[Q] Closing apps with back button? Android ICS (4.0.3)

[redplate]

Edit:

How to mod Android 4.0.3 to close apps via long-press the back button?

 

[redplate]

Buuuuuuuuump

 

[developersdevelopers]

You could try out this tweak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425612 (credit to super_paws)

It's posted in the Nexus S forum, but the creator states its for stock 4.0.3 OTA, with no mention on which devices it works on. So I suggest making a Nandroid backup before testing this out.

Note that it's not a ROM or a kernel, just a flashable zip that adds a few features, including the force close feature that you're looking for.

Once you flash it, you must go to Settings -> Developer Options, and enable "Stop app via long-press".

Hope that works out for you.

 

[redplate]

Thanks to you ma friend

Will test this out and give feedback ASAP

edit:

sadly it ends up in a bootloop. i will try to contact the developer and ask him.

Edit: This file is for Nexus S Stock ICS only.

 

[redplate]

Is anybody able to tell me which file i have to modify for closing apps via long-press the backbutton?

Or where i should start searching. i have absolutly no clue.

 

[Dirk]

Whats wrong with the default Long-Press Home method?

 

[redplate]

Whats wrong with the default Long-Press Home method?

I have noticed that this feature comes with the latest ICS CM9 build v1.1 from tytung.

Anyway, thanks for the hint!