or your power button is not functioning and you need to use an alternative?
MacromatiX said:
Why would you need that may I ask?...The search button is called search button for the function of using search. Is this your real idea/question or your power button is not functioning and you need to use an alternative?
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ive been in LG optimus one last time..
my search button is useless and now ive got this XPERIA PLAY and AGAIN
my search button is useless and i dont need this becoz i dont use it..
thats why i ask this if someone will make it
becoz power button is far to press
Here is how you do it
Download RootExplorer or a similar app that can edit /system/
Navigate to /system/usr/keylayout/
Open keypad-zeus.kl as a text file
Near the bottom, change
Code:
key 217 SEARCH
to
Code:
key 217 POWER
Save the changes made, and reboot your phone.
Be careful, this also makes the search button the screen lock button if I'm not mistaken.
Sent from my R800i using XDA
Have you had success with this working?
Also in regards to the keymapping, don't you need to change the power button to search and the search button to power...what's the key code for the power button?
Sent from my R800x using xda app-developers app
Do you can also map the search button as recent apps button in this way?
Sent from the best gaming phone in the world.
Xcited android user said:
Do you can also map the search button as recent apps button in this way?
Sent from the best gaming phone in the world.
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Yes. That is what I have set for mine.
Leraeniesh said:
Yes. That is what I have set for mine.
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How?
Sorry for my bad English. It's not my native language.
Xcited android user said:
How?
Sorry for my bad English. It's not my native language.
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The easiest way would be to flash this
Hi,
I would like to disable the hardware buttons from my Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 since I already made the softkeys visible by changing the /system/build.prop file.
I found HowTo's for other Samsung devices. All of them proposed a modification of the /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl file by deactivating the mappings for the keys 139, 158 and 172 (see this thread). Unfortunately, this isn't working for my Tab 3.
Can someone give my advice in this topic?
Thanks in advance,
Greeny
Im curious what edit you made to enable the soft keys
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I added qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the end of /system/build.prop. If you are interested in the source I could post a link, even if I'm not sure whether external links are accepted.
I've got mine disabled and all you do is put # in front of the key mappings.
What I want to know is how to switch the back key (which defaults to the right) and the menu key (which defaults to the left). It's a pain to have the back key on the right.
Anyone know how to swap them, I've tried different steps for galaxy devices and nothing's working.
Thanks for your answer, but this isn't working for me. I prepended the 3 lines with a # and rebooted the device. But the three hardware buttons are still working
linkboy said:
I've got mine disabled and all you do is put # in front of the key mappings.
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Do you talk about the mappings in the Generic.kl file? I just opened the other *.kl files and noticed keymappings for the same keys in many other files, like vnc-kbd.kl
DerGreeny said:
Do you talk about the mappings in the Generic.kl file? I just opened the other *.kl files and noticed keymappings for the same keys in many other files, like vnc-kbd.kl
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Open up sec_touchscreen.kl and place a # in front of key 139 MENU and key 158 BACK.
This will disable the Samsung buttons.
linkboy said:
Open up sec_touchscreen.kl and place a # in front of key 139 MENU and key 158 BACK.
This will disable the Samsung buttons.
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Thank you! The back button is disabled but the center Home button is still working. Any advice for this?
DerGreeny said:
Thank you! The back button is disabled but the center Home button is still working. Any advice for this?
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Comment out HOME button in gpio-keys.kl
ketut.kumajaya said:
Comment out HOME button in gpio-keys.kl
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Thank you! That solved it!
When you added the soft keys did it make the launcher bar at the bottom move up and overlap the page dots for the home pages? I turned them on in gravity box and thats what happened.
Thanks
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When you added the soft keys did it make the launcher bar at the bottom move up and overlap the page dots for the home pages? I turned them on in gravity box and thats what happened.
Thanks
Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk
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The soft keys do not overlap the page dots, but they are now really close (see attached screenshot).
DerGreeny said:
The soft keys do not overlap the page dots, but they are now really close (see attached screenshot).
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Are you on stock ROM?
new-noob said:
Are you on stock ROM?
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Yes, I am.
DerGreeny said:
Yes, I am.
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Hi,
Does the bottons move when you turn ur tab horizontaly? Do they move to right edge of the screen?
new-noob said:
Hi,
Does the bottons move when you turn ur tab horizontaly? Do they move to right edge of the screen?
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Unfortunately they stay at the bottom and overlay the lowest row of icons.
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Unfortunately they stay at the bottom and overlay the lowest row of icons.
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ok good to know, thanks.
I am having some issues with overclocking here on stock ROM so need to consider switching to custom, since as rooted I won't get official update anyway
the major thing with custom is that there is no multi-window available which I heavily use .
Is there a way to replace the home key whit the left touch key button?
Otherwise, do you know any Rom for s4 mini that do that?
I found it much confortable to close open apps/windows
EDIT: Im on CM13 right now.
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k44mos said:
Is there a way to replace the home key whit the left touch key button?
Otherwise, do you know any Rom for s4 mini that do that?
I found it much confortable to close open apps/windows
EDIT: Im on CM13 right now.
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Soft keys of hardware buttons
rookie12 said:
Soft keys of hardware buttons
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What do you mean?
k44mos said:
What do you mean?
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Which button the one on the phone itself or the one inside the phone like nexus devices has
rookie12 said:
Which button the one on the phone itself or the one inside the phone like nexus devices has
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I mean the left touch button located on the s4 mini phone.
I would like to click it instead of the center button to show open apps and close them. Like new android phones do.
k44mos said:
I mean the left touch button located on the s4 mini phone.
I would like to click it instead of the center button to show open apps and close them. Like new android phones do.
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You are on cm13 go setting button and change the menu key action
rookie12 said:
You are on cm13 go setting button and change the menu key action
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Are you sure is possible? i can't found it..
k44mos said:
Are you sure is possible? i can't found it..
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Yes it should be there send me some screen shots
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Yes it should be there send me some screen shots
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Apparentely it's possible to put the virtual buttons inside the phone screen..but not to change the actual touch buttons.
It's a valid alternative, but not what i'm looking for btw thanks for the support @rookie12 !
k44mos said:
Apparentely it's possible to put the virtual buttons inside the phone screen..but not to change the actual touch buttons.
It's a valid alternative, but not what i'm looking for btw thanks for the support @rookie12 !
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Upgrade tot N that has the features and I'm pretty sure MM has them too