Hide Soft Keys on M8

[bobdude5]

If you're tired of the on screen buttons getting in the way of typing, root your phone with weak sauce and then download gmd hide soft keys from the play store. Here is a video if you want to see it in action.

HTC m8 full screen: http://youtu.be/OrRg1_7J5Qs

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys

 

[jaythenut]

If you're tired of the on screen buttons getting in the way of typing, root your phone with weak sauce and then download gmd hide soft keys from the play store. Here is a video if you want to see it in action.

HTC m8 full screen: http://youtu.be/OrRg1_7J5Qs

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys

yeah cool app been using it from day one so good i paid for it

 

[PogusMagnus]

Actually, I'm sick and tired of the bloody keys constantly disappearing when I most need them. We have a huge screen already and I'd rather have a mod that nails the keys in place, so that they never ever disappear. Lol.

Just my 2 cents...


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[charismatickiller]

Actually, I'm sick and tired of the bloody keys constantly disappearing when I most need them. We have a huge screen already and I'd rather have a mod that nails the keys in place, so that they never ever disappear. Lol.

Just my 2 cents...


Sent from my HTC One_M8 using xda app-developers app

You can still manipulate things like transparency, height, width and colour with the app so its pretty good if you want that too.

Personally hate the speaker chin and button combo, wish they went with the HOX set up. Used to using pie now anyways.

HTC-ONE-M8

 

[captainreynolds]

Does anyone know how to keep the stock navbar icons with this GMD Auto-Hide app? I like the app but don't like the buttons it uses, even when you choose the "HTC" option under themes. They just look ugly compared to the normal stock navbar icons.

 

[Erckul]

this is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for posting this. Now I can utilize ALL of the screen.

 

[shorty1483]

Personally I always need the buttons when they are gone for a second with GMD

 

[MikeS.]

If you're tired of the on screen buttons getting in the way of typing, root your phone with weak sauce and then download gmd hide soft keys from the play store. Here is a video if you want to see it in action.

HTC m8 full screen: http://youtu.be/OrRg1_7J5Qs

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys

Thank you for that great hint.

This App works like a charm !

 

[altimax98]

Install LMT Pie (XDA Download) and setup for BACK/HOME/RECENTS/MENU
Change build prop to remove software keys

Profit

 

[Prfndhatrdofman]

You all realize this is "immersive mode" in android. The buttons only hide when they aren't needed. Simply swipe where the NAV bar would be and the icons come back.

 

[Maedhros]

Not to thread jack... but I'm currently using Ultimate Dynamic Nav bar (see this thread on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198).

I find it more flexable (you can set your own keys, have up to 7, multiple themes, multiple behaviors).

Best feature? I have a button dedicated for screen off, and when you long press it, it opens up APM. I also have a menu button which launches volume control upon long press.

An alternative that works on the M8.

EDIT:

Whoops wrong Screenshot, please see the new one.

 

[captainreynolds]

Is it possible to permanently cut down the height of the stock navbar by half?

 

[Maedhros]

Is it possible to permanently cut down the height of the stock navbar by half?

From what I can tell.. no there isn't. However, using any of these custom applications, you can adjust the height of the nav bars.

 

[shorty1483]

Is it possible to permanently cut down the height of the stock navbar by half?

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[Stephen]

Not to thread jack... but I'm currently using Ultimate Dynamic Nav bar (see this thread on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198).

I find it more flexable (you can set your own keys, have up to 7, multiple themes, multiple behaviors).

Best feature? I have a button dedicated for screen off, and when you long press it, it opens up APM. I also have a menu button which launches volume control upon long press.

An alternative that works on the M8.

EDIT:

Whoops wrong Screenshot, please see the new one.

Brilliant find. This is exactly what I was looking for! Cheers!

Edit: Only thing it doesn't seem to work in is the camera. Cant see to call up the buttons, but all you have to do is go into the gallery and then it will work there.

 

[Maedhros]

Brilliant find. This is exactly what I was looking for! Cheers!

Edit: Only thing it doesn't seem to work in is the camera. Cant see to call up the buttons, but all you have to do is go into the gallery and then it will work there.

I just checked this and it works for me

In the options menu, you need to select "Keep trigger at panels side" as well as "Keep panel on right". Then you can swipe on the right when using the camera and it will work.

It is a bit confusing, but if you don't have those options selected, when in the Camera you need to swipe from the button to open the buttons.

 

[captainreynolds]

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Wunderbar! Danke. That's about the limit of my german!

I wonder if the action bar settings in Dimensions Editor don't work in some apps because those apps have a set height for the action bar.

 

[Stephen]

I just checked this and it works for me

In the options menu, you need to select "Keep trigger at panels side" as well as "Keep panel on right". Then you can swipe on the right when using the camera and it will work.

It is a bit confusing, but if you don't have those options selected, when in the Camera you need to swipe from the button to open the buttons.

That is perfect cheers! I forgot that in landscape you have rotated the phone!!! It is now working in all apps as well as car dock! Cheers!

 

[the_scotsman]

If you're tired of the on screen buttons getting in the way of typing, root your phone with weak sauce and then download gmd hide soft keys from the play store. Here is a video if you want to see it in action.

HTC m8 full screen: http://youtu.be/OrRg1_7J5Qs

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys

Like this, seems to work well. Would be better if it could be set on a per app basis, to keep them visible when running certain apps.

 

[Brainze]

All of you do realize that 4.4.2 has "Immersive Mode" that lets you hide the Status Bar and/or the Nav Bar until they're needed, right??

ALL of these special NavBar apps and whatnot are redundant.