[Q] Menu button... - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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[Q] Overriding Buttons without 3Minit

3Minit was pretty great. But development stopped and it was pulled from the app store. And I have neither the framework nor the corresponding settings app backed up anywhere to re-install. Honestly, cosmetics aren't a big deal to me, so I can perfectly well get by without most of those functions. But the one thing I care about is also the one thing I haven't found a fitting alternative for: changing button behavior.
To be clear, here is what I used to have my device doing:
Menu Long Press - Launch Colornote
Home Long Press - Screenshot
Home Double Tap - Recent Apps
Back Long Press - Kill app
Now, I know that there are xposed modules like wanamp that will let me restore my old settings to the back and home button. But I haven't found a solution that lets me alter what the menu button does too. I want to be able to launch Color Note from anywhere with a long press once again.
Solutions?
I also just formatted my hdd and have no backup of the framework..
I hope gary is coming back soon.
could anyone deliver a downloadlink in the meantime?
I would like to use the goldeneye 4.3 rom wit my I9505
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629
beerindex said:
3Minit was pretty great. But development stopped and it was pulled from the app store. And I have neither the framework nor the corresponding settings app backed up anywhere to re-install. Honestly, cosmetics aren't a big deal to me, so I can perfectly well get by without most of those functions. But the one thing I care about is also the one thing I haven't found a fitting alternative for: changing button behavior.
To be clear, here is what I used to have my device doing:
Menu Long Press - Launch Colornote
Home Long Press - Screenshot
Home Double Tap - Recent Apps
Back Long Press - Kill app
Now, I know that there are xposed modules like wanamp that will let me restore my old settings to the back and home button. But I haven't found a solution that lets me alter what the menu button does too. I want to be able to launch Color Note from anywhere with a long press once again.
Solutions?
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Gravitybox is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G especially for what you wanna do. Plus it offers TONS of more options. Pleas try it out and lemme know how it goes!
Joe0113 said:
Gravitybox is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G especially for what you wanna do. Plus it offers TONS of more options. Pleas try it out and lemme know how it goes!
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It is only for those with a stock rom, is it not? Because I am using Stock(ish) v06.
beerindex said:
It is only for those with a stock rom, is it not? Because I am using Stock(ish) v06.
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No you can also use it on custom Roms.
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daniel4653 said:
No you can also use it on custom Roms.
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Great, thanks. I'll have to give it a try once my phone is charged.
beerindex said:
Great, thanks. I'll have to give it a try once my phone is charged.
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Lemme know how it goes. BTW it's an Xposed Module, so you need to have Xposed framework installed first.
True what Joe said. But I have used it on sacs back on 4.3 and blu Kuban ROM.
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[Q] Menu Button

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.

Recents Buttons Missing?

So when I open recents now, the close all and manage apps buttons are gone from the bottom of the screen. What did I do?
Chopstix9 said:
So when I open recents now, the close all and manage apps buttons are gone from the bottom of the screen. What did I do?
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not sure.. with all the detailed info you provided i dont see anyone being able to help you lol
Chopstix9 said:
So when I open recents now, the close all and manage apps buttons are gone from the bottom of the screen. What did I do?
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are you using gravity box with xposed framework?
i lost recent button as well when using gravity box and messing with the hardware keys options, long press, double tap, etc
i would uninstall gravity box if you have it and see what happens.
FingerBlastJ said:
are you using gravity box with xposed framework?
i lost recent button as well when using gravity box and messing with the hardware keys options, long press, double tap, etc
i would uninstall gravity box if you have it and see what happens.
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Nope ... no gravity box. Haven't messed with any settings in quite some time and *poof* I open recents one day and the task manager and close all buttons are gone.
Chopstix9 said:
Nope ... no gravity box. Haven't messed with any settings in quite some time and *poof* I open recents one day and the task manager and close all buttons are gone.
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if thats the case, id install xposed frameworks, install gravity box, mess with the hardware keys options and see if that FIXES it. If not, your next option would be to do a clean wipe and flash.
FingerBlastJ said:
if thats the case, id install xposed frameworks, install gravity box, mess with the hardware keys options and see if that FIXES it. If not, your next option would be to do a clean wipe and flash.
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Yeah I run xposed with Wanam and a couple other modules. Worth a try I reckon ... Could update to latest release while I'm at it still on NI2 that should take care of it as well ...
Chopstix9 said:
Yeah I run xposed with Wanam and a couple other modules. Worth a try I reckon ... Could update to latest release while I'm at it still on NI2 that should take care of it as well ...
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Wanam is great for theme-ing , call, security and other tweaks, but i havent seen much about hardware keys in there, your best bet is gravity box for your recent key to come back.
FingerBlastJ said:
Wanam is great for theme-ing , call, security and other tweaks, but i havent seen much about hardware keys in there, your best bet is gravity box for your recent key to come back.
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Understood re: Wanam ... was just saying I have it in reply to the suggestion I install xposed. Will give it a try.
Didn't make any changes to the phone and *poof* just as mysteriously as they disappeared, they are back ... *shrug*

Disable Home Button Completely

Hello, all. I'm trying to disable the home button. I've tried everything I've read and searched up, it's a no-go. It doesn't wake the phone which is halfway there but it still functions after the lockscreen. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.
totbl said:
Hello, all. I'm trying to disable the home button. I've tried everything I've read and searched up, it's a no-go. It doesn't wake the phone which is halfway there but it still functions after the lockscreen. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.
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Root your phone, install xposed framework and install xposed additions from playstore, re-map your button with your fav. action :good:
boyrobbie said:
Root your phone, install xposed framework and install xposed additions from playstore, re-map your button with your fav. action :good:
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Will try right now and get back to you. Thanks a lot. Hope it's that simple.
totbl said:
Will try right now and get back to you. Thanks a lot. Hope it's that simple.
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let's me see
It didn't work for any of the capacitive buttons nor the home. But I'm already good with the capacitives through another method. Hardware home seems impenetrable. Anything else?
All right. I finally got it! I edited gpio-keys.kl (separate from the rest of the buttons from down there for some reason) and I added a # in front of key 172 HOME and saved it.

Anyone who is using Titanium Backup Can you see Menu?

I cannot get to the menu on TIB on the phone. it doesn't show in either screen.
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But it is supposed to be in top right hand corner says Menu in overview screen, or the 3 vertical dots in other screens.
Anyone else notice this? any suggestions for a fix. I don't believe it's TiB issue cause only happens on this phone works just fine on my S6
nujackk said:
I cannot get to the menu on TIB on the phone. it doesn't show in either screen.
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But it is supposed to be in top right hand corner says Menu in overview screen, or the 3 vertical dots in other screens.
Anyone else notice this? any suggestions for a fix. I don't believe it's TiB issue cause only happens on this phone works just fine on my S6
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It's like this for me as well. I used the menu button in Mipop to get to tibu's menu. I later used gravity box to map menu to a longpress of the back button. Hope this helps.
dgoad81 said:
It's like this for me as well. I used the menu button in Mipop to get to tibu's menu. I later used gravity box to map menu to a longpress of the back button. Hope this helps.
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That could work, havn't used mipop at this point but this will be a good use for me thanks
Confirmed, same thing. Mapping long press recents to menu is an awesome fix, I was missing having a menu key anyway!
You can click problems in the TB screen, it will prompt you with preference option
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if you have root i assume you know how to get xposed.
Once you have that, install this module and reboot, you should now have menu option in any app that doesn't show it currently.
I think, most of xposed user will install GravityBox and there is also a keymapping option and youre free, which key shall use an menue function. work fine with TB
`SBR` said:
You can click problems in the TB screen, it will prompt you with preference option
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Not the same as menu my friend. Options in menu like clean dalvik cache, etc. But thanks
clementinox said:
if you have root i assume you know how to get xposed.
Once you have that, install this module and reboot, you should now have menu option in any app that doesn't show it currently.
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It has a menu button it just doesn't show on this phone for some reason. I suspect DPI issue. But button remap works great since it works on any open app.

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