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This is the official thread for the "Change Shoulder Buttons" app.
Compatibility:
At this point it looks like the app fully works for some devices, partially works for others, and not at all for some. Different ROMS may also affect functionality.
I am currently working on a "configuration" option which will allow users to calibrate the app for their specific device.
Update
This app has been updated.
No more restart required.
2.3
1. App is now free!
This app is now free!
Link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.Change_Shoulder_Buttons
Description:
This app will allow you to use the shoulder buttons (L and R) of the Xperia Play for different functions.
You can use them to:
None: Stops the service. Shoulder buttons will stay at default.
Media: L will be previous and R will be next for media.
Camera: R will be focus and take picture.
Volume: L will be volume up and R will be volume down.
Up/Down: L will be up and R will be down.
Navigate: L will be browser back and R will be browser forward.
Advanced:
Tasker Support! (Kinda)
To change button modes do the following:
Action -> Misc -> Action Intent
Action: "com.hatcyl.android.Change_Shoulder_Buttons.ACTION_CHANGE_MODE"
Extra: "Mode:XXXXX"
See screenshot, no quotes, case sensitive.
Note: The game function of the buttons never get disabled. This app just listens for those buttons and then executes a command.
Coming Soon:
1. Custom Mode
2. Support for more Xperia Play devices / ROMS.
3. Real Tasker Support Way Later
4. Some automation maybe
Please post all questions, comments, bugs, and requests in this thread.
Thank You!
How about assigning the keys for volume control? In book reading Apps, L and R are much more convenient than the volume buttons when I have to flip the page.
A widget for quick mode switching could be nice as well.
Sure I can add that. But remember, a restart is still required.
Widget, probably not ... or maybe later ... im not so good with them.
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Nice app...but when I set the shoulder buttons for media it keeps skipping and rewinding music when I'm playing a game... Lol.
cutthroat31 said:
Nice app...but when I set the shoulder buttons for media it keeps skipping and rewinding music when I'm playing a game... Lol.
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You mean because you press L and R right?
Once I figure out how to change the buttons without a restart then we could use something like Tasker to change them based on different conditions. Camera if CAMERA is open, Music only if music app is opened, Game otherwise. Or maybe just manually change them faster.
hatcyl said:
You mean because you press L and R right?
Once I figure out how to change the buttons without a restart then we could use something like Tasker to change them based on different conditions. Camera if CAMERA is open, Music only if music app is opened, Game otherwise. Or maybe just manually change them faster.
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Yeah it's when I press the L and R.
Oh ok...I'm not too familiar with changing stuff on my Play yet so I'm still learning as I go but great app nonetheless.
hatcyl said:
This is the official thread for the "Change Shoulder Buttons" app.
Why is this app not free?
For every app I sell (this and other apps) I will donate 50% of the PROFITS to other XDA members who have been useful to me.
Link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.Change_Shoulder_Buttons
Description:
This app will allow you to change the shoulder buttons (L and R) of the Xperia Play.
You can change them to:
Game: Default set up. Buttons will work for games.
Media: L will be previous and R will be next for media.
Camera: L will be FOCUS and R will be CAMERA.
Please post all questions, comments, bugs, and requests in this thread.
Thank You!
*Note: Yes there is a free app (which may not be working right now?) and yes, we all know how to do this mod (Simple file change) and yes, I made this app in a few hours and yes, it can use some more work but, this is like a fund raiser for XDA members. Please don't ask "Why is this not free?"
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This seems like a paid version for an app that is already free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=seb.button.changer
Same functions, same results.
Yep, there's already a free app by an XDA member.
any way to achive this without restart? Would it work if you assign each button to a separate app (similary to assigning to camera currently I assume and probably restart first time only). The app you assign simply check what is required in an extra config file which can be changed on the fly without need to restart. Is this possible at all or is there a particular limitation how android works with those buttons? Thanks in advance
Leraeniesh said:
This seems like a paid version for an app that is already free.
https://market.android.com/details?id=seb.button.changer
Same functions, same results.
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zerojay said:
Yep, there's already a free app by an XDA member.
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Yup, I actually posted that in the OP.
It hasn't been working for some people including me, maybe different models are different.
Anyways, if this app sells at all that developer will be first in the donate list along with the guy who found a way to use the official PSX emulator with custom images.
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ps3taker said:
any way to achive this without restart? Would it work if you assign each button to a separate app (similary to assigning to camera currently I assume and probably restart first time only). The app you assign simply check what is required in an extra config file which can be changed on the fly without need to restart. Is this possible at all or is there a particular limitation how android works with those buttons? Thanks in advance
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This is coming soon, it was in the market description but I posted it in the OP.
About your idea, it wouldn't work for two reasons.
1. You can't assign a button to an app (that I know of)
2. You wouldn't want to open an app every time you hit a button (especially when playing a game) it would be too slow.
I am exploring two ideas to get this working.
1. Find what causes those files to be loaded. Find away to restart that and force it to load the files again.
2. A much harder way, but this one will work for sure (I've got a proof of concept but no time yet.)
Thank you for explaining. I look forward to the no reboot version. Page up and down option would be great. Many thanks in advance
Sent from my R800i
Can you add functionality to the default web browser? Like make L be the back button and R be the Forward button?
I really liked that function on my PSP browser (years ago when I used it every so often).
Also, add the functionality to the default Launcher? L for next left screen, R for next right screen. I'm not sure if either of these is even possible, but just throwing some ideas at you!
I'd be down to purchase it if you added either one. Thanks!
typikal82 said:
Also, add the functionality to the default Launcher? L for next left screen, R for next right screen.
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Take that even further, how about a completely Xperia-Play optimized launcher? ADW is open source if not mistaken.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
Take that even further, how about a completely Xperia-Play optimized launcher? ADW is open source if not mistaken.
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Ha ha, you guys are trying to change a simple file edit into a full blown alternate OS.
Sorry guys, not happening anytime soon, I still havent been able to change buttons without a restart yet!
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I'd settle for the web browser L and R function
I will settle for pgdown pgup or even dpadup and down for shoulder buttons as long as they don't overwrite their function implemented already in games, emulators and camera mod apps. There is another post regarding shoulder buttons for ereaders - i'm away from my pc so cannot link - but it recommends another app there too.
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Installed this, disabled my buttons!
Axxion said:
Installed this, disabled my buttons!
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Sorry, the files are different in 2.3.2 vs 2.3.3.
I will disable the app for now. I deserve that 1 star rating for that.
Anyways, download the attached file, extract the file inside and copy it (using any file manager, I use EStrong) to /system/usr/keylayout override any existing file.
Reboot afterwards, this should fix your issue.
Again sorry, I'm bringing the app down for now. I'll almost done with a big update that will not require restarts anyways.
It's alright dude! I fixed it myself, just restored from my backup. Thought you outa know though! Look forward to the no reboot version!!
(p.s. Yours is the only button change app that actually worked...apart from the obvious issue ...so thanks!!)
For anyone who was waiting. App has been updated.
No restart required anymore.
More modes coming soon.
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This app pretty much uses the same approach I am going to use to translate buttons presses into touchscreen presses.
i tried Player Pro. but it doesnt use android's sound system. is there a way to get it to use android's sound system?
Android has a sound system?
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I think he means dsp which is included in some roms such as cm7. I know it requires a plugin then u configure dspmanager then playerpro. I noticed a small difference but not enough for the extra ram usage
sageDieu said:
Android has a sound system?
Sent from my MIUI SCH-i500
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you obviously dont use an androind phone.
trapzz said:
you obviously dont use an androind phone.
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I'm sure there is a chance he does, but 'Androids sound system' is a slightly ambiguous term. What are you trying to achieve with PlayerPro?
KYI
PlayerPro works fine with CM7's DSPManager without its own plugin or EQ.
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I'm sure there is a chance he does, but 'Androids sound system' is a slightly ambiguous term. What are you trying to achieve with PlayerPro?
KYI
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hi, killyouridols.. PlayerPro's volume is low. i want to increase the volume. i tried PpwerAmp. the voume is pretty high, which i like. but i dont like its interface. thats why i want PlayerPro but with PowerAmp's volume level.
Power amp is the best!
And if you're able to buy the full version there is this app that let's you restart the trial so you'll have infinte power amp trial!
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Device: HTC G2
Rom: CyanoGenMod 7.1
Kernel: Tiamat v1.1.3
Gingerbread 2.3.4
Overclocked to 2.03 Ghz
Hi Everyone,
One of the reasons I love CM10 is that you can skip tracks without tunring on the screen with the volume rocker. I love CM10, but I thought it would be great to be able to have this in stock.
So I was searching and trying to do it myself, and found a great tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728236
BUT I have a lot of problems deodexing the files. So I wanted to ask if there is any experienced developer that could be kind enough to help us modify the android.policy.jar and just post it here so we could replace our stock one and finally have this great mod on our stock devices.
Saludos,
Gustavo
UPDATE: I managed to deodex the files using apktools. Will try to manage a way to get the hack working
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Hi Everyone,
One of the reasons I love CM10 is that you can skip tracks without tunring on the screen with the volume rocker. I love CM10, but I thought it would be great to be able to have this in stock.
So I was searching and trying to do it myself, and found a great tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728236
BUT I have a lot of problems deodexing the files. So I wanted to ask if there is any experienced developer that could be kind enough to help us modify the android.policy.jar and just post it here so we could replace our stock one and finally have this great mod on our stock devices.
Saludos,
Gustavo
UPDATE: I managed to deodex the files using apktools. Will try to manage a way to get the hack working
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Thanks so much! I was definitely wanting this too. If you need me to test i would be more than happy to help out
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
Ok,
I´ve given it a try, sort of understood how to make things. But then when I try to get the /system/framework/android.policy.jar from my stock ROM and then I deodex it, I find out that its empty!! I already tried putting CM10 and extracting it, to see if I did something wrong. But no, when I get the android.policy.jar from CM10, I see it has a lot of stuff.
How can we actually mod the stock ROM? Am I doing it wrong?
If any of the more experienced DEVs would like to help, it would be great. Otherwise, I'll keep looking for info on this and when/if I find out something, I'll tell you guys.
For anyone willing to do this, I found some usefull posts with "examples" here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770564
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728236
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955731
Just wanted to bump this I have been looking into this. I really want this feature but I don't think I have the know how to get this working myself.
How about using an app like player pro or alternate music players have this as an option built in...
danial.aw said:
How about using an app like player pro or alternate music players have this as an option built in...
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Do you use any of those with stock and does it work? I have tried several apps that people say in forums that "work with longpress" but most of them work with a headphone button longpress.
What we would want with this mod is have the volume rocker of the phone sort of work as the headphone button, allowing it to longpress to skip tracks.
Yes that feature works in stock rooms using the alternative music apps... It is built into their setting check either player pro or power amp both support it... But it will only work with those music players
danial.aw said:
Yes that feature works in stock rooms using the alternative music apps... It is built into their setting check either player pro or power amp both support it... But it will only work with those music players
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I have used poweramp basically since it came out, and ATM such a feature is not available. As I said, they work with headset buttons, not with the phone's volume rocker. I really do wish you could show me I am wrong.
What we would want with this mod is have the PHONE VOLUME ROCKER longpress to skip tracks. In other words, have the volume rocker work as the headset buttons.
Saludos,
Gustavo
Check the control settings for premium version of player pro.. As you see the option is there... I just have it grayed it out cuz I don't use it... It's on the lock screen part of it's settings
I just bought it and after 3 minutes I decided to get a refund.
First of all, what it does is that when you have its lockscreen activated, and the phone's screen is on the player's lockscreen replacement you can switch songs with the volume rocker, which is not really quite what i want. I want to be able to do it while the phone's screen is off (like in CM10). unfortunately CM10 does not have audio over BT which kills it off for me.
Besides I feel like Poweramp (which I have bought a long time ago) is an overall better looking player.
I got an idea, someone could test? See above!
1- Deodex your rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179009
2- See this, i found on razr I forum, but i think it will work.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267643 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2330286&highlight=skip+track
3- Test
EDIT:
HEY, FOUND AN EASY WAY LOOK AT THIS AWESOME APP LOL:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl&hl=pt_BR
THIS WORKS FINE ON MY ROOTED JB 4.1.2 AND STOCK GOOGLE MUSIC PLAYER LOL AMAZING!!!!! NOW I CAN BACK HOME TODAY HAPPY!!!!!
The only con is for memory... 20mb that goes away... but this serves as a workaround... very nice!
Hi, I'm looking for a way to increase number of volume steps on my Verizon S3.
I found the thread that shows how to do this by modifying framework.jar http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42631958. But I always end up with some unexpected top-level exception and bad magic value.
So I'm wondering if there is a volume mod for this phone/rom already since I can't find any.
I'm on CleanROM Seven btw http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832070
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Here's another bump for you. I'd like to see a fix for the exception errors.
You could download Music Volume EQ. It allows you to set a DSP which plays your music louder. No root is needed.
Signature Beats said:
You could download Music Volume EQ. It allows you to set a DSP which plays your music louder. No root is needed.
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In my case, that's not what I want. I want software level step changes. 30 would be a lot nicer than 15.
nrock2256 said:
In my case, that's not what I want. I want software level step changes. 30 would be a lot nicer than 15.
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I honestly do not think you can do that on the S3.
For clarity, are you looking for a method to make the steps smaller between volume levels or are you looking to increase the overall volume of your gs3?
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GS3 audio starts at 0 db, ends at 90 db, with 15 steps in between - 6 db per step (FYI, these are completely made up numbers)
Are you looking for:
1) 30 steps at 3 db each, making the start and end points the same decibel level?
OR
2) 30 steps at 6 db each, making the start the same (0 db), but increasing the overall volume to 180 db?
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For clarity, are you looking for a method to make the steps smaller between volume levels or are you looking to increase the overall volume of your gs3?
Ex:
GS3 audio starts at 0 db, ends at 90 db, with 15 steps in between - 6 db per step (FYI, these are completely made up numbers)
Are you looking for:
1) 30 steps at 3 db each, making the start and end points the same decibel level?
OR
2) 30 steps at 6 db each, making the start the same (0 db), but increasing the overall volume to 180 db?
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I'm looking for the first one: having more volume steps between the start and end points at original decibel levels.
You can do that through and application called. Xposed.
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Signature Beats said:
You can do that through and application called. Xposed.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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I'm guessing this is the app you are talking about.
I couldn't find modules related to my volume question but it still is a pretty awesome app
supertotoro said:
I'm guessing this is the app you are talking about.
I couldn't find modules related to my volume question but it still is a pretty awesome app
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In one of the setting in the app, it says you can edit the step through it which will then add it to the framework.
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In one of the setting in the app, it says you can edit the step through it which will then add it to the framework.
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Do you know which module has that option? Or is there setting in the original app?
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Do you know which module has that option? Or is there setting in the original app?
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In the app GravityBox, go to Home/ Media Tweaks and the 2nd one down from the top, there should be Volume Steps.
Go to this thread for GravityBox: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316070
Happy tweaking!
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In the app GravityBox, go to Home/ Media Tweaks and the 2nd one down from the top, there should be Volume Steps.
Go to this thread for GravityBox: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316070
Happy tweaking!
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It didn't work for me since my rom's based on 4.1.2.
I think I'll flash other roms with 4.2/4.3 or just wait until S3 gets (hopefully) updated to 4.3.
At least now I know how to do it when I do so Thanks for the help!
First, I couldn't decide if this was the best place for this question, so if there is a better place, just let me know.
Does anyone know of a way to increase the number of steps for the volume control. In my office I would like my phone to make sound as I can't always here the phone vibrating. However the first step up on the volume feels kinda loud. I would love it if there was like a half step.
Is there any mod or app that will let me do this? I'm running the CM12 nightly (from 1/30) if it makes a different.
Thanks
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First, I couldn't decide if this was the best place for this question, so if there is a better place, just let me know.
Does anyone know of a way to increase the number of steps for the volume control. In my office I would like my phone to make sound as I can't always here the phone vibrating. However the first step up on the volume feels kinda loud. I would love it if there was like a half step.
Is there any mod or app that will let me do this? I'm running the CM12 nightly (from 1/30) if it makes a different.
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...roll-stock-t2617050/post49582206#post49582206
Use Apktool or Baksmali Manager to decompile your framework.jar. It works fine for me!
and for lollipop? how to increase volume steps..i tried to found the line to modify but there is no array on any file...here is my media folder extracted from framework...
Please help me. thanks
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ionutzdeea said:
and for lollipop? how to increase volume steps..i tried to found the line to modify but there is no array on any file...here is my media folder extracted from framework...
Please help me. thanks
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Can I have your whole framework.jar and not just the media folder?
I'll mod it for you.
TiVON said:
Can I have your whole framework.jar and not just the media folder?
I'll mod it for you.
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here you are my framework... thank you very much to helping me...
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