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Is there something wrong with the Bluetooth feature on Jellybean 4.1 or the with the Nexus 7 itself?
I bought a Bluetooth Keyboard for it for about $30. When it's working it works great, but it just randomly drops out when I am in the middle of typing. If I press the button to the right then they will connect to each other again, but then it drops out again in a few minutes. It's pretty much a useless device, because I can't keep constantly pressing the button while I am typing, it slows me down dramatically.
Does anyone know of any specific problems with Bluetooth on the Nexus 7 or with the Jellybean ROM?
I've been looking for a USB/MicroUSB keyboard to replace this one, but they all look so cheap and flimsy, so if you have any suggestions on that end they would be appreciated.
I know everyone hates when someone does this.
But my motorolla Bluetooth keyboard has been working very well no disconnects. I also use a mouse on occasion that has yet to fail me. I would check to see if you have a lot of Bluetooth devices nearby.
I am using stock kernel and ROM not rooted.
I use the keyboard and mouse together with zero issues so far.
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jamisonhalliwell said:
Is there something wrong with the Bluetooth feature on Jellybean 4.1 or the with the Nexus 7 itself?
I bought a Bluetooth Keyboard for it for about $30. When it's working it works great, but it just randomly drops out when I am in the middle of typing. If I press the button to the right then they will connect to each other again, but then it drops out again in a few minutes. It's pretty much a useless device, because I can't keep constantly pressing the button while I am typing, it slows me down dramatically.
Does anyone know of any specific problems with Bluetooth on the Nexus 7 or with the Jellybean ROM?
I've been looking for a USB/MicroUSB keyboard to replace this one, but they all look so cheap and flimsy, so if you have any suggestions on that end they would be appreciated.
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Did you try testing that keyboard with other devices to see if the keyboard works properly?
No, but I will try that with my Droid RAZR and let you all know how it worked out.
Bluetooth file shares go smoothly, I've transferred at least a GB through Bluetooth. Bugs me that I have to change .epub and .apk files to .mp4 though.
I do Bluetooth with tablet talk, and Bluetooth connect to phone for network on cm10 rom. No issues, no dropping
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I've used my wifes Logitect BT keyboard several times for 10-15 minutes at a time, no problem. I paired a mouse once to see it work, used it about 30 seconds.
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Bluetooth file shares go smoothly, I've transferred at least a GB through Bluetooth. Bugs me that I have to change .epub and .apk files to .mp4 though.
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Good lord, use some other method then.. Bluetooth is both slower than wifi and... renaming stuff? No way. There are plenty of other methods to transfer files to Android over wifi.
So I have the Logitech Android bluetooth keyboard and a microsoft bluetooth mouse. Both of these devices work perfectly when connected alone, but when trying to connect these two devices to my Nexus 7 at the same time, the Logitech keyboard cuts out and I have to disconnect the bluetooth mouse in order to pair it again. Has anyone else had any of these issues or know of a way to solve it? There was a time in which they both worked correctly, but I am not sure if that was 4.2.1 or something earlier like 4.1.2. I have my device multibooted and the multiple devices work with bluetooth on the Ubuntu desktop version for our Nexus 7.
ROMs tried: CM10.1 (current), PA3.1, and AOKP
Kernels tried: Franco (current) and M-Kernel
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Been digging around the forum, and trying various kernels, to no avail. My dream setup is eluding me!
Nexus 10. Stock ROM, 4.2.2. Any popular kernel. Apple bluetooth keyboard, Apple bluetooth touchpad. Works great, as long as WiFi is off.
With WiFi on, the Nexus does not properly recognize key presses from the bluetooth keyboard. In particular, the 'stopped pushing that button' part. So teeeeext looooookkks lllliiiike thiiiiis. Sucky.
It's only with WiFi on. If Wifi is off, and the trackpad is not connected, the keyboard works perfectly. If the keyboard is not connected, the trackpad works perfectly (which is does actually anyway, touch registers very well, no matter what else is connected).
Does anybody know of any ROM / Kernel combination that resolves this issue? It's the only one tiny thing I'm missing to have this be the perfect setup for me. I already stopped using my Wintel laptop, this is my full time setup, including light design work, Web stuff, and programming. It's a thing of beauty, minus having to always reach up to the screen.
Any constructive input appreciated. "You don't need a touchpad" type commentary, yea, whatever. I'm mostly interested in being able to sort out this bug.
Seems to be a common problem for nexus 7 as well. Possible solutions, none of them ideal.
1. If you have a dual band router, try setting it to 5hz and turn off 2.4. (Apparently, 2.4 may interfere with the Bluetooth band)
2. External keyboard helper from the play store has an option to stop repeat key press. (I can not confirm, you may want to ask the dev.)
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Unfortunately I don't have control over the router.
External keyboard helper, on the other hand, a BRILLIANT suggestion. Bought it, mitigates the problem to a point where it's basically usable. Not perfect but miles better. Bonus, the keyboard mapping allow for using the volume and brightness keys on the keyboard. Awesome!
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Seems to be a common problem for nexus 7 as well. Possible solutions, none of them ideal.
1. If you have a dual band router, try setting it to 5hz and turn off 2.4. (Apparently, 2.4 may interfere with the Bluetooth band)
2. External keyboard helper from the play store has an option to stop repeat key press. (I can not confirm, you may want to ask the dev.)
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Cool app. The developer is on XDA as well.:thumbup:
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Can you at least change the WiFi channel in the router?? If it is interference that would resolve the issue. A kernel or ROM won't have a magical fix.
I can think of 2 solutions, although both of them involve NOT using Apple peripherals.
1. I got a case / BT keyboard combo for under $40, inexpensive, and works with wifi on 2.4 and 5 GHz.
2. You could always go USB
I'm using my Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse through OTG. Works well in the absence of Bluetooth hardware
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Is there anybody who succeeded to pair and use a bleutooth keyboard?
I bought one of Ebay, and it works on my Xperia Z, Nexus 7 (2013), but not on the Tab 4 (10.1).
It does pair and recognises a keyboard, but if i try to use it in Chrome for example, the onscreen keyboard keeps popping up and keystrokes are not registered.
Is this a Samsung thing, or is there something else wrong?
Thnx in advance
I have the Belkin bluetooth keeboard an it works great with my tab 4 10"
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My Apple Wireless connects as well - even my Apple TracPad.
I've thought about getting the Rii i8+ Wireless 2.4G Mini Keyboard to use with the Nexus Player, my Raspberry Pi, and other android devices. Does anyone know if it works with the Nexus Player? I know that it's Bluetooth, and I suspect that the keyboard works fine, but I wonder if the trackpad works at all. I've tried pairing my old Sony NSZ-GS8 Google TV remote and the trackpad doesn't work at all nor do some of the more convenient buttons on the non-keyboard side.
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I've thought about getting the Rii i8+ Wireless 2.4G Mini Keyboard to use with the Nexus Player, my Raspberry Pi, and other android devices. Does anyone know if it works with the Nexus Player? I know that it's Bluetooth, and I suspect that the keyboard works fine, but I wonder if the trackpad works at all. I've tried pairing my old Sony NSZ-GS8 Google TV remote and the trackpad doesn't work at all nor do some of the more convenient buttons on the non-keyboard side.
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I have the same question - its amazing to me that this device doesn't natively support all Android compatible devices.... Seems like that should be rather straightforward. There should be some sort of simple certification process for accessories to be Android 5.0 compatible....
If someone could check and let us know if it works I'd appreciate it.:good:
Yes. I have one and it works perfectly. It is not BT it uses a receiver dongle which you must plug in via USB OTG.
Work fine with M8S android tv box
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I've thought about getting the Rii i8+ Wireless 2.4G Mini Keyboard to use with the Nexus Player, my Raspberry Pi, and other android devices. Does anyone know if it works with the Nexus Player? I know that it's Bluetooth, and I suspect that the keyboard works fine, but I wonder if the trackpad works at all. I've tried pairing my old Sony NSZ-GS8 Google TV remote and the trackpad doesn't work at all nor do some of the more convenient buttons on the non-keyboard side.
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Touch pad & keyboard works flawlessly. It uses a small dongle (like some wireless mouse), not bluetooth. One annoying thing about it is, turns off/go to standby mode after within a minute of inactivity. It is a nuisance for me, but it does save a loot of battery life. And battery life is really really good for this remote. After purchasing, I charged it only once in 4 months (I don't use is everyday though). Backlight is really good & useful too!
I would use is it as default remote for my Nexus Player, but that auto sleep mode is irritating to me. When it is in sleep mode, it takes about 3-4 seconds to get ready for action. Otherwise, its a very good remote.
I'm computer stupid but I bought this keyboard and can't for the life of me figure out how to use it with my nexus player. Can you explain it for dummies??
All you need to do is buy a USB-OTG micro USB adapter, then plug in the receiver you got into the Nexus Player with it, it is plug and play. Just switch it on.
I've just bought the Bluetooth version and the trackpad is appalling, not even useable. Do you think I would be better off with Wi-Fi version or something different? Very disappointed after the good reviews!
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I've just bought the Bluetooth version and the trackpad is appalling, not even useable. Do you think I would be better off with Wi-Fi version or something different? Very disappointed after the good reviews!
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I was just about to buy one of these (to use with my Nexus 6).
What's the problem with the trackpad? And did you find a better keyboard to replace it with?
I bought it to use with the Nexus player I have just bought. The track pad hardly responded and was basically not useable. From looking at other peoples reviews on Amazon, this seems to be the way it is. To me it should not be sold if it doesn't work. I bought a otg cable and paired the Nexus player with the Logitech k400 plus wireless keyboard. This is so much better and the track pad works perfectly.
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Beauenheim said:
All you need to do is buy a USB-OTG micro USB adapter, then plug in the receiver you got into the Nexus Player with it, it is plug and play. Just switch it on.
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Can you point me towards one? I don't want to order the wrong one Thx.
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