Good morning all,
I feel so stupid for asking this, but the menu button does not seem to work the way my other androids did in the past. Is there a function that I need to turn on or something? Thanks
install GravityBox and reassign buttons)) or just try to long press Recent button
Ok will do. thanks for your help sir.
nickhowell25 said:
Good morning all,
I feel so stupid for asking this, but the menu button does not seem to work the way my other androids did in the past. Is there a function that I need to turn on or something? Thanks
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Not sure if this is launcher specific but I'm using Nova Prime and if you long press the menu button, then the original menu items pop up instead of recent apps. I never test with TW launcher. Discovered this later. But this way you don't have to remap with gravity box.
Docmjldds said:
Not sure if this is launcher specific but I'm using Nova Prime and if you long press the menu button, then the original menu items pop up instead of recent apps. I never test with TW launcher. Discovered this later. But this way you don't have to remap with gravity box.
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I'm not even sure what gravitybox even is. I tried to see if it was in the app storre. someone else in the thread recommended to do so....
FYI - the layout used in the S5 is the standard Android button layout and you will see fewer and fewer devices using a dedicated menu button, as there's no need for it in Android 4.x+
tdrussell said:
FYI - the layout used in the S5 is the standard Android button layout and you will see fewer and fewer devices using a dedicated menu button, as there's no need for it in Android 4.x+
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okay. thanks for the info!
nickhowell25 said:
I'm not even sure what gravitybox even is. I tried to see if it was in the app storre. someone else in the thread recommended to do so....
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Gravity BOX is a module that is installed after you first use Xposed Installer. Google this or look it up in a search here on XDA.
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Just was wondering if there is still a way to access the menu with the button or anyway to change that?
I use the menu feature much more frequently then recent apps on my device.
If that can't be changed that might make it harder for me to use.
Not a deal breaker from me buying it but can be annoying.
Long press the Recent apps can open Menu
Okay.
Good to know.
Thank you for sharing.
I feel less bothered by that now.
isnt there any way to change it back to normal ???? its really annoying to long press eveytime !!
Wish I could change it. Been searching with no positive results
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You'll need root, then install xposed framework followed by gravitybox... a search on xda will explain these things If you need help
leoaudio13 said:
Long press the Recent apps can open Menu
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That is not the menu button.
I am also wanting to go back to the old layout and get rid of the stupid app switcher.
JoJo2211 said:
That is not the menu button.
I am also wanting to go back to the old layout and get rid of the stupid app switcher.
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Buy a S4 and yes, long press task for menu
Hi all
Is there a "fix" for the recent app button to re-map it to menu button on the first touch as it has always been in all previous models?
Thanks
only if u rooted.
koolboyztn said:
only if u rooted.
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Yes I am sir
Can you point me the way please?
pamarakos said:
Yes I am sir
Can you point me the way please?
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I would also love to find out how, I cannot stand the new menu button action...
takes some time to get used to, but it's quite better than before. the hardware buuton will be safer)
DP1980 said:
takes some time to get used to, but it's quite better than before. the hardware buuton will be safer)
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What do you mean the hardware button will be safer?? With 2gb ram what s the point to check open apps? It should be used the opposite way...long press to get to task manager, normal touch to get to menu...I ll wait for the other member to show up with the solution hopefully
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Well, actually there is a solution since you are rooted: install Xposed framework, then install/check Gravity Box module within the framework menu. Go into the Gravity Box and assign the buttons to your liking, restart the device and voila!
DP1980 said:
Well, actually there is a solution since you are rooted: install Xposed framework, then install/check Gravity Box module within the framework menu. Go into the Gravity Box and assign the buttons to your liking, restart the device and voila!
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That's it...now we are back in business))
You made me smile again...how could I miss normal samsung function...I''m on Galaxy phones since I9000 (s1)...this recent app button made my life harder on the s5...
Thanks again and again!
For the rest here just a hint...it needs a reboot after framework installation and after Gravity box installation...
Thanks again my friend!
You are very welcome, but you could activate the menu function just holding the recent apps button for 0.3 secs without using any additional apps. Anyways, glad i could help
DP1980 said:
Well, actually there is a solution since you are rooted: install Xposed framework, then install/check Gravity Box module within the framework menu. Go into the Gravity Box and assign the buttons to your liking, restart the device and voila!
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Thanks
for some reason it wont work for me? reinstalled gravitybox and still no luck
It works...
Gravitybox… buttons… menu button… longpress menu button… last apps opened(make point)
Multitasking Button… menu Button… short klick… open menu(make point)
Long klick… last apps opened(make point)
Restart Phone…
Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F
GODSPD said:
for some reason it wont work for me? reinstalled gravitybox and still no luck
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Yes just try always a reboot between the steps
It works...I even remapped the home button key, long click recent apps...
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I got tired of long pressing to get to menu so I made a flashable zip to make recents button the menu button.Make a backup to go back to undo this mod if you want to go back.This only tested on T-Mobile N910T
https://mega.co.nz/#!Mk5DzIrQ!jcQKkwThNIht14UkmRCiwh0eJsu13z4oD05TUtwHudo
Flash in TWRP and ur done [emoji4]
Tap-menu, Long press-recents?
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charlieb620 said:
Tap-menu, Long press-recents?
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depends on launcher Im using nova and have search button long press for recents.
Gravity box will allow you to change the recents key also
raw2000j said:
depends on launcher Im using nova and have search button long press for recents.
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I'm relatively new to Nova, is there a way to swap the menu and recent apps with Nova. I can't seem access the menu function with this launcher.
swap without this mod or swap with this mod u mean?
Sorry I meant without the MOD, since I'm not rooted. I thought nova might have this, but I can't seem to find it.
to swap it no way thats y I made the mod most things you have to root.
James62370 said:
I'm relatively new to Nova, is there a way to swap the menu and recent apps with Nova. I can't seem access the menu function with this launcher.
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Gravity box (navigation keys), I run nova and the single tap of recent = menu. Long press = recent apps
Amd4life said:
Gravity box (navigation keys), I run nova and the single tap of recent = menu. Long press = recent apps
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true but some people dont want to run xposed
raw2000j said:
depends on launcher Im using nova and have search button long press for recents.
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Thanks for making this! I still haven't gotten used to tap-recents, long press-menu
but a few questions
1. For stock Touchwiz is it tap - menu and long press-recents yeah?
2. Could I just back up the Generic.kl file in the device and take the one from the zip to replace? And vice versa if I wanted to go back to just replace it with the old one?
3. Also can you/I just replace the generic.kl file in the zip with the one on the device to make a flashable version to go back? Or is making flashable zips not as easy or simple as I thought? Lol
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touchwiz i dont think they have a way to assign long button behavior so dont think long press would bring recents and second yes if u replace after u flash my zip and want the old way back yes switch the generic file and u should be back or u can backup rom and restore.
raw2000j said:
touchwiz i dont think they have a way to assign long button behavior so dont think long press would bring recents and second yes if u replace after u flash my zip and want the old way back yes switch the generic file and u should be back or u can backup rom and restore.
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Wait so the mod only makes the button the menu button a single option button? If so how do you get to the recent apps?
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BlueNinja712 said:
Wait so the mod only makes the button the menu button a single option button? If so how do you get to the recent apps?
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i installed nova launcher and assigned long press for recents
raw2000j said:
i installed nova launcher and assigned long press for recents
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Ah I tried other launchers before didn't really like them but will check out nova again
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Is there anyway now to make short hold menu the multitasking I didn't want to lose it completely
raw2000j said:
i installed nova launcher and assigned long press for recents
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I did that for a while but the downside is you have to be already on the homescreen for it to work... At least on beta 4. I looked into doing this mod myself but just decided on Gravitybox vs Wanam. You get way more options for customization. But this is cool for those with issues with xposed or who prefer Wanam module Good work!
I used Gravitybox to remap the recents button to short press=menu, long press=recents. Needs root & Xposed obvs, but it works. I also have long press back to launch google.
Weird thing though- I can't find any options for button remapping in Nova. I can set the home button to whatever I want but no others.
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I used Gravitybox to remap the recents button to short press=menu, long press=recents. Needs root & Xposed obvs, but it works. I also have long press back to launch google.
Weird thing though- I can't find any options for button remapping in Nova. I can set the home button to whatever I want but no others.
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thats where I found it.Thougj its only the menu button
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thats where I found it.Thougj its only the menu button
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Wow, I literally do not have that option at all. Then again, I'm on the latest beta so maybe they removed it for some reason...?
is there a controller shortcut to see what apps ar eopen..
thanks
wakkaday said:
is there a controller shortcut to see what apps ar eopen..
thanks
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It seems the Android TV OS itself is missing this function. Maybe Xposed will get us this in the future, but I guess someone have to write a root app that add the whole function.
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It seems the Android TV OS itself is missing this function. Maybe Xposed will get us this in the future, but I guess someone have to write a root app that add the whole function.
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That's incorrect. The functionality I'd there. Not sure how to use controller though. On a wireless keyboard ALT+Tab bring up recents
krazykrivda said:
That's incorrect. The functionality I'd there. Not sure how to use controller though. On a wireless keyboard ALT+Tab bring up recents
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Ok, but it is always empty. At least for me.
If you have xposed, you can try xposed additions to remap controller buttons, im pretty sure there was a recent apps button option ........just quickly checked, yep
banderos101 said:
If you have xposed, you can try xposed additions to remap controller buttons, im pretty sure there was a recent apps button option ........just quickly checked, yep
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The problem is not the button. The recent list is always empty.
I figure its not what you want, but there's a running apps section of the SETTINGS/DEVICE/APPS. I just force stop any misbehaving apps from there.
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The problem is not the button. The recent list is always empty.
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Are you running stock or custom firmware?
Root/No root?
Xposed/no xposed?
stock rooted. The developer of halauncher stated that he can't implement such recent app list on Android tv because it is missing the code for it.
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Ok, but it is always empty. At least for me.
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Haven't revisited the functionality since viewing this thread, but i do recall it being empty. But I do think I've had success in the quick Alt+Tab to flip back and forth between 2 most current apps
It's there
wakkaday said:
is there a controller shortcut to see what apps ar eopen..
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check this thread. I described how I was doing it before. Just got my RMA from Nvidia and I'm oem unlocking right now. Maybe those wacky people over at Gooogle took it out since the latest update. or just use OmniSwitch http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/help/recent-apps-t3150450
I wish they'd add in the app switcher/task manager as well. I don't like the way it appears there's something running in the background when I just hit the home button on the controller. Pandora appears to be running, for example, if you just hit the home button.
Is there a way to see recently launched apps and switch between them?
This function should be definitely included in default system. So useful!
Can't test it now but try it with long pressing the home button
Huberer said:
Can't test it now but try it with long pressing the home button
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that goes to the twitch thingy unfortunately.
xd4d3v said:
that goes to the twitch thingy unfortunately.
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Ok, didn't know. Thank you
I had the same idea but did not work lol.
I am not sure what you are looking for exactly, but the list of apps on the original launcher is always reorganized to show the most recently used apps first. Or are you using a different launcher?
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The best way of doing this is with LMT Launcher using it's Pie feature. Install it, and set up an item as Activity -> System UI -> com.android.systemui.recent.RecentsActivity. This gives you the recent apps, which is normally non-accessible on the shield. You can then add a few others as you see fit. I've added the power menu for example, which gives you the full power off, reboot and sleep options. Not found that anywhere else. All works best with a mouse, so you're best using an alternative launcher like HALauncher. But I suspect most people are doing that anyway given how restricted and awful Leanback is.
It can be downloaded here.
this is like the third or fourth thread about this