Hey all,
So I just recently bought the keyboard dock (a little late to the game I know ) and I was wondering if I could add some functionality to it.
First am I able to change what apps open with the function keys? Mainly I want to change the browser button so that it opens Chrome Beta instead of the stock browser.
Also can I add keyboard shortcuts in various apps? Specifically is there any way I can add cntrl+T or cntrl+F etc to Chrome Beta?
Finally, when I lock my screen using the lock function key I cannot turn the screen back on without reach up and clicking the button on the tablet. Is there a button on the keyboard that does this? Does it not work in ICS?
That's about all I can think of right now. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
rdubs628 said:
Hey all,
So I just recently bought the keyboard dock (a little late to the game I know ) and I was wondering if I could add some functionality to it.
First am I able to change what apps open with the function keys? Mainly I want to change the browser button so that it opens Chrome Beta instead of the stock browser.
Also can I add keyboard shortcuts in various apps? Specifically is there any way I can add cntrl+T or cntrl+F etc to Chrome Beta?
Finally, when I lock my screen using the lock function key I cannot turn the screen back on without reach up and clicking the button on the tablet. Is there a button on the keyboard that does this? Does it not work in ICS?
That's about all I can think of right now. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I don't know the answers on all your questions yet.
You can bring your tablet to life by swiping your finger over the touchpad, then press the home button to unlock.
Don't think there is a function to attach buttons to self-defined apps for now, anybody: correct me when i'm wrong.
See here for the browser button issue. As far as remapping other keys, that's dependent upon each application.
And if the TF101 w/ ICS is anything like the TF201, there should be a setting for dock power saving. If it's enabled, then the tablet won't wake up to key presses on the dock.
agentdr8 said:
See here for the browser button issue. As far as remapping other keys, that's dependent upon each application.
And if the TF101 w/ ICS is anything like the TF201, there should be a setting for dock power saving. If it's enabled, then the tablet won't wake up to key presses on the dock.
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Thanks for this! I was wondering how to do this. I just recently gave out trying to figure it out since the key press is one inch away from my screen icon LOL. I have to say, Google needs to replace the stock browser with Chrome in future Android versions. What an improvement!!
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Is there a method of preventing the default android buttons: home, menu, search, and back from being active? Or locking the default android buttons while still able to use the device?It seems like I am constantly bumping these keys, as I'm always back on my home screen some how. I tried google with no luck. Currently running vegan tab beta 5.1 which of course has the soft keys to use instead.I am looking for either a permanent our semi-permanent method.Thanks in advance.
wacckkoo1 said:
Is there a method of preventing the default android buttons: home, menu, search, and back from being active? Or locking the default android buttons while still able to use the device?It seems like I am constantly bumping these keys, as I'm always back on my home screen some how. I tried google with no luck. Currently running vegan tab beta 5.1 which of course has the soft keys to use instead.I am looking for either a permanent our semi-permanent method.Thanks in advance.
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As mentioned somewhere here, you can use Button Remapper to remap those four buttons to focus, effectively turning them off.
In addition, I would recommend the use of Button Savior to give you the ability to bring up soft buttons when needed (i.e. in apps where the task bar is not visible).
Use them both...problem solved
Which Button Remapper? Did a search in the market, found one for the hero and galaxy tab?
Soft Button Solution..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865525
Hope this will help..
jaybob413 said:
As mentioned somewhere here, you can use Button Remapper to remap those four buttons to focus, effectively turning them off.
In addition, I would recommend the use of Button Savior to give you the ability to bring up soft buttons when needed (i.e. in apps where the task bar is not visible).
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Thank you gonna give that a try now.
This works really well. Now I just have to train myself out of trying to use the capacitive buttons.
anyone know of an app like the iphone's activator app (from cydia)
for those that don't know, it allows you to set to open different app/functions with different combinations of button presses, e.g a double press of the home button in the lock screen might turn the light on, a long press of the home button at the lock screen might open the camera.. It's fully customizable.
The basic function I after is to quickly get up the camera app with out having to unlock the phone (I use the pattern lock)
has anyone used activator for iphone?? what do people think of its capabilities?
Hold home button.
The only thing that comes to mind is Tasker. Im not sure if it will do the things you want, but it might be able to.
Tasker: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result
brat81 said:
Hold home button.
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for what???
mdonova33 said:
The only thing that comes to mind is Tasker. Im not sure if it will do the things you want, but it might be able to.
Tasker: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result
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Thanks, it seems like it can do a lot of things.. I'll have to work out how it works now
no luck
I have been trying to recreate Activator's functionality with Tasker since I switched to Android (2 years ago). I think Android just doesn't function similarly enough to get the same functionality. Activator & Glovepod (no touch music control) are the only things I miss about iOS. Tasker has so many awesome features though that I would never consider switching back.
GMD Gesture Control + Tasker replicates and even improves upon Activator. Bad part? They have a total cost of $11, but there are free trials for both.
Gesture Control works best on tablets though..
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I think I use the recent apps button more than any other button on the screen or the dock. Does anyone know if there is a short cut for that button built in to the dock? Maybe a key combo or something? I love how easy it is to switch between apps with that button, but I sometimes wish I didn't have to tap the bottom of the screen to do so.
Does anone know of a keyboard shortcut to do this?
As far as I can see, there is no such thing. This and the lack of accidental touch filtering on the trackpad are the only negatives that I've found in the dock.
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wynand32 said:
...the lack of accidental touch filtering on the trackpad are the only negatives that I've found in the dock.
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The "function" key to disable the touchpad works wonders.
Have you guys tried holding down the home key on the keyboard?
Yes. No dice.
FN+ Home? Maybe shoot an email to asus and see if it's something they will add, or is super hidden.
(I'm just throwing things out there I don't have one, lol)
I was curious about my Swype keyboard on my Galaxy.
I hit something by accident and the input keyboard area turned into a bunch of big buttons with arrows and direction on them.
Anyone know what this is or how to get it to show again?
I hit the return key fast before I realized it was too late. lol
Thanks.
koooba said:
I was curious about my Swype keyboard on my Galaxy.
I hit something by accident and the input keyboard area turned into a bunch of big buttons with arrows and direction on them.
Anyone know what this is or how to get it to show again?
I hit the return key fast before I realized it was too late. lol
Thanks.
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Swype from the tips key (the one in the bottom left) to the SYM key (the one to the right of it) and you'll pull up a new set of inputs designed to help you navigate text.
for me the swype keyboard keeps freezing and i have to switch inputs to the regular keyboard, then back to swype to reset it. it will last for about a day then freezes up again. I'm running a stock rom on evo 3d. im planning on rooting and running a custom rom, but i was wondering if it happens to more than just my phone.
Hello, how useful it is to have Android keys on the external keyboard?
hajime_android said:
Hello, how useful it is to have Android keys on the external keyboard?
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Do you want to control music playing in the background without switching out of the app you're in?
Do you need to immediately jump to email, internet, or your calendar frequently?
Yes for both questions.
For Q1, I think most external keyboards such as the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 has volume up and down keys. What is the difference between these volume-control keys and specific Android volume-control keys?
hajime_android said:
What is the difference between these volume-control keys and specific Android volume-control keys?
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I don't know, but I'd guess nothing.
Shaderach said:
I don't know, but I'd guess nothing.
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Nothing is the correct answer, but they do allow you to adjust volume, brightness etc without taking your fingers off the keyboard.
But I think most keyboards (for Mac, for Windows) also allow us to adjust the volume and brightness. So, having an Android keyboard does not make a difference except activating email, calendar, web browser? As the tablet will be placed in a very close distance, one could also use the touch screen to activate them. Can I assign special functions to some keys of non-Android keyboard such as the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810? That could be very useful.
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So, having an Android keyboard does not make a difference except activating email, calendar, web browser? As the tablet will be placed in a very close distance, one could also use the touch screen to activate them.
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Not the same. With the hotkeys no matter what you're doing or what app you're using you can open internet, mail, or calendar in ONE button press. Without the hotkeys you need to switch out of your app, swipe to the icon, and hit it. That's three presses minimum. It doesn't sound like a big difference but it is and you'll get used to using them (and annoyed without them) quickly.
So, it is better to get an Android keyboard with Android function keys?
hajime_android said:
But I think most keyboards (for Mac, for Windows) also allow us to adjust the volume and brightness. So, having an Android keyboard does not make a difference except activating email, calendar, web browser? As the tablet will be placed in a very close distance, one could also use the touch screen to activate them. Can I assign special functions to some keys of non-Android keyboard such as the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810? That could be very useful.
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Shaderach said:
Not the same. With the hotkeys no matter what you're doing or what app you're using you can open internet, mail, or calendar in ONE button press. Without the hotkeys you need to switch out of your app, swipe to the icon, and hit it. That's three presses minimum. It doesn't sound like a big difference but it is and you'll get used to using them (and annoyed without them) quickly.
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Shaderach said:
Do you want to control music playing in the background without switching out of the app you're in?
Do you need to immediately jump to email, internet, or your calendar frequently?
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hajime_android said:
Yes for both questions.
For Q1, I think most external keyboards such as the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 has volume up and down keys. What is the difference between these volume-control keys and specific Android volume-control keys?
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External keyboard helper answers any and all questions. Lets you assign hotkeys for android functions and apps and configure them to your preference with hotkeys being activated by hitting control or s ok mething similar. So no a android specific one isnt necessarily better unless you dont want to set something up at all. Which I doubt since your here on xda. I have mine set so key combos open certain apps and one opens up my multiwindow launcher allowing me to launch any app ive added to it as a floating window. Very useful when using a mouse and keyboard
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