***REQUESTING INFO FROM USERS! SEE LAST POST!!!*** Screen Locker v1.0.1 - Android Apps and Games

Hey fellow XDA members!
I was using my phone and accidentally clicked a bunch of things xD
So I was like, well it would be nice to have a way to lock my screen but still see it lol.
Then I saw on Facebook where someone said "I really hate when I give my phone to someone to look at a picture and they swipe left or right to look at other pictures"
So I made an app that you can lock the screen and disable all touch input, it also disables the status bar from being expanded as well. Also consumes button presses
You activate the lock by either long pressing on the search button, or a notification
To unlock your screen again, just enter a pattern which you created I love this app Hope you guys do as well!
Donations appreciated! Thanks are loved!
UPDATE 10.31.13
- Fixed home button issue
- Temporarily fixed recent apps issue
UPDATE 11.1.13
- Removed trying to close recent apps, instead screen is completely black and you can only unlock it, nothing else will unlock it. and you cannot see what is on the screen. (labeled as b1 for "beta 1" as im not sure how many people will like this method.)
Downloads temporarily removed.

elesbb said:
Hey fellow XDA members!
I was using my phone and accidentally clicked a bunch of things xD
So I was like, well it would be nice to have a way to lock my screen but still see it lol.
Then I saw on Facebook where someone said "I really hate when I give my phone to someone to look at a picture and they swipe left or right to look at other pictures"
So I made an app that you can lock the screen and disable all touch input, it also disables the status bar from being expanded as well. Also consumes button presses
You activate the lock by either long pressing on the search button, or a notification
To unlock your screen again, just enter a pattern which you created I love this app Hope you guys do as well!
Donations appreciated! Thanks are loved!
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This is a genius idea!

Tried it on HTC DNA was able to use the back and the home button. Using either, the notification shade kept rolling itself back up. These are capacitive buttons on my phone. The touch was disabled though.
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Nice work with this app. It works like a charm on my Nexus 7 2013. I've featured it on the XDA Portal.

Also I forgot device has no search button and in the full screen mode for gallery app no notification pulldown is available. I know gallery lock down was a focus for the app.
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Great minds, great works
I haven't used this app yet since im in the office now but I just cant wait to try this
This is something I was really looking for but never thought that someone like you will make an app for this too
Great work mate :good::good::good:

I'm curious from a dev standpoint - how do you handle the home key presses? Or does the system level alert cause them to be ignored automatically?
EDIT: A home key press bypasses the app. Maybe add an option so your app can be a "launcher" as well.

sounds promising and useful! the screen is locked but what about the the home button and the back key? can others bypass the lock by pressing them?

Easy to bypass
rayjr13 said:
Tried it on HTC DNA was able to UAE the back and the home button. Using either the notication shade kept rolling itself back up. These are capacitive buttons on my phone. The touch was disabled though.
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Unfortunately, as Rayjr13 mentions, hitting the home or back button unlocks.

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wow great idea! your the man

Brilliant idea!
I have two little things though:
I use SlimBean's soft navigation buttons. These buttons can still be pressed when locked by your awesome app.
I have my hardware buttons disabled. It would be nice to have a way to link a software button to lock the screen.

nyc app BUT
on my desire X stock android 4.1.1 JB i can still use my home button after turning on the screen lock. and from there after it gives home scren i can navigate to menus. it defeats d sole purpose of this wonderful app. please fix the bug and disable all buttons and touches once app is activated. thanks..

Stock Samsung galaxy s3. Used home button and took me to my wallpaper. Unable to exit app. Unable to input gesture. Only way to exit app was restarting phone. So while it works as promised. If I passed the phone over to a friend they and press the hold button only option left for me is hard reset and this is a problem for me and I'm sure others. Otherwise this is a great app and has great potential. Keep up the good work. Look forward to a fix.
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I found a bug. When you press the home button you will go to your home screen, and if you long press it, you will have access to all recently used apps without restrictions. The settings could be there...

Should be a great idea. Unfortunately I do not have search button. The only physical buttons I have are the power and volume buttons. And, for all full screen apps, I also cannot callup the notification to activate SCREENLOCK. In fact, I have most apps mod to full screen, meaning that I have no means to activate your app for most of the time.
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drdionysius said:
Brilliant idea!
I have two little things though:
I use SlimBean's soft navigation buttons. These buttons can still be pressed when locked by your awesome app.
I have my hardware buttons disabled. It would be nice to have a way to link a software button to lock the screen.
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The buttons will still be pressable, however, the back and menu buttons should be consumed by my app. The recent apps menu is kind of tricky to override, as system windows usually have a higher priority, like my S4 has multiwindow, when you click the little button to expand multiwindow, you can still access the apps and leave whatever is locked. I have a few ideas to fixing this that i will have to test and try myself. It is only version 1.0 so there is lots of room for improvement!
willverduzco said:
Nice work with this app. It works like a charm on my Nexus 7 2013. I've featured it on the XDA Portal.
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Woohoo! Nice! Thanks a million!!

Addressing the issues!
Hello everyone! Thanks for the awesome feedback for my app!
I would like to address the issues stated:
HOME BUTTON PRESSES
- This is next to impossible to completely consume. It was patched back in froyo or gingerbread i think. However, there are other methods I can take that will prevent this.
1st. I can make my app behave as a launcher app, meaning, when you press the home button, it will ask you which app to use as your launcher, you would select mine, then in my app, i would ask you which app to use as your actual home launcher. Then, when you press the home button, my app will get launched, it will do some checking, then if the screen lock is enabled, it will simply ignore the home button press, but if the screen lock is not enabled, it will navigate to your actual home screen. (Probably the prefered method)
2nd. The home button will take you to your home screen, however, the screen will remain locked. (Kind of like this option cause you can then detect if the friend or person was trying to be snoopy xD)
3rd. The home button will take you to your home screen, however, immediately after it will relaunch whichever app you locked and re-lock the screen.
I'm not too sure which option I will pick, mainly depends on device compatibility, I'm thinking the first and second options will be more compatible with more devices. So I will test those two options and if I like them both, I will include both options in the release.
UNABLE TO ACTIVATE IN FULLSCREEN
- Again, multiple fixes to this problem
1. You can use my "Clock in fullscreen" app to show a clock in fullscreen, then pressing the clock will expand the status bar.
2. I can listen for when the foreground app goes into a fullscreen state, then create an onscreen button, Clicking the button will lock the screen and remove the button, unlocking the screen will unlock the screen and show the button again. ( I probably will go with this approach) I might even make this an always showing button, or at least an option.
I think those were the extent of the issues, I will get working on it as soon as possible! Thanks again everyone for the support! Thats what makes any app wonderful, is the KIND support from the users instead of silly belly aching xD
Have a wonderful day everyone!

The other issue wasn't addressed but it may be a nonissue with the planned fixes. But when the lock is active and the back or home button is pressed, the notification shade continuously rolls up. I also never attempted and also didn't hear anyone ever say they were able to unlock their phone with the gesture.

Keep up the great work.
Here's a suggestion:
In SlimBean you have the option to "expand desktop" which hides the status bar as well as the soft navigation buttons (optional). Check the GitHub here: https://github.com/SlimRoms
Might have some leads on how to do that.:good:

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[REQ] Use Touch Pad for Direction (4-way, 8-way, 360 degrees)

I'd like to see Up, Down, Left, and Right be mapped to the center Touch wheel without pressing.
VERY similar to what we have now... except without requiring a circular motion. Would it be hard to write a program that creates "hotspots" on the bottom touch pad that will allow touching? This would be awesome. Perhaps have a Control panel settings app that allows 4-way control, 8-way control, or full 360 degree control (would be AWESOME for 3D gaming!).
This would completely redefine how the Diamond/Touch Pro handle gaming.
New SensorScroll now SUPPORTS THIS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=466377
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no one thinks this would be cool?
It would definitely be useful, because the d-pad is by far the worst I have ever used on any phone.
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no one thinks this would be cool?
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It would definitely be useful, because the d-pad is by far the worst I have ever used on any phone.
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The d-pad sucks major... Hate the scroll wheel I shut it off whenever possible. I always miss what i want to select. It is very inaccurate.
Your Idea is great.
No doubt this will become possible someday. I'd imagine it to be like a holographic rollerball.
Good Idea. but I think that would interfere with the pressing D pad function. But then again, there is a program (butler) which allows swiping to launch programs, so maybe it wouldnt interfere.
It is VERY similar to the butler program, which detects finger gesters. Butler tries to work AROUND the functions of the current setup.
I know the Touch Wheel does screw you up, especially in the Contacts menu. Lately, I've been disabling it. It is a really neat feature but is VERY sensitive. It also drives me crazy in Messages always changing the font size (it would be much better to scroll up and down through the previous chat history).
ANYWAY...
There are lots of programs out there that do this already except the hotspots are over the actual buttons instead of around the dpad. If they could start by simply creating 4 hotspots around the dpad for navigational movement it would be a start.
This would COMPLETELY solve the crappy dpad on the Diamond/Raphael phones since you would be simply making contact with the touch pad to move vs being required to depress the button. Then we could leave the Back/Home/Call/End buttons to function as they are.
And I was thinking of a good example for the 360 degree motion option... imagine Bubble Pop.
OR a game like Worms or Pocket Tanks
why?
bump, this is an awesome idea
Both the 4-way dpad and the scroll wheel changing the font sizes in Messaging are driving me insane. The dpad especially is seriously making me consider sending the phone back as I use it extensively and avoid using the touchscreen. It's a shame as the phone would be great otherwise.
I think the phone could be made much more usable if the following were possible but from what I've read, I'm not sure it is. It seems that it's impossible to reprogram single clicks on the home/back keys without them also sending the home/back command as well. Perhaps one of the cooked ROMs will allow it:
* Set the home key to send a left command
* Set the back key to send a right command
* Set a long press on the home key to launch an app
* Set a long press on the back key to send an ok command, or launch an app
* Set a long press on the send and hang up keys to launch apps
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Both the 4-way dpad and the scroll wheel changing the font sizes in Messaging are driving me insane. The dpad especially is seriously making me consider sending the phone back as I use it extensively and avoid using the touchscreen. It's a shame as the phone would be great otherwise.
I think the phone could be made much more usable if the following were possible but from what I've read, I'm not sure it is. It seems that it's impossible to reprogram single clicks on the home/back keys without them also sending the home/back command as well. Perhaps one of the cooked ROMs will allow it:
* Set the home key to send a left command
* Set the back key to send a right command
* Set a long press on the home key to launch an app
* Set a long press on the back key to send an ok command, or launch an app
* Set a long press on the send and hang up keys to launch apps
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You can remap both Call/End keys for both long and short presses already using some ROMS, such as Da_G's. The Home/Back buttons are more difficult.
The Home/Back buttons CAN be remapped but only with the aid of a program such as AEButton Plus. Supposedly the phone acts goofy when these buttons are messed with through.
Which is why I think my idea is great. Leave the buttons assigned the way they are defaulted to... just set the touch pad controls for navigation (up, down, left, right).
Maybe they could delete the existing Touch Wheel setup (which works like an iPod and sucks) for this control scheme (in certain apps). Having a functional Up/Down/Left/Right would be a lot better then a scrolling wheel pad.
The program should have an exemption list, for program such as Opera and Google Maps where the Touch Scroll wheel is used for zooming and works fantastic.
gscroll kinda works like that its not free though. but i like your idea better so if someone wants to make it and not charge :]
http://www.mobilesrc.com/GScroll.aspx
Is this something that can be done with the current Fuze or is this a suggestion to HTC? I'm in the market for a new AT&T phone and I'm debating between buying the Fuze and waiting a couple of months to see if AT&T comes up with anything better with the new crop of phones set to be release in the next two months (see pdadb.net). Having a good functioning D pad is something I want and is one of the reasons I'm hesitating on the Fuze. Anyone in the same boat?
The Fuze's Dpad isn't horrible. Up/Down functions have their own individual buttons so they work very well. The Left/Right functions share a sensor with the Home/Back/Call/End buttons. There is 1 button per side. The bottom portion of the phone IS A TOUCH SCREEN with 4 buttons behind it.
What happens is when you push a button on either side, the touchpad detects where your finger is located and launches the appropriate action. So there are 3 actions per button. Finding the Left/Right sweet spot take a minute to get used to, but are completely functional when you do.
The only problem occurs when gaming when your frantically thumbing all over the place.
By default, all actions require a PUSH of one of the 4 buttons (1-Up, 2-Down, 3-LeftSide, 4-RightSide).
What I propose is to remove the directional controls from the buttons and make them work simply off touch. Then you can slide your dirty little thumb all across that touchpad and get only what you want (navigation).
This also free's up some buttons. No longer would we be using the Top and Bottom buttons... which perhaps we could then be mapped to shortcuts or action keys. Pushing the Right and Left buttons could still be used for their default uses.
Gscroll "kinda" does this... except (to my knowledge) it uses swiping gestures. ALTHOUGH it would work properly if he moved his hotspots around to provide a more "dpad" configuration and configured the hotspots to act accordingly for navigational output.
All true! You guys should try DredSensor.
I've played with DredSensor, which works well at disabling Home/Back keys for specific programs... but using the Right/Left buttons are still a hassle.
I'd definitely use a program like this ...
http://www.pdacenter.ru/razborka/htc-touch-pro/
check it out, half way down the pictures of the buttons
being able to see the layout of how they are actually pressed has now helped me alot at being able to hit them accuratly.
it also seems that iwth just a small adjustment they could be made much better.
however it kinda sucks how you have to take the entire phone appart to get to them... :/
Well, if there is a software solution to helping portrait gaming to work better with the D pad and software keys, I may just take the plunge to get a Fuze. I would really like to upgrade my old 8125.
atleats the Raphael/diamond has a d-pad.. well there might be a possibility as the space on and around the d-pad is touchsensitive. the possibilities for multitouch is also possible, check here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Owgcos_KY
As it's software controlled, I wonder if it would be possible to decrease the area for the call/hangup/home and back keys and so thereby increasing the sweetspot for hitting left and right?

[APP] Reboot Manager / Widget [Updated 11/17]

Hey everyone,
Fix for 2.2 phones has been uploaded to the Market
Update (11-16-2010}
Android 2.2 fix coming tonight or tomorrow
This is my first app and I built it because at the time there was nothing like it. Now there are a few others out there but I've tried to add as many features as possible. I have a lot of other upcoming features just wanted to get it out there.
***You must have root access***
Features:
Reboot, Fast Reboot, Reboot recovery, Reboot fastboot/download, Power off
FAST REBOOT is here...2.5x faster than a normal reboot.
Schedule a nightly reboot
-Notification in status bar with next reboot date and time
-Silent mode to keep your phone silent during the scheduled reboot
-SilentModeOff - Remove silent mode after reboot
Long press the search hardware button on our phone to select from a list of reboot options(Reboot, Reboot recovery, Reboot fastboot/download, Power off)
There is a 4x1 widget with all options plus a configuration button.
-3 different widget backgrounds, 5 different colors for the icons
You can add shortcuts for individual reboot types or there is one for a selected (will show a dialog of all reboot options)
I'd appreciate any feedback you all have. You can use the QR code below or search for Reboot Manager / Widget on the market.
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reboot fastboot option similar to the fast boot in desire hd/z?
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reboot fastboot option similar to the fast boot in desire hd/z?
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That fast boot option will be coming in the next release. The current fast boot option will take you to Android Fastboot mode. I will be adding an option for "Hot Reboot" which will reboot in half the time of a normal reboot.
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That fast boot option will be coming in the next release. The current fast boot option will take you to Android Fastboot mode. I will be adding an option for "Hot Reboot" which will reboot in half the time of a normal reboot.
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that's what i wanted to hear. thanks!
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that's what i wanted to hear. thanks!
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No problem. I should have that option available this weekend.
Thanks.
Would this work on a Windows mobile using Android 2.2 ?
Sherri1023 said:
Would this work on a Windows mobile using Android 2.2 ?
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I'm not quite sure what you mean using Windows Mobile on Android 2.2?
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Sherri1023 said:
Would this work on a Windows mobile using Android 2.2 ?
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I know see what you mean. The reboot, power off, and hot reboot (coming soon) should all work fine. Recovery and fastboot/download mode may be a different story. I'm not sure how those work but let me know how it goes with testing.
Thanks,
Cody
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I know see what you mean. The reboot, power off, and hot reboot (coming soon) should all work fine. Recovery and fastboot/download mode may be a different story. I'm not sure how those work but let me know how it goes with testing.
Thanks,
Cody
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LOL, hot reboot At least you can be a bit creative concerning the name
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LOL, hot reboot At least you can be a bit creative concerning the name
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Lol I haven't really nailed down what I'll call that piece. I'm open to suggestions...
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LOL, hot reboot At least you can be a bit creative concerning the name
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Sometimes on the bus, I like to turn on wireless tether and ask the person next to me if they would like to access my personal hotspot.
I am wating for this hot/fast/quick-boot option. I am less concerned with the name of it, as long as it works like Cody describes.
bradleyw801 said:
Sometimes on the bus, I like to turn on wireless tether and ask the person next to me if they would like to access my personal hotspot.
I am wating for this hot/fast/quick-boot option. I am less concerned with the name of it, as long as it works like Cody describes.
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I'm in the final stages of testing as we speak. I'll keep this post updated with the progress (I hope to have it published sometime tonight or tomorrow). I'm also thinking about making the icons more "factory" looking, but that will be in the next release if I choose to change them. Might also make the icon changes a option.
Also working on some bugs associated with HTC Sense roms.
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I'm in the final stages of testing as we speak. I'll keep this post updated with the progress (I hope to have it published sometime tonight or tomorrow). I'm also thinking about making the icons more "factory" looking, but that will be in the next release if I choose to change them. Might also make the icon changes a option.
Also working on some bugs associated with HTC Sense roms.
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On my Samsung Vibrant, Fast Reboot is 2.5x faster (20 secs) compared to a normal reboot (55 secs).
I will have version 1.2 up on the market today.
Cody
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bradleyw801 said:
Sometimes on the bus, I like to turn on wireless tether and ask the person next to me if they would like to access my personal hotspot.
I am wating for this hot/fast/quick-boot option. I am less concerned with the name of it, as long as it works like Cody describes.
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Version 1.2 with Fast Reboot now on the market.
Thanks.
1.3 will be up tonight or early tomorrow which fixes issues with HTC sense roms and other misc roms.
Cody
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So does this work with the HTC Evo? and if so, which key press do you use to get the activation menu?
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So does this work with the HTC Evo? and if so, which key press do you use to get the activation menu?
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It should work. I'm in the process of changing the way I do the reboots which will make the app a lot more flexible. I'm finding phones have differences that make it hard to work for all. I'll have an update tomorrow with the redesign.
You will hold down the search button to bring up a reboot menu. Does the evo have a search button?
Thanks,
Cody
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not exactly. on the evo there IS a button on the bottom of the phone of a magnifying glass, that is a search button. but when hit, pulls up the search screen, with search bar.when you click the icon to the left of the bar you get a list of what to search. Now, i just noticed that when LONG pushed, DOES give me the option of using your app. but no matter what i choose, causes a force close. I AM Rooted.
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not exactly. on the stock rom, there is a search screen where you can chose what engine to search with..ie.. google, settings.. etc . there is a icon next to the search bar that when clicked, gives you the option of what to search. but as far as i know, no single one button. but, i could be missing something. maybe you could have your app add a button to the list.
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By search button I'm referring to the hardware search button. On the EVO it would be the button below the screen on the very right of the phone (the button to the right of back). If you long press that you will be presented with an option to select reboot manager or the default long press action. Select Reboot Manager and click use this as the default. The next time you long press the hardware button you will get a list to choose from (Reboot, Fast Reboot, Recovery, Fastboot, and Power Off).
Of course you can always add a Reboot Manager widget or shortcut to the home screen. The widget has all of the options on it. You can select individual shortcuts or the selector shortcut which will bring up a list of reboot options when clicked.
Thanks,
Cody
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By search button I'm referring to the hardware search button. On the EVO it would be the button below the screen on the very right of the phone (the button to the right of back). If you long press that you will be presented with an option to select reboot manager or the default long press action. Select Reboot Manager and click use this as the default. The next time you long press the hardware button you will get a list to choose from (Reboot, Fast Reboot, Recovery, Fastboot, and Power Off).
Of course you can always add a Reboot Manager widget or shortcut to the home screen. The widget has all of the options on it. You can select individual shortcuts or the selector shortcut which will bring up a list of reboot options when clicked.
Thanks,
Cody
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see my edited post above ;-(

[APP][2.1+] No Touch

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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xperiax10.awesome said:
Cm'on add more description with screen shots..
sent via awesome aRc (rooted 2.3.4)
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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.
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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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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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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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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)
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I would like to be able to choose which tiles on the homescreen to lock. That would be just perfect.
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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")

Galaxy S3 - Jelly Bean Update - Home Button Bug

I have noticed since yesterday's Jelly Bean update (4.1.1) that if you have an app open (say a browser for example) and you let your screen timeout, when you press the home button it will turn the screen on screen up and take you back to your home screen. Used to with ICS it would just turn the screen on and you could continue in the app. Now it takes you all the way back home and you have to re-open the app to continue in it.
I was wondering if everyone is getting this same result or if it is just me.
Thanks!
I just tried it with Google Now and it returned to the app. I tried the Android browser and it returned the app as well. You might want to power down, pull the battery, then restart. Updates can sometimes act a little wonky at first. Occasionally (and unfortunately) a hard reset can FINALLY make an update work correctly.
Fixed this issue on my phone. The solution for me was to set up S-Voice, then go into it's settings and check the 'open via home key' option. After this, pressing the home key once simply wakes up the screen instead of also taking it to the home screen. Hope it works for you too!
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Yea, that fixed it. I don't like S-Voice so I had that option turned off. Apparently it works different with this update then it did with ICS.
I've actually went in there and enabled that option then went into Application Management and disabled S-Voice. Now, if I accidently double tap my home button it just goes to a black screen for a second then back to the home screen. (Better than opening up S-Voice)
Thanks for your help!
I've found if you use a pattern password the home button "feature", to go back home works like how it used to
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Nice find! Now my dilemma is, whether the added "lag" when single tapping the home button is not as annoying as being taken to the home screen when pressing the home button after the screen times out. Having the double tap for S-Voice setting disabled speeds up that home button responsiveness.
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I find the lag to be to annoying when s-voice is enabled. A fast press of the power button will wake up the phone without closing the app you are using and you can keep s-voice turned off.
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Nice find! Now my dilemma is, whether the added "lag" when single tapping the home button is not as annoying as being taken to the home screen when pressing the home button after the screen times out. Having the double tap for S-Voice setting disabled speeds up that home button responsiveness.
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grr, I couldnt agree more. I turned off that feature to reduce home button lag in ICS, now it closes any app open. Hopefully theres a fix
We'll find out. I dislike these small, unnecessary changes that Samsung has implemented. Horizontal pinch to expand notifications is another unnecessary change on VRBLK3.
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aromig said:
Fixed this issue on my phone. The solution for me was to set up S-Voice, then go into it's settings and check the 'open via home key' option. After this, pressing the home key once simply wakes up the screen instead of also taking it to the home screen. Hope it works for you too!
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Ohhhh thank you so much! This was driving me CRAZY! :laugh:
Oh, I spoke to soon. I have tried the S Voice option but it still takes me back to home when I wake with the home button :crying:
lv2bsilly said:
Ohhhh thank you so much! This was driving me CRAZY! :laugh:
Oh, I spoke to soon. I have tried the S Voice option but it still takes me back to home when I wake with the home button :crying:
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I feel your pain i also suffer from this same problem i had ics stock rom upgraded to hpyer drive rl14 and after that my home button only wakes up to a long press nothing seems to work i even reassigned soft keys functions so home would do back option and same thing,

Remap Bixby manually & using all in one gestures; Bind to flashlight [ROOT]

The bixby button is an absolute waste of a physical key on samsungs part, and ever since I got my S8 a little over a month ago I've been trying to find a way to completely remap the key without any of this bypass nonsense that flashes bixby for a moment before proceeding with your action, or returning to your home screen etc. I'm currently using a rooted S8 on renovate ice r155, with the latest AIO gestures & Tasker.
I highly recommend using MiXplorer as a root explorer, you will need one for this. Basic knowledge on using tasker will help too.
Thanks to redplate, j91co & kuaka as I've pieced together their help in order to make this work on my phone.
Links to threads here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/root-remap-bixby-button-o-app-t3601061/page10
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-active/how-to/how-to-tasker-to-assign-flashlight-t3396760
So I have made a little tutorial on how to re-assign the key; this must be done manually and does not require an app for anything other than more extensive actions.
Therefore there are two parts to this: manually re-assign the key, and linking the key to all in one gestures.
Re-assign the key:
(1) Open a root explorer, and navigate to root: /system/usr/keylayout
(2) Copy generic.kl and rename the copy to generic.kl.bak
(3) Open generic.kl and edit as text; either rename to .txt and revert back or use MiXplorer to edit directly
(4) Find '703'; it should look like # input_fw Intelligent Key for Dream key 703 WAKE (or 'WINK' depending on device version, its ok)
(5) Simply rename the entry in capitals, for example WINK to VOLUME_DOWN
(6) Save the file, reboot.
(7) If any issues, restore the backup.
Link to AIO Gestures & Tasker
For this example I'm going to show you how to use AIO gestures with Tasker to toggle the flashlight with the bixby key.
(1) Manually re assign the key as shown in the first part: use something not commonly used. I used the function DVR. Save & reboot after changing this.
(2) Download tasker & AIO gestures. Grant root permissions and accessibility permissions in settings.
(3) Open AIO gestures and go to the hard keys section; 3 dots in top corner > custom keys
(4) Press bixby, it should display what you assigned it to. In my case it showed DVR. Press add.
(5) It will now be shown in the list of hard keys. Press it once to open the menu. You can choose anything you like, im going to assign it to a tasker shortcut:
(6) Swipe to the 'shortcut' section and scroll down to task shortcut
(7) Add a new task, and filter for 'torch'. Set ' toggle'. Press back, and again.
You should now have your bixby key bound to flashlight. I've tested this and it works from the AOD too. Enjoy, and please give credit to the great oaks who figured this all out cus im a flop and couldn't have done it without them
Of course if you know how to use tasker and stuff you can do whatever you want with this, take full advantage of that button! F#ck samsung for forcing the stain bixby is into our devices.
by is on us.
I haven't tested myself, but apparently this method also works with all of the bixby apps removed.
If somebody would like to incorporate this into an app, that'd be mad and you'd be a legend for doing so.
Here is a list of some actions I have accumulated from some threads you can assign to the key:
VOLUME_DOWN
VOLUME_UP
HOME
POWER - Power menu
MUSIC - starts your favorite music player
CAMERA - Open camera
APP_SWITCH - App switcher
VOICE_ASSIST - Google Assistant
SYSRQ - Take screenshot
CALENDAR - Open default calendar
CONTACTS - default contacts
MESSAGE - Default messenger
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I guess you have never heard of the BxActions app, on xda and the play store... Remapping of Bixby button, without root even. Works great
I've used all those apps and each of them have a quirk where it flashes open for a short time, or sends you back to the home screen. In my opinion it's not an elegant solution and just isn't fluid enough, this way bixby doesn't show up at all and it works from everywhere.
Can I open a specific app on my phone with this?
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beugologist said:
I've used all those apps and each of them have a quirk where it flashes open for a short time, or sends you back to the home screen. In my opinion it's not an elegant solution and just isn't fluid enough, this way bixby doesn't show up at all and it works from everywhere.
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No Bixby flashing up anymore Also, it always worked from everywhere. Maybe that is a pro thing, but I like to donate to helpful devs, so I have pro..
toole said:
Can I open a specific app on my phone with this?
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BxActions can...
Interesting, always used a free version and had some sort of quirk. Maybe it's improved since I last used it like the other week, but it never blocked bixby properly.
Whilst it's a nice app, you're also heaps limited to what you can assign the key too so bringing tasker to the table gives you pretty much endless possibilities.
Maybe the Devs will see this thread and incorporate this into their app for free....
Yeah, a recent BxActions update made it so Bixby doesn't come up anymore. There is an extra one-time step to take with the PC (don't need adb or anything special), but it's super easy, doesn't install anything extra, steps you through it, and takes all of about 30 seconds. It has just about every option I can think of for reassigning the button, including ability to customize actions for a long press or a double press of the button. It's come a long way even in the last few weeks in my opinion.
Although, it's nice to have options, that's what I love about Android. I just thought I'd present another option in case it wasn't known, so thanks for your post!!
Cheers for that, I had no clue they had fixed up all the blocking stuff, I'd love to check it out but I've completely removed bixby in favor for rebinding it lol. Still, that's mad that the dev has sorted it all out without the need for even adb or root; I might check it out as some point as the only thing limiting me currently I'm not sure how to configure it for double and long presses, could be my lack of knowledge with tasker, I'm still learning all this stuff.
Does BxActions have tasker support?
Anyway cheers for letting me know, it's a communal effort to get rid of Bixby
DUDE....I HAD TO MAKE AN ACCOUNT TO THANK YOU! This mod make all the Bixby disabler app obsolete! You should put this in theme and mods, it really deserve more notice!
beugologist said:
Does BxActions have tasker support?
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This I don't know, never used tasker...
Anyway cheers for letting me know, it's a communal effort to get rid of Bixby
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My thoughts exactly!
I recommend Button Mapper (from XDA developer flar2) from the play store. It can remap every key, and you can assign actions for press, double press and long press, too. It also has a long list of actions you can assign to the buttons. More, it doesn't need Tasker to be installed.
It has rooted and rootless mode; in rooted mode you can launch the actions even without unlocking the phone. It is very smooth and light, it doesn't flash the screen when Bixby button is pressed.
kbarni said:
I recommend Button Mapper (from XDA developer flar2) from the play store. It can remap every key, and you can assign actions for press, double press and long press, too. It also has a long list of actions you can assign to the buttons. More, it doesn't need Tasker to be installed.
It has rooted and rootless mode; in rooted mode you can launch the actions even without unlocking the phone. It is very smooth and light, it doesn't flash the screen when Bixby button is pressed.
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BxActions does all that and more apparently, as BxActions will let you launch the actions with the phone locked, even without root... Also doesn't need tasker, is smooth, light, and doesn't flash Bixby, and does single, double, and long presses, and is also from an XDA dev...
Wait, just realized you said "remap every key", as in remapping of volume keys as well? If so, that's kind of cool, even though I don't need that for anything...
otis_bartleh said:
BxActions does all that and more apparently, as BxActions will let you launch the actions with the phone locked, even without root... Also doesn't need tasker, is smooth, light, and doesn't flash Bixby, and does single, double, and long presses, and is also from an XDA dev...
Wait, just realized you said "remap every key", as in remapping of volume keys as well? If so, that's kind of cool, even though I don't need that for anything...
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Button Mapper does all the Bixby stuff for free, has more actions to choose from, also allows you to remap other buttons, and if you have root, is faster, more reliable and will give you even more options.
flar2 said:
Button Mapper does all the Bixby stuff for free, has more actions to choose from, also allows you to remap other buttons, and if you have root, is faster, more reliable and will give you even more options.
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Free I don't care about, developers deserve our money, it's not easy... Remapping other buttons is cool, sounds like another good one!
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flar2 said:
Button Mapper does all the Bixby stuff for free, has more actions to choose from, also allows you to remap other buttons, and if you have root, is faster, more reliable and will give you even more options.
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I hit post previously and it disappeared, so if this ends up double posting, sorry about that...
I don't care about free, developers deserve our money, coding isn't quick and easy... But re-mapping other buttons, that is cool, sounds like another good one!
toole said:
Can I open a specific app on my phone with this?
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Yeah, you can assign it to whatever you want with tasker.
otis_bartleh said:
BxActions does all that and more apparently, as BxActions will let you launch the actions with the phone locked, even without root... Also doesn't need tasker, is smooth, light, and doesn't flash Bixby, and does single, double, and long presses, and is also from an XDA dev...
Wait, just realized you said "remap every key", as in remapping of volume keys as well? If so, that's kind of cool, even though I don't need that for anything...
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Yeah you are literally editing the keymap file, so you can change any of the hardware buttons like this.
flar2 said:
Button Mapper does all the Bixby stuff for free, has more actions to choose from, also allows you to remap other buttons, and if you have root, is faster, more reliable and will give you even more options.
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Thanks! I'll check it out.
I've checked out using button mapper as an alternative, and discovered only the volume keys work with the display off / device locked. Whilst it is more usefull than aio guestures, it completely defeats the purpose of having an easy to access flashlight key, considering I'd have to unlock my phone. Found that bixby actions doesn't work at all now due to remapping the key (plus im too much of a stinge to pay for long / double press, everyone with an S8 should have had this from the factory but I see nothing wrong with charging for hard work).
Found a new thread describing a method using 'Xposed edge' (pro ver here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jozein.xedgepro&hl=en, free one too) that supposedly does all these things plus double press, through using xposed, however im a bit skeptical using this as a solution due to the current state of xposed atm.
If anyone else knows a great tool that can remap CUSTOM keys, from anywhere (aod, lockscreen, home, in app), that supports long, double and single presses I would be forever grateful.
Whilst BxActions seems like the best solution to remove bixby (from the perspective of all users) at this point in time, I've just glanced through it to find a lack of tasker support (guess you could build your own tasker app and launch it but that's trek and a dirty solution), but cheers to jawomo for his effort with this and everyone else who's contributed.
I checked out button mapper, but still prefer BxActions since it works with the lock screen without root... Nice there are so many options...
I agree that it shouldn't be needed and we shouldn't have Bixby forced upon us when we pay as much for a phone as we did (or are)...
Thanks for this. Anyone know of a way to get it to work with the screen off? It works with the always-on display, but not if that's disabled and the screen is off.
Also, I'll warn everyone else not to do what I did on my first attempt. I used Total Commander to copy generic.kl to a non-root folder, made my changes there with TC Edit (part of Total Commander, but it can't get root access to edit system files directly), deleted the original generic.kl, then moved the edited version back to /system/usr/keylayout. I don't know why this didn't work, but after a reboot I was unable to use any keys at all - not the Bixby button, not the power button, even the on-screen keyboard refused to appear. I could unlock the phone with the fingerprint scanner and open apps, but I couldn't restore my generic.kl.bak since I couldn't delete the .bak part with no keyboard. Thankfully I had a very fresh system backup I could restore, though I'm sure I could have also renamed the .bak file with ADB. I tried again, this time editing generic.kl directly with ES File Explorer (instead of using Total Commander to edit a copy) and it worked as it's supposed to.

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