How to add soft keys/on screen keys? - T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So usually I can add qumu.hw.mainkeys=0 on the build prop, or download softkey enabler app and it usually adds soft keys after a reboot. But now if I do EITHER of those, it just says system ui crashed and I gotta press ok and then a second later it pops up again. and again.
I added soft keys on my S4, S5 and my M7 before and I never ran into this. Does anyone else have any solutions? I don't really like those pop up types, I like the stock android soft keys.

whats wrong with the soft keys that are already on the phone?

Gravity box will add the soft keys and give you some customization options as well

ContractorDude said:
Gravity box will add the soft keys and give you some customization options as well
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I thought Gravity Box was AOSP only?

I am on the note 3, rooted TW rom but have been running gravity box and wanam for months. Many are using it.

ContractorDude said:
I am on the note 3, rooted TW rom but have been running gravity box and wanam for months. Many are using it.
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I installed it and can't even enable it. It says it cannot open it on the Note 4

That's not good news. I was planning on upgrading to the note 4 soon. Developer may have to update the module. Sorry it didn't work.

Didnr work for me gravitybox kk newest version

raw2000j said:
Didnr work for me gravitybox kk newest version
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I also tried, wouldn't work

I tried on Dynamic Kat and Hyperdrive roms and still had the same problem =( I actually like using soft keys because I feel like the hard keys are harder to reach when using one hand.

btort1 said:
I tried on Dynamic Kat and Hyperdrive roms and still had the same problem =( I actually like using soft keys because I feel like the hard keys are harder to reach when using one hand.
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Did you come up with a solution to enable softkeys? I'm in the same camp.

What about the built-in softkeys? Settings -> One-handed operation -> Side key panel?

raptir said:
What about the built-in softkeys? Settings -> One-handed operation -> Side key panel?
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They work but just want them on the button. That's what I'm used to.

martinezma99 said:
Did you come up with a solution to enable softkeys? I'm in the same camp.
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I found GMD Auto Hide Soft Keys but I noticed a drop in my battery life ever since I started using it.
It can auto hide or keep it there forever but it does get in a way with some apps like when you try to text or type it's right on top of the space bar

btort1 said:
I found GMD Auto Hide Soft Keys but I noticed a drop in my battery life ever since I started using it.
It can auto hide or keep it there forever but it does get in a way with some apps like when you try to text or type it's right on top of the space bar
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Thanks for the suggestion. It is now showing Android 5.0 symbols after I unistalled the app. Weird. I'll show you a screenshot.

I could not figure out how to enable soft keys and after uninstaling app the Android 5.0 soft keys showed up. Really weird.

martinezma99 said:
I could not figure out how to enable soft keys and after uninstaling app the Android 5.0 soft keys showed up. Really weird.
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Is it working? and what launcher are you using?

I would love this too. I like having a little bit of bezel at the bottom that I can hold (without hitting buttons), but the Note's capacitive keys are just in the way. I don't mind the Home button and would leave that enabled (maybe bound to something else if possible). Another reason is that I'm left-handed and HATE the "back" button being on the right side instead of left (which I'm used to since all of my previous devices were set up like this -- Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012), Moto X (2013), Nexus 7 (v2), and LG G2 w/modded keys).
Lastly, I really like adding additional navring options besides the built-in Google Now shortcut. There must be a way to get the default Android on screen keys with root and xposed, right? I hope someone figures it out!

martinezma99 said:
Thanks for the suggestion. It is now showing Android 5.0 symbols after I unistalled the app. Weird. I'll show you a screenshot.
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Maybe install it again and lay with the settings, it took me awhile to get to what I really wanted. The descriptions were not that great lol. Took a lot of trial and error's

btort1 said:
Maybe install it again and lay with the settings, it took me awhile to get to what I really wanted. The descriptions were not that great lol. Took a lot of trial and error's
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Were you able to fix the problem of it overlapping the keyboard?

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[MOD]Enabled soft keys/Disabled Cap buttons **7.29 update posted**

This mod enables onscreen soft keys (THANKS TO LEONARDOARAUJO for the modded framework-res) and disables all cap keys except for menu. cap keys still are illuminated, but home, back, and search are disabled as well as haptic feedback for the 3. as i cannot as of yet get a search key remap working i decided to try n make this.I kinda like it btr even tho i lose a lil real estate cuz soft keys are cool..tested and working fine.
25b/27
http://db.tt/xgjybJJi
7.29
http://db.tt/MTzyaNk7
7.29
disable ALL cap keys by quetzalcoat12345 (Does not include the framework files, just the keymap files, so it should be good for all future releases.)
DisableAllCapacitiveKeys.zip"]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/19567156/DisableAllCapacitiveKeys.zip"]DisableAllCapacitiveKeys.zip
here is a flashable zip to reverse the mod (25b/27 only) by leonardoaraujo:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ch4kxk9heylr0v5
Until the backlight params editing is backported to CM10, you might want to try Screen Filter. I used that app since CM9 to disable the backlights on the capacitive buttons. Cheers!
Edit: Scrap that. It seems that it doesn't work (yet) on CM10. I'll try searching for something else.
Edit 2: Success! Adjbrightness works flawlessly!
quetzalcoatl2435 said:
Until the backlight params editing is backported to CM10, you might want to try Screen Filter. I used that app since CM9 to disable the backlights on the capacitive buttons. Cheers!
Edit: Scrap that. It seems that it doesn't work (yet) on CM10. I'll try searching for something else.
Edit 2: Success! Adjbrightness works flawlessly!
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imma try it now, although i may leave them on only cuz my.menu key is active still..thx for the tip!
edit..works great.wish i could kill all but menu..but i suppose people in hell want icewater too
[m]atRix
Yeah, I noticed you left the menu button enabled. I've edited mine to disable the menu button as well, so it's all off for me.
quetzalcoatl2435 said:
Yeah, I noticed you left the menu button enabled. I've edited mine to disable the menu button as well, so it's all off for me.
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i left mine on cuz there are times and places i need to enter menu but the 3 dots aren't there. maybe leo can add menu to the soft keys, ill ask.
In what app(s) does that occur? I haven't checked every app on my phone, but it's all good so far. The 3 dots show up either next to the soft buttons or on the actionbar.
quetzalcoatl2435 said:
In what app(s) does that occur? I haven't checked every app on my phone, but it's all good so far. The 3 dots show up either next to the soft buttons or on the actionbar.
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actually now tht im paying attn, i think its mainly from home screen using apex. i can set a shortcut but i jus kinda like having menu access rt there. works for me
edit: ur right..menu 3 dots thing is there anytime there is a menu to access, EXCEPT apex home screen. but sometimes its up on top. i thought about disabling menu but decided to keep it as its nice to have rt there, i guess for the same reason i like the search key to recents remap..more easily accessible.
What if we want to revert back to using the softkeys after flashing this? is there a way to reverse it?
zefir738 said:
What if we want to revert back to using the softkeys after flashing this? is there a way to reverse it?
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just reflash CM10 without wiping data, should bring everything back to stock.
need not apply the full rom, to undo everything (including navigation buttons):
http://www.mediafire.com/?ch4kxk9heylr0v5
ps: op, add to the 1st post ..
is the softkeys able to change functions? such as adding screen lock button or other applications in the nav bar
and can we enable the 4 capactivie buttons in the modded framework?
bu14 said:
is the softkeys able to change functions? such as adding screen lock button or other applications in the nav bar
and can we enable the 4 capactivie buttons in the modded framework?
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not as of now. well i cant anyway, maybe leo can..
as far as screen lock button, i use widgetsoid for tht
rickriego said:
not as of now. well i cant anyway, maybe leo can..
as far as screen lock button, i use widgetsoid for tht
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how can i contact him?
bu14 said:
how can i contact him?
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search the forums for leonardoaraujo his profile will pop up a few lines down. u can pm from there
I hope you update your zip to the new epinter
Sent from my MB860 on CM10
i will, already talked to leo abt the framework..
[m]atRix
mod works w/ epinters current release!
[m]atRix
rickriego said:
mod works w/ epinters current release!
[m]atRix
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Update the OP.
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Soldier-2Point0 said:
Update the OP.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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aye aye captain!
edit: done
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Soldier-2Point0 said:
Update the OP.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Geez soldier lol
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[Q] Swap back and recents softkeys

Could a very kind themer/dev please tell me how to swap my back and recents softkeys. I hold the phone with my right hand and i use 'back' a lot more than i use 'recents' so i have to constantly stretch over with my thumb and i have nearly dropped the phone a few times.
i am on .681 so gravity box is no longer a solution as it seems to be incompatible for the time being. i also find solutions like LMT and apps that hide the navbar and replace it with their own to be clunky.and buggy. is there a way to do it by editing framework?
thanks in advance everyone.
beardyone said:
Could a very kind themer/dev please tell me how to swap my back and recents softkeys. I hold the phone with my right hand and i use 'back' a lot more than i use 'recents' so i have to constantly stretch over with my thumb and i have nearly dropped the phone a few times.
i am on .681 so gravity box is no longer a solution as it seems to be incompatible for the time being. i also find solutions like LMT and apps that hide the navbar and replace it with their own to be clunky.and buggy. is there a way to do it by editing framework?
thanks in advance everyone.
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Gravity box works fine if you use the latest one from the XDA thread not from the repository
gregbradley said:
Gravity box works fine if you use the latest one from the XDA thread not from the repository
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brilliant. didnt realise GB had been updated. thanks. confirmed working.

[REQUEST] Reachability

Hey all I was wondering if there was an app where we can double tap the home button and it brings the top half of the screen down so that way we can reach buttons easier. The iPhone six has this feature and I think it would come in handy on all big phones like the iPhone six.
Sometimes when your trying to use the phone one handed you just can't reach the hamburger button on the Play Store.
Nothing major but I'm sure it'll be something that people would use.
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Maybe for Xposed once it's released for ART
I know something better. Pie
Just need one to control the hamburger.
It's been working perfectly this whole week with the menu button.
Bjray said:
I know something better. Pie
Just need one to control the hamburger.
It's been working perfectly this whole week with the menu button.
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I've tried Pie and I just don't like it. This is why Android should have never abandoned the Menu button.
Baldilocks said:
I've tried Pie and I just don't like it. This is why Android should have never abandoned the Menu button.
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Long pressing the recent apps is the new menu button.
Pilz said:
Long pressing the recent apps is the new menu button.
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That only works with Samsung devices.
Baldilocks said:
That only works with Samsung devices.
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It works on my G3 (just tested it) but I haven't felt a need to use the menu button in along time.
Swipepad with Nova launcher
when you are adding a pad,go to shortcuts then nova action and then you can pick expand notification bar or/and expand quick settings

change nav bar button order?

I would really love to be able to swap the back and recent buttons on the nav bar so that the back button is on the right side and the recents button is on the left leaving the circle home button in the center. This would make one handed use for me super easy as I rarely use the recents button one handed but the back button is my most used button more than home.
is there a way to do this and RETAIN google launcher? I dont want to resort to using another launcher if I dont have to. I was hoping maybe a root enabled app of some sort possibly?
You don't need to change launchers to swap navigation bars. Those two are completely irrelevant.
This is a custom rom feature, it is not yet implemented. In the themes and apps forum, you can find a tutorial on how to do what you're asking for.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
nextelbuddy said:
I would really love to be able to swap the back and recent buttons on the nav bar so that the back button is on the right side and the recents button is on the left leaving the circle home button in the center. This would make one handed use for me super easy as I rarely use the recents button one handed but the back button is my most used button more than home.
is there a way to do this and RETAIN google launcher? I dont want to resort to using another launcher if I dont have to. I was hoping maybe a root enabled app of some sort possibly?
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Developer options. Click the RTL option on.
wtherrell said:
Developer options. Click the RTL option on.
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unfortunately that reverses everything. i'm only looking to reverse the nav bar button only.
thanks a lot for the option though!
nextelbuddy said:
unfortunately that reverses everything. i'm only looking to reverse the nav bar button only.
thanks a lot for the option though!
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As I repeat myself again, your solution is in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/softkey-mod-swap-recents-button-t2977387
zephiK said:
As I repeat myself again, your solution is in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/softkey-mod-swap-recents-button-t2977387
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thanks for that! sorry you had to repeat yourself, unfortunately I had never seen that before but I appreciate you taking the time to say it again.
nextelbuddy said:
thanks for that! sorry you had to repeat yourself, unfortunately I had never seen that before but I appreciate you taking the time to say it again.
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Its fine I was on mobile earlier so I couldn't go out of my way to find the link. Do note that it may not be available for the ROM that you're using but the tutorial is there on how to do it. I can do the edits for you if you'd like but I'd need framework-res.apk and systemui.apk for your ROM.
zephiK said:
Its fine I was on mobile earlier so I couldn't go out of my way to find the link. Do note that it may not be available for the ROM that you're using but the tutorial is there on how to do it. I can do the edits for you if you'd like but I'd need framework-res.apk and systemui.apk for your ROM.
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I just flashed the MOD zip and it worked. stinks that you have to clear cache and let everything rebuild just to do the mod because if I want to switch back Ill have to do that over again. I'm thankful for this option though! Thanks again
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Developer options. Click the RTL option on.
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That's pretty cool!
I did not know that existed. I found it on my Moto X Pure Edition 2015.
I don't know if I could handle status bar and menu swaps, but still cool to know.
I found this thread searching for navbar swap options.
Thanks!

On screen Navigation bar or buttons on tab S2

Just got us tab s2 . Love the weight less design..
I don't like having to hit the hardware home button on it though everytime I need to switch app or go back to home page.
Is there an option to get on screen software navigation buttons? Would prefer not to root actually.
k000 said:
Just got us tab s2 . Love the weight less design..
I don't like having to hit the hardware home button on it though everytime I need to switch app or go back to home page.
Is there an option to get on screen software navigation buttons? Would prefer not to root actually.
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Plenty of non root solutions for this just search play for soft keys.
I have a nav bar from Gravity Box (Xposed) but unfortunately the keys are only visible in portrait mode. My favorite soft key solution is called Button Savior and I also like LMT (available on XDA).
jazzmachine said:
I have a nav bar from Gravity Box (Xposed) but unfortunately the keys are only visible in portrait mode. My favorite soft key solution is called Button Savior and I also like LMT (available on XDA).
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Look into ultimate dynamic navbar if you have xposed.
ashyx said:
Look into ultimate dynamic navbar if you have xposed.
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I remember using that a while ago, I'll check it out again. Thanks!
Use GMD Gesture Control. Much better than any soft or hard keys.
jazzmachine said:
I have a nav bar from Gravity Box (Xposed) but unfortunately the keys are only visible in portrait mode. My favorite soft key solution is called Button Savior and I also like LMT (available on XDA).
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They work ok on both horizontal and vertical for me with gravity box.
papampi said:
They work ok on both horizontal and vertical for me with gravity box.
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According to your sig your running MM? I'm on LP 5.1.1 and having issues finding a navbar that displays correctly in landscape only.. Very frustrating as that is one of the main reasons I rooted. MM is not available for my T810 yet.... Any suggestions?
Xposed and Ultimate dynamic Nav bar.
iteam said:
According to your sig your running MM? I'm on LP 5.1.1 and having issues finding a navbar that displays correctly in landscape only.. Very frustrating as that is one of the main reasons I rooted. MM is not available for my T810 yet.... Any suggestions?
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I just upgraded to MM
Had no problem with Gravitybox on LP before upgrade as well

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