Hide soft keys - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there anyway to hide the soft keys on the nexus 5 yet?
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I'd love to do this. Takes up too much of the bottom of my screen!
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JPOKeefe said:
Is there anyway to hide the soft keys on the nexus 5 yet?
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Nexus 5 shipped with 4.4 kit kat out of the box has a full screen mode to hide the soft keys...
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unmaskedfalesh said:
Nexus 5 shipped with 4.4 kit kat out of the box has a full screen mode to hide the soft keys...
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Not for 100% of the time. They made immersive apps but that's it. Please read before posting ignorant comments.
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On the N4 it was possible with:
Go to system/build.prop/ and add the following line at the end of the build.prop file: qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot.
To re-enable set 0 to 1 and reboot
Don`t know if this will also work on the N5, need root off course.

JPOKeefe said:
Not for 100% of the time. They made immersive apps but that's it. Please read before posting ignorant comments.
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Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out. Although I think they changed how you disable them because I couldn't disable them when I upgraded my Nexus 4 to 4.4 either.
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gee2012 said:
On the N4 it was possible with:
Go to system/build.prop/ and add the following line at the end of the build.prop file: qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot.
To re-enable set 0 to 1 and reboot
Don`t know if this will also work on the N5, need root off course.
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Nope didn't work
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I quite like the soft keys, but it is annoying in games. Looking forward to pie control in future roms.
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JPOKeefe said:
Not for 100% of the time. They made immersive apps but that's it. Please read before posting ignorant comments.
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I have read all and being a nexus 5 user u sld know better.
How are you supposed to control your phone without the capacitive buttons..that nexus lacks...how easy it is in case of pie controls to swipe to get menu???
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Haven't tested it on the Nexus 5 yet, but with my old GNEX I used the Xposed framework with the GravityBox module which offers this functionality (hide nav bar and use pie controls).

How do you enable built in full screen from Google ?
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JPOKeefe said:
Nope didn't work
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Yes, it does. I did this on both of my N5s and used PieControl.
PieControl works OK but I prefer the GMD app on my N4 though. Waiting for the dev to enable it on the N5.

junks2010 said:
Yes, it does. I did this on both of my N5s and used PieControl.
PieControl works OK but I prefer the GMD app on my N4 though. Waiting for the dev to enable it on the N5.
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edit: had a typo, it does work.

gee2012 said:
On the N4 it was possible with:
Go to system/build.prop/ and add the following line at the end of the build.prop file: qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot.
To re-enable set 0 to 1 and reboot
Don`t know if this will also work on the N5, need root off course.
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Do u know a way I can rewrite the build prop without a computer... I'm at work with no access to a computer... I thought I could using es Explorer but it didn't save...
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cables2590 said:
Do u know a way I can rewrite the build prop without a computer... I'm at work with no access to a computer... I thought I could using es Explorer but it didn't save...
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You need root to write to build.prop since you need to mount /system as R/W.

Petrovski80 said:
You need root to write to build.prop since you need to mount /system as R/W.
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I just rooted my phone today but kept the stock rom...
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cables2590 said:
I just rooted my phone today but kept the stock rom...
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Great. Enable the root functions of ES File Explorer and edit away.

disabling soft keys in n5
It does work if you root your phone - I followed this and am happy now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOa3uX4CY2s
edited system/build.prop/ and installed handy soft key.

Petrovski80 said:
Great. Enable the root functions of ES File Explorer and edit away.
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Even with root access I still get an error... I can't figure it out...
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cables2590 said:
Even with root access I still get an error... I can't figure it out...
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Root access -enables- you to mount /system as R/W. It does not mean every file explorer app does so 'on the fly'. First make sure /system is mounted as R/W, then edit build.prop.

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[APP]Touchless Control

Here's the APK. Idk if it'll work on your phone but confirmed for the Droid Ultra, MAXX, Mini, and X.
https://mega.co.nz/#!WtgQ1RQb!OKJoWAZ5Zuhp6oknPM7VF3N1e8lfe00EdIARgFpCDaQ
Any one up to port for other phones.
Downloading now
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Downloaded onto my Nexus 4 and install with no problem. Only problem now is actually using it.
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installed fine on my GE S4 but cant seem to get it going....
Enter The Nexus said:
Here's the APK. Idk if it'll work on your phone but confirmed for the Droid Ultra, MAXX, Mini, and X.
https://mega.co.nz/#!WtgQ1RQb!OKJoWAZ5Zuhp6oknPM7VF3N1e8lfe00EdIARgFpCDaQ
Any one up to port for other phones.
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Can you upload a better link that's not on mega?
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Done some work on the apk and it needs input from the settings apk. But not as simple as that the way the app is set up it requires the core from the 8x for the linguistics. So its a no go for any other phone with out serious work and serious battery drain.
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GR36 said:
Done some work on the apk and it needs input from the settings apk. But not as simple as that the way the app is set up it requires the core from the 8x for the linguistics. So its a no go for any other phone with out serious work and serious battery drain.
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Yep. You need either the X8 (or theoretically the S800) for it to work. Even if it could be modded to work on a standard cpu, it's going to kill your battery life.
Use open mic+ ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=mic++play )
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[email protected] said:
Can you upload a better link that's not on mega?
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Yes please, the mega link sucks
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It installed on the LG G2 successfully however it doesn't work...
(Since the G2 has a S800 processor it should...right?)
It will only work on a device that has the framework for it...cause its in the settings section of the phone
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[App][Inverted] Samsung IME (Keyboard)

Made this today while being sick in bed.... Use root explorer and rename SamsungIME.apk to SamsungIME.apk.bak, and copy new one and fix permissions to rw-r-r
New version updated 10/29/2013
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11027232/Apk/SamsungIME.apk
Looks great man! Thanks for sharing
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Could you do one that has a black background nice work tho keep it up
It's a trap!!
Best kb by far!
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bigmase23 said:
Best kb by far!
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Thanks. Just wish people knew how to hit the thanks button...lol. 40 something downloads, and 3 thanks :/
I have tried renaming like to said regular install and I can't get it to work I have tried 6 times not sure what's going on and when will your full theme be ready I was waiting on the flashable zip to be posted
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dreDrennon1 said:
I have tried renaming like to said regular install and I can't get it to work I have tried 6 times not sure what's going on and when will your full theme be ready I was waiting on the flashable zip to be posted
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Did you take the (1) out, that xda puts in the file name when I upload it?
SamsungIME.apk
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I have tried renaming like to said regular install and I can't get it to work I have tried 6 times not sure what's going on and when will your full theme be ready I was waiting on the flashable zip to be posted
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Yah I did all if that I tried with it I tried without it I tried to flash it with the flash Gordon app I tried to install like a regular oak it will not work lol
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Gave you some thanks! sorry about that. Quick question or request... Any way you can remove the "gloss" from the buttons? Have the whole button like the bottom right of the buttons? Am i making sense? haha thanks
I would love to use this but I am having an issue somewhere. I've tried downloading on my Mac, Safari, Chrome and on device. Renamed it exactly to SamsungIME.apk placed in system/app and set permissions rw/r/r and on reboot the Samsung keyboard is just gone completely. Any advice? Something simple I'm missing I'm sure.
Same issue I am having
My Galaxy Note 3 Is A Definite Go!!!!!
It's not even there in settings, controls, language and input, default keyboard?
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Raiderman said:
It's not even there in settings, controls, language and input, default keyboard?
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Nope its gone completely. Only Swype and Google voice typing remain.
Did you rename your original? SamsunIME.apk.bak? Delete the new one and rename the original, and reboot.
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Raiderman said:
Did you rename your original? SamsunIME.apk.bak? Delete the new one and rename the original, and reboot.
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Yes. I've done that to get it back. Its not a problem. I was just curious why I can't get your nice themed one to work.
That is srrange. I dont even have to have the file name exact, and it still shows up. I can name it Samsung.IMEMod.apk, and still use it????
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Raiderman said:
That is srrange. I dont even have to have the file name exact, and it still shows up. I can name it Samsung.IMEMod.apk, and still use it????
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Try this one.
https://db.tt/JcJa1kh8
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Raiderman said:
Try this one.
https://db.tt/JcJa1kh8
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Not sure what the difference is but this one worked perfectly. Thank You!!
GrandMasterB said:
Not sure what the difference is but this one worked perfectly. Thank You!!
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Great! Thinking 7 zip messed up?? Changed OP to reflect the new one.

Pocket download error 941

Having issues downloading pocket. I get error 941. This happens on my Nexus 5 and my Nexus 7. I have tried to do a whole factory reset of both devices. Clear the cache and data for the Play Store prior to that. Anything I can do? When I try to even download it from the web store and pushed out to my devices I still get the error 941. Thank you
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Can you able to download other apps ?
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naveenii1991 said:
Can you able to download other apps ?
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I'm able to download every other app. Pocket is the only one with issues.
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Try this once :
Download pocket.apk file from this host below
https://hotfile.com/dl/251876433/93e28f1/Pocket-4.7.2.apk.html
Install it on your phone (allow unknown resources from settings > security menu )
After successful installation , run the app
You can try update on playstore later
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naveenii1991 said:
Try this once :
Download pocket.apk file from this host below
https://hotfile.com/dl/251876433/93e28f1/Pocket-4.7.2.apk.html
Install it on your phone (allow unknown resources from settings > security menu )
After successful installation , run the app
You can try update on playstore later
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Thanks that worked. Still can't update it tho, same error, so I guess I'll be stuck on this older version.
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You can give thanks to me (I wanna go senior Member )
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naveenii1991 said:
You can give thanks to me (I wanna go senior Member )
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Well when I can update...
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try aaccount settings in google (remove and add account )
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naveenii1991 said:
try aaccount settings in google (remove and add account )
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Did this help? I have the same problem, but haven't found a solution yet.
matzeb said:
Did this help? I have the same problem, but haven't found a solution yet.
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same problem here.
I've got the same problem, this sucks pretty hard!

custom macaddress wifi + bluetooth (already done)

Happy new 2014
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What is the point of this topic
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i don't know really... root the phone, use root explorer, get in the EFS folder look for the bluetooth and wifi file, change value, save, reboot... thats all... not useful after all
carlosm15 said:
i don't know really... root the phone, use root explorer, get in the EFS folder look for the bluetooth and wifi file, change value, save, reboot... thats all... not useful after all
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Not useless , it's few steps more to be more invisible or anonymous
Why we use vpn or proxies
Why we spoof our gps locations
Why we spoof macadress in public networks
Why sometime we avoid to use the same cell phone when changing sim card
Why encryption
Why firewalls
Why serial numbers
Why android or google unique id
Just imagine
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Pen testing?
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carlosm15 said:
i don't know really... root the phone, use root explorer, get in the EFS folder look for the bluetooth and wifi file, change value, save, reboot... thats all... not useful after all
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Been doing this since Galaxy S2 for Sixaxis Controller
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troullis2004 said:
Pen testing?
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Yea been testing pen since last year on iOS devices
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MemoryController said:
Been doing this since Galaxy S2 for Sixaxis Controller
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+1 i forgot, thats the only one, at least for me...
Which file did you edit? /efs/wifi/.mac.info editing seems not to work.
SamsungPisser said:
Which file did you edit? /efs/wifi/.mac.info editing seems not to work.
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Yea .mac.info you can't just edit it , its custom kernel and other flashable .img
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Is there a way to change the MAC without custom kernel just with root?

Lockscreen HELP!!!

Is there a way I can turn the screen on or power on my phone and it shows my widgets first extended down sort of like the image below? then I can hit the little lock icon that be at the bottom to go to my pin lock screen and enter my password? Is there an App out that can do that or a hack or ROM out that does it already?
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Plenty of roms have that option...
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I know SlimKat does, but there's probably an Xposed module that can do it also.
O okay is slim Kat a stock ROM
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jaenizzo said:
O okay is slim Kat a stock ROM
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It is AOSP, so pretty much.

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