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remap left capacitive button functions to switch apps

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I always want the left capacitive key to perform the function - switch apps ( recent apps) because long pressing the home button to call out switch apps function is time consuming (it takes about 2 seconds) and need too much effort ( the button is so tight).

I googled around and figure out how to do that. I think a lot of people will have interest in such changes, so I would post here.

Actually, it is easy. What you need is a rooted phone and a root explorer( an app)

Then, in the root explorer, open /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl in Text Editor, scroll down and find key 139 ( this is the key you need to change) change the word" menu" to " APP_SWITCH" after the key 139. save and exit then reboot.

This changes change the left capacitive button function to open switch apps function. Of course , you will lose the menu function.

Hope it helps. :laugh:

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