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[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
1.1.4

Added:

(1) More sidebar orientation option (Bottom/left/right) (Top/left/right)

Modified:

(1) More icon will not sure when there are 5 icons.
[Android Apps and Games] Olioaglio:
Finally!!! Thanks, jerryfan.

Still would like an option to hide the bottom BS bar if menu button is triggered.

Olioaglio

Sent via HTC HD2 with XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] wearefree:
The new 1.15 update is awsome! Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] linuxis:
where did you find version 1.1.5?
[Android Apps and Games] Olioaglio:
Its available in market.

Sent via HTC HD2 with XDA Premium
[Android Apps and Games] linuxis:
ha! my market link was broken :) Saw only 1.1.3. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] linuxis:
Now vibro is perfect :)

Maybe it is posible to implement several icon sizes? After changing the resolution from standart 240 to eg. 190 buttons on the screen are very tiny.

Another thing added transparency to the icon is nice feature, but as default icon could be more visible.

Thanks for very usefull app!

Update:

After wiping Dalvik cache buttons become bigger .....
[Android Apps and Games] boccio_pisa:
thanks for this great app
[Android Apps and Games] Pewez:
Thanks alot

great job..

keep it up.. it saved my fingers...:) as well as the phone buttons..
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
sorry guys. I will add 1.1.5 binary in attachment when i am back to my laptop
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
[ChangeLog]

1.1.5 SWKey20.apk

Added:

(1) Trigger Icon transparency setting

(2) Button Icon transparency setting

Modified:

(1) Removed USB debug alert

(2) Soften vibration feedback
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
[ChangeLog]

1.1.6 SWKey21.apk

Added:

(1) Added 3 new themes for E-INK display
[Android Apps and Games] linuxis:
I have one problem.

After each cleaning Dalvik cache - buttons becomes bigger - almost the same size as any icon on desktop. After backing up with Titanium Backup (that kills app), buttons becomes small. What's good reboot doesn't change size.

From other hand I'm happy with that bug, because on density 190, buttons are too small and cleaning Dalvik makes them usable - not too small.

Is that possible to make that effect as a "Feature" - I mean is that possible to allow user to select size - standart or big ?

Another question is that possible to make trigger button more visible ? In sunshine It's impossible to see it :)

Anyway - thanks again for good piece of software !!!
[Android Apps and Games] B3RL1N:
Thanks so much for a great app JerryFan!

Keep up the good work!

Nook thread.
[Android Apps and Games] FrEcP:
how to create a theme?

rly would like to have a "real" honeycomb ui like http://t3n.de/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/android_3.0_honeycomb_interface-595x335.jpg
[Android Apps and Games] powah o_O:
handy app, is there eny way to remove some buttons ?
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
You can do it in paid version

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Hi,

Please follow post #131 for making custom theme

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=865525&page=14
[Android Apps and Games] kam333:
here's 1 i put together a while back, didnt submit theme to jerryfan2000 as i think it only works well with dark backgrounds.

if this is what you're after il tidy it up a bit for jerryfan2000 add to next update (with his permission of course)

try this, ive replaced the orig "honeycomb" that was in the app

Edit: deleted attachment, i have a cleaner/ tidier version of the theme if anyone wants it i will forward to jerryfan2000 to add.
[Android Apps and Games] napTu2:
i have feature proposition:

to freeup screen from activation arrow button

swkey can be activated by touch to light or proximity sensor
[Android Apps and Games] wearefree:
This would be a very nice feature! Once implemented, I no longer have to keep the buttons on 24/7. Please....
[Android Apps and Games] phamtienvuong:
Thanks you so much . i'm downloading....using for HD2 EU
[Android Apps and Games] pakure:
please requesting you to try make something similar for windows phone 7/7.5., now that mango can allow for 3rd party apps to run in background?...i hope so:o
[Android Apps and Games] thelooti:
Great feature, really extends the life of HD2...

Just a quick question, can you make the buttons dock on the bottom, however not on top of what there currently is, but the whole screen to be shorter and to leave space at the bottom for the buttons... become real soft keys as if factory made :). In the attached image, it is illustrated...

thnx a lot
[Android Apps and Games] arungk2:
Thanks thanks thanks

By now i must have flashed my phone a 1000 times :)

and every time the first app that i installed was button savior :)

i take this opportunity to thank you endlessly for this free app :)

as my hd2 is incomplete without it :d

i wish you a lot of happiness and prosperity in life :)

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It would be great to have this

I believe ICS has these buttons built on to the screen

so as ics is ported to the hd2 we should get it alongwith :)
[Android Apps and Games] zagzag99:
ICS Support

app can't be used with ics :-(

back and menu don't work.

raises a difficulty in porting ics to current devices without full HW keys set.

Can this be addressed with an update, please?

thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] gkfaisal:
thanks

I did the same as arungk2, when ever I flash, first thing to install is button savior

it would be great to have the buttons dock in the bottom

thanks a lot, great work
[Android Apps and Games] kemberdog:
i was just about to post a question like this!!!
[Android Apps and Games] amaru79:
root ?

please, someone tell me how i do this root with the htc hd2 android 2.2 phone so I can use this great apps, pleaseeee
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Hi Guys,

I am now studying why Button savior is broken in ICS. So far I can't find any difference. I will continue the work and publish an update ASAP
[Android Apps and Games] tula...:
Fanstatic :)

Thank so much
[Android Apps and Games] superdestek:
good work , very nice
[Android Apps and Games] wearefree:
My understanding of shortening the screen requires changing some system files which differs from rom to rom.

It will be easier to make the button heights and widths independently adjustable.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Hi Folks,

I am still fighting with the ICS problem. So far still have no clue why it doesn't work. However, it worked on my Android Emulator. So I am not sure is it a problem in custom rom. Is there anyone with luck to use Button Savior on their ICS rom?
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
I have fixed the ICS issue in 1.2.2 and it is now already uploaded to Market. There is a very little chance that it might not work in older version. Please report if it is not working in your current rom while it was fine. Thanks. I will upload 1.2.2 on XDA later when I am home.
[Android Apps and Games] clio94:
Thank you.New version works in cm7 and ics in my hd2 :)
[Android Apps and Games] pakure:
Jerryfan can you make something similar for wp7??
[Android Apps and Games] trex3300:
Thank you Jerryfan2000 for this great app.

Please, could you implement the long-press menu for the power button.

Thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] haha123:
I love this app! But an ICS theme would also be hugely appreciated ;)
[Android Apps and Games] jolas:
@jerryfan2000,

Could you add an other option in 'Trigger Icon Size', except 'Default' and 'Larger' to have it cover full or half side (right or left)?

Then, it would be easier to use it without displaying any trigger icon (by making it cover e.g. upper half right side, full transparent) ;)
[Android Apps and Games] bach0405:
Hi.

I recently bought an android Tv which works decently and I would like to improve user experience by adding zoom buttons. I use button savior on my archos tablet and it works great.

So I am wondering if it is possible to add zoom buttons

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Just released an new update this morning. Please go back to my first page for detail.
[Android Apps and Games] gnash.s:
Hi jerryfan2000,

I just wanted to say thanks for saving so many hd2s out there. This is by far the single most useful app for hd2 and like many others the first app installed.

I just have a quick question - since your latest version, now even the trigger icon can perform one operation if there is only one option selected. This is kinda a replacement for ICS soft keys which is great. But is there any way to install and run more than 1 instance of this app so that I can replicate 2 or 3 operations just by clicking the trigger icon!

Obviously we cannot install the same app again. So, if it is not a big trouble, would it be possible to rename the app (atleast 1 more version) and post an apk?

I am feeling kinda silly just asking for this. please ignore if this is a big work for you!

thank you so much!

-Nash
[Android Apps and Games] ro_explorer:
Hi,

I just bought your app from Market since I've implemented the "full screen mod" for my Galaxy Nexus and I'm finding it excellent.

However here is one thing that I'd love to see it in one of your next updates: since I'm using the autohide option (2 sec delay) I would love to have the option to hide/deactivate the close button (which becomes useless under these conditions).

Also, maybe you could drop the long press for home button and ad a recent tasks list like in the native ICS menu bar.

Thank you for this great application.
[Android Apps and Games] Shetlander:
I too am using this on my Galaxy Nexus and would love an ICS theme also. If not is it possible to add custom buttons ourselves?
[Android Apps and Games] wearefree:
There is an ICS theme, however I like the k3 honeycomb theme better.

The hide on click is an awesome addition!
[Android Apps and Games] lazy_ursache:
Any news about the lag fix for ICS!? Or we must use anything before SWKey34.apk!? Thanx!
[Android Apps and Games] timsen11:
I bought it and cant wait to try it !

I heared about massive battery drain !:confused:

Is there also a chance to open the app drawer with this ? Because then I can also delete the app drawer icon ! Would be great
[Android Apps and Games] wearefree:
Some thoughts about hide on click:

Is it possible to choose whether to hide on clicking different buttons? Currently when clicking home it doesn't hide which is OK, however it would be nice to not hide after clicking back as well as often times back buttons are pressed many times. Or make it an option whether to hide as a per user choice. Thank you for your great app!
[Android Apps and Games] trex3300:
This app is very good, almost perfect IMHO.

Only thing missing is the Power button Long Press Menu.
[Android Apps and Games] mistermojorizin:
i'm part of the gnex crowd too. need 2 things:

1st - i need to control how big to make the trigger icon and where to put it. right now there is just a larger/default option for size and location is limited to an area around the vertical center of the side of the screen.

2nd - when i long hold the back button to kill an app (feature of AOKP) - in many applications, button savior first registeres and back click, moving out of the application i want to kill, and then registers the back hold, cilling an unintented application, often the launcher. the stock key would not register a click if you held it and would just kill the app.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Hi GN fans,

I am already working on next update to address many suggestions you guys raised here such as.

(1) Able to remove close button when auto hide + hide on click are enabled

(2) Hide on click fails with Home button

(3) Possible GN lags issue. (maybe not a perfect solution)

For ICS theme and task button issues, i need more time to update it. There are 12 themes and i need to add task button for each of them. So it takes a lot of time.
[Android Apps and Games] trex3300:
Thank you for your response.

How about Power Button Long Press Menu?
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Long press power button will be considered. Generally it is not possible to bring up power off dialog with public API. I have a tool that might allow me to show up power off dialog with it. So I need some time to do experiment.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Hi GNex fans,

My friend used his stock rom + root GNex to test Button Savior and he said there is no lag issue on his phone. Is there anyone running full screen mod + Button Savior without lag issue??
[Android Apps and Games] jolas:
Could you consider of making the Trigger Icon Size to have custom size too, instead of having only Default and Larger options?

Sent from my HD2
[Android Apps and Games] ro_explorer:
Yes, I am.

I've identified the lag issue as being present only with the standard ICS launcher (and derivates). I'm using ADW EX launcher and there is no lag what so ever. May someone else can confirm my findings.

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Jerry,

One more thing if you don't mind. The trigger button position is not covering the entire side (at least for Galaxy Nexus use). I would like to position the trigger in the bottom corner of the screen (either left or right) but even if I put the position slider to the max value, the trigger will sill "float" at about 5mm from the bottom. Can you cover the entire side?

Thank you ...
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Yes, I am also working on this bug now.

Default launcher uses hardware acceleration. So view mixing with hardware acceleration and no acceleration on your custom rom will slow down system performance. I dont know why but seems like it happens on non stock ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] avlfive:
Great to know you're working on the lag issues. Love Button Savior so much more than LMT but I can't deal with the lag (with NOVA Launcher). Nice work on the app though! Subbed to check on updates.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
I introduced a new trigger mode in this version called Swipe trigger. It is same trigger action I use in Smart Taskbar but it is controlled in a smarter way. In addition to that, there is also one more new trigger size option for large screen display. Please go to page one for detail changes.
[Android Apps and Games] ro_explorer:
This one is just perfect :-). Thank you so much for the new release.

// sent from my green robot //
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Oh. Forgot to mention. Icon position now is adjustable on higher resolution display.
[Android Apps and Games] xl DIGITAL lx:
Yeah, great job on this app. Very useful. Only problem is lag with Nova Launcher. Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] Strenger:
The program is wonderful, have long wanted this.

But on my Huawei 8230 works only the Home button. And I really need to "back" button worked, because of which I am looking for such a program.

You could somehow fix the button to back to work?

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] dr_derqami:
Ok
[Android Apps and Games] clio94:
All button work great in huawei-vodafone 845 android 2.1.You must be rooted for get it worked.If you are rooted and the first time you push back button,doesnt ask for superuser rights,go to superuser app and make a su binary update
[Android Apps and Games] slackersink:
Works perfectly with me, thanks. :) I wouldn't mind if the buttons were like half the width they are now. It's a minor crit, this is awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] djtimmyd:
I think the non working buttons are related to type kernal. Works with hasterin ppp not on rmamet
[Android Apps and Games] Strenger:
I understand that.

when you first start click Back and allow root access. The program super user to remember my choice. But still, it works only the HOME button and close the panel button.

I have the phone Android 2.1 firmware that came with the purchase (I am from Belarus, the firmware is called Whiterussion - is adapting by our operator firmware). Root Law is, I did.

so if the software developer can fix it, I'll be very grateful!
[Android Apps and Games] tiu9you:
oo yeah... i like it.. thank you
[Android Apps and Games] bazinga:
excellent! :)))
[Android Apps and Games] dung8604:
So far so freakin awesome! This app was clearly made for right handers huh lol
[Android Apps and Games] pack21:
Awesome idea !

But dont work for me;

- just close and back key

- when i boot the phone, the icon circle disappear.

Yes, I do user permissions.

I will keep the eye in an update.
[Android Apps and Games] arungk2:
superb work *****

congratulations

you have been very responsive in hardly 24 hrs

since members expressed pressing need you have created this app.
[Android Apps and Games] angelpower123:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWW!!!!

Perfect work... sooo nice.. thanks a alot.

Great job. PLEASE GO ON with SWKey

:D
[Android Apps and Games] hkcky:
Great App! Thanks so much.

However, some soft keys, like "Back" and "Menu" are not working very well in some apps, like Fb and stock SMS app.

Thanks for saving our hard keys. :D

PS: I am using NexusHD2-FRG83D V1.7 PPP (hastarin r8.5.1)
[Android Apps and Games] Conet:
thank you！it's so great~！:p
[Android Apps and Games] dung8604:
So awesome. Eagerly awaiting skins and improvements, especially maybe a sleep button
[Android Apps and Games] CableMan67:
Thanks jerryfan2000 for this great app!!!

This is just the beginning and all the great suggestions on how to make this better already!!!
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
Very good idea! An end button would be very useful.
[Android Apps and Games] terranceye:
Really cool! Thanks! :p
[Android Apps and Games] goldeneagle1509:
please help me fix back & menu button. My phone is rooted.So i use back button just one time.

i'm using core droid 0.7 HD2 tmobile.

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] motoman234:
The more I play with this, is the more I realize how genius this is. My only suggestion would be to replace the search key for an end key (to lock device) and to make one with more of a gingerbread theme (Flat black) to match most of the ROM. I think the majority of people use their "End" key a LOT more than search. My end key doesn't even work at all anymore from pushing it so much and I promise you guys don't want that to happen to you :( it sucks.

As of now, I give you 10/10.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Hi,

Can you try turning off Force GPU rendering option in setting/development ?? Some GN users claim turning it on actually slows down everything.
[Android Apps and Games] xl DIGITAL lx:
Its off by default. And i also tried checking it and unchecking it as well. Anything else I should try? I'll be happy to help :D
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
This is bad. I thought it could be helpful to turn it off. Now I don't know whats wrong. There are also GN users running without lag with different rom and kernel. Not sure is it a bug in your custom rom. I am still trying to reproduce the problem with ICS tablet I have.
[Android Apps and Games] xl DIGITAL lx:
Try nova launcher. I know its that because I get no lag using other launchers like ro_explorer stated. Thanks for trying :)
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Thanks for the hint but no luck. It works as smooth as fluid on my Tegra2 tablet. I am sure it is related to hardware acceleration problem. You get lag because your device is slow to upload graphics to GPU and slows to recycle unused graphics from GPU.
[Android Apps and Games] ro_explorer:
Feedback on the latest version (bug report):

1. the "hide close button" option becomes active only if both "autohide" and "hide on click" are checked .. I think it should be either one. Anyway, once the close button is being deactivated, I can safely uncheck the "hide on click" and the close button will still be not present (exactly as I like it :) )

2. the horizontal buttons arrangement is not working on other dpi than default (I decided to use 241 dpi today). no matter if I try to place the buttons horizontal on top or bottom, the buttons array will pop up in the middle area of the screen.

Other than this, everything is OK (I'm using vertical arrangement anyway ...)
[Android Apps and Games] Luke15153:
Another feedback:

I didn't get it managed to place to trigger button at the bottom of the screen.

The offset sliders range goes from 0 to 350 only.

Using HD2 with NexusHD2 GB (2.3.7), vertical oriantation.

Btw. new swipe is cool :)
[Android Apps and Games] ro_explorer:
The problem is no longer present if I uncheck the option for the buttons to follow the trigger position.
[Android Apps and Games] Olioaglio:
Yes, thats a really great idea. I would love an option like "hide on click except back button"or even better "hide on click except..." followed by a menu where user can choose the functions where bs hides at once or after delay set in the separate delay menu. The new introduced "hide close button" would also make more sense then. What do you think about this, Jerry?

Cheers, Olioaglio
[Android Apps and Games] jolas:
Hi jerryfan2000,

Thank you for new option "Swipe From Side Trigger", I really wanted it!

I would ask you for a new addition in this option, if you could do that:

the option to have only the half (portrait) side for trigger (e.g. because of lower side trigger, I face some problems in pushing some letters in keyboard, so I would like to have only the upper side for trigger).

Also, it would be nice if the trigger width could be customized.

Thank you!

Sent from my HD2
[Android Apps and Games] Xi2or:
Same problem here.

Can't get the trigger down the bottom where I like it :(

Thanks for a great app though!
[Android Apps and Games] il5a:
Cool app. Thx a lot.

Could you add the Volume Control feature for the device without volume buttons like KindleFire?
[Android Apps and Games] clio94:
We have today new update with volume control and a button called task that at least in my hd2 doesnt do anything.

Thank you very much dear developer.You made excellent work :)
[Android Apps and Games] trex3300:
I have HD2 (with Gingerbread rom) and everything in the new update works like a charm. The new "Task Bar" button works, it brings up the recent items just like if you had long press the home button. Volume buttons are also working.

This app just keep getting better, I cant wait for Jerryfan2000 to finally figure out the power button long press menu.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] clio94:
The "task" button works ok in gingerbread roms but it doesnt work in ics rom like tytung cm9 v1.4.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
I believe there will be issue related to the new task button becsaue for convenience sake, I used a rather lousy method to simulate long press home key. I think I can fix it.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Can someone test this version for me if you are not able to use task key?? If it didn't work but works in this version, please let me know. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] clio94:
The "task" button in the test version works ok in my hd2 with tytung cm9 v1.4 rom

and also it work ok in gingerbread cm7 rom
[Android Apps and Games] jerryfan2000:
Thanks for the help. Also got confirmation from other user. So I think this fix is working,
[Android Apps and Games] leo_ng:
Thank you~^^

I love it~

But 4 button is not enough ,

Can we use all or more than 4 button in one screen???

I mean like than------

View attachment 935632
[Android Apps and Games] Shetlander:
Does anyone have th APK for version 1.5.0. When I download it from the market it wont install "as the file is not properly signed"?
[Android Apps and Games] leo_ng:
try this~:) View attachment 943345

if it can use pls press thanks^.^~thank you.

I found every time when i boot the phone, the first time i press the Virtual button will no reaction (auto display rooted), the second effective.

Can it auto register to the phone when it boot?
[Android Apps and Games] wearefree:
The first time you press any virtual button, button Savior is requesting root access. Subsequent press on virtual buttons will be functional. I found it only happens when I first boot the phone or bottob Savior was closed due to titanium backup etc.