[REQUEST] Volume Button as Camera Function

[The Batman]

This is a request to perhaps have the volume rocker be used as the camera button to take pictures.

I think it will give the OS an intuitive function to our phones.

Thanks for reading and anyone that can actually do this.


-The Batman

[tismo]

That would be nice. In the mean time, CM camera can do this.

[The Batman]

I wonder if there is a download for it and havebthat function?

[fuquan25]

Cm7 did this so miui should be able to

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[The Batman]

@fuquan25, I was thinking the same thing. I was able to find a download for the CyanogenMod camera apk, but it does not have this function implemented in the app itself. So now I am wondering if there is a modification that can be downloaded from CM7 in order to get this to work? Or perhaps, have a developer on our site create a mod to do this with the native MIUI camera apk?

[The Batman]

Any takers on this, or maybe anyone with an idea of how to get this option lol?

[grouse130]

This is one of the only things I miss from CM7.

[jerrycycle]

Download the latest cm7 nightly. Extract the camera apk. Install to the system/app folder and change permission to match that category. It have volume to capture photo

[The Batman]

Download the latest cm7 nightly. Extract the camera apk. Install to the system/app folder and change permission to match that category. It have volume to capture photo

If that really works, you sir, are awesome.

[Valdrien]

just tried it out and it really does work...just have to open the camera app and hit menu then advanced settings and turn on the volume up/down to take picture feature...works great also i love the click on screen to choose focus point feature

[cubanjinx]

There is a way to do this even with the miui camera but do make note that it WILL disable your volume control. So if you're willing to lose that I will show you how.

You will need Root Explorer (or an app like it) and some sort of text editor (drop box has one as do many other apps).

****NOTE****
I'm writing this as being explained for an Evo 4G. Anything that says "supersonic" will most likely be replaced with the name of your phone.

*-Steps 4 and 6 say to find "key 114" and "key 115". This might be different on your phone.

[B]If something should go wrong you take responsibilty[B]


[B] Step 1. [B]
Using root explorer navigate to system/usr/keylayout.

Step 2.
Back up "qwerty.kl" & "supersonic-keypad.kl"in a safe place.

Step 3.
Highlight and hold on "qwerty.kl" until the options pop up then select "Open in Text Editor"

Step 4.*
Scroll down to "key 115" and change "VOLUME_UP" to "CAMERA" and "WAKE" to "WAKE_DROPPED" & Then go to "key 114" and change "VOLUME_DOWN" to "CAMERA" and "WAKE" to "WAKE_DROPPED"

***MAKE SURE THE "C" LINES UP WITH THE FIRST LETTER OF THE OTHER BUTTONS AND "WAKE" ALSO LINES UP WITH THE OTHER "WAKE"***

Then "Save & Exit"

Step 5.
Highlight and hold on "supersonic-keypad.kl" untill the options pop up then select "Open in Text Editor"

Step 6.*
Scroll down to both "key 115" and change Both "VOLUME_UP" to "CAMERA" and "WAKE" to "WAKE_DROPPED" & Then go to BOTH "key 114" and change BOTH "VOLUME_DOWN" to "CAMERA" and "WAKE" to "WAKE_DROPPED"

Then "Save & Exit"

Step 7.

Reboot Phone then go to your camera, and use the Volume up or down to snap a picture.



Via TT

[pokediggla]

Or you can install ButtonRemapper and remap any key on your phone easily. The volume down on my N1 is mapped to be the media key, so I can use the MIUI media key option. Also mapped the Search soft key as the camera button.

Check the app out

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464

Don't forget to install the keyTracker app first. That app will tell you what each buttons numerical equivalent is

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[pokediggla]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464

Link not showing up?

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[d_flore]

This should be in the next update.

It has been on the iphone since ios5 and its much easier to take proper picture

[livinghacker]

This would be awesome

[flyinjoe13]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this thread. My one and only complaint with MIUI has always been the camera picture quality. It was so bad I stopped taking photos with my phone. I never knew I could take the camera app from another ROM and install it. Now I have the camera from the Evervolv ROM I used to use installed in MIUI and I can start taking pictures again with my phone. Thanks all....

[psyko]

Thanks

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