topic Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons? in XZ Series

Customize navigation soft-buttons?

FatCash — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 11:26:11 GMT

Is it possible to customize soft-buttons on the bot of the screen? Or do I have to root my xz premium the first thing I do now?

I need the menu-key badly.

There is un-used black space to the left of back button, perfect spot for one more key.

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

najodleglejszy — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:35:49 GMT

the menu key isn't supported anymore to my knowledge. it will automatically appear in some ancient apps that don't use the overflow menu (the three dots that most apps have in the top bar).

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

FatCash — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:50:06 GMT

Yes, those three dots or three lines are placed differently or sometimes even hidden in apps.

My google searches indicate that root privileges are needed for such customization app (like UDN lite).

Please shed if you have more knowledge on this.

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

najodleglejszy — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:16:43 GMT

actually I realized that an app that I use allows you to add a menu button. you don't need root to use it, but you'll need to grant it a permission via an adb command https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

rubinho89 — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:55:25 GMT

is it not possible to change the order of the software buttons? i really want the back button on the right

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

najodleglejszy — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 19:41:16 GMT

@rubinho89 it's also possible with the app that I linked above. you'll need either root access or adb connection with your PC in order to make it work, though.

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

FatCash — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 19:49:12 GMT

Thank you,

your solution works perfectly!

It is possible to add two extra buttons with that app!

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

najodleglejszy — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 21:06:57 GMT

yeah, I use it to add a button that pulls down the notification area so that I don't have to reach the top of the screen. I just didn't realize it also supported a menu button function until I specifically looked for that

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

Username2 — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:55:40 GMT

I have a e5 and your app isn't available to my phone is there any other app or way to add a menu button?

Re: Customize navigation soft-buttons?

Adyz81 — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:36:47 GMT

You need root access or adb...