I read a thread on here somewhere that the bluetooth keyboard didnt work.
Well I though I would give mine a go, sure enough the drivers installed, but couldnt find the bluetooth stack...
But go to settings, bluetooth and add new device, you can add the keyboard and it detects it as one... It doesnt need any drivers!!! Keyboard works fine!!!
Im off to try it with a playstation game now!
Yep, my iGO ultraslim worked like that, no problems whatsoever.
Has anyone with the bluetooth gamepad tried to pair it like that with out drivers, maybe that will work?
the iGO keyboard doesnt work very well on the playstation emulator, I managed to find about 4 keys that worked, any of the letters brought up the phone dialer
Tried installing the WM5 drivers for my ThinkOutside Ultra-slim keyboard (the one I bought to go with my Palm Tungsten T3!) and it didn't work at all... said that the Bluetooth stack was different or missing or something.
Then I put the keyboard onto 'discoverable' and asked my HD2 to link to it... and it worked!
EASY
And although this keyboard is kinda old now, it still works like a dream - keystrokes appearing faster than I can type though without shortcuts - and I'm a happy boy again
Yeh, I was very happy when I got it working, thats why I was wondering if the built in bluetooth software would detect the bluetooth gamepad that people cant get drivers working on?
My Freedom BT KBD2 works well, with drivers already on HD2:
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I have my Think Outside working but unfortunately no function keys or shortcut keys mapped to the keyboard work. Its just a basic keyboard right now, which is great but I would love to have its full functionality back. Anyone know if a fix is possible? Or another keyboard that can do this?
Cheers,
and if you have a German layout one, you are screwed, because somehow the Bluetooth Manager/Stack/whatever on the HD2 always uses an English layout...
Stowaway/Thinkoutside slim bluetooth kb
My Stowaway works well, functions and all, but no typing sound. (it used to on other devices)
I accidentally discovered that my Dinovo edge keyboard works well with my HD2.
Who wouda thunk it?
functions too!? what model is yours and what ROM you running?
One more ThinkOutside (Well, actually Dell Axim Executive BLuetooth keyboard but potayto potahtoe) working fine without additional software. However, does anyone know how to stop the onscreenkeyboard popping up when It's connected. The HTC keyboard seems Insistent on popping up and autocorrecting, which Is very nice when I don't have this handy but Irritating ++ when I do!
Ta!
NZtechfreak said:
Yep, my iGO ultraslim worked like that, no problems whatsoever.
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I thought this only had Microsoft BT drivers? Do all the keys work?
Thanks
Keys work, however most of the function keys do not (like shortcuts to Notes/Email/Web etc, the Start key does).
Function Keys Not Working - Cause Found
All,
Recently purchased a beautiful Freedom Pro keyboard for my TP2. The keyboard, like all other keyboards mentioned on this forum before works well, apart from the Function keys. Also, non standard keys to go to the Calendar, Tasks etc do not work.
Had written to the guys at Freedom Input. Apparently, the newer devices like HD2 and TP2 come with a built in HID Keyboard profile which gets activated when the phone is paired. This prevents the actual third party keyboard driver from getting activated. This leads to the standard keys being active on the keyboard, but the device specific keys do not work.
There is no solution right now for this. Please post incase anyone has any ideas, or can come up with a way to disable the default BT HID Keyboard profile to let the third party driver take over.
Poseidon
I can use both my DiNove Edge and DiNovo Mini keyboard on HD2. no drivers needed
I have used my Mini Dinovo with my HD2, with no drivers used, I need to have a go at trying to map the buttons with FPSEce so I can get a bit of pro gaming on the go!
skippinshanghai said:
Tried installing the WM5 drivers for my ThinkOutside Ultra-slim keyboard (the one I bought to go with my Palm Tungsten T3!) and it didn't work at all... said that the Bluetooth stack was different or missing or something.
Then I put the keyboard onto 'discoverable' and asked my HD2 to link to it... and it worked!
EASY
And although this keyboard is kinda old now, it still works like a dream - keystrokes appearing faster than I can type though without shortcuts - and I'm a happy boy again
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Hi, Just bought the IGO ultra slim keyboard on ebay. Have a HTC HD2 windows 6.5.3. Do I need to install the downloaded wm5 drivers, if so where do I put them as I do not have the cd so I do not know where to put the drivers on the phone memory, can you help me?
I have an Apple BT keyboard and it works ok except for the arrow keys, but I'm unable to get my M$ mouse to work, there is no driver for it. I'm still waiting on Teksoftco.com to get their Blueinput Broadcomm to work, it's been most of the year in development. I see they have an Android version. Anyone try the Android builds with BT devices? I have the base Froyo but haven't tried it yet.
sorry to report that my Thinkoutside Keyboard stopped working -- specifically the J, K, and L keys. A google search shows it to be a common problem.
Going to buy another bluetooth keyboard to replace...something cheap but not folding (as I suspect that's why my keyboard failed)! Maybe the Apple keyboard but it's a little large still.
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Hi,
I've just released new version specially for android (WM is not touched). Here are changes:
- voice command - launch any application you want using voice!
- new Honeycomb application skin
- redesigned menus and options
- get more options in skins list - if you prefer old applets design you can download it from app
- scroll to current track when you load page with containing this track
- current track indicator
- memory optimization
- fixed problem with some buttons on gingerbread
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Regards,
Marcin.
Cheers,
Marcin.
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Unsigned drivers problem?
Fixed - just install latest version
--------Description below is for non-Pro version--------
What we have now?
GCenter - place to select controller type
GMouse - mouse control like Logitech MX Air (not the same)
Touchpad - applet which emulates laptops touchpad with a scroll area (dpad centre is left mouse button, useful for drag&drop)
GPad - especially for Media Center (generates arrow keys, Enter, Backspace, Esc, Alt+F4, StartMenu)
GMedia - multimedia keys for Windows Media Player (VolUP, VolDown, Play/Pause,Stop,Next, Prior)
Keyboard - Now you can use any SIP method including the hardware keyboard in HTC Touch Pro. Extra keys on screen Ctrl, Alt (three state), Esc, Del, Tab
GRace - thanks to PPJoy we have analogue game controller with 2 axis and 12 buttons. It is similar to NiiMe for Nokia, but only steering wheel for now.
GRace quick howto:
- Download and install PPJoy (click green download button on the right side on his site)
- Go to "Control Panel->Paraller Port Joystick"
- Click Add button and select "Virtual joysticks" for "Paraller Port", and "Controller 1" for "Controller number".
- Now windows detect new hardware and should automatically find required drivers (if not try to install drivers manually from this directory C:\Program Files\Parallel Port Joystick)
-Run GRemteServer and you should see info on GRace tab "PPJoy status: driver opened succesful"
- Now you can calibrate you controler using standard windows functions (Control Panel->Game controllers->PPJoy Virtual joystick 1"->Properties...)
FAQs:
Installation guide with USB connection howto
Bluetooth connection howto
This program uses 5656 UDP port so open this port to your firewall configuration
if you are using Windows Firewall and have problems with connection try this help.
if you are using ESET Smart Security (Nod32) you can fallow this steps. Remember to restart GRemoteServer after you finish configure ESS.
if you get "Connecton timeout" message, please check your firewall. In all probability it is the source of problems with connection.
Requirement
- Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 3.5 (cab)
And last, but not least - I really appreciate the help of new GRemote designer - Expo7. He does a lot of good job so Donate him if you like GRemote design!!!
Screenshots
Changelog
Enjoy,
Marcin Baliniak.
Please do not distribute this files on other sites. If you wan you can put URL to this topic.
To find latest version go to this location.
Older versions:
GRemote_v0.3.0_qvga.zip
GRemote_v0.3.0_vga.zip
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GRemote_v0.5.0_vga.zip
GRemote_v0.5.0_wqvga.zip
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GRemote_v0.5.1_vga.zip
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i'm verry excited!
good luck coding the application
This is going to be good (imagining self playing crysis with my TP)
Any timetable on the release? Thanks
Definitely sounds very exciting .... would be really cool if the same will work on Linux, at least the basic controls.
I use linux every day and if I have a little time I will made a linux port too works as standard input device. In linux everything is more easy...
Sounds great! Hope there's room for configuration (sensitivity etc.).
Talked with a friend over using the g-sensor maybe for view control in flight simulators (i.e. IL2 Sturmovik). We found Code Mercenaries JoyWarrior / MouseWarrior as USB-G-Sensor, but if the Diamond does the job (maybe via bluetooth?) it would be awsome*!
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*except the fact, that a diamond on the head looks somewhat strange
Good luck!!
This sounds great!
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This sounds really great.. Looking forward to seing a stable release
Very good can not wait to see how it's going to work
Keep up the good work
Nice
gettin <<<<
Great idea. Hope you release it soon.
Must have App
can't wait for this app ^^
Sounds great. Thanks for working on this.
Got a beta for us
zmob123 said:
Got a beta for us
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Please wait a few days, it is almost done...
Looks very interesting !
But just one question... communication between PC and GRemote (or Gmouse) will be done by bluetooth or WiFi ? or the twice maybe ?
Thanks in any case for your future development !
I use network sockets for communication so it can be done via WiFi, USB. But if you setup PAN networking it should work on bluetooth too, but I didn't test it.
Wow nice answer
I will try it so (when you released it)
Good luck for the finish.
Sounds like a really interesting idea!
You can count on me to test the Linux version
On friday we can chat with SE about X1 on the swedish website, Mobil.
Follow the link:
http://www.mobil.se/ArticlePages/200810/07/20081007105841_MOB130/20081007105841_MOB130.dbp.asp
You can ask questions now.
(Sorry, but the chat is in swedish.)
For all of you non-swedish speaking people, you can ask your questions here in english and then I can translate it and ask them in swedish. If getting an answer I can then re-translate it back to english here.
is there really no thumbable on screen keyboard installed?
Everything I have seen so far indicates its just the basic WM keyboard! Which is an oversight as I only intend to use the slide out keyboard for long emails/sms.
Guess I will install touchpal pro when I get mine.
Russ
*clapping hands* good job SE! It's so simple and they didn't give it to us
more questions :
1. which version of SPB shell that can be downloaded for free? will it get any updates in the future?
2. is it true that we can only save 6 radio stations?
3. is there any unique software installed - like HTC's MP3 trimmer or Omnia's video editor? anything whatsoever?
nap007 said:
is there really no thumbable on screen keyboard installed?
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X1 has a proper keyboard. Deal with it.
Can it playback videos in divx or xvid codec with a core player for example in full dvd-quality without converting it? Thats my biggest question. At rates about 1500-2000kbps? Fluid? I don't want to convert my movies. And I wanna see them all.. So, can you please question this? Thank you very, very much for this!!! Greez, cad^^
Why not asking if the final version will have the lateral screen orientation button as we can see in this image ?
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The recent prototype doesn't have it, not even the symbol bellow the button as the old prototype has. SE disapoints day by day. If this comes true in final release of X1 and without accelerometer is a major disappointment for such a beautiful screen and device!
He did say you can set a shortcut key to switch orientation.
but which that extra button, i can assign other things to soft key.
I wouldn't mind setting that key the makes the panels turn to the flip through to the orientation change (if possible). I don't think i'd ever want to use anything but the full 9 on the screen.
My Kaiser has 5 buttons, plus soft keys to assign. Going to be hard to go to having none! Unless you can assign volume up/down which would give us 2 buttons. Maybe even camera button long press? Can someone who has their Xperia already (lucky dog!!) try this? I use my VoiceCommand button and Ok buttons constantly.
Kloc said:
He did say you can set a shortcut key to switch orientation.
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OK, we would have to loose other button which has other function, because none is free...
What's SE thinking by replacing a button for a hole in the device ? Does it look better this way ? Was it necessary ? That button should be very very expensive comparing to the others so they removed, it can be only that
REgarding the earlier question on SPB - its not the program - its a panel incarnation of SPB Mobile Shell (available for download now at SE's site). Your guess is as good as mine as to whether it'll be supported with updates. I'm picking that skins for SPB won't work in this panel version.
Please ask why accelerometer has not been included, and also why the dedicated button for screen rotation has also been removed.
What level of support, updates and upgrades can we expect for the X1?
What are SE's plans for Xperia line?
Will WM7 be supported in the future? Will X1 be upgradable to WM7 when available?
Will qwertz keyboard layout be coupled with english WM? Are there more qwertz keyboards (special characters) available to choose from?
mkent_barbados said:
My Kaiser has 5 buttons, plus soft keys to assign. Going to be hard to go to having none! Unless you can assign volume up/down which would give us 2 buttons. Maybe even camera button long press? Can someone who has their Xperia already (lucky dog!!) try this? I use my VoiceCommand button and Ok buttons constantly.
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i'm with you, man. i use every button on my kaiser. well... except that ok button under the scroll wheel lol. i was playing with a friend's diamond, and i was SO close to getting a pro when it came out. but i can't get into that d-pad, and the lack of buttons is terrible. no windows or ok buttons? what the ...?
eric b
Since I mostly use the spb shell-panel I started to get very bothered with the amount of clicks needed to enable or disable bluetooth (in some SE panels this is available with a click on an icon and then an OK but not in spb shell).
Since I am used to develop applications in Visual Studio I got around to learn how to develop for the windows mobile platform and threw together a little application to do what I wanted.
This little application simply enables or disables bluetooth without any fuss or questions and then terminates itself. The first time the application is started you will be asked whether you want your cellphone to be visible to other devices when bluetooth is enabled. I have this app in my startmenu so it is always available.
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To install, download the CAB-file, transfer it to your phone, and install by opening the CAB-file from the phones filebrowser.
thats handy
many2 thanks
Oh, thank you! I still don't have an xperia, but for sure when I'll have it, i'll install this cab^^ but could you do it also as a "panel"? This would be awesome, I think.. Because I really like the design, its very beautiful and as a panel it could be really useful^^ anyway, thanks a lot!!! Greez, cad
cadenza said:
Oh, thank you! I still don't have an xperia, but for sure when I'll have it, i'll install this cab^^ but could you do it also as a "panel"? This would be awesome, I think.. Because I really like the design, its very beautiful and as a panel it could be really useful^^ anyway, thanks a lot!!! Greez, cad
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Thanks
Unfortionately I have no idea how to code panels at the moment. I downloaded SonyEricssons developer kit for panels but it was only for C++ and my coding language of choice is C#. But maybe I can find something here in the forums.
Personally I would say I prefer not having this app as a panel since I want it available all the time (It's in my start menu).
Ah, that makes sense. It would have been just a goody to play with, I would have really liked such a panel, but you're right, this is much more effective. Hehe, and you would've been the first one programing such a panel, isn't that exciting? anyway, don't hear me, I know really nothing about programing, so don't care what I say just thank you for this really helpful app!!! Greez, cad^^
Thanks alot! I really wanted to use the spb panel but it didnt have the enable/disable connectivity buttons so I had to stick with the sony ericsson one which is painfully slow!
Is it possible that you could make something similar, but for enable/disabeling wifi, please?
cheers mate
Agaas said:
Thanks alot! I really wanted to use the spb panel but it didnt have the enable/disable connectivity buttons so I had to stick with the sony ericsson one which is painfully slow!
Is it possible that you could make something similar, but for enable/disabeling wifi, please?
cheers mate
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Hi!
I am actually thinking about creating such a program. What would be the prefered way to do it you think? To get a question when the application is started whether you want to work with wifi or bluetooth, or to have two separate applications, one for wifi and another for bluetooth?
I am leaning towards alternative number two, I like just having to click the application once and that's it.
khaan said:
I am leaning towards alternative number two, I like just having to click the application once and that's it.
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Yes, thats what I would prefer. Keep it simple.
why not install SPB Phonesuite - then you have a plugin on the today screen with one large nice button to quickly turn wifi and bluetooth on and off
azeman said:
Yes, thats what I would prefer. Keep it simple.
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Me too, as few clicks as possible please
Too bad spb didnt intergrate connectivity buttons in their panel...
I use aebplus.. amazing program.
linked the "OK" button to bring up the "action list" when double clicked, and then scroll down to toggle bluetooth on/off. super fast and reliable since it only uses hard keys.
read about my other shortcuts here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=441191
Thank you!
from the spb-panel:
- click antenna
- click comm manager
- start bluetooth
and now:
- press start
- start bluetooth
is it really about 1 click ?
- QuadWord
Does anyone know if mikelspikel's Wirelesspower originally developed for the Dell Axim will work on the SE X1. I'm about to retire my X51v in favour of an X1 and use it all the time. Its a pill-crusher.
Here's the link: http://www.mobilitysite.com/boards/...t-switch-utility.html?highlight=wirelesspower
Hi I installed the cab but got a error message ...
Do you know why ???
it wont work for me either when I open it I get told I have to install a newer version of .net compact from microsoft. Anyone got the cab file for the .net compact
madzo2008 said:
it wont work for me either when I open it I get told I have to install a newer version of .net compact from microsoft. Anyone got the cab file for the .net compact
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There you go: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6&displaylang=en
and http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...2F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7&displaylang=en
khaan said:
Hi!
I am actually thinking about creating such a program. What would be the prefered way to do it you think? To get a question when the application is started whether you want to work with wifi or bluetooth, or to have two separate applications, one for wifi and another for bluetooth?
I am leaning towards alternative number two, I like just having to click the application once and that's it.
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So was a wifi switcher created?
First nice work khaan!
I use PhoneWeaver, its really a profile tool. Where you can customize alot, sounds, connections and so on... manual or autoswitching profiles. But about the Bluetooth thing, you can add PW to you todayscreen, and there you see your bt-connection, press it to acitvate or disable it.
I found these whilst browsing the forum yesterday, seem to work well.
Main Post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398050&highlight=Raiisak
Wifi Toggle:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2307705&postcount=30
BT Toggle:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2323317&postcount=64
My mom is thinking about getting the Gtab but she really wants a keyboard, but $100 is a steep price. Is there any bluetooth keyboard or something that would be usable?
The K-Zoo Kid said:
My mom is thinking about getting the Gtab but she really wants a keyboard, but $100 is a steep price. Is there any bluetooth keyboard or something that would be usable?
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That depends on a few things, but assuming its the same as the Galaxy then IIRC you will not be able to use a random bluetooth keyboard. However, that doesn't mean it is not hackable, and particularly the Cyanogen project gives hull bluetooth HID support. Currently we're still waiting for it on the galaxy, but it is in the works, and it shouldn't take much to get from galaxy to tab.
The problem I see is that without the dock-keyboard, you need something to hold the tab near vertically to really use a keyboard properlly, so just a random bt keyboard wouldn't seem to offer a great amount even if they do get it to work.
LostAlone said:
That depends on a few things, but assuming its the same as the Galaxy then IIRC you will not be able to use a random bluetooth keyboard. However, that doesn't mean it is not hackable, and particularly the Cyanogen project gives hull bluetooth HID support. Currently we're still waiting for it on the galaxy, but it is in the works, and it shouldn't take much to get from galaxy to tab.
The problem I see is that without the dock-keyboard, you need something to hold the tab near vertically to really use a keyboard properlly, so just a random bt keyboard wouldn't seem to offer a great amount even if they do get it to work.
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I understand that.. I'm sure there will be some kind of kick stand case, or I could come up with something to lean it against. Is there such a thing a full bt keyboard?
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Yes, they do exist, although they are more on the scale of a laptop keyboard rather than a full desktop one. Some even come with a touch pad.
You're best bet will be to wait a little after release and see if the USB host and BT stuff appear quickly. I imagine there won't be too much of a wait to see what happens, and if thats the only way you'd wanna use it, then its definitely better to be certain.
LostAlone said:
Yes, they do exist, although they are more on the scale of a laptop keyboard rather than a full desktop one. Some even come with a touch pad.
You're best bet will be to wait a little after release and see if the USB host and BT stuff appear quickly. I imagine there won't be too much of a wait to see what happens, and if thats the only way you'd wanna use it, then its definitely better to be certain.
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Alright, thank you for the info.
Sent from Vibrant
I use the Logitech diNovo Edge, keyboard and mouse works perfect.
Yes, you can.
Here is a guy using an Apple wireless keyboard (bluetooth enabled).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYFexm_pFn4
Well this is awesome *does a little dance*.
For my galaxy tab, I'm using my old Think Outside Slim Bluetooth keyboard. To connect it, I downloaded the Bluekeyboard JP from the Market. However now, I find the Swype absolutely amazing so I use this now most of the time. Just a little practice and Swype is very fast to use.
I use my old iGO bluetooth keyboard that I got a few years back. It synced easily, the Tab prompted me to type in a five digit number on the BT keyboard and hit enter, that's it, so I imagine ANY bluetooth keyboard will sync up in the same exact manner.
My keyboard:
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I use my old iGO bluetooth keyboard that I got a few years back. It synced easily, the Tab prompted me to type in a five digit number on the BT keyboard and hit enter, that's it, so I imagine ANY bluetooth keyboard will sync up in the same exact manner.
My keyboard:
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I use the apple keyboard without any problem. BTW if you are rooted you can assign many of shortcuts that comes with the Samsung dock keyboard also to a bluetooth keyboard.
Just move all the files out of the /system/usr/keylayout folder *except* for the qwerty.kl file. Now open the qwerty.kl file and assign commands from the p1-keyboard.kl to keycombinations like shift left arrow etc. (In the qwerty.kl file you can also assign alternative commands to the tab buttons)
I plan to make an app for this later.
EDIT: btw be careful with this. If you assign commands that can't be recognized none of your keys will work and you will have to push the keylayout files with adb (under su r/w permission) or reflash your firmware.
Today i tried to pair my Tab with this keyboard, workes without problems :
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3616
Even the mouse part works, the only real problem is making gestures .
i have a mini Bt keyboard for my cappy, hate the on-screen (soft key) keyboard poping up when a hardware keyboard is present.
ive seen many people looking around for this too, IM WILLING TO PAY!
a simple way to "possibly" do this,
for win mo they had a "null keyboard" (blank keyboard) that could be installed and switched to, to "hide" it.
a widget that will toggle input method could accomplish this if with a blank keyboard to install as well.
other thoughts...
something else i came accross dont know if it helpls..
http://www.androidsnippets.com/how-to-remove-focus-and-hide-the-on-screen-keyboard
So far I will personnaly put up $10, anyone else want to sweeten the pot? PAID!!
Done!
Install it and you will get an extra Keyboard "Null Keyboard v2".
Select it as input method and your good to go .
Let me know if it works.
First one is just the Keyboard
The second one is the Keyboard + Widget
Edit: Added 2nd version with Widget.
Done! it works, money SENT!,
i just have some suggestions for re-finement, so its nice and pollished!
i see the widget isnt necessary as you can long click any dialog box to bring up the "select input method" window. however, could you make the widget bring up that selection window instead of locale and text?
and on first "placing" widget on desktop, a pop-up comes up telling you to enable NullKey2 in "local and text".
as far as function, i have no more suggestions, maybe color options? you could select a color in the same window that pops up (i suggested) to tell user to enable in local and text...
with those changes it would definately be worth .99 at least on Android market.
for anyone following this thread, it is still under very quick development and all further versions will be available on the market from Dark3n !
here is a screenshot of the latest version (my personal name version)
this should be in the market next month according to Dark3n.
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now on market!!!!!!
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.thedarken.nkv2&feature=search_result
Trusselo said:
i have a mini Bt keyboard for my cappy, hate the on-screen (soft key) keyboard poping up when a hardware keyboard is present.
ive seen many people looking around for this too, IM WILLING TO PAY!
a simple way to "possibly" do this,
for win mo they had a "null keyboard" (blank keyboard) that could be installed and switched to, to "hide" it.
a widget that will toggle input method could accomplish this if with a blank keyboard to install as well.
other thoughts...
something else i came accross dont know if it helpls..
http://www.androidsnippets.com/how-to-remove-focus-and-hide-the-on-screen-keyboard
So far I will personnaly put up $10, anyone else want to sweeten the pot?
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What BT keyboard are you using? I'm considering buying one. Thanks.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
mini bt keyboard from ebay and my logitech dinovo edge from my pc.
Trusselo said:
now on market!!!!!!
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.thedarken.nkv2&feature=search_result
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Might want to point out it's the creator who is selling it. I was a bit confused at first
Neat idea for an app though. Kudos to both you guys.
the creator usually does sell their work. and was stated he would. there arent many pages to follow...
Trusselo said:
the creator usually does sell their work. and was stated he would. there arent many pages to follow...
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As yes, my appologies -- I missed it next to your 500 ft screenshot
Still, take the compliment and chillax. Was just saying it was confusing at first glance. It's a cool app and idea.
Dark3n said:
Done!
Install it and you will get an extra Keyboard "Null Keyboard v2".
Select it as input method and your good to go .
Let me know if it works.
First one is just the Keyboard
The second one is the Keyboard + Widget
Edit: Added 2nd version with Widget.
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Is there any way to disable the blank area from coming up?
try PM ing him and are you using the market version or the tester version in this thread?
and what blank area?
hey that mini keyboard you posted a few pages back looks freakin AWESOME.
Do you have any more information on it by chance besides 'mini bt keyboard' from eBay?
and does it come out of that case?
yup right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926600&page=3
page 3 and 4
Would it be feasible to add the possibility to still have the dictionary prediction/correction for what you type with the external keyboard while using Null Keyboard?