Note 4 capacitive key -recent apps, long press for menu - Galaxy Note 3 General

Ok I kind of stumbled on this one..
You can turn you menu key into a recent apps key and long press for menu quite easily.
I've only tested this on my device which is on stock touchwiz lollipop. Root is required.
1) Using titanium backup freeze s finder
2) Using root explorer or similar navigate to system/usr/keylayout and find file Generic.kl
3) Open the file with text editor and navigate to key 139. Replace MENU with APP_SWITCH
4) Save and exit the file. Reboot.. Profit
Hope it works for you.

Thanks, this may come in handy :good:

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Is there a Screen Capture function? (ARHD 3.6.4)

Is there a screen capture feature built into this phone? I'm currently running ARHD 3.6.4. I thought the button combo was power+home, but that just either brings up the power menu or tiled home screen. No screen shot.
I don't know but I'm currently using version 4.1.7
I can capture by pressing power button along with home (don't press power button too long)
try this on your room, it might work.
Rawahi said:
I don't know but I'm currently using version 4.1.7
I can capture by pressing power button along with home (don't press power button too long)
try this on your room, it might work.
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Negative,
as mentioned, Power + Home does nothing but tile the homescreen, bring up the power menu or put the phone into sleep mode. I've experimented with timing of the power+home key presses which explains the different results.
If it does take a screen shot they show up in the gallery right? Cause that's where I'm looking and no screen shots are in there.
OKors said:
Negative,
as mentioned, Power + Home does nothing but tile the homescreen, bring up the power menu or put the phone into sleep mode. I've experimented with timing of the power+home key presses which explains the different results.
If it does take a screen shot they show up in the gallery right? Cause that's where I'm looking and no screen shots are in there.
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Go to the ARHD Thread - First Post - FAQ - Q25
You are going to have to edit the build.prop to enable screen caps
Behold_this said:
You are going to have to edit the build.prop to enable screen caps
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I found the screencapture entry but when I try and edit and save (using ES Editor) I get an error: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
Before editing it directly on the phone I tried copying it to my SD in order to edit on my PC. When trying to move it back to the phone it said: File cannot be moved.
EDIT:
I just noticed the file does not have write permissions enabled. So do I have to copy to PC, then change permissions, edit/save, change permissions back and copy to phone again?
OKors said:
I found the screencapture entry but when I try and edit and save (using ES Editor) I get an error: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
Before editing it directly on the phone I tried copying it to my SD in order to edit on my PC. When trying to move it back to the phone it said: File cannot be moved.
EDIT:
I just noticed the file does not have write permissions enabled. So do I have to copy to PC, then change permissions, edit/save, change permissions back and copy to phone again?
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Hi,
Use ES File Explorer.
Go to settings and make sure "root explorer" and "mount file system" are ticked.
Then edit the file,save and reboot.
malybru said:
Hi,
Use ES File Explorer.
Go to settings and make sure "root explorer" and "mount file system" are ticked.
Then edit the file,save and reboot.
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Both options are greyed out.
I tried to check the "root explorer" box and got a warning confirmation, something about being an "Experimental Feature", hit the Yes button then it asked for Superuser access, which I said yes too.
Then it flashed something like "Test Failed".Now both options are still greyed out and nothing happens if I tap to uncheck them.
OKors said:
Both options are greyed out.
I tried to check the "root explorer" box and got a warning confirmation, something about being an "Experimental Feature", hit the Yes button then it asked for Superuser access, which I said yes too.
Then it flashed something like "Test Failed".Now both options are still greyed out and nothing happens if I tap to uncheck them.
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Download File Expert, go to menu and settings and enable root explorer - Check mark the /system directory and hit menu then say mount RW.
I found this one works much easier for editing files than ES Exp.
I don't know about custom rom's but in the stock, yes. However, I have absolutely no idea what the screen cap button is. All I know is that I've accidentally taken a few and they're in my gallery lol
Kohr-Ah said:
Download File Expert, go to menu and settings and enable root explorer - Check mark the /system directory and hit menu then say mount RW.
I found this one works much easier for editing files than ES Exp.
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Man, I'm sorry but this is just NOT working.
I installed File Expert, changed the settings to enable Root Explorer, checked the /sys directory and enabled RW.
When I try to edit the file it wont save the changes.
I've tried editing the file using ES Note Editor, File Editor and File Expert (although the latter does not seem to have an editing function; no keyboard pops up when I tap the text).
When using ES Note Editor I change the screencapture command from FALSE to TRUE then menu>save. But when I open it again to view the changes the command is still FALSE.
When using File Editor to change the command I get an error when trying to save: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
I also noticed when I click out of the editor and back into the file directory the checkmark in /System folder is unchecked (like the Read/Write permissions revert back).
I appriciate the help. I had no idea it would be this complicated
OKors said:
Man, I'm sorry but this is just NOT working.
I installed File Expert, changed the settings to enable Root Explorer, checked the /sys directory and enabled RW.
When I try to edit the file it wont save the changes.
I've tried editing the file using ES Note Editor, File Editor and File Expert (although the latter does not seem to have an editing function; no keyboard pops up when I tap the text).
When using ES Note Editor I change the screencapture command from FALSE to TRUE then menu>save. But when I open it again to view the changes the command is still FALSE.
When using File Editor to change the command I get an error when trying to save: "Error occurred when trying to save the file. It will not be saved"
I also noticed when I click out of the editor and back into the file directory the checkmark in /System folder is unchecked (like the Read/Write permissions revert back).
I appriciate the help. I had no idea it would be this complicated
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Ok. Try way B.
Skip trying to enable the internal one and go to the market and download drocap2. It is free and works great.
Just use an app called "shoot me".
The perfect screen shot app that works on all roms.
Just instal, go to where you want to make the picture off, shake your phone and voila its in your gallary with his own folder.
Just google for it. its not in the market anymore

Get "Google Now" on Your Rooted Ice Cream Sandwich

Open Root Explorer or another root-enabled file explorer and go to /system.
Tap the "Mount R/W" button, then scroll down to build.prop and press and hold on it. Tap "Open in Text Editor".
Find the line that says ro.build.version.sdk=15 and change it to read ro.build.version.sdk=16. Press the menu button and tap "Save and Exit".
Go to /system/app and hold-press GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. Rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk1. If that file doesn't exist (it didn't for me), just skip this step.
Reboot your phone and install the Google Now APK, once again available here.http://d-h.st/GZ1
Go back and edit build.prop as described in step two, and change the ro.build.version.sdk line back to 15.
Reboot your phone one last time.
Credit -Whitson Gordon
This is the only option that let me install on my Xoom and work without error..
tumpy said:
Open Root Explorer or another root-enabled file explorer and go to /system.
Tap the "Mount R/W" button, then scroll down to build.prop and press and hold on it. Tap "Open in Text Editor".
Find the line that says ro.build.version.sdk=15 and change it to read ro.build.version.sdk=16. Press the menu button and tap "Save and Exit".
Go to /system/app and hold-press GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. Rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk1. If that file doesn't exist (it didn't for me), just skip this step.
Reboot your phone and install the Google Now APK, once again available here.http://d-h.st/GZ1
Go back and edit build.prop as described in step two, and change the ro.build.version.sdk line back to 15.
Reboot your phone one last time.
Credit -Whitson Gordon
This is the only option that let me install on my Xoom and work without error..
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So Tumpy, I followed the instructions for my rooted ICS 4.0.4 E4GT phone, and the app installs fine, asks for permissions, but something happens and it won't take voice input or give voice output. I can see that it will be awesome when it works.
You don't need to do half the things in the OP. There is a large thread about it in the Android Apps and Games subforum. Voice does not work- it's a kernel thing, not just an app.
HairyMerkin said:
You don't need to do half the things in the OP. There is a large thread about it in the Android Apps and Games subforum. Voice does not work- it's a kernel thing, not just an app.
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Yup, using it on my Galaxy Nexus, haven't tried it on the Xoom yet, but for reading info here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
tumpy said:
Open Root Explorer or another root-enabled file explorer and go to /system.
Tap the "Mount R/W" button, then scroll down to build.prop and press and hold on it. Tap "Open in Text Editor".
Find the line that says ro.build.version.sdk=15 and change it to read ro.build.version.sdk=16. Press the menu button and tap "Save and Exit".
Go to /system/app and hold-press GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. Rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk1. If that file doesn't exist (it didn't for me), just skip this step.
Reboot your phone and install the Google Now APK, once again available here.
Go back and edit build.prop as described in step two, and change the ro.build.version.sdk line back to 15.
Reboot your phone one last time.
Credit -Whitson Gordon
This is the only option that let me install on my Xoom and work without error..
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After rebooting my phone the first time, it just goes to a blank screen after the Galaxy S3 logo. Can somebody please help me.

ON Screen Buttons on ICS/JB devices

This guide is for those who want something cool on their devices like on screen buttons like nexus
to add onscreen buttons u have to change something in your build.prop
1. Use app like "Root Explorer"
2. Now open it allow root access.
3. Browse to system folder there you will find a file name build.prop.
4. Open buil.prop file with text editor
5. Browse to the end and at the end of the buil.prop add this qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
then save it and reboot your .... and its done :laugh::laugh::laugh::good::good:

[Q] Jellybean functions deleted in Kitkat ??

Did they get rid of the folder option in Kitkat - used to be able to long press home screen and had option for folder. On Kitkat on the shield long press only brings up wallpaper options.
Did they get rid of the delete all recent apps - used to be able to delete all, but on Kitkat on the shield the option is gone and have to individually delete.
Am i missing something in the settings or am I out of luck ??
To make a folder just drag a shortcut over another and let it drop -> voilá folder
"delete all" in recents is not possible by default.
mrruin said:
To make a folder just drag a shortcut over another and let it drop -> voilá folder
"delete all" in recents is not possible by default.
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You are the Man. Thanks

Note 3 - Remap Hardware Key On Lollipop[root needed]

As the title says U need root to do this...
Pick, install, and open Root Folder Explorer of your choice
back all the way down to System root
Open "system"
Open "usr"
Open "keylayout"
Make a backup of Generic.kl (copy paste it somewhere, create .bak what ever works for you)
open Generic.kl
Scroll down to key 139
Replace MENU with APP_SWITCH
Save then reboot
Once you reboot I have a good news and a bad news.. Good news the Menu button now will act like Recent apps button on S5 or Note 4... meaning long press will act as a menu button...
What was the bad news?
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zoreli said:
As the title says U need root to do this...
Pick, install, and open Root Folder Explorer of your choice
back all the way down to System root
Open "system"
Open "usr"
Open "keylayout"
Make a backup of Generic.kl (copy paste it somewhere, create .bak what ever works for you)
open Generic.kl
Scroll down to key 139
Replace MENU with APP_SWITCH
Save then reboot
Once you reboot I have a good news and a bad news.. Good news the Menu button now will act like Recent apps button on S5 or Note 4... meaning long press will act as a menu button...
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Modifying the framework is required for changing the long press action.

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