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Closing open applications with "OK" button

Can anybody suggest a program that will allow me to minimize applications by tapping "OK", and also allow me to close them by holding the button? I used to use SmartKeys with my old Wizard, but I'm using a Herald now.

yep, search the forum for hbutton should be version 2.2 i think, allows you to assign up to 5 functions per button, the nice thing is that if you just want 1 button reassigned it won't screw with your other butons. when you install it i adds the ability to minimize or quit. so it will do exactly what you want. also can be set to vibrate or beep when the button is held down to signify that the second function is being run.

Just for knowledge quick menu 2.7 also allows telling the ok button to close apps.

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Looks nice. But by "OK" button, I'm talking about the hardware button itself.

the foss said:
Looks nice. But by "OK" button, I'm talking about the hardware button itself.
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for me Hbutton is working, just assign "OK/Close" to the OK button, that's it... (it's my 2nd Hbutton recommendation within 2 minutes today )
When you're using HTC Taskmanager with "End programs by tapping X" it's working great with Hbutton. Never tried without HTC's TaskManager

petervbeck said:
for me Hbutton is working, just assign "OK/Close" to the OK button, that's it... (it's my 2nd Hbutton recommendation within 2 minutes today )
When you're using HTC Taskmanager with "End programs by tapping X" it's working great with Hbutton. Never tried without HTC's TaskManager
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Thanks for the advice! However, will it allow me to tap OK button to minimize then tap and hold to CLOSE? I played with it before but it seemed like when I assigned "OK/Close" to the Ok button, a single tap CLOSED the application. Basically I want the two opptions on one button, and to never have to touch the X button ever again.

there is an app
called : zapit!

papamopps said:
there is an app
called : zapit!
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Zapit! = http://www.luthier.ca/other/forum/ZapIt!.zip

PDAnuby said:
Zapit! = http://www.luthier.ca/other/forum/ZapIt!.zip
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doesn't seem to work on my wm6 trinity.........

the foss said:
Can anybody suggest a program that will allow me to minimize applications by tapping "OK", and also allow me to close them by holding the button? I used to use SmartKeys with my old Wizard, but I'm using a Herald now.
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ok extract this file to windows and make a shortcut to Windows\startmenu\programfiles then go to hardware button settings and set an ardware button for this application... ciao

Hi,
Just a simple solution that will do the trick.
AEBUTTON.
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Dinarsoft HandySwitcher
http://www.dinarsoft.com/handyswitcher/
The mother of Task Manager software & Button3.
Task Manager
Pretty.
Clean.
Don't show big options item menu.
Can add some addition item menu or none.
Click [x] button to really exit application.
Show real icon from running application.
Hardware button (Button3) can really exit application.
[ok] is ok.
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the foss said:
Can anybody suggest a program that will allow me to minimize applications by tapping "OK", and also allow me to close them by holding the button? I used to use SmartKeys with my old Wizard, but I'm using a Herald now.
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You have probably seen a lot of suggestions thus far but this is probably the easiest. HTCTaskManager does exactly what your looking for by default. A press minimizes and a press/hold closes.
Small foot print. Easy to use.
Curious G

Home button long press

If I accidentally long press my home button it opens the Google App. Is there anyway to disable this? I can't find it.

I think if you go into Applications and clear the defaults for the Google App it will stop that. The next time you long press it will ask you what you want it to do as the default. I don't recall what the options are after that.

Thx it was in applications but, the tab default applications. Than "app device support" than you can choose for Google App, svoice, grenify or none. Thx for guiding me to the right direction.

csleverette said:
I think if you go into Applications and clear the defaults for the Google App it will stop that. The next time you long press it will ask you what you want it to do as the default. I don't recall what the options are after that.
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I've tried this but Now on tap is still the default one, I've checked for Now on Tap in settings but can't see anything.

Go to Settings->Applications->Default Applications->Device Assistance App and between "Google Now" and "None", select "None" and you're good to go

Cst79 said:
Go to Settings->Applications->Default Applications->Device Assistance App and between "Google Now" and "None", select "None" and you're good to go
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Ok I've done that, however now when I press and hold the home button nothing happens....I've also reset the Svoice defaults ?

The strange thing is whilst I'm connected to my Bluetooth car kit if I hold down the talk button it asks what to set as default, once S Voice is set I then try the home button but still nothing ?

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I've managed to get S-Voice back, in case anyone else has the same issue this is what you do....
Enable the Quick Dial option under Galaxy Labs,
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this then enables S-Voice and then you should see it under the Device assistance app setting
This has took me several days off messing around ?

It was in here since the 18th but with screens it makes it much more clear, Thx for sharing.

PollPixx said:
It was in here since the 18th but with screens it makes it much more clear, Thx for sharing.
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Mine only showed Google Now for some reason, not sure why S voice disappeared, still I've got it back now ?

I have an S7 edge and finally found how to turn it off, it was driving me crazy. Settings/Device/Applications/Default Applications/Device assistance app/None

help guys! this is my first time to post a thread.
i'm using S5 G900F MM rooted, my problem is. my soft recent key is broken! can i change my home long press or double press shortcut for recent or switch app?
thank you
from ph

If your recents button is broken, how did you get to the recents screen shown in your attachment?
There's an app called HomeBot that will let you customize what a long press home button does, including showing Recents.

meyerweb said:
If your recents button is broken, how did you get to the recents screen shown in your attachment?
There's an app called HomeBot that will let you customize what a long press home button does, including showing Recents.
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i put switch in volume down

setting->application->default applications->device assistant app
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setting->application->default applications->device assistant app

I f#$%&%g hate the new Google Assistant defaulted function when long pressing the home key. Prior to this latest update, long pressing the home key got me to my news feed provided by Google.. I read that **** every morning!!! Is there a way to get that back????

juanito157 said:
I f#$%&%g hate the new Google Assistant defaulted function when long pressing the home key. Prior to this latest update, long pressing the home key got me to my news feed provided by Google.. I read that **** every morning!!! Is there a way to get that back????
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My Thoughts EXACTLY Juanito157! I just don't understand why the Hell these companies feel the need to "VIGOROUSLY FIX" SH!TE THAT ISN'T BROKEN!! And 9 times out of 10, they Remove or "Hide" options and widgets that were Just Perfectly Fine where they Freakin were to begin with. I Swear between my PC's, Android Devices, Gaming Systems and others like FireTV Box etc... I Must waste on average, at LEAST a Hour, Almost Every Damn Day, Just WATCHING & WAITING for UPDATES! It's getting really Outa Hand & Insane Lol.... Anyway's, So Sorry for the Rant, a little off topic... BUT YES, PLEASE Let us know if anyone has found a way to Revert or Change back to the way Google was before they HAD TO "FIX" IT ; ¤ }
I loved it because I could long press Home & "Force" Copy /Paste Info from almost anywhere, Even Screen Shot Pics. Now, If this feature is still available and I'm just being a Moron, Which is very possible, can someone Chime in and Help a guy out Please!
*** And I know that there are 3rd Party Apps that will do the "Copy Anywhere" thang... It was just NICE & CONVENIENT having the option built right into Google..
THX & AS ALWAYS, XDA IS THE SH!TE!!

Customize Navbar Buttons? Wireless Charging?

Title says it all.

What kind of customization? Moving or other? You can swap positions and add a couple predefined LG buttons. Lg says there will be a wireless charging but I will believe when I see it. All this info is available in threads. Those threads say more.

I want to add a screen off and an old-fashioned menu button.
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enginuity2 said:
I want to add a screen off and an old-fashioned menu button.
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yea I would like to have that option as well.

I also use a screen off button. The one I use can no longer be found on the playstore. Not sure why but I had a backup of the apk on my sd card and it seems to work fine.

Screen off, double tap on any place of the screen where an app icon is not placed.
Menu, what kind of menu button are you looking for?

I'm looking to add a menu button to the on screen keys

Menu button? Do you mean settings button?

shwnr11 said:
Menu button? Do you mean settings button?
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yep menu key

nofroyo said:
yep menu key
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Long press on home screen.
Select widget tab
Scroll to the settings shortcut widget.
Add the settings shortcut widget.
Another way is to drag and drop the settings icon from the app drawer

Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.

netgar said:
Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
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On my G3 there was an option called "Smart Screen" that kept the screen on while you were looking at it. I loved that option. I don't know why LG got rid of it. It was a separate app. I wonder if it would still work on V20

netgar said:
Is any app you could use to prevent from screen to shutting down? I mean, I used to use "always on" app but with 7.0 is not working correctly.
I wish I could just read the book and not to tap the screen all the time to wake screen up.
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Screebl... I've used it for years, customizable Screen on based on phone orientation.

Always on works perfect on my v20. I also use screen off widget to turn my screen off as well as double tap to turn on.

midmadn said:
Always on works perfect on my v20. I also use screen off widget to turn my screen off as well as double tap to turn on.
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problem with screen off and any widget or app i have found is that it is a harder lock than just hitting the button.. you will need a pattern to unlock it just like first boot (ie fingerprint unlock non operational) very annoying...

lgkahn said:
problem with screen off and any widget or app i have found is that it is a harder lock than just hitting the button.. you will need a pattern to unlock it just like first boot (ie fingerprint unlock non operational) very annoying...
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True. I don't use any lockscreen - so I always forget about that. If requiring you to not do anything to turn your screen on is important to you - then why would you even have a lockscreen setup?

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As the Bixby button cant be disabled anymore on Bixby 2.0, double tap and long press features are not available currently
Just pushed a new update which should be partially compatible with Note 9
Should be online soon.

Thanks for this.
As I haven't got the note 9 yet, can you or someone explain what we can and can't do?
Can we only remap to basic functions like camera and google assistant etc? Only single push remaps?

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As the Bixby button cant be disabled anymore on Bixby 2.0, double tap and long press features are not available currently
Just pushed a new update which should be partially compatible with Note 9
Should be online soon.
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We need your app's apk version

This is awesome! Thank you!!

@Jawomo
Alright so I have the Note9 and I tested the latest version.
Jump to last app is broken.. it just does the endless looping between the last app and Bixby.
Also, every time you press the button for any action Bixby shows up for a split second and then the action is performed. I'm guessing this can't be changed..
That said, all other actions work fine. I haven't tested pro features as I haven't purchased the app and also the auto rotation since I'm not near a laptop right now with ADB.

Please, please, please I hope you get this working properly on the note 9! Would monetary donations make things any easier? I can't give up this app from my note8.

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Please, please, please I hope you get this working properly on the note 9! Would monetary donations make things any easier? I can't give up this app from my note8.
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All we can do is send Samsung a complaint, that its not possible anymore to disable launching Bixby home with the Bixby button in Bixby settings.
Using Bixby voice on long press is ok, but its should still be possible to disable launching Bixby home on single pressing the button.

Theres always a way

Thank you very much for your great work.
BxActions is already updated. I can confirm that disabling the button work with using the app, although, you see the bixby home for less than a second. then it will take you out of it. I hope that you will be able to totally hide bixby home, I don't want to see it at all.
Also, the app is not yet fully functional. I hope it will get better.
For the users, please upvote and comment on Reddit here
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Samsung should at least give us back the option to disable the button.

Working on it

what if you just completely disable bixby through a package disabler?

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what if you just completely disable bixby through a package disabler?
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Exactly. I've used package disabler pro to disable everything Bixby related and now it's not working. Any idea what package I have to enable in order to get button functionality back for Google voice? Cheers

destz0r said:
what if you just completely disable bixby through a package disabler?
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Bixby voice is needed for remapping to work.
If you disable it you will kill the button completely.

How is the lock screen actions working for everyone? I use to record by hitting the button on the lock screen; but now the recording isn't starting till I unlock the screen.

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Working on it
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Note9 Exynos model is now rooted. Perhaps you could use this to prevent bixby from showing up for root users?

This is working awesome for me. I'm not getting a pop-up or anything, it just works.

Unfortunately it does not work properly on lockscreen yet.
Bixby 2.0 is really a pain.

Thank so much for this apps tricks.
Work fine with last update

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Awesome! I've got plans for this - I hope the Tasker integration works well!

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Awesome! I've got plans for this - I hope the Tasker integration works well!
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It must, if not, let me know.

Works well on my Samsung Galaxy S9 plus. Thank you.

Uploaded, BETA_2_ANDROID_9.0+ fixes crash when navigating to Accessibility Settings.

How does this compare to its alternatives, i.e. BxActions?

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How does this compare to its alternatives, i.e. BxActions?
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BxActions overwrites the Bixby button completely. Once enabled, it allows you to remap the single press to Google Voice Assistant or any other app. To use the long press button you then need to buy the Pro version. You will also loose the double press functionality when using BxActions.
This, on the other hand, integrates with the stock functionality. You set the single or double press to BixBye Action, and in BixBye settings you set the desired action, I have it set to open Google Voice Assistant.
Now in Samsung settings I have, single press opens Google Voice Assistant (via BixBye Action), double press opens Bixby Home and long press opens Bixby voice Assistant [emoji846]
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kta said:
BxActions overwrites the Bixby button completely. Once enabled, it allows you to remap the single press to Google Voice Assistant or any other app. To use the long press button you then need to buy the Pro version. You will also loose the double press functionality when using BxActions.
This, on the other hand, integrates with the stock functionality. You set the single or double press to BixBye Action, and in BixBye settings you set the desired action, I have it set to open Google Voice Assistant.
Now in Samsung settings I have, single press opens Google Voice Assistant (via BixBye Action), double press opens Bixby Home and long press opens Bixby voice Assistant [emoji846]
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Well, I don't want to use bixby at all - I use single press for Google Voice Assistant, long press for auto rotation and double press for torch. What do you mean, "you lose double press functionality"? It works great for me on BxActions.