Is there a way to stop my screen from rotating when opening the keyboard for some apps like market and what not.
I've tried DroidSans Tweak Tools and Lite works but doesnt have that option and Full force closes.
Any other apps or ideas?
getwhaled said:
Is there a way to stop my screen from rotating when opening the keyboard for some apps like market and what not.
I've tried DroidSans Tweak Tools and Lite works but doesnt have that option and Full force closes.
Any other apps or ideas?
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I wish! I don't know of any tools to turn the rotating off for specific apps, but of course there is the main option in Settings-> Sounds and display. I wish that someone would make some kind of setting for this purpose because I know that there are always some apps I want it to rotate, and some that I don't.
Sadly I think it would need to be implemented into each app, such as Handcent, there is an option to turn on and off the auto rotate, so I believe it would need to be app by app rather than something to correct settings in batches.
have you tried QuickSettings app? its free and has small toggle to disable autoorientation , and it works for me. You can find it on market. Give it a try!
What happens when you play a game that is supposed to run in landscape but you force it to run in portrait mode???
BR,
Adrian Vintu
Keyboard Manager allows you to customize what keyboard (input method) appear on input based on your phone orientation.
It displays the keyboards you have enabled on your android device, and let you select one per orientation (landscape/portrait).
As your phone switch orientation, the app automatically switch the keyboard.
The source code for the app is available at https://bitbucket.org/ne0fhyk/keyboard-manager/overview
Version 2.2:
- Bug fix: certain apps (MLB, Youtube, ...) misbehave while KM is running. This is caused by a 'transition screen', introduced in prior versions to prevent keyboard input freezes on orientation switch for older devices.
I added the option to MANUALLY DISABLE/ENABLE the 'transition screen'. Testing on Galaxy nexuses shows that affected apps stop misbehaving.
- Bug fix: fix KM's requests for root access outside of orientation switches.
Version 2.1:
Update should reduce the frequency of force closes for the swiftkey 3 keyboard.
Unfortunately, it's not possible at this point to eliminate all force closes while using swiftkey 3. The problem primarily lies with swiftkey 3, as many other keyboards (Thumb keyboard, hacker keyboard, swype,..) perform fine under Keyboard Manager.
If you think you can help, feel free to take a look at the code, and submit patches.
Version 2.0:
This version can he found on the android market by searching for Keyboard Manager.
I have open sourced the application source code to allow anyone to continue developing and improving the app.
The code can be found @ https://bitbucket.org/ne0fhyk/keyboard-manager/overview
Version 1.4:
The updated version can be found on the android market app by searching for 'Keyboard Manager'.
- Fix installation bugs issue cause by /etc/fstab read/write permissions on certain android devices.
INSTALLATION ISSUES FIX:
MOTOROLA ATRIX USERS, please follow the steps below if you cannot start the app after installing it.
If you are unable to launch the app after installation, please follow these steps:
- Look in your sdcard folder for the directory /Android/data/com.ne0fhykLabs.android.utility.kmLauncher/files/
- There should be an apk file there, Keyboardmanager.x.y.apk, where x,y stands for the version number
- Copy that file to /system/app/, and change the permissions to rw-r--r-- (Read/write for owner, read for group, and read for other)
- Reboot your device, and try running the app again.
If the problem still persists, please contact me through xda, or at [email protected]
Version 1.3:
The updated version can be found on the android market app by searching for 'Keyboard Manager'.
This update contains fixes to installation bugs, as well as better error reporting.
Version 1.2:
I uploaded an updated version of the app to the android market.
It can be found here( Mod edit: No Market links for paid apps) or on the 'android market' app by searching for 'Keyboard Manager'.
This update should fix the installation issue, and make it easier to push future updates to users.
Again feedbacks are welcome, and greatly appreciated.
Version 1.1:
Requirement:
- rooted android device (app was tested on Samsung captivate with Cognition v2.3b8 rom)
Installation:
a- Download, and install the apk file KMLauncher.1.1.apk
b- If KMLauncher.1.1.apk failed to install on your device, download KeyboardManager.1.1.apk manually to your sdcard, and follow the instructions for v1.0
The app should be visible in your launcher as 'Keyboard Manager'
Update:
- added KeyboardManager.1.1.apk for cases where KMLauncher.1.1.apk failed to install
- added/implemented 'start on boot' option
- notification disabled by default. added option to enable it
- ease up installation method
- removed freeze on orientation switch
Bugs:
- Depending on the foreground app, there might be a slight lag in the keyboard switch.
- KMLauncher.1.1.apk has trouble installing on certain devices. If this happens, please report device information, and follow instructions for KeyboardManager.1.1.apk. I am working on a fix for KMLauncher.1.1.apk
Version 1.0:
Requirements:
- Rooted android device (app was tested on Samsung captivate 2.1)
- Root Explorer app, or similar app that allows you to edit the permissions of a file.
To install:
1- Download the app (KeyboardManager.apk) on your device sdcard.
2- Using Root Explorer, move the apk file to /system/app
3- Using Root Explorer, edit the file permissions like below:
-- User: 'Read/Write' checked
--Group: 'Read' checked
--Others: 'Read' checked
4- Exit Root Explorer
The app should be visible in your launcher as 'Keyboard Manager'
Update:
- Added option to disable notification icon
-' start on boot' feature is disabled because it's not yet complete and tested... Sorry for the confusion
Bugs:
-On certain applications (i.e: Messaging on Samsung Captivate), the input window occasionally freeze on orientation switch. Exiting the app, and resuming should fix it.
Thanks!
- ne0fhyk
Sweet, thanks for the update.
need option to disable notfication icon
only have two things wrong
1. notification that the app is running stays in notification bar
2. when I switch it doesn't freeze but it closes the keyboard and have to reclick to open the keyboard back up
other than that works great
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The notification icon is intended to remind the user that the service is running. I will add an option to disable it.
Does it close the keyboard everytime?
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ne0fhyk said:
The notification icon is intended to remind the user that the service is running. I will add an option to disable it.
Does it close the keyboard everytime?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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using nexus one it doesnt change kb everytime from portrait to landscape mode.. stays in the same mode sometimes.
yea I flipped it several times it switched everyone but closed the keyboard. not a fc or anything just dropped the board
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wow.. these looks really promising! Will it work on any rom, or is it specific to certain types?
is this the same version that was posted in the middle of some thread a couple months ago?
want to know if I need to update or not.
Works perfectly for me on droid x
rmoney said:
is this the same version that was posted in the middle of some thread a couple months ago?
want to know if I need to update or not.
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It is an updated version.
Ditto on getting rid of the notification icon.
For me it isn't working. When configured it, and every time I switch between orientations, I get this message
"Exception caught: java.lang.SecurityException: Using null token requires permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
I thought it was a little strange, but when I installed it it said it didn't require any permissions. That didn't seem right to me...
bonikowsky said:
Ditto on getting rid of the notification icon.
For me it isn't working. When configured it, and every time I switch between orientations, I get this message
"Exception caught: java.lang.SecurityException: Using null token requires permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
I thought it was a little strange, but when I installed it it said it didn't require any permissions. That didn't seem right to me...
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Did you follow the instructions to install. Based on your description, it seems you install it like a regular app.
After you install restart (reboot) your phone. App is awesome dude, few glitches still on the incredible, but much better then the last version!
Good app!!
A sugestion for an extended version: choose keyboard based on the app you are usin (swipe for handcent and stock for search for example). That would turn this app into something unique!
Thanks!
Enable service on boot is grayed out for some reason and the notification persists even after unchecking the box. 2.2 droid x
BUT! This app is awesome. Been waiting for something like this. Thanks so much
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Good app!!
A sugestion for an extended version: choose keyboard based on the app you are usin (swipe for handcent and stock for search for example). That would turn this app into something unique!
Thanks!
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It's already pretty unique. ;-)
The "enable on boot" option is grayed out on my Droid X.
Worked the first time when I tested it in search, but all subsequent attempts failed when I went into landscape. Also, the notification icon at the top is still showing even though I had it disabled. That boot option is grayed out for me too (I don't know if that's a bug). EVO
It works as far as switching from portrait to keyboard, but when I switch from Portrait (Swype) to landscape (multi) in Handcent, I cannot see what I'm typing in landscape until I rotate back to portrait. The text entry box is there and the keyboard behaves normally, but nothing shows up in the box I'm typing into until I rotate. This happens whether or not I type anything in portrait prior to rotating. I have a Droid X.
Glad to see this being developed though!
Folks,
I'm completely in love with this device (P905).
However, there are some apps that are meant to use with phones, that will change their orientation (to portrait) and stretch to use the whole screen.
So everything is stretched out and completely unusable/ugly.
I have already disabled the auto orientation... and this problem still stands. I have tried to run these apps in windowed mode, but no luck.
So, any tips on how to force orientation on a single app?
A few apps that have this behavior: Connectbot, ESPN Score Center, UFC TV come to mind.
My tab is rooted, I'm running Wanam Xposed.
Thanks.
Try "Ultimate Rotation Control" in the app store. It allows per application rotation settings.
You may experience crashes when forcing some applications though forcing you to hard reboot the device.
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Try "Ultimate Rotation Control" in the app store.
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That did the trick! Thank you very much! :laugh:
[NO ROOT]Landscape Mode in Google Now Launcher
You don't need have Xposed or Root or Custom Rom is enable landscape in Google Now Launcher.
This is what i found from the Google Play Store and it work for me!
Play Store Search : Force Dock Rotation (Or scan through the QR Code below)
Sample Picture : Click on the picture attached below.
Description
A simple app that forces your device into natural rotation when it is placed in a desk dock, a car dock, or (optionally) plugged into a regular charger. This saves you needing to rotate your head for pesky apps that insist on being in the wrong orientation for your dock!
Just launch the app once after installing to set it up and then never worry about it again. When you put the device in a dock the rotation is forced to the correct orientation for your dock and when you take it back out it reverts to your previous settings. No fuss, no hassle.
I've tested this on my Nexus 7 in the official Nexus 7 dock and I've also had reports it works with the Galaxy Nexus as well. Note that some third party docks or wireless chargers aren't recognised by Android as docks, but you can still use the app with them by enabling forced rotation when charging from the settings menu. Please get in touch to let me know if you have problems with your device or dock.
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Credits: The app was written and designed by me. One of the screenshots shows Spotify, which I am in no way responsible for; it just demonstrates my app applying forced rotation from portrait to landscape. The launcher icon is courtesy of Android Asset Studio.
*This is not my app. I just found it and share here.
I have always wanted the ability to view my Dropcams on the big screen.. There hasnt been a way to do so until now.. I side loaded Dropcam apk to the NP. When I launched it, the app showed up sideways (in portrait mode).. I then went to google play and installed the following app "Rotation Locker" by madmack (NO AFFILIATION)... Set it on Landscape mode and done..
Now I can see Dropcam in all its glory in Landscape mode.. Works like a charm...
Just wanted to report.
EDIT: You will need to use a mouse or trackpad to make this work..