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Using power button as Shutter button?

I apologize ahead of time if this is the wrong section, or if someone already asked this, but is there a MOD to allow the power button to function as a shutter button for the camera on the Nexus S? I know there's one for the Nexus One. if anybody knows of one, please let me know through PM or email.
Thanks in advance.

I'm also curious about this. If anyone knows please post it here..
Thanks.

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I'd like an app like this as well. I found it very awkward taking a picture using the touch screen. Seems pretty stupid to include a camera, and not a physical button for it.
Using the power button would be great, as you won't ever really want to turn off the screen with the camera on anyway.

Luxferro said:
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I'd like an app like this as well. I found it very awkward taking a picture using the touch screen. Seems pretty stupid to include a camera, and not a physical button for it.
Using the power button would be great, as you won't ever really want to turn off the screen with the camera on anyway.
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I agree that it would great to have this as an option, but just as a counter-point: I regularly turn the screen off while using the camera app if I'm in a situation where I want to be able to quickly shoot a few pictures here and there while at a party or something similar.
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Not sure if possible, but maybe it can be modified to only act as the shutter button while the camera app is running? I too use the power button regularly for turning off the screen. I am though annoyed having to press a button on the screen to take a pic. Probably the only issue I have with my NS at the moment

tekkitan said:
Not sure if possible, but maybe it can be modified to only act as the shutter button while the camera app is running? I too use the power button regularly for turning off the screen. I am though annoyed having to press a button on the screen to take a pic. Probably the only issue I have with my NS at the moment
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im sure this is possible. it was done on the i9k galaxy s model. the question is just when someone will

Hmmm, I wonder if Tasker could do this.
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It's easy enough to create a profile that does something if the power button is pressed when and only when the camera app is active, but I can't prevent the screen from turning off.

Wouldn't the volume up or down button be a better choice?
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bajansurfer said:
Wouldn't the volume up or down button be a better choice?
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Not with Tasker. Tasker can't detect the volume buttons directly.
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/faq-how.html#c
But it can be done indirectly.

bajansurfer said:
Wouldn't the volume up or down button be a better choice?
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That's a good point. I never thought of that. I mentioned the power button because it seems more convenient. But I like the idea of the volume button better. )

shrivelfig said:
Hmmm, I wonder if Tasker could do this.
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It's easy enough to create a profile that does something if the power button is pressed when and only when the camera app is active, but I can't prevent the screen from turning off.
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Hey, thanks for this! I didn't know it existed. I will install it and give it a shot. Will report on results later.

wrenchmonkey26 said:
I apologize ahead of time if this is the wrong section, or if someone already asked this, but is there a MOD to allow the power button to function as a shutter button for the camera on the Nexus S? I know there's one for the Nexus One. if anybody knows of one, please let me know through PM or email.
Thanks in advance.
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as far as i know there is no dedicated camera buttons like the XT720
but you could try those buttons REMAPing apps that was made for the Galaxy S phones
those should do the trick
I've not tried it personally yet, but i was also getting annoyed about not having a dedicated camera button

wrenchmonkey26 said:
Hey, thanks for this! I didn't know it existed. I will install it and give it a shot. Will report on results later.
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Tasker is awesome. The learning curve can be a bit steep, but it's definitely worth the effort. And the price.

With CameraPro app you can make Volume keys to act as a camera shutter very easily. Do it and let me know. If you get what you asked for then don't forget to press the THANKS button. All the best!

abhishekpandey said:
With CameraPro app you can make Volume keys to act as a camera shutter very easily. Do it and let me know. If you get what you asked for then don't forget to press the THANKS button. All the best!
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Ur correct, but....
Maybe PM the user since this thread is 2 years old.
But I'm sure by now they figured it out with ICS or the new JB since they asked January 2011
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Volume button wake/unlock app? Light up screen when SMS comes in?

What's the app called that let's me power up/unlock from sleep so I can press volume to unlock and don't have to always press power on top?
Also is there an app that will light up the screen for 10 seconds when a text comes in?
Via XDA for Inspire "4G"

bella92108 said:
What's the app called that let's me power up/unlock from sleep so I can press volume to unlock and don't have to always press power on top?
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Widgetlocker allows this. It has a lot of customization options. You can even set it up to look stock.
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mrdlpatterson said:
Widgetlocker allows this. It has a lot of customization options. You can even set it up to look stock.
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Yeah I downloaded it and is way too bloated for what I'm looking for. I'd just like an app to do the sole function of enabling unlock of the device using the side button. Guess I'll have to stick with the top button to unlock
Thank u tho.

bella92108 said:
I'd just like an app to do the sole function of enabling unlock of the device using the side button.
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Yeah, I was actually looking for the exact thing earlier today. I didn't find anything.....
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mrdlpatterson said:
Yeah, I was actually looking for the exact thing earlier today. I didn't find anything.....
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Let us all know if you find anything
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"no lock" is what you want. I use it and love it.

wraithevolution said:
"no lock" is what you want. I use it and love it.
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Omg yes yes yes! This app rocks thank you!!!
Via XDA for Inspire "4G"

How do u enable this option? I downloaded but cudnt figure it out

ehabeeb said:
How do u enable this option? I downloaded but cudnt figure it out
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The first app is complicated and bloated, "No Lock" is simple and serves one purpose, to enable the one-click turning on (any button) of the screen. Exactly what I'm looking for. If you can't figure out how to use it (only has 1 button, 1 option), then you shouldn't have a smartphone, but I assume you were referring to Widgetlocker, which was way too bloated for my tastes.

Wait what about light up when you received a SMS or notif. No lie, hadn't realized how accustomed I've become to that being an iPhone convert.

Cwluc said:
Wait what about light up when you received a SMS or notif. No lie, hadn't realized how accustomed I've become to that being an iPhone convert.
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The light flashes when you get an SMS. I too wanted the screen to light up tho, so I installed GO SMS app (free), it does just that, replaces the whole text app, read up on it.

I'm using Handcent SMS. Screen lights up and a quick-reply window is there ready for you.

JaysFreaky said:
I'm using Handcent SMS. Screen lights up and a quick-reply window is there ready for you.
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Yeah someone else recommended it and I've been using it, it's GREAT. Thank You

bella92108 said:
Yeah someone else recommended it and I've been using it, it's GREAT. Thank You
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You could also try SMS Popup

NO LED is good
There's an app called 'NO LED" for Samsung phones that works for the Inspire as well. It lights up and put an icon on the screen when you get an email or sms can be set as a reminder - works great. Enable Accessability and check of the apps you want to monitor

Handcent SMS has an option to show on top of the lockscreen when a text arrives and I love it so far...

wraithevolution said:
"no lock" is what you want. I use it and love it.
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This. Just what I was looking for, thanks! Awesome app

Camera button?

Someone know how use hardware (power) button to take pictures? Is this possible?
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no. not without some kind of thirdparty app that allows that.

Do you know an app to do this?
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jrmendia said:
Someone know how use hardware (power) button to take pictures? Is this possible?
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This would be a cool app to have.

you might be able to find one that uses a volume button, like the iphone. im not sure you can have one that uses the power button as it would end up turning off the screen every picture. i dont know of any camera replacements anyways.

sorry am new to Andriod ,.... so pls forgive .......
BUT WHY use pwoer button to take pic ? Just curious
I thought the 'touch' is nicer

Ausmike said:
sorry am new to Andriod ,.... so pls forgive .......
BUT WHY use pwoer button to take pic ? Just curious
I thought the 'touch' is nicer
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The sheer size of the Infuse makes use of the hardware power button helpful. When holding the device to take a picture, it is easier to hold the edges and tap the power button than holding it and tapping on the screen. For me anyway.

I can chip in my two cents worth and say a unnamed Dev was working on getting power button shutter working on the infuse a few nights ago. So in due time maybe we will see a thread with a modified camera.apk. They were having issues keeping the phone from going to lockscreen, so maybe after the holiday weekend we might see results. Overheard on irc.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173190
there you go.

The Jack of Clubs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173190
there you go.
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You beat me to this!

diablo009 said:
You beat me to this!
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(fudgein 10 characters)

The Jack of Clubs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173190
there you go.
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Does this work on the Rogers version of Infuse 4G? or just for AT&T?

[Q] Menu Button Gone? Clean Rom 4.0

I am using Clean Rom 4.0 and I have search that forum many time looking for an answer.
Since the One X did away with the menu button, how do you access the menu in that that Rom.
For example, I have no way of closing my audible app now because is doesnt have a soft menu key in that app.
I used the muiu rom and it had the menu key to the right of the multitasking key. But alas, this rom does not do that.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and happy 4th!

the multitask button becomes menu and holding down home gets you the multitask function The way GOD intended

You apparently didn't search at all, your answer is on the first page

Thank you sir! Works like a dream!

bloodrain954 said:
You apparently didn't search at all, your answer is on the first page
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@bloodrain954 I just double check the first page and all posts below, maybe I missed it but where did you see it on there? Not being smart, but I'd just really like to know where I missed it.

veritas2884 said:
@bloodrain954 I just double check the first page and all posts below, maybe I missed it but where did you see it on there? Not being smart, but I'd just really like to know where I missed it.
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Scrossler mentions 3 button key remap in the OP but you'd have to know what that meant.

gunnyman said:
Scrossler mentions 3 button key remap in the OP but you'd have to know what that meant.
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Ah gotcha, Yeah I didn't know what that meant as this is my first 3 button phone. Thanks again

Also, in case you don't know, long pressing the Home button acts as the Multitasking button.
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gunnyman said:
the multitask button becomes menu and holding down home gets you the multitask function The way GOD intended
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That was already covered.
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kleeman7 said:
That was already covered.
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Just making sure since he didn't know about the menu button. Maybe he overlooked it too.
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App/mod to make phone appear off?

Anyone know of an app or mod to make my phone appear off without turning it off? Perhaps a toggle that requires you to press home and power to wake the phone? My phone has to be off at work and they check it.

There might be but is it really worth it? Sounds pretty strict, I doubt they would be happy about that. Good luck I guess.
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Yes, worth it. You don't understand my job. My phone is aloud to be on most of the time, just not during certain tasks.

If its supposed to be off, and you don't wanna lose your job, why not just turn it off when you're supposed to?
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There isn't an app for that. Just turn your phone off.

If that was the case, I wouldnt be posting, would I?
Dont worry about my job.

jmxc23 said:
There isn't an app for that. Just turn your phone off.
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Ok...what about a mod? Stfu

HutchOven said:
Ok...what about a mod? Stfu
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Basically, we're all saying there's nothing we can do. And honestly your responses to all answers on this thread are rather immature. Makes people not really wanna help in the future. Just might wanna keep that in mind for any future issues you may face with your device.
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I'd be annoyed if I was op too...either help him or don't, but don't tell him what to do at HIS job. He's an adult and can make his own decisions.
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I vote for a thread cleanup. Good luck in your search op.

HutchOven said:
Ok...what about a mod? Stfu
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There isn't any app or mod for something that is already in the phone. All you have to do is set your phone to silent/vibrate and press the power button to put it in deep sleep mode. Also press the power button again to wake the phone. To keep from getting text at work just turn off your data. Also what the hell is with you telling me to shut the f##k up when you are asking for an app or mod for a function that comes standard in ALL cellphones. Hell a toddler can figure that out.

jmxc23 said:
There isn't any app or mod for something that is already in the phone. All you have to do is set your phone to silent/vibrate and press the power button to put it in deep sleep mode. Also press the power button again to wake the phone. To keep from getting text at work just turn off your data. Also what the hell is with you telling me to shut the f##k up when you are asking for an app or mod for a function that comes standard in ALL cellphones. Hell a toddler can figure that out.
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but he also wants to have it be a combo to pull it out of sleep mode like screen off unless you hold power and vol up then push home button.
As far as i know there is no way to do this only ways to add more ways to wake it.
My other thought is how brain dead are the people checking your phone while your in a no cell zone... (Which they either do for good reason or they do just cause they don't want to deal with it.)

squidder said:
I'd be annoyed if I was op too...either help him or don't, but don't tell him what to do at HIS job. He's an adult and can make his own decisions.
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But no one is telling him what to do. He asked for suggestions and we gave them. Then he gets pissed when its not what he wanted.
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Questions and help issues go in Q&A
Thread moved
Thanks
FNM

mirrin said:
but he also wants to have it be a combo to pull it out of sleep mode like screen off unless you hold power and vol up then push home button.
As far as i know there is no way to do this only ways to add more ways to wake it.
My other thought is how brain dead are the people checking your phone while your in a no cell zone... (Which they either do for good reason or they do just cause they don't want to deal with it.)
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It still doesn't excuse him for having attitude for not getting what he wants.

squidder said:
I'd be annoyed if I was op too...either help him or don't, but don't tell him what to do at HIS job. He's an adult and can make his own decisions.
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Thank you.

HutchOven said:
If that was the case, I wouldnt be posting, would I?
Dont worry about my job.
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Yea it's secret squirrel stuff.. :laugh:
I guess they could tell you you can't have the phone at work and to leave it in the car or at home.
OR a drop box before you enter the area...
I know lots of places like that and I will not discuss them.