I developed this app originally for G3 but later made it compatible with G2 as well. This app that will let you change the volume button apps (when phone is locked), without root.
I am told that G Pro 2 also launches QuickMemo when you long press Volume Up (when phone is locked). If that is true, could you please test my app and see if it is working?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptuners.keyplusapp
If it is not working, could you please post the APK of QuickMemo from your device? I went through the APKs from G3 and G2 to enable it for those phones. I might try to do it with G Pro 2 as well.
I tried with stock firmware, but it seems like I'm missing something. It installs fine and has the required permission but doesn't perform the required function with volume keys with display turned off.
Thanks for the feedback. So after installation of Key Plus, the phone continues to launch Quick Memo when you long press volume up button, right?
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Thanks for the feedback. So after installation of Key Plus, the phone continues to launch Quick Memo when you long press volume up button, right?
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I tried with the firmware's shortcut key option turned off. Perhaps that could've resulted into apps failure to perform the desired function.
Yes that option should be turned on. Could you please test it again?
The app is not able to modify the default shortcuts. It still launches Camera for volume down and note application for volume up. Thanks for the app though! It could be just my configuration! Hope it would work with other users.
Awesome! Does it work for both Volume Up and Down buttons? I mean on G3 Lollipop and G2, the volume down doesn't work. It always launches the default camera app.
So could you try changing the Volume Down app to something like Calculator or Calendar and see if it launches when you long press the button?
The app is not able to change the default shortcuts. I tried every option in the app but the buttons still launch the shortcuts defined in the Shortcut Key settings. The only way I found to override the default behaviour is by installing Xposed framework and using a module like Xposed Torch to force volume up to trigger torch.
That's sad. Sounds like you are rooted. Could you please send me the APK file for Quick Memo from your phone? I would like to study it to see if it is possible to intercept.
Unfortunately I removed that app soon after rooting since I didn't want it to get into the way while navigating the interface. moreover I use Google Keep as it is always synchronised, which is a preference for me.
Oh ok. Well for Key Plus to work, Quick Memo must be installed and working correctly.
Guys if you have Quick Memo working, could you please confirm if Key Plus is working or not?
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Oh ok. Well for Key Plus to work, Quick Memo must be installed and working correctly.
Guys if you have Quick Memo working, could you please confirm if Key Plus is working or not?
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I have the Quick Memo app installed and your app doesn't work on my phone.
will a titanium backup of the quick memo app help you?
if not then how do I extract the apk for you?
Titanium Backup of the QuickMemo should be fine. I believe we can extract APK from it.
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Titanium Backup of the QuickMemo should be fine. I believe we can extract APK from it.
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I've got here a compressed file of my qmemo titanium backup from a android 5.0.1 rom lg g pro 2 D838 version. Hope it helps develop the app because it's be great it this would work.
docs[dot]google[dot]com/file/d/0B9Se4C5yrUL_V2Zrck1kTmEtQjA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Thanks for the APK. I am studying it now.
So currently when you press and hold volume up button (while screen is off), QuickMemo Plus launches? And this happens even if Key Plus is installed?
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Thanks for the APK. I am studying it now.
So currently when you press and hold volume up button (while screen is off), QuickMemo Plus launches? And this happens even if Key Plus is installed?
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I'm on kitkat and yes long press on the volume up button while screen is off opens the QuickMemo app even if Key Plus is installed.
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Thanks for the APK. I am studying it now.
So currently when you press and hold volume up button (while screen is off), QuickMemo Plus launches? And this happens even if Key Plus is installed?
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Even when keyplus is installed and selected as default app to run when vol up button is held, qmemo is launched.
GuyDroid said:
I'm on kitkat and yes long press on the volume up button while screen is off opens the QuickMemo app even if Key Plus is installed.
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Did you see the "set as default" popup when you press the volume up button?
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Even when keyplus is installed and selected as default app to run when vol up button is held, qmemo is launched.
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Wait....so you did see the popup to set as default and set Key Plus as default app? Then it should work.
Did you open Key Plus and configure what you want to launch when pressing volume up button?
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Did you see the "set as default" popup when you press the volume up button?
Wait....so you did see the popup to set as default and set Key Plus as default app? Then it should work.
Did you open Key Plus and configure what you want to launch when pressing volume up button?
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My bad i didn't configure it right.
At least now we know it works on lollipop for lg g pro 2 and we have qmemo apk for comprisons ?
Elyssdk said:
My bad i didn't configure it right.
At least now we know it works on lollipop for lg g pro 2 and we have qmemo apk for comprisons ?
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Excellent! So volume up works fine on Lollipop. What about volume down? It used to work on G3 till KitKat but got disabled on Lollipop.
Also did G Pro 2 receive official Lollipop update or is this ROM you are using based on G3 Lollipop?
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Hi all,
Been looking around for a way to change my volume buttons so that i can use it to scroll up and down (using goodlink and everytime i click on a item it goes into that item and not do a show preview on the preview panel)
Does anyone know of a bit of kit that would do this job? Have looked at "advanced config" but cant seem to find a way to change/map the volume buttons to make them scroll up and down a list.
Thanks
Sorry all...looks like i answered myy own question. Finally found the below to sort out what i need and it works with the topaz!.
Sorry for the same and FYI the thread is below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=409243&highlight=remap+volume
"What works for me is AEButton Plus (payware, no affiliation). I have reconfigured my volume buttons to single press = arrow up/down and long press to volume. The program has a nice function: you can choose to let the volume buttons have their default behavior during a phonecall.."
Fine, thank u. And it works on your Touch Diamond 2 Topaz?
yep works a treat on my Diamond 2 topaz
...i do have netcf 3.5 installed before i installed AE buttons aswell for other programs (not sure if that will matter for AE buttons)
im not really getting along with it.
cant see the optino for changing what the volume keys do etc.
Also, would it be possible to set a longer hold of the End Key that would launch the camera application and be used as shutter button?
Thanks
Hmm, interesting thoughts! Especially if the remap is done automatically, and only when the camera is launched.
Regards,
PK
toady2k1 said:
Also, would it be possible to set a longer hold of the End Key that would launch the camera application and be used as shutter button?
Thanks
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I believe this issue with scrolling will be resolved with WM6.5 when you can slide the bar up/down to do a selection. In the meantime I use a simple method to scroll/select - say a SMS message. I open the abc phone pad (icon at bottom of screen) and then use the up/down keys (at the bottom) to scroll.
AE Button Plus
Just to confirm.. AE Button Plus DOES allow you to remap the volume buttons to up/down arrows. Just installed it on mine (Touch Diamond 2) and it works perfect.
The setting-up routine isn't obvious though.
When you see your list of keys in AEBP, pres and HOLD on the "Volume up" item. Takes a few seconds for the config menu to pop up.
I then used the following options from the config screen:-
3. Handle by AEBPlus
1. Single Press
5. Press Up arrow key
Then do the same for the Volume Down key, obviously changing the last option to 6. Press Down arrow key.
Then File/Save & Exit, and off you go.
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Also, would it be possible to set a longer hold of the End Key that would launch the camera application and be used as shutter button?
Thanks
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Hmm, interesting thoughts! Especially if the remap is done automatically, and only when the camera is launched.
Regards,
PK
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Very interested in this one =) anyone found a way to do this?
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Very interested in this one =) anyone found a way to do this?
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Try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555821
This program can assign any of the hardware buttons to do what you want...
I've set the back button Launch the 'camera' app if it is held for a while and to act as the capture button when taking a picture. It also acts like a normal 'back' button when in other apps such as file explorer,opera, etc.
toady2k1 said:
im not really getting along with it.
cant see the optino for changing what the volume keys do etc.
Also, would it be possible to set a longer hold of the End Key that would launch the camera application and be used as shutter button?
Thanks
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Using the software provided in this thread it's possible:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555821
See this thread where I explain how to do that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=557546
Works like a charm!!
You can remap all your hardware buttons.
Cheers
Can some one post AEBPlus.cfg/ Button registry
I copy my button's from att tilt ( registry exported adn imported thru back up and restore process) so now on my Pure I have many buttons. Can some post their AEBPLus.cfg adn button registry export?
v3patel said:
I copy my button's from att tilt ( registry exported adn imported thru back up and restore process) so now on my Pure I have many buttons. Can some post their AEBPLus.cfg adn button registry export?
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This program is much better than AEB.
Basically, I read some user feedback from Knyghtryda's Camera Mod and came up with this very simple solution. I converted the Power Button to be the camera shutter, which also works for recording and 2.3.4 GB, and does not require a modified camera.apk. The Search Button was converted to function as power on/off. I made these changes by modifying the system/usr/keylayout files.
Honestly, I find this configuration awkward unless I am taking pictures. The search button is my least favorite button and normally only hit it by accident. If this is not an ideal configuration or you can't live without a search function, just give me suggestions.
I'm not a developer or anything, I just like to experiment with my android. If anyone, dev or not, has any suggestions or improvements feel free to comment.
v1.0
Power Button=Camera Shutter, Search Button=Power on/off, No Search Button Function
Issues 8/5/2011
I haven't confirmed this with Gingerbread, only with Froyo: If you remap power button to any other button, it will function as power button but if the screen is asleep and not plugged in for a period of more than about 10 seconds, you have to press original power button followed by the new power button to wake the screen.
I have also tested a few button remapping apps made for other devices, but do not seem to be compatible with Froyo. I will be testing Gingerbread next.
Added Key Configurations
Search Button=Camera Shutter, Power=Default
Credits:
Knyghtryda- idea for the shutter and scripts
Jack$on- idea to relocate power to search button
Installation Instructions
To Change Button Configuration
Run key_remapper.zip or key_remapper_GB.zip for respective firmware version in CWM.
To Return to Default Key Configuration
Run keymap_reset.zip or keymap_reset_GB.zip for respective firmware version in CWM.
DO NOT RUN WRONG VERSION: The files look very similar but I have ran Froyo zip on GB on two occasions and all of the bottom row buttons stop working.
I think making the Search button the default camera button would work better in the long run. Don't like the camera.apk hack.. i end up with a power menu a lot popping up.
Also the power button is just too close to the lens for me.. annoys me.
Is this a configurable mapper?
Just opened the zip.
I see what you did there. I never have gotten around to doing any mods myself yet, cool, can be configured however by changing the lists.
dlang123 said:
Just opened the zip.
I see what you did there. I never have gotten around to doing any mods myself yet, cool, can be configured however by changing the lists.
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Very simple like I said, some people would be clueless though. Also your idea would work better for me as well.
This is very nice. I hate the power button being on the side of my phone. I feel like I can't use my phone one-handed or have to shift the way I'm holding the phone just to be able to turn the screen on/off.
One quick note... In CWM after installation it says that the power button = search button which is incorrect.
Big thanks! I've been waiting for someone to come up with this!
dlang123 said:
I think making the Search button the default camera button would work better in the long run. Don't like the camera.apk hack.. i end up with a power menu a lot popping up.
Also the power button is just too close to the lens for me.. annoys me.
Is this a configurable mapper?
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ya I agree. if u just made the search button a camera shortcut key and a camera shutter key im sure alot of people would use it for sure.
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This is very nice. I hate the power button being on the side of my phone. I feel like I can't use my phone one-handed or have to shift the way I'm holding the phone just to be able to turn the screen on/off.
One quick note... In CWM after installation it says that the power button = search button which is incorrect.
Big thanks! I've been waiting for someone to come up with this!
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Thanks, I see my mistake on the script.
dlang123 said:
I think making the Search button the default camera button would work better in the long run. Don't like the camera.apk hack.. i end up with a power menu a lot popping up.
Also the power button is just too close to the lens for me.. annoys me.
Is this a configurable mapper?
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Made the Search Button the camera button just for you. I have not tested this on the Froyo build but I do enjoy this configuration better than the other. I have also tested the camera button on the up volume button, but couldn't find a suitable volume up alternative.
sk8tingusmc said:
Made the Search Button the camera button just for you. I have not tested this on the Froyo build but I do enjoy this configuration better than the other. I have also tested the camera button on the up volume button, but couldn't find a suitable volume up alternative.
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which zip do I download to get the search as camera key?
Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA App
Can the search key act as a search key normally, except when in camera mode?
kolosok17 said:
Can the search key act as a search key normally, except when in camera mode?
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I can experiment with it, but not sure.
EDIT: I am not having any luck; I am not saying it is impossible, but it looks like you will have to wait for Knyghtryda to release a modified camera app with with the search button shutter, with the system keymap still set as Search. That may solve your problem! I wish I knew how to make longpress of search do camera and shortpress do search, if it is even possible. I will still look into it, I have just given up for the night.
jkat797 said:
which zip do I download to get the search as camera key?
Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA App
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The search_shutter.zip or search_shutter_GB.zip depending what version you are running.
The key mapper seemed to be working at first but I noticed that if my phone sat idle for awhile the search button (now the power button) wouldn't start the phone back up. I would have to use the power button (modded to be the new shutter button) and THEN press the search button to get the screen to come back on.
PKizzo36 said:
The key mapper seemed to be working at first but I noticed that if my phone sat idle for awhile the search button (now the power button) wouldn't start the phone back up. I would have to use the power button (modded to be the new shutter button) and THEN press the search button to get the screen to come back on.
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Which build are you on? It may have left out the WAKE flag or something. Thanks for letting me know.
Mapping the volume up/down buttons to reflect 'next track' and 'previous track' while the screen is off would be my biggest request.
Can the home button mapped to wake up the phone instead of power? this is my top of the wish list, pretty plzzz
sangweb said:
Can the home button mapped to wake up the phone instead of power? this is my top of the wish list, pretty plzzz
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That shouldn't be a problem, but I think that I forgot to edit an extra file that effects the bottom row buttons and it seems to be on Froyo builds. I am updating this file to test reliability right now.
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Which build are you on? It may have left out the WAKE flag or something. Thanks for letting me know.
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I am on froyo
Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA App
Please
sk8tingusmc said:
That shouldn't be a problem, but I think that I forgot to edit an extra file that effects the bottom row buttons and it seems to be on Froyo builds. I am updating this file to test reliability right now.
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I'll be your quality test as guinnea pig if you need one. I know I can use other widget to accomplish this but prefer to avoid 3rd party lock widget because sometime I have to unlock twice. You will be my "God" if you can get it working, Thx.
So I started looking at modding the Camera.apk.. decompiled into byte code.. doesn't look that bad, if I get some time I'll run some diffs on it and the original get what he changed.. and then I'll try to modify it for using the search button. That way search only does Camera if your in Camera.
Hi, i'm using a GB custom rom and i want the aokp feature which when you press volume key, it shows an option to expand the volume settings and change the volume for other things. For example when in homescreen i press volume to change ringtone, i want to be able to change media volume from homescreen, or an office app...
Please help me make a mod that do this!! (do'nt even know where to start)
Or i could use the volume key to change only media volume instead of ringer/media.
I looked for this on internet and there's a lot of threads of people wanting this, but not even one with a solution...
It can't be made?
No one? Come on people
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Hi, i'm using a GB custom rom and i want the aokp feature which when you press volume key, it shows an option to expand the volume settings and change the volume for other things. For example when in homescreen i press volume to change ringtone, i want to be able to change media volume from homescreen, or an office app...
Please help me make a mod that do this!! (do'nt even know where to start)
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I want this too
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Hello friend.
I had the same problem and today I found the solution. I use Resurrection Remix too.
I had downloaded an app called NOYZE that did the trick.
There's some details, tough. The app isn't in the play store and only expands the panel with pro version activated. So I downloaded it using Blackmart and activated pro using LuckyPatcher.
It overrides the normal volume panel and is very useful.
Check it out if you can.
With bxActions you can remap the Bixby button on S8 to any action or app you like!
Use the Bixby button to mute your phone, take a screenshot, turn on flashlight or launch any app you like!
You can also disable the Bixby button if you like.
Optionally you can remap the volume buttons and Skip tracks with the volume buttons even when the screen is off!
Remap as you like!
FEATURES:
Double and Long press support!
Remap the Bixby button on S8 to any action!
Remap the Volume buttons to any action!
Skip tracks with the volume buttons
Different actions when phone is locked or unlocked
High performance! No lags!
No annoying ads
ACTIONS:
Switch mute - sound profiles
Take a screenshot
Google Assistant
Fullscreen Immersive mode
Launch camera or any other app
Toggle flashlight
Switch to last app
Disable Bixby button
30+ actions in total
BETA RELEASE GROUP:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/986579694884619/
DOWNLOAD:
Forum download:
Button now takes me to Google Assistant :good: Thanks man!
Uploaded bxActions 1.41
You can now activate the Fullscreen mode for the current app by pressing Bixby button!
New actions:
- Show current app in fullscreen mode
- Fullscreen mode on / off
After I disabled all Bixby function and reenabled them the bixby hardware button doesn't work, doesn't open it when I click it so the app doesn't work, anyone know how to fix this?
Jawomo said:
<< This is the original Bixby button remapper >>
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Is there a root method you could implement to make it so the remap doesn't make the scrolling stutter?
For remapping you can just select one item at the same time. Why do you use checkboxes instead of radio buttons?
Uploaded bxActions 1.42
- Wake device with Bixby button when phone is locked, press Bixby again for action
Tatsch said:
For remapping you can just select one item at the same time. Why do you use checkboxes instead of radio buttons?
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Just was an easier implementation.. users wont use selection too ofthen anyways.
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Is there a root method you could implement to make it so the remap doesn't make the scrolling stutter?
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If theres a way i will sureley implement it. Till now this is the only solution.
MrPhilo said:
After I disabled all Bixby function and reenabled them the bixby hardware button doesn't work, doesn't open it when I click it so the app doesn't work, anyone know how to fix this?
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You can try to uninstall the app restart the phone and reinstall. Sometimes android keeps services even if app is disabled. Also make sure to disable all other Bixby apps in accessibility.
when i hit the bixby button for a split second the Hello Bixby screen appears. I have not set it up yet, is this something i need to do to avoid seeing that screen for that fraction of a second?
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when i hit the bixby button for a split second the Hello Bixby screen appears. I have not set it up yet, is this something i need to do to avoid seeing that screen for that fraction of a second?
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You could also try the alternative blocking method.
Not working on my lockscreen, keeps asking to setup bixby, do i need to set it up, really dont want bixby to work at all
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You could also try the alternative blocking method.
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i have no issues but what i was asking, is because i never actually set up bixby is that the reason i am getting that screen? if setting up bixby removes that screen i'll do it.
This working after the update?
Why does it take me having to double press the Bixby button to get it to respond (was the same prior to BXActions install too)
Side note, works in assigning it to Google Assistant
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This working after the update?
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Yes, working fine so far
ElBeaner said:
Why does it take me having to double press the Bixby button to get it to respond (was the same prior to BXActions install too)
Side note, works in assigning it to Google Assistant
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Normally only single press is needed.
Did you try to restart your phone already?
Did you install latest updates of bixby and S8 firmware?
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Did you install latest updates of bixby and S8 firmware?
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Where are these updates?
Do I have to set up bixby for this to work?
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Yes, working fine so far
Normally only single press is needed.
Did you try to restart your phone already?
Did you install latest updates of bixby and S8 firmware?
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Everything is up to date
Remapping or deactivate bixby button when phone is locked doesnt work for me. Bixby comes, although it is deactivated when phone locked.
and if I say same action when phone locked or unlocked bixby is started too, although i have remapped to google assistant.
Is there a solution?
Suggestion: orientation lock/unlock.
Hi, i like to use bixby assistant (with bixby button ofc) but s7 was last device without it. is any mod available or can someone create mod witch uses power button as bixby button (like double tapping or 3 times tapping).
unigego said:
Hi, i like to use bixby assistant (with bixby button ofc) but s7 was last device without it. is any mod available or can someone create mod witch uses power button as bixby button (like double tapping or 3 times tapping).
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I have it set on my home screen as a widget. I'm using Nova Launcher and you can set an icon to open Bixby with just a press of a button!
Stretch001 said:
I have it set on my home screen as a widget. I'm using Nova Launcher and you can set an icon to open Bixby with just a press of a button!
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In nova launcher?
unigego said:
In nova launcher?
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Yeah, create a widget, select activities under Nova and select Bixby Home. Simple
unigego said:
Hi, i like to use bixby assistant (with bixby button ofc) but s7 was last device without it. is any mod available or can someone create mod witch uses power button as bixby button (like double tapping or 3 times tapping).
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Hi if you are not rooted try the BXaction application on PlayStore, those who are rooted + Xposed there is a module it's XposedEdge:
This module provides you Gesture control, Key control and other smart triggers. To trigger actions you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-edgepro-v2-0-release-t3525566