[Q] Edit softkeys? - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Any way I can change the softkeys, I don't have much use for the pull down and would rather have a last app or even recent apps instead.

randyspants said:
Any way I can change the softkeys, I don't have much use for the pull down and would rather have a last app or even recent apps instead.
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hold down the home key

Ya I know, I just like quicker access and ideally a last open app key instead. Spoiled by slim ROM in my n4

I agree, I hate the,menu,button being there. Needs to be recently Imo.
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I don't think you can yet. I've been trying

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I figured a lot of people would love this...
When you hit the "home" button it turns your phone into webOS style "cards" display of your recent locations (yes, with previews of the page and all). I personally find it amazing, best task switcher out there, period.
Double-tap takes you all the way to your actual home page.
You can even add shortcut widgets to the bottom under the "cards" or even use it as a secondary in launcher, launcher - if that made any sense.
There's a few similar ones.. I love this but the home tap option to expose all 7 homescreens is gone on this one. s
DirtyShroomz said:
I figured a lot of people would love this...
When you hit the "home" app it turns your phone into webOS style "cards" display of your recent locations (yes, with previews of the page and all). I personally find it amazing, best task switcher out there, period.
Double-tap takes you all the way to your actual home page.
You can even add shortcut widgets to the bottom under the "cards"
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rockky said:
There's a few similar ones.. I love this but the home tap option to expose all 7 homescreens is gone on this one. s
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you can always just pinch the screen.
i use this with Launcher pro have my app button set to open Itching thumbs with a simple swype up or down
Sporkman said:
i use this with Launcher pro have my app button set to open Itching thumbs with a simple swype up or down
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How? I have the paid and most recent version of LP and after playing around in the settings for a little while I couldn't figure out how to set an app to launch by swyping on the app button.
Thanks
ms79723 said:
you can always just pinch the screen.
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This was one of he coolest things ever when I discovered it. Wasn't smooth until the fps cap was lifted.
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Tried it but removed it. The long Pres on sense works better and shows recently used apps
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Tried it and removed it. I prefer visual task switched IMO
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does anyone know what happened to this? Seems to be not available anywhere.
Not in the market, not in appbrain, just 6000 blog entries from a couple of months ago.
I have the apk in my pc at home. So if anyone wants u can pm me or I can post when I get home.
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mildlydisturbed said:
does anyone know what happened to this? Seems to be not available anywhere.
Not in the market, not in appbrain, just 6000 blog entries from a couple of months ago.
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Here's a link to dl it from my dropbox. Sorry can't seem to be able to upload apks just yet.
http://db.tt/TroLOmVA
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I so an official post somewhere in the web regarding this software being decommissioned by the Dev. No details as of why.
megabiteg said:
I so an official post somewhere in the web regarding this software being decommissioned by the Dev. No details as of why.
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It was decommissioned by the dev. Never read a reason as to why. The link I posted above is to the last release .7.4
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The search capacitive key

....is possibly the most useless button ever. I don't think I have ever used it since owning the Vibrant..
tis true.
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how about voice search when you press and hold? i've used that a few times.
anthonys2r said:
....is possibly the most useless button ever. I don't think I have ever used it since owning the Vibrant..
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How about pressing it within an app to easily launch that app's search feature ...?
Did you know you can do that ...?
dan0zone said:
How about pressing it within an app to easily launch that app's search feature ...?
Did you know you can do that ...?
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Too bad it doesn't work on xda, true story.
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dan0zone said:
How about pressing it within an app to easily launch that app's search feature ...?
Did you know you can do that ...?
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thats the only time i use it lol
i assigned it to open my go sms pro app lololo
CM7
i use it a lot as shortcut to search specific words in texts or a music in my music list... hehe
I never use it on the home screen.
I use it all the time in Market.
I always remap it to camera. I use an app called button remapper from market.
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I use it all the time. It's the quickest way to pull up a contact or even an app.
(I've turned off the web search so it's fast)
I know you can "dial" a contact name in the dialer, but it doesn't tell you which number is mobile, work, etc so it's pointless.
I also use this TONS! It allows me to remove the google search widget, and I use it for voice search all the time.
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allthrottle said:
I also use this TONS! It allows me to remove the google search widget, and I use it for voice search all the time.
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This. I use it in apps quite a bit, and it has solved many arguments with a touch of extra urgency.
Alex9090 said:
I always remap it to camera. I use an app called button remapper from market.
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It says my phone is not supported! No Gingerbread support?
does anyone know if you can make it a toggle for autorotate?
Yes only works on froyo.
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Like Alex pointed out, you can remap it...
that said, I am going to argue if you don't use it, you just are doing it wrong... the search button saves me a lot of time. There is a reason it's the 4th button, of 4 though.
Samsung got the 4 buttons in the right order, in my opinion.
I am right handed though.
s15274n said:
Like Alex pointed out, you can remap it...
that said, I am going to argue if you don't use it, you just are doing it wrong... the search button saves me a lot of time. There is a reason it's the 4th button, of 4 though.
Samsung got the 4 buttons in the right order, in my opinion.
I am right handed though.
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No matter what order it was in, you'd get used to it now or later...
I basically use the search for in-app searches like in the market etc.
s15274n said:
Like Alex pointed out, you can remap it...
that said, I am going to argue if you don't use it, you just are doing it wrong... the search button saves me a lot of time. There is a reason it's the 4th button, of 4 though.
Samsung got the 4 buttons in the right order, in my opinion.
I am right handed though.
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If it was so useful, they wouldve updated the SGS2 with an additional search button
anthonys2r said:
If it was so useful, they wouldve updated the SGS2 with an additional search button
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Should I point out the other 100+ devices with it?
s15274n said:
Like Alex pointed out, you can remap it...
that said, I am going to argue if you don't use it, you just are doing it wrong... the search button saves me a lot of time. There is a reason it's the 4th button, of 4 though.
Samsung got the 4 buttons in the right order, in my opinion.
I am right handed though.
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I've never used it. But I've never needed it. I know where to find pretty much everything on my phone.
I'm right handed too. LOL
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Multitasking

Hello, I think I'm gonna buy an s4 but there's one thing that bothers me. It seems like there's no fast way to multitask. Just like the previous galaxy phones you have to hold down the home button to get to the recent app list. I find this painfully slow. Any suggestions for faster multitasking?
You find that slow??
Ever heard of Multi-View?
bgstcola said:
Hello, I think I'm gonna buy an s4 but there's one thing that bothers me. It seems like there's no fast way to multitask. Just like the previous galaxy phones you have to hold down the home button to get to the recent app list. I find this painfully slow. Any suggestions for faster multitasking?
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The S4 uses the home button to multi task so it isn't as fast as the nexus 4 ( for the menu to appear) but its still fast enough. But if it bothers you than I would suggest a phone without a home button and on screen buttons.
Use a launcher, like Nova. The default gesture to bring up recent apps is to pinch zoom.
Problem solved.
There is also an app which provides the recent button as an on screen button and remains on screen at all times. You can move it around like a chat head.
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Yes I find it slow. Usually I just want to copy paste something or remember something and it takes two seconds to switch back and two seconds to switch forward. Four seconds is a long time these days.
Regarding the Nova launcher, gestures don't work inside apps right?
Samsung should allow customized buttons. I would love to change the menu to multitask.
You should get a HTC One with no home button and a recent apps button. I'm sure you'll love that.
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AMoosa said:
There is also an app which provides the recent button as an on screen button and remains on screen at all times. You can move it around like a chat head.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39700970
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1337RYoN said:
You should get a HTC One with no home button and a recent apps button. I'm sure you'll love that.
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The One has a home button and no multitasking button.
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mattdm said:
The One has a home button and no multitasking button.
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yeah but at least it has double click to multitask which is way faster than a two-second lag.
Thanks for the link to the recent apps floating app. I'm not sure that it is worth it since it will be annoying to have in on the screen all the time...
What about the gestures in alternative launchers (nova). Does that work inside apps?
bgstcola said:
yeah but at least it has double click to multitask which is way faster than a two-second lag.
Thanks for the link to the recent apps floating app. I'm not sure that it is worth it since it will be annoying to have in on the screen all the time...
What about the gestures in alternative launchers (nova). Does that work inside apps?
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I agree with you on that point. I was just pointing out incorrect information so others reading don't think it actually has the dedicated multitasking button.
GG2012 said:
Use a launcher, like Nova. The default gesture to bring up recent apps is to pinch zoom.
Problem solved.
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Yes, but it only works at the home screen.

Any way to change the soft keys?

I've looked around and it appears there are a number of paid apps that apparently let me change the soft keys, but I'm not 100% sure if they'll work with the stock LG G2 "OS"...
I want my multitasking button back... No need for a settings button, IMO.
DeaconBoogie said:
I've looked around and it appears there are a number of paid apps that apparently let me change the soft keys, but I'm not 100% sure if they'll work with the stock LG G2 "OS"...
I want my multitasking button back... No need for a settings button, IMO.
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Are you rooted?
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Are you rooted?
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Absolutely. And I'm handy with UNIX, so navigating the filesystem and using text editors to muck with XML isn't a problem. I'm just not a developer.
Also interested in being able to change it that key to recent apps.
cheami said:
Also interested in being able to change it that key to recent apps.
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+1...I use recents way to much to not have it a separate button
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I'm using auto hide soft keys with root with paid version works great
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Slorks said:
I'm using auto hide soft keys with root with paid version works great
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Can you use the app without the hideing feature, just recent button added?
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jmill75 said:
Can you use the app without the hideing feature, just recent button added?
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Just tested, no you can not. It will always hide after you lock your screen, so you'll have to swipe/touch to bring the soft keys back up.
cheami said:
Just tested, no you can not. It will always hide after you lock your screen, so you'll have to swipe/touch to bring the soft keys back up.
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And also it will always overlap over the screen. There are ways to keep the navbar from disappearing, but you won't be able to access anythi g underneath it because it doesn't shift the screen up, just overlay
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What about SoftKeyZ?
DeaconBoogie said:
What about SoftKeyZ?
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I just tried SoftKeyZ. No luck
Big letdown because it looks like a great app. Hopefully the dev can get it working for us in the future.
eleazar123 said:
I just tried SoftKeyZ. No luck
Big letdown because it looks like a great app. Hopefully the dev can get it working for us in the future.
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I also see another one called soft key enabler, has anyone tried that one?
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cheami said:
Just tested, no you can not. It will always hide after you lock your screen, so you'll have to swipe/touch to bring the soft keys back up.
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fsiddique said:
And also it will always overlap over the screen. There are ways to keep the navbar from disappearing, but you won't be able to access anythi g underneath it because it doesn't shift the screen up, just overlay
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My quasi solution was auto hide soft keys, auto to 0, auto hide only had anywhere on the bar checked, and swipe. You still need to swipe after wake, but if you need anything under it, just tap the left side to hide. If you use the mock option, home will leave space for it.
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Curious if anyone knows how to keep the soft keys transparent when using Nova Launcher?
dscottjr81 said:
Curious if anyone knows how to keep the soft keys transparent when using Nova Launcher?
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I sent the nova developer an email about it. He said he is looking into it. He can enable if LG allows third party apps access to that feature.
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pd240 said:
I sent the nova developer an email about it. He said he is looking into it. He can enable if LG allows third party apps access to that feature.
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Thanks for the info. Hope he's able to do it it would be much nicer.
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i'm sure most of you know already, but holding the home button will bring up recents.
Yes, but,not,as,convenient as having a dedicated button. Personal choice I guess.
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I use GMD soft keys to hide them completely then use LMT for pie. That way I can completely control my button layout, gain screen real estate, navigate from left right and bottom and do it with whatever colors I choose. A must have for me.
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Crooke356 said:
I use GMD soft keys to hide them completely then use LMT for pie. That way I can completely control my button layout, gain screen real estate, navigate from left right and bottom and do it with whatever colors I choose. A must have for me.
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What did you set your device input for LMT? I cant get it to work. Thanks.

[Q] New OTA Keyboard

Soooooooo. I downloaded the new OTA for my verizon note 3. I think the verizon cloud is kind of cool considering I've accidentally deleted my camera folder twice (oops) However, one thing I don't like is the change in color in the keyboard. It isn't white/grey anymore and it depresses me. I want the old keyboard back. Is there any way to get it back?
Find one from one of the Roms out there that still have the white keyboard and install it. You may have to move to system/app which ota??? Mj7, mi9?, something new?
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rileyy0 said:
Soooooooo. I downloaded the new OTA for my verizon note 3. I think the verizon cloud is kind of cool considering I've accidentally deleted my camera folder twice (oops) However, one thing I don't like is the change in color in the keyboard. It isn't white/grey anymore and it depresses me. I want the old keyboard back. Is there any way to get it back?
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I would assume you could pull the apk out of the stock rooted mj7 rom. just use 7zip to pull apk out. I would download a free keyboard off the playstore as a backup in case for some reason it doesn't work, but no reason it shouldn't.
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Find one from one of the Roms out there that still have the white keyboard and install it. You may have to move to system/app which ota??? Mj7, mi9?, something new?
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it was the OTA that just came out today. i used to be big into rooting, but i don't have much time for it anymore. plus now that i'm paying for my own phone and my dad isn't, i don't want to mess anything up. (; lol
Pics of new keyboard plz. Just curious
Pay for SwiftKey, last time you will want to change keyboards.
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rileyy0 said:
Soooooooo. I downloaded the new OTA for my verizon note 3. I think the verizon cloud is kind of cool considering I've accidentally deleted my camera folder twice (oops) However, one thing I don't like is the change in color in the keyboard. It isn't white/grey anymore and it depresses me. I want the old keyboard back. Is there any way to get it back?
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Screen shot of new keyboard??????
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Here ya go. To me it's easier on the eyes and the auto correct feels smoother.
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justin94 said:
Here ya go. To me it's easier on the eyes and the auto correct feels smoother.
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I do think the auto correct was improved. The last version I disabled it was so bad.
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I don't understand anyone not using the SwiftKey keyboard.
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I personally don't like it. And until today, I've been using the Google keyboard.
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I like the new (old old) dark theme but i use Swiftkey anyway. I don't like that the Samsung Keyboard doesn't allow to modify the press and hold delay.
I love that Swiftkey allows a quick right or left drag on the period key to get exclamation or question mark without having to wait for press and hold.

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