Hello,
Would someone be able to create a mod that turns off the capacitive buttons lights while we are using/browsing/playing with our phones? It's annoying and serves no purpose. I tried to search but nothing came up. Thank you!
Second this. I'd like to be able to turn them off/on, but I'd even go for a permanent disable.
Anyone... Crickets...
Might be able to use these threads as a starting point:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711847
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6855691&postcount=4
On our device, leds-microp seems to point to the notification LED near/inside the speaker port at the top. However, while searching through root explorer, looks like ours might be located here:
/sys/devices/platform/leds-gpio/leds/button-backlight/brightness
Edit: Ok, leds-gpio is definitely the correct path for our device. Just tried creating a gscript like in the threads above, but using the leds-gpio path and it kills the backlight on the bottom buttons, but they just come right back on lol...crap.
Going to try their other suggestions in that thread like removing or messing with the trigger file.
Edit2: Ok, here's a method that will work once per boot. Create a gscript with the following code and put a shortcut on one of your screens. You only need to press it once and then you're good until you reboot.
Code:
chmod 644 /sys/devices/platform/leds-gpio
echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/leds-gpio/leds/button-backlight/brightness
Once you reboot, the permissions are reset to their default settings on /sys/devices/platform/leds-gpio so that's why it only works once per boot. If we can somehow get this script to run at boot, it would essentially do what we want.
Checkout LEDs Hack on the market, its free and it does exactly this.
It supports the Nexus One, Incredible, Droid, Desire, EVO, MyTouch Slide & Hero.
Hope you like it.
velazcod said:
Hope you like it.
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I do!!! Thanks a million, this is exactly what I was looking for since I purchased the Desire
velazcod said:
Checkout LEDs Hack on the market, its free and it does exactly this.
It supports the Nexus One, Incredible, Droid, Desire, EVO, MyTouch Slide & Hero.
Hope you like it.
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AWESOMEEEEEEEEEE DUDE I BEEN LOOKIN FOR A FIX FOR EVER..CANT STAND THE CAPACITIVE LIGHTS ON ..ON MY HCT EVO...sorry for the caps...now I cant see the little bit of light leakage that i did have..AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
This script will allow you to turn them from on to off, and from off to on, with one button press.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8903738#post8903738
Enjoy.
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Just like many others, my Nexus buttons won't lit up after I flashed to custom desire roms. To enable it, we need to have a script running in the background. That's where GScript application comes to rescue. You can download the lite version from Market Place. After you have it installed, please follow the following instructions
1. Download and extract the attached file to your [SDCARD]://gscript/
2. Start GScript lite application
3. Menu > Add script > Load file >LED_ON.sh
4. Make sure you check "Needs SU?"
5. Press "Save"
After completed the given steps, you will see the "LED_ON" from the list. You would need to execute (run) it by a single tap on "LED_ON".
It will prompt for root permission, please make sure you allow the script to run as root
** You should ONLY run this ONCE each time you reboot ( restart ) your phone
This is only a temporary workaround until someone make changes to the kernel driver.
Features:
1. Lit up the capacitive buttons when your screen is on
2. Turn off capacitive buttons when your screen is off
Regards,
Kenny N
so do i have to manually run the script every time i turn the screen off.
No - when you turn off the screen, the script will automatically turn off the capacitive buttons. when you turn on the screen, the script will automatically turns on the capacitive buttons and it will make sure the LED remains lit up
how can i install the script ? and seems like a good idea
rather than using gscript and having to manually run the script couldn't you put it someplace on the phones memory like /system/etc/init.d and have it loaded during boot
id test the theory but im not running the desire rom
So I'm curious, what exactly is this doing?
Does this keep the trackball, and the buttons (back/menu/home/search) buttons "lit" when the screen is on?
I didn't know the buttons were backlit. Wonder if this could be ported to Cyanogen?
stshannon said:
So I'm curious, what exactly is this doing?
Does this keep the trackball, and the buttons (back/menu/home/search) buttons "lit" when the screen is on?
I didn't know the buttons were backlit. Wonder if this could be ported to Cyanogen?
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have u used your phone in the dark? lol
b1337 said:
have u used your phone in the dark? lol
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that's what I'm sayin haha
I'll give this a go when I go back to a desire rom.
I am one of those unlucky people with no capacitive lights for desire roms.
b1337 said:
have u used your phone in the dark? lol
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Ohh i get it, yeah, my buttons do light up (never really noticed before, never had a problem with them to really have to look at them heh)....
So i take it the backlight doesn't work on desire roms then? and this is a fix for that? okay sorry for the dumb question earlier heh.
Yeah, my nexus one buttons do backlight now that I'm looking at it. =)
I would need to rewrite the codes in order for it to run along with /system/etc/init.d - or else it will end up with an endless startup
Regards,
Kenny N
stshannon said:
So I'm curious, what exactly is this doing?
Does this keep the trackball, and the buttons (back/menu/home/search) buttons "lit" when the screen is on?
I didn't know the buttons were backlit. Wonder if this could be ported to Cyanogen?
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The script checks for the current state of your screen. It will maximise the capacitive brightness when your screen is on and turn it off when your screen is off.
Regards,
Kenny N
stshannon said:
Ohh i get it, yeah, my buttons do light up (never really noticed before, never had a problem with them to really have to look at them heh)....
So i take it the backlight doesn't work on desire roms then? and this is a fix for that? okay sorry for the dumb question earlier heh.
Yeah, my nexus one buttons do backlight now that I'm looking at it. =)
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Yeah, this only happens to desire rom
Regards,
Kenny N
vnbuddy2002 said:
Yeah, this only happens to desire rom
Regards,
Kenny N
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Only on some
Hi, there if any of the xda developers can make an application to turn the light on the keys, because when you see a video is a bit annoying that are lit, battery-consuming as well.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Regards
Here you go(tnx to mercianary
1. install gscript lite from market and run it once, this should create a directory gscript on your sdcard
2. put memory card in pc
3. create a text file and put this command in it.
echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/leds-microp/leds/button-backlight/brightness
4. save the file as "buttonled.sh" not "buttonled.sh.txt" in sdcard/gscript
5. put the card back in your phone, hold your finger on the home screen and select shortcut, gscript lite, menu, add script, load file, buttonled.sh, save, buttonled.
6. press the new icon on your screen.
this will only work on 2.1
everytime you press this icon the button lights turn off.
they will come back on after certain events, ie locking the screen.
if you know adb you could edit the file trigger in the same directory to permanently disable the light, i think. you will have to figure that out yourself.
Download of the market LEDs hack,that does exactly what we want.
Thanks to friend velazcod for the contribution.
using the following command in 2.1 turns on the blue led.
echo 1 > /sys/devices/platform/leds-microp/blue/brightness
there is a very similar command, cant tell you what it is cuz i am on 2.2 at the minute, that will turn off the key lights.
just change echo 1 to echo 0 and blue to keyled or something, you have too look in the leds-microp dir to find out.
when you have the right command install gscript lite from the market and add a shortcut to the homescreen to your command.
don't think it will work in 2.2 though.
easy peasy!
edit:i know it turns of the led but i'm not sure if it keeps it off, dont remember.
but I do not want the blue LED, what I want is a small application that allows me to turn off lights or turning on the power when I want to watch a video.
thanks anyway for your help
mercianary said:
using the following command in 2.1 turns on the blue led.
echo 1 > /sys/devices/platform/leds-microp/blue/brightness
there is a very similar command, cant tell you what it is cuz i am on 2.2 at the minute, that will turn off the key lights.
just change echo 1 to echo 0 and blue to keyled or something, you have too look in the leds-microp dir to find out.
when you have the right command install gscript lite from the market and add a shortcut to the homescreen to your command.
don't think it will work in 2.2 though.
easy peasy!
edit:i know it turns of the led but i'm not sure if it keeps it off, dont remember.
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read my post again
thanks again but I'm a rookie and I have no idea of why I say, anyway thank you very much for your attention, I would like is an app that does that, like the one made to turn the blue LED but for the keys.
Thanks
solution:
Here you go.
1. install gscript lite from market and run it once, this should create a directory gscript on your sdcard
2. put memory card in pc
3. create a text file and put this command in it.
echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/leds-microp/leds/button-backlight/brightness
4. save the file as "buttonled.sh" not "buttonled.sh.txt" in sdcard/gscript
5. put the card back in your phone, hold your finger on the home screen and select shortcut, gscript lite, menu, add script, load file, buttonled.sh, save, buttonled.
6. press the new icon on your screen.
this will only work on 2.1
everytime you press this icon the button lights turn off.
they will come back on after certain events, ie locking the screen.
if you know adb you could edit the file trigger in the same directory to permanently disable the light, i think. you will have to figure that out yourself.
Ole Ole, hahahaha very good friend of mine works perfectly, many thanks for your great help, you're a crack mate.
a hug
no problem.
the problem is that when putting a rock video with one player or the act, turn to turn on the lights again, is not likely to be permanent?.
Thanks
mercianary said:
Here you go.
1. install gscript lite from market and run it once, this should create a directory gscript on your sdcard
2. put memory card in pc
3. create a text file and put this command in it.
echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/leds-microp/leds/button-backlight/brightness
4. save the file as "buttonled.sh" not "buttonled.sh.txt" in sdcard/gscript
5. put the card back in your phone, hold your finger on the home screen and select shortcut, gscript lite, menu, add script, load file, buttonled.sh, save, buttonled.
6. press the new icon on your screen.
this will only work on 2.1
everytime you press this icon the button lights turn off.
they will come back on after certain events, ie locking the screen.
if you know adb you could edit the file trigger in the same directory to permanently disable the light, i think. you will have to figure that out yourself.
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next time use the "quote"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6855691&postcount=4
kingchris said:
next time use the "quote"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6855691&postcount=4
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Lol. I would have. But I didn't read that thread.
I noticed button-backlight when I was messing around with the blue led.
They say great minds think alike.
I suppose the moral of the story is to use the search button.
PS. Do you knowhow to get this or led to work on fro yo?
mercianary said:
Lol. I would have. But I didn't read that thread.
I noticed button-backlight when I was messing around with the blue led.
They say great minds think alike.
I suppose the moral of the story is to use the search button.
PS. Do you knowhow to get this or led to work on fro yo?
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+1 I want this too
When I open my shortcut on the homescreen, this pops up:
Is it normal? Seems like the lights go out shortly, but then returns...
Thanks in advance
EDIT:
I ran the gscript lite once and no folder was created on my sdcard. Had to create it myself.
That scree is meant to pop up bit the writing on the bottom is saying something is wrong.
Install connectbot and run the command directly from terminal.
mercianary said:
That scree is meant to pop up bit the writing on the bottom is saying something is wrong.
Install connectbot and run the command directly from terminal.
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I have no knowledge about Connectbot at all...
I got it working now You have to be really careful NOT to move your hand across the light censor...
Would it be possible to disable the hardware light for good? (With an option to get it back again)
Thanks
/CK
Using Defrost Froyo on mine. I've got these to play with instead:
Code:
./sys/class/leds
./sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight
./sys/class/leds/green
./sys/class/leds/amber
./sys/class/leds/red
./sys/class/leds/blue
./sys/class/leds/jogball-backlight
./sys/class/leds/button-backlight
./sys/class/leds/flashlight
How to permanent turn off the button-backlight?
Is there any way to turn off the button-backlight permanent?
Maybe over adb in recovery-mode? Tried myself, but didn't find a suitable solution
try this
Stiegi said:
Is there any way to turn off the button-backlight permanent?
Maybe over adb in recovery-mode? Tried myself, but didn't find a suitable solution
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maybe.
try pulling the file triggers located at "/sys/devices/platform/leds-microp/leds/button-backlight/" removing the contents and pushing it back (or just push an empty file)
my thinking is that if nothing triggers the light to come on it will stay off, maybe.
try it and let us know.
I've been wanting to do this on my Evo, thanks guys for giving me a place to start.
I've taken what I've learned here and progressed it just a tiny bit in this thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7003710&postcount=4
Anyone know of a way to get the script to run automatically during/after boot?
I posted this in the Evo3D forum (since I upgraded to the 3D) but I do still have my OG 4G and recently installed DeadSpace, which is "exclusive" to the xperia Okay right now... But if you look you can find it
Well, it works on the original 4G as well! And plays pretty well I might add? I was surprised.
One little caveat with the game is the lack of a dedicated "lower weapon". But that can be worked around by simply bringing up the in game menu and exiting it. It lowers the weapon. But if you want a dedicated button. You can do this.
OK. This isn't a mod of the actual game... I'll (pretend i know what I'm doing and) look into it though.
This is an edit of the phones actual keylayout file in order to trick the game into thinking we have an L1 button to.make lowering the weapon much easier.
First. Make a backup...for me? And you... Help me help you and just do it.
Either adb pull /system/user/keylayout/supersonic-keypad.kl
Or
Use root explorer and just text edit that file. We want to change key 115 from VOLUME_UP to BUTTON_L1
Remember to back up!! Save the file and reboot.
If you did an adb pull. You'll need to remember to adb push the file you just edited.
"Adb push supersonic-keypad.kl /system/user/keylayout/"
After the restart. Load up dead space and Viola! Easy weapon lowering!! If you want the function of that key back, restore your backup and reboot.
A problem with this method is you lose the ability to actually up volume..unless you change the file back and reboot again :/
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This is awesome! However, I do like keeping my Volume Up functionality :-/ is there a way to do this for my Home button or something? And does functionality return to normal for these buttons once the game is exited? I'm playing on a Samsung Galaxy S2. I'd much prefer to do this with the Home button since it's a hard physical button on the SGS2 rather than a soft key. I think everyone can agree we'd rather a modded version of the game where we have a method of lowering our weapon easily, heh.
Also, instead of pulling up the menu and exiting to lower weapon, I find that double-tapping on yourself to do the quick 180 turn is more convenient for lowering without a button mod.
rkaplan2 said:
This is awesome! However, I do like keeping my Volume Up functionality :-/ is there a way to do this for my Home button or something? And does functionality return to normal for these buttons once the game is exited? I'm playing on a Samsung Galaxy S2. I'd much prefer to do this with the Home button since it's a hard physical button on the SGS2 rather than a soft key. I think everyone can agree we'd rather a modded version of the game where we have a method of lowering our weapon easily, heh.
Also, instead of pulling up the menu and exiting to lower weapon, I find that double-tapping on yourself to do the quick 180 turn is more convenient for lowering without a button mod.
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Or bringing up your Nav Point Guide. Any of those work. And no, after exiting the game the functionality of the button doesn't come back. The only way to get it back is to reedit the file and reboot the phone. I have an Evo3D and have set the lower weapon button to "Focus" on the camera button. I don't lose the function of the actual camera button. Just the first click which is to focus the camera. I don't mind at all because I can still tap on the screen to focus in on something.
Since the GSII has physical buttons you might be able to change one of those. You should be able to change any hardware button except power of course. This mod really isn't as convenient if the phone doesnt have a camera button or some other button that isn't used hardly at all. Lol
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@OP.
Nice walkthrough and thanks for sharing. I doubt I'll personally use this, but still, thanks for sharing and good walkthrough/instructions.
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this is awesome...my only issue is i am having a really hard time finding the apk...
any hint ..
i also cannot find the game any where. im willing to buy it, just cant find it.
No Touch
Prevent accidental touches on your screen.
Useful when watching movies, passing the phone around, reading, etc.
Block:
Screen
Screen and Keys
Block / Unblock:
Camera Button
App Shortcut
Press Long Search
Quick Unblock:
Proximity Sensor
Apk attached for those without access to the android market.
Screens attached.
Great idea! It seems every time I hand my phone to someone to look at or take a picture, the display will change and they'll say "what happened?". I'll give this app a try.
Cm'on add more description with screen shots..
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App updated, screens attached.
I really have nothing else to add to the description. Suggestions?
hatcyl said:
App updated, screens attached.
I really have nothing else to add to the description. Suggestions?
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another update.
Is anyone even interested in this app?
Maybe it needs more features?
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I am interested in it. I'm trying out the free version (before I buy) but I notice somethings. Maybe its just me but when I watch a movie on the default player on my Evo4G, after tapping on the screen a few times, the lock disables. I can skip through the entire movie and even get out. I'm going to try it with a different player later today.
A few suggestions,
1) It would be nice if the toggle button changed (ex. inverted colors) because when I had the movie problem, I couldn't tell if it was locked or unlocked.
2) Is it possible we can change the location of the toggle button, at least like different corners because it's too close to the home button when in landscape.
One final note, when its locked, you can still drag down the notification bar. So far its looking pretty good. Let me know if I'm doing something wrong since I've only been playing with it for about 30 minutes. Thanks.
Man, this is just what I was looking for ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431037 ). Super!
I want it for e-reading in kindle or aldiko. Tested so far briefly on Galaxy Tab 8.9 (android 3.2) and an HTC Desire (2.3.3) ... Just fine so far.
I first tried Screen Tools 2, but that one messed up the use of volume buttons for page flipping in both kindle and aldiko.
it took me a while to understand some of the options, like the meaning of "auto on toggle". Also, the toggle app shortcut only works as "on switch" for me... With touch screen disabled, the toggle can't be used to deactivate.
It also took me a while to figure out how to unlock (the use of the tiny toggle button is not documented in the settings or anywhere)
EDIT: I realize now this is what's meant by onscreen button in the settings
The option to leave the edge active is also great, although I will probably opt to switch pages with volume buttons.
EDIT: swiping pages this way works well on the tablet, but is hit and miss on the phone. The edge size may need to be user selectable?
I second the idea to color code the tiny toggle.
Great work.
EDIT: I was searching (Google) for a long time using keywords like "disable touch screen" (all about turning screen off) and "disable touch sensitivity" with no results... Until I found screen tools 2, and then very accidentally this one.
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Extra feature idea....
disable touch sensitivity along the edge only, keeping sensitivity on the center
Use case: I need something that allows me to hold the tablet a bit more firmly, in one hand, which means putting my thumb in the screen just a bit.
hatcyl said:
another update.
Is anyone even interested in this app?
Maybe it needs more features?
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Sure, we're interested! I installed the app but have not yet had a chance to use it.
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it works amazing. thanks mate. now i can watch youtube freely.
fred_be9300 said:
Man, this is just what I was looking for ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431037 ). Super!
I want it for e-reading in kindle or aldiko. Tested so far briefly on Galaxy Tab 8.9 (android 3.2) and an HTC Desire (2.3.3) ... Just fine so far.
I first tried Screen Tools 2, but that one messed up the use of volume buttons for page flipping in both kindle and aldiko.
it took me a while to understand some of the options, like the meaning of "auto on toggle". Also, the toggle app shortcut only works as "on switch" for me... With touch screen disabled, the toggle can't be used to deactivate.
It also took me a while to figure out how to unlock (the use of the tiny toggle button is not documented in the settings or anywhere)
EDIT: I realize now this is what's meant by onscreen button in the settings
The option to leave the edge active is also great, although I will probably opt to switch pages with volume buttons.
EDIT: swiping pages this way works well on the tablet, but is hit and miss on the phone. The edge size may need to be user selectable?
I second the idea to color code the tiny toggle.
Great work.
EDIT: I was searching (Google) for a long time using keywords like "disable touch screen" (all about turning screen off) and "disable touch sensitivity" with no results... Until I found screen tools 2, and then very accidentally this one.
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Extra feature idea....
disable touch sensitivity along the edge only, keeping sensitivity on the center
Use case: I need something that allows me to hold the tablet a bit more firmly, in one hand, which means putting my thumb in the screen just a bit.
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I can add the feature to block edges only, but there is an app called grip it which does just that.
And yes, I should probably use the icon for the status + maybe done kind of animation to tell you when toy unlock vs lock the screen.
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No search and camera button in my phone
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hatcyl,
This is a great idea! If only I could get it to work.
After it installs, I can't open it. The screen blinks when I click on the icon, then.... nothing. According to my file manager, the app is running, but I can't access it.
I have the exact same problem with Screen Tools 2.
I tried to uninstall, reboot and reinstall, but it still won't work.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus on ICS.
I'd really like to get this working. Any ideas?
Digg69 said:
hatcyl,
This is a great idea! If only I could get it to work.
After it installs, I can't open it. The screen blinks when I click on the icon, then.... nothing. According to my file manager, the app is running, but I can't access it.
I have the exact same problem with Screen Tools 2.
I tried to uninstall, reboot and reinstall, but it still won't work.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus on ICS.
I'd really like to get this working. Any ideas?
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I'll try to see what is going on
Its weird it also happens with screen tools...
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How can I make this work on Galaxy S2? Original 2.3.4 Rom
I have no camera and search button. Where are the settings?
I have installed it, but when I press on it, nothing!
Please help! I need this application!
After buying hardware key support, on my Galaxy S2 the home (and power) bottons still work... even with No Touch active, ofc. Otherwise no problems on my device, also on 2.3.4 ^^.
Also, I absolutly need a popup window on trying to unblock, for inputing a code to unlock, optionaly and maybe only on the payed for version . It is way too easy for my 2 and 4 year olds to unlock otherwise.
Also, I agree, change the color on button when unlocking/locking No Touch.
I would like to be able to choose which tiles on the homescreen to lock. That would be just perfect.
Just tried it and it works nice. I just have one question before I upgrade. If I block the hardware buttons will I skill be able to unlock using a long press of the search key?
is there any chance to make this app lock the screen with long press home button? that would be universal for all android phones. no camera button in my s2. and also so the phone will not respond to any other buttons (ie power button)
pemell said:
I would like to be able to choose which tiles on the homescreen to lock. That would be just perfect.
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+1
Swyped from HD2 on Dorimanx
+1 for the long press home button to unlock idea! I guess my kids wouldn't figure that out too fast (Instead of "a popup window on trying to unblock")
Just wondering if there is a mod similar to the Softkey Enabler for the International One X? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797850
I tried that mod on CM10 on my One XL (AT&T) but hit hangs on boot.
Thanks
Ask your fav dev to enable it, I'm not sure why you would want this?
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superchilpil said:
Ask your fav dev to enable it, I'm not sure why you would want this?
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for one. I replaced my screen so I have screen separation issues.
would be nice to enable softkeys (disable soft keys) so that the LEDs from the capacitive buttons don't shine through.
rubensun said:
for one. I replaced my screen so I have screen separation issues.
would be nice to enable softkeys (disable soft keys) so that the LEDs from the capacitive buttons don't shine through.
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To each their own, I would just disable the backlight on the buttons
Like I said just ask a dev to make a patch, most will be happy to when they have time
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Thanks for the info. I'm coming from a Galaxy Nexus, and I like the soft bar. The rotation of the softkeys is nice, and I tend to hit the silkscreen by accident either when holding the phone.
Being a bit new on this forum, any suggestions a dev that may be amenable to requests
Thanks
The hugest reason for enabling soft keys are for iphone people. We are extremely used to having "safe" areas to grab a phone, esp in landscape. I have used an android phone for six months and I don't know where to grab the thing in landscape. I'm always accidentally touching the home or back button and going between apps, it's annoying. And it really hampers usability. This is something that I can't get used to. I definitely think Apple is right to have a hardware old-fashioned home button, or at least some bezel space. This is why I want the soft keys patch for the One XL.
lamenramen said:
The hugest reason for enabling soft keys are for iphone people. We are extremely used to having "safe" areas to grab a phone, esp in landscape. I have used an android phone for six months and I don't know where to grab the thing in landscape. I'm always accidentally touching the home or back button and going between apps, it's annoying. And it really hampers usability. This is something that I can't get used to. I definitely think Apple is right to have a hardware old-fashioned home button, or at least some bezel space. This is why I want the soft keys patch for the One XL.
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decompile framework-res.apk for the ROM you are using.
I think softkey enabling is in bools.xml.. if not search through strings, arrays, or public.xml
When you find it and change it, recompile and push it to /system/framework
lamenramen said:
The hugest reason for enabling soft keys are for iphone people. We are extremely used to having "safe" areas to grab a phone, esp in landscape. I have used an android phone for six months and I don't know where to grab the thing in landscape. I'm always accidentally touching the home or back button and going between apps, it's annoying. And it really hampers usability. This is something that I can't get used to. I definitely think Apple is right to have a hardware old-fashioned home button, or at least some bezel space. This is why I want the soft keys patch for the One XL.
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TUTORIAL: How to Turn Off the Hardware Keys - Function, Lights and Vibration
This will work for any AOSP ROM.
1) I used AOKP 4.2.1, you can disable your hardware keys(sort of) editing 2 files in you system/usr/keylayout folder: keypad_8960.kl & synaptics-rmi-touchscreen.kl
Edit these entries in both files, you must open then as a text file and be using a root explorer.
Set key 102, 139, 158, 217 to FOCUS, this will make them do nothing when you are in every app except in camera, when they make it focus.
Save each file after editing and reboot.
2) To turn off vibration go to settings/sound and turn off vibrate on touch.
3) To turn off other hardware key backlights use: AdjBrightness
In AdjBrightness turn off the buttons by pressing the button marked "buttons" under the light toggles. To lock then off so they dont come back on after locking and unlocking, press settings key in that app to bring up a menu, then press Option. Then, under buttons check the first one, "Lock off button lights".
That is it you are done. The only thing is you have it open AdjBrightness after a reboot so it can apply the settings.
superchilpil said:
To each their own, I would just disable the backlight on the buttons
Like I said just ask a dev to make a patch, most will be happy to when they have time
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Try this, worked for me!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sleepydragon.capbutnbrightness
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