[MOD] Remove Softkeys (flash-able) GNEX CMDA (updated 05/21/12)

[ejackson]

UPDATE: Unless anyone still wants the flashable version, I will no longer be updating this. V2.5.18 only had 6 downloads Follow these instructions for an easier method:

Good day all MIUI tweekers
The Nav bar removal is actually a very simple BuildProp edit done from any gNexus phone with root access.
Needed
Root explore (or other explorer that has root powers)
Alternative button navigation ( I use button saviour pro you can choose you fav )
Steps
Go to root Explorer and Navigate to your build prop file.
Be sure that root explorer is set to Read / Write access ( seen in the top of your app look for R/W or R/O )
Long press the file and select text editor
Scroll to bottom of file
Enter this qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
save file (if you are useing Root explorer it automatically saves a backup)
Reboot phone and your done.
No Nav bar on bottom.

Firstly let me say this was not my idea or find, I simply followed Brav1111's instructions over at RootzWiki. Furthermore mrx88336350 over at XDA is responsible for figuring it out and posting about the Mod: http://goo.gl/ck19v.

Info:
This MOD will remove the SoftKeys from the bottom of the screen, therefore you will be able to use the whole screen for veiwing!

Difficulty: Very Easy
MOD Staus: Stable
Requires Root: Yes
Apply in: CWM Recovery

Instructions:
1. Install either Button Saviour (from Market) or LMT Launcher From XDA: http://goo.gl/qLEY3 or direct download v1.1 link. (personally I prefer LMT)

a. Be sure to install one of the above before flashing the zip
b. LMT Help - Install Apk
c. Set Autostart TouchService to 1
d. Set Mode to either 1 or 2 (1 is for gestures + pie, 2 is for just pie) Personally I use just pie
e. If you would like to use Gestures, set them up in LMT
f. Click Start/Stop TouchService to start app

2. Make a Backup.
3. Install one of the below Zips (match your current MIUI.us version) using CWR:

MIUI.us_toro_2.3.23_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA (tested)
Link: http://goo.gl/bGzpW
Barcode

MIUI.us_toro_2.4.6_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA (tested)
Link: http://goo.gl/dt0RH
Barcode

MIUI.us_toro_2.4.13_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA (tested)
Link: http://goo.gl/g5egZ
Barcode

MIUI.us_toro_2.4.20_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA (tested)
Link: http://goo.gl/yGdSB
Barcode

MIUI.us_toro_2.4.27_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA (tested)
Link: http://goo.gl/p8nbi
Barcode

MIUI.us_toro_2.5.4_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA
Link: http://goo.gl/zJctj

MIUI.us_toro_2.5.11_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA
Link: http://goo.gl/auuVv

MIUI.us_toro_2.5.18_4.0_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_MagiFienX CMDA
Link: http://goo.gl/O00A4

This will wipe out any other mods you have applied to your framework-res.apk.

I will be updating this MOD weekly for myself, if there is enough interest shown here I will continue to update it for you guys/galz.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Thanks...

This will work with standalone center clock mod, I am using both mods currently.

[tokan.one]

I love the idea of this. I hope this mod becomes very successful. I personally am using this now and loving it.

If I were to recommend anything, I would put a link that links directly to the download of LMT to save time, but otherwise very good job. Please do keep posting the updates!

[ejackson]

I love the idea of this. I hope this mod becomes very successful. I personally am using this now and loving it.

If I were to recommend anything, I would put a link that links directly to the download of LMT to save time, but otherwise very good job. Please do keep posting the updates!

I will check with noname81 over at XDA, if he gives me the ok then I will link the download for LMT.

Glad you are using and enjoying this mod.

[hexto]

Loving the stock buttons. Thanks

[ejackson]

Loving the stock buttons. Thanks

Fair enough, everyone has their own personal preference.

Appreciate any and all feedback.

If I can figure it out I would like to add the center clock mod to this mod...

[jerry174]

I really like this wondering will it work on GSM,

You you make somehting where you can hide and restore it ?? ... like may be volume up + power will hide it and same will restore it. ??

[tokan.one]

I really like this wondering will it work on GSM,

You you make somehting where you can hide and restore it ?? ... like may be volume up + power will hide it and same will restore it. ??

I am unsure about the GSM part, but you have to use the app LMT to use the home commands. The softKeys are entirely removed.

[ejackson]

I really like this wondering will it work on GSM,

You you make somehting where you can hide and restore it ?? ... like may be volume up + power will hide it and same will restore it. ??

It might work with GSM, make a nandroid backup and give it a try. As far as hiding and restoring buttons unsure about that I am not a dev, but IMO it would use up that screen space.

[cowsquad]

I like having the nav buttons. Why would I want to remove them? Lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[tokan.one]

I like having the nav buttons. Why would I want to remove them? Lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Ideally, you would be able to use a gesture to show/hide the buttons for more screen real-estate. This is the next best thing though

[jerry174]

http://www.galaxynexusforum.com/foru...s-netflix.html

its says one rom have an option to toggle navigation bar .... hopefully MIUI gets this soon ...

[tokan.one]

http://www.galaxynexusforum.com/foru...s-netflix.html

its says one rom have an option to toggle navigation bar .... hopefully MIUI gets this soon ...

Yea, but Xiaomi has to put this in, we can't do that.

[jerry174]

i was thinking like an apk or rooted phone may be if possible.... any ways it messed up with my swipe keyboard. hv attached the screen shot

[frankbonatelli]

Good day all MIUI tweekers
The Nav bar removal is actually a very simple BuildProp edit done from any gNexus phone with root access.
Needed
Root explore (or other explorer that has root powers)
Alternative button navigation ( I use button saviour pro you can choose you fav )
Steps
Go to root Explorer and Navigate to your build prop file.
Be sure that root explorer is set to Read / Write access ( seen in the top of your app look for R/W or R/O )
Long press the file and select text editor
Scroll to bottom of file
Enter this qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
save file (if you are useing Root explorer it automatically saves a backup)
Reboot phone and your done.
No Nav bar on bottom.