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[Android Apps and Games] nmambre:
Same here.

I am using bar control and screen lock

http://www.appbrain.com/app/bar-control/com.schwimmer.android.barcontrol

http://www.appbrain.com/app/screen-off-and-lock/com.katecca.screenofflock

also made it possible to wake with other button instead only power button.

In normal use, I only wake the device with a button. Maybe in a game I may use a hard key. This combo of apps is really nice.
[Android Apps and Games] masondoctorjt:
Thanks for the app. Really keeps me from using the hard keys so much. I like using the hard keys, but not if they're gonna break.
[Android Apps and Games] reocej:
My Custom SWKey2.apk

I modified the original SWKey2.apk file with some custom icons that are semi-transparent with no background. Hope OP don't mind. Enjoy.

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[Android Apps and Games] 10507:
Any screen-shots?
[Android Apps and Games] reocej:
Screenies-->

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[Android Apps and Games] 10507:
Nice icons. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Ryan Cordero:
I want my buttons on the bottom semi transparent and long press to activate.. it will work i dont need them the size of the current ones.. and that haptic feedback has got to go.
[Android Apps and Games] moslem63:
thank you very very much
[Android Apps and Games] revilwong:
Thanks for the great job, man. But the heptic feeback is annoying, can you make it as an option?
[Android Apps and Games] caspar.chan:
the feeback is needed, but i hope it to be slight.
[Android Apps and Games] pakure:
sorry for my impatience jerry, but need version 2 without vibration please...:p
[Android Apps and Games] tnatna:
this apk is a prayer came true. thanks for the great job!
[Android Apps and Games] pack21:
I try all mods, and what i most like is this babe:

Simple the circles tell me where I can tap and let me see the screen area behind.
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
yup, me too. i like the above more

colored backgrounds depends on your day to day use of apps so its great to have choice

vibrate feedback is great as well !
[Android Apps and Games] Strenger:
please, when you create new skins, make two versions SWKey1 and SWkey2 because vibration feedback is not all like: ((
[Android Apps and Games] vinamilk:
Hi jerryfan2000,

Thank you for usefull soft on HD2.

I think you shoud move the trigger button and SWkey bar to bottom of screen, more easier to touch, navigative and make screen more cleaner.

We only hide the SW bar when needed, not each time of using as now.

And option for on/off haptic feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] evagundan:
Thank you for work. I have some feed back below.

1. I recommend to have a setup in this software, then user can set the vibration on/off, panel position (left, right, top. bottom).

2. Improve the UI, ie semi-transparent, or make the skin can be contribute by others.

For sure that these will bring you more effort on this. Anyway, thank you very much for this free and useful software to us.
[Android Apps and Games] dragion:
I would like to start off and say that this is a joy to have!

Now here is my issue:

I've tried SWkey1, SWKey_Int2Mil & SWKey2_by_Dapoharoun_V2 on MDJ Revolution HD v.1.2. At first all of the buttons were functioning correctly, but now only the "exit, back & home" buttons work.

I have SWKey1 installed on Moto-Mytouch 4G V0.2alpha...no problems.

I have SWKey_Int2Mil on MDJ FroYo Sense Revolution v.1.7...this too, no ptoblems.

What do you think is causing the issue with MDJ Revolution HD?

*I have re-installed and formatted the sd card.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Clom801:
I have MDJ Revolution and no problems here, using SWKey2
[Android Apps and Games] dragion:
Are you running Revolution HD or just Revolution?

I'm having the issue with HD only...non HD Revolution is working fine.
[Android Apps and Games] dung8604:
Have you tried the super user trick?
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
Yeah that has to be an issue with SuperUser. Did it ever ask for permissions? If not, make sure your binary is up to date in SuperUser which is at the bottom in the apps settings. Then reinstall the Button Savior app (it should ask for SU permissions this time). That should clear your issues for sure.
[Android Apps and Games] masa1977:
hi dear friends

i installed both apk files but after reboot or before it nothing happend not in setting nor in other place i used mdj desire hd 4.3 base build can someone tell me why
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
It's in your app drawer under "Software Key panel" after each reboot you have to click on the icon in the app drawer to re-activate it.

Btw, you only need one of the apps, not both. One has haptic feedback and the other doesn't. They are the same thing besides that.
[Android Apps and Games] masa1977:
thanks for your advice and i am shameful but i am new android user and i could not find the icon that you said i search every where but i could not found it
[Android Apps and Games] new_simsim:
is it a must to have my hd2 device rooted to run this app?

because it didn't work (only home button working) even with following all steps in the first page except rooting step.
[Android Apps and Games] elitishtc:
Very very useful and works perfect until now.

But i think auto-hide is a must!!

Any dev..??
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
Yes you must be rooted to use this. If you are using one of these ROMs for your HD2 then you are rooted. Just download SuperUser from the market.
[Android Apps and Games] weexy:
Your HD2 should be rooted, this sounds like you may not have USB debugging enabled in setting-applications.

Or like Motoman said, you may need superuser from the market.
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
most of the ROM's in here are rooted. Perhaps Super User app or USB debugging turned on in the Settings > Applications

there are many variations in this thread, hence you probably gotta find what you like

development i think, is minimum now
[Android Apps and Games] caspar.chan:
just what i want to say.
[Android Apps and Games] kam333:
excellent skin,

many thanks & to OP for the app
[Android Apps and Games] ducklas1:
Volume Button

Would be nice to add volume control over a softkey too (just increase and decrease volume)..BTW: Has anyone a suggestion for an android prog doing so?...what abt a customizable button to start any program you want in next release?!...guess you are working already on a new version...
[Android Apps and Games] masondoctorjt:
Thanks to both you and jerryfan2000 for this. I like the transparency. One thing I was wondering is if the buttons could be made skinnier so that apps on the right side of the phone could be tapped without having to turn the buttons off. It's not a big deal, and I'm not complaining, I was just wondering.
[Android Apps and Games] xftox:
Yay all we need now is an app to wake the phone without the hard keys like a shake awake or press volume down to unlock
[Android Apps and Games] htcvidi:
@xftox

Get a look to 'No Lock'.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/no-lock/org.jraf.android.nolock
[Android Apps and Games] reocej:
The buttons have a contact area of 48x48 pixels which can only be changed through code, which unfortunately I can't do yet.:( Haven't had time to learn it.:p
[Android Apps and Games] ducklas1:
Would be nice if you optimize your great app by minimizing the reaction time of the Back Button...its same in MDJs Revolution HD and Froyo HD 4.4...more delay compared to hardkey backbutton...

Regards

Ducklas1
[Android Apps and Games] xftox:
Thanks htcvidi also do u think we will have a menu like clutch beta?
[Android Apps and Games] internauta2000:
Update Skin...!!!

Update Sense HD Skin... Enjoy :)

NOTE: Before uninstall the previous version.
[Android Apps and Games] xftox:
Also is there a way we could long press home for recent apps
[Android Apps and Games] vinamilk:
Plz move the Bar position to bottom of screen !
[Android Apps and Games] 10507:
Would this interfere with the menu windows?
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
It would interfere with a lot of things. I'm sure that's why he put it on the side in the first place. It's just not the best idea, it would get in the way a lot. There is already an app kinda like this that sets at the bottom somewhere in Android general (not HD2 general).
[Android Apps and Games] labuzza:
hi, my problem is the button is not proper location on my screen because my lcd density is 160..any way to fix it??
[Android Apps and Games] pspknightx:
How come the size increased so much O.o

Btw, need to install both ?
[Android Apps and Games] mattfmartin:
No, one is for haptic feedback
[Android Apps and Games] zoftdev:
Could I modify to be black/transparent version?
[Android Apps and Games] donny-t:
wow thanks.

i have no home no money, the only thing i have are the klothes on my back and my hd2.

and realy its not a joke. i live and sleep on the streets.

my hd2 is everything to me.

my hardware buttons didt not work anymore and now i have software buttons, a second live for my hd2 with android and swkey2.

from me 5 stars for you.
[Android Apps and Games] pspknightx:
So 2nd is the haptic feedback eh?

EDIT: My bad for didn't read the first page for more details, didn't notice initial release and 1.01 update, hehe. .. thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
Congrats jerryfan2000, you made the XDA from page, very cool! http://www.xda-developers.com/android/soft-keys-for-android-on-the-htc-hd2/
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
giving this version a try now, hope it works perfectly fine :D
[Android Apps and Games] undergroundcugir:
HD skin looks nice, but i hate the vibro
[Android Apps and Games] dan55:
hi

does this work on unrooted desire with 2.2?

will it be in market soon?

cheers

dan
[Android Apps and Games] odoss:
+1 i hate it too it's a strong vibro :s
[Android Apps and Games] chris_ah1:
Can we toggle the vibration off?

I know you thought it was necessary because of the delay between the tap and the action, but having a toggle for it would be great.
[Android Apps and Games] sstfn:
Gonna try this on my HD2! Looks very nice :D
[Android Apps and Games] atomical007:
wow! I've just saw this app. this is very useful.

will try it and report later.
[Android Apps and Games] toma62:
sono d'accordo anche io please
[Android Apps and Games] mercianary:
This works great on my desire, thanks.

What are the chances to be able to customise buttons as many androids come with different buttons.. ie my desire is missing call buttons and camera, my other halfs zte blade only has home, menu and back...no optical trackpad or button.

Thanks again for this great app.
[Android Apps and Games] RobertsDF:
When using this on a build that has a DPI other then 240 the buttons are not on the edge of the screen, more towards the center.

Other then that, it works great!
[Android Apps and Games] inauthoritative:
great app! would prefer the arrow and buttons panel to be located on the bottom just above the bottom bar. (with the panel on the right side it usually blocks me from clicking on non scrollable pages) thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] xftox:
This app should have a menu kind of like clutch beta would help a lot and solve a lot of peoples complains
[Android Apps and Games] bennyhanna:
worked great for me

Add customized options and you have a winner!!!
[Android Apps and Games] LordDeath:
Is there a way to turn off the vibration?
[Android Apps and Games] ceo4eva:
Cant wait to test the functionality of this app, i've always been skeptical of the hardware buttons.
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
Yes, he releases 2 version. One with and one without vibration.
[Android Apps and Games] atomical007:
Req: SWKey without heptic feed back.

Hi jerryfan2000.

Can you made two versions in your next release.

1.One with heptic.

2.One without heptic.

So people easy to choose which one is preferable for them.:)

Thanks for your hard work.:D
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
NO.

you have to download the one you wish to have for now

1. non vibrate

2. vibrate

anyways, on this thread there are many customized things such as

transparency / full

color / non color

different buttons etc

there are many actually

the application is awesome if you were able to follow through the development
[Android Apps and Games] jaidedfocus:
This is pretty awesome! Haven't tried it on my phone yet but I will later this week. One question though. Does this decrease the screen length or size?
[Android Apps and Games] weexy:
My DPI is at 180 and the buttons are on the edge, maybe it has to do with compatibility mode setting.
[Android Apps and Games] weexy:
I just noticed this, but does anyone know why this app would need phone state and identity access?
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
Did you really not read the OP? This has already been an option.
[Android Apps and Games] weexy:
Yes, please Jerryfan2000 at least update us with autostart.
[Android Apps and Games] atomical007:
Yeah.I already read it, but that one is the first release.

My main point is the next release.[In case he forget to disable the vibration].:)
[Android Apps and Games] cyber-junkie:
@Jerryfan2000: Great App !!! BigTHX for this !!! My HD2-hardwarekeys are ok - but using your softkeys should save their lifes ;)

Yes, please... but it should be config-able (so you can de/activate autostart) -

and also with a function to close the program (or just to disable the little start-key for some apps/games - some apps/games don't need any hardwarebuttons, and than the little start key is a bit disturbing...)
[Android Apps and Games] jitin_s:
Where to find the source code of original SWkey? I'm looking for it but even 3 hrs of forum search does not yield any results :(
[Android Apps and Games] pakure:
sir, but then the second one, apart from haptic feedback, has a faster response to back button too...hence the request for non-haptic second version
[Android Apps and Games] alg3r:
I do want a vibrate option there too that I can have a choice.
[Android Apps and Games] willy_bra:
Beautiful
[Android Apps and Games] white-energy:
No more updates? i think he's dead! xD he just can't leave the HD2 community like that! we need an update! :D
[Android Apps and Games] zoftdev:
Sorry I do this without permission, OP you can ask me anytime to close my apk.

I create transparent version, now you can always on the soft keyboard

please uninstall original before install this apk.
[Android Apps and Games] mattfmartin:
that's definitely transparent. First time I looked at it I didn't even see them. Had to do a double take
[Android Apps and Games] advptg:
This one is really cool.. but how to stop vibration..? Vibration is really annoying
[Android Apps and Games] carbonwhiskey:
Can you make this available for the Droid X please?
[Android Apps and Games] :
did you test it on the droid x...what where ur results?
[Android Apps and Games] thenomadsoul:
+1 ;)

I want to disable vibration, is there a way to do that?
[Android Apps and Games] weexy:
For everyone that wants a bottom bar solution, BPK has a great app with his softkeys version 2.0.

Version 2.0 is now an overlay at the bottom of the screen and he has made his app highly customizable.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=860153
[Android Apps and Games] alantak:
This is great, works, and is really useful. I am finding myself getting things done faster!

This is already very useful as-is, but some friendly suggestions in case more development is planned:

- remove the search button

- make the buttons much thinner/less invasive, i'd go 1/4 width

- make buttons transparent?

- make all buttons go away except the "Back" button when a keyboard is active.

- add sleep button
[Android Apps and Games] zoftdev:
Update Transparent version from 15% to 50% transparent.

Sorry OP for didn't get your permission yet.

Again, uninstall original one first.
[Android Apps and Games] rock4mayo:
nice....but how to turn off vibration
[Android Apps and Games] sepidol:
I love this app.

Install quickdesk app from market, and then you'll have complete button saviour :)
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Hi guys.

I had a very busy weekend with my day time job. I will come back and focus on next release of Button Savior today. In next release I will,

(1) Change to transparent panel

(2) Put more customization features such as trigger side and option for heptic feedback.

(3) Add clicked and unclicked color change. In my current design, it is not able to process click and long click change. So I have to draw my own clicked/unclicked effect pixel by pxiel

(4) Try to solve the need to enable debug mode.

(5) Long click to bring up recent task diaglog. (not sure is it easy to do it without system permission)

Hopefully I can finish all of this by the weekend and I will then publish to Android Market. If you are using my version of Button Savior, you should be able to upgrade directly from Android Market.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Yes, it will get in the way a lot with current implementation. But I'll add option to make it long press triggered. With this implementation, the chance of accidential trigger will be greatly reduced.
[Android Apps and Games] mattfmartin:
Sounds good. Good job again Jerry
[Android Apps and Games] Six6Sicks:
Vibration is the only thing from me keeping this. Its horrible. Otherwise great app.
[Android Apps and Games] daysey:
Hi Jerryfan, please make the option to make it long press an optional setting too because I for one do not see any need for it.

If anybody does not want to accidentally press the buttons, then slide them in. Once the buttons are out anyway, the pixels under the buttons will no longer be active for other applications but for the softkey buttons alone.
[Android Apps and Games] ducklas1:
Hi,

bpks Softkeys 2.0 is very fast and smooth...would be nice if you implement an option for placing softkeys on the bottom in the same method (adapted for HD2 - of course)...already posted link here again:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=860153

GREETS

Ducklas1
[Android Apps and Games] pietrucci:
No need for adaption, works perfectly on HD2!
[Android Apps and Games] fantasticlord:
It works great! Now I'm just waiting for the new theme of this, I'd like dark theme or more... If you like, I'll design the interface, I'm a graphic designer
[Android Apps and Games] raysearcher:
Make your own themes very easy :)

I would like to remember my "How-to" some several pages back. This way you can change the graphic content of SWKey (or every other app).

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9691972&postcount=131

Best regards
[Android Apps and Games] HelderJr:
My friend, it would be really nice if we could open the taskbar by pressing or long pressing a button on this program. Is it hard to make this happen?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] fantasticlord:
Thanks! I'll try :D
[Android Apps and Games] masondoctorjt:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=860153

Agreed, it works perfectly on my HD2 also. I just gotta figure out if I like it on the bottom or side better. I'm thinking bottom for some reason, not sure why. I thank the devs for doing both ways so that we have a choice. Awesome job guys.
[Android Apps and Games] jcsy:
Anybody found a widget or method to turn on and turn off USB debugging because I actually can't sync properly since its tedious to go into the settings and turn them on 1 by 1... then force close the app, then starting it back again..
[Android Apps and Games] hlvl:
Please see if you could make it like stock Android panel at the bottom of the screen. I think it will look great for those who uses stock android builds as well as for Sense guys. I'm using modified SWKey2 with completely transparent panel and it is not always usable because of missing background. It is hard to find buttons if the background is close to the color of icons on buttons. Attached are images of what I mean:
[Android Apps and Games] 10507:
Is there anyway to have this software survive a HOT or SOFT reset? Like auto restart on phone reset.
[Android Apps and Games] thinhletien:
how can i turn the vibration off?
[Android Apps and Games] 10507:
use version 1 or wait till author adds in more function for next version.
[Android Apps and Games] xftox:
Is there a way we can maybe get a menu for this like clutch beta I can pm u the app if needed
[Android Apps and Games] testok3000:
good job

great! but if the panel can move and place on anywhere it be perfect!
[Android Apps and Games] belon_cfy:
This app is really amazing, we hope to see more feature included.

- transparent button, better skin ....

- directional button. (Up down left right)

-the triggle button can be more transparent or invisible
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
[15-December-2010]

Button Savior V1.0.2 is now published to Android Market. If you are using my old build, I think you should be able to upgrade directly from Android Market. If not, just do uninstall and grab the new version from Android Market.

If you want to include your own theme to my app, please send me png files with clicked and unclicked states altogether. I will add screen off button soon. So it is good idea to send me screen off picture too. kiumiu.ca@gmail.com

[ChangeLog]

V1.0.2 2010-12-15 SWKey3.apk

(1) Added new visual (provided from XDA member stefen)

(2) Added app icon.png

(3) Added Trigger side preferences

(4) Added Long click preferences

(5) Added Vibration toggle preference

(6) Added Auto Hide preference

(7) Added What's new

(8) Added More Apps

(9) Added button clicked highlight

(10) Changed Panel style to transparent

(11) Added auto start on boot

(12) Added popup dialog advising user to enable USB Debugging when it is disabled.
[Android Apps and Games] htcvidi:
Very good news. :)

Thanks for this great app.
[Android Apps and Games] pack21:
Awesome news! Thanks.

I'm using now new version and is great, very great..... fantastic.
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
You did a great job with the market release. The main things I am really liking are the highlights you added and also auto hide. Only thing we need now is to be able to use an end button instead of the search button with maybe a longpress feature to get the power menu to come up. I also had to uninstall my previous version to get the market version to install (kept giving an install error) but after I uninstalled it worked great. Thanks for all your work and I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
[Android Apps and Games] securecrt:
Change some icons for 1.0.2 version

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[Android Apps and Games] zagzag99:
Works great !

Requires to uninstall the previous beta versions.

I gave it 5.

I would like to add the ability to choose the hapatic feedback duration. I find it too long.
[Android Apps and Games] pack21:
The most important thing in this up, is the ability to setting the auto Hide, now is so nice use this app.

I love the auto Hide.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
i love the long click and trigger button side option more.
[Android Apps and Games] willy_bra:
Also, if the home icon would have the long press option to show recent apps would make it complete for me... Already works fine however! Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] kam333:
great app

2 suggestions if i may

1. already mentioned, add long press option for power menu.

2. add extra option for time out to enable close after less keypress.

not sure if that's clear so for e.g.

as it is now, if you select close after 5secs it will close in that time regardless of the last key press, even if you are still using the back key to go back on sub menus or sub folders, hope that makes sense.

many thanks
[Android Apps and Games] itsme_4ucz:
Hi Jerry,

Great app!! indeed a saviour, been using this everyday!!! Thanks for the update

Request:

Can you please add screen off, someone has released an apk for desireHD:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=849056

Thanks Again!!!
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
I already noticed this strange behavior in my app as soon as I published to Market. I will chanhe it next time.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
is it desireHD only app?