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Customization of Japanese IME

I have installed japanese support, and it works 100% -- thank you everyone for your advice and posts (see my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1711002#post1711002).
Now I have a few questions about how to use/customize the IME.. Would appreciate if anyone had any suggestions..
1. Are there any shortcut keys (I mean on the hard keyboard) that I can use with this (Asukal's) IME?
For example, a key to switch between English/Japanese input, or letters/number/symbols, or hiragana/katakan, or to auto-convert to kanji, etc.
2. My hard keyboard seems to always be typing in Japanese. Is there any way to tell it to type in English?
3. For Japanese input, is there any way to use the JIS keyboard layout (JIS配列), on both hard and soft keyboard? The hard keyboard defaults to romaji, while the soft keyboard offers a choice between romaji and 50-sound system (50音配列).
4. Is there any way to look up kanji by radical? I thought it's one of the standard features of Windows IME, but couldn't find it here.
5. When I use handwriting, the lines are so thin, it's hard to see what I'm writing. Is there any way to make the lines look thicker?
Thank you!

[Q] Bluetooth Keyboard Choices - Genius or Sony

Hi,
I am looking for a bluetooth keyboard that could bring along with me on the road in case I need to work out of office. Usually I'll need to use native email client, remote access through RDP for general OA tasks.
Anyone tried any of the bluebooth keyboards below, and could share with me about the user experience?
Genius LuxePad A9000
Sony Tablet S Bluetooth Keyboard
Thanks
F810

Very interesting. I also need a bluetooth keyboard for my galaxy tab 7300.
I have a question, does these keyboards support multi-language support?
What layout uses the bluetooth keyboard, its own, or system?

zmagas1 said:
Very interesting. I also need a bluetooth keyboard for my galaxy tab 7300.
I have a question, does these keyboards support multi-language support?
What layout uses the bluetooth keyboard, its own, or system?
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The Samsung input method seems to "fix" some of the mappings. For example it allows the swedish ÅÄÖ to be typed on a swedish bluetooth (or USB) keyboard but not everything is mapped correctly. Also the CTRL and ALT keys are not working for me when the Samsung Input method is used.
I do not know if it works better or worse on other layouts but switching input method to "Android Keyboard" will make it use Standard US layout and makes CTRL and ALT work again.
I've written apps that overrides the US layout for several non-US layouts and that is what I use with my Swedish/Finnish bluetooth keyboard (requires a rooted device).
http://www.apedroid.com/android-applications/keyboard-layouts-usb-bt

I want to use AnySoftKeyboard layout with Lithuanian characters such as ĄČĘĖĮŠŲŪŽ, because it is most confortable to use.
So I'm wondering if it work with bluetooth, USB keyboards.
kallt_kaffe: I will buy your app if it would be for lithuanian language

zmagas1 said:
I want to use AnySoftKeyboard layout with Lithuanian characters such as ĄČĘĖĮŠŲŪŽ, because it is most confortable to use.
So I'm wondering if it work with bluetooth, USB keyboards.
kallt_kaffe: I will buy your app if it would be for lithuanian language
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Send me a photo of a standard Lithuanian keyboard where all keys can be seen and I'll see what I can do.

This is LT layout that I'm using on PC and wish to have on my tab. I appreciate your effort.

zmagas1 said:
This is LT layout that I'm using on PC and wish to have on my tab. I appreciate your effort.
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I need more info than that. Like for example what characters are used when SHIFT is pressed and when ALT-GR is pressed.
I found this http://qnx.projektas.lt/en_ltkbd.html
I suppose it it the top one you want? Where numbers are available when holding down the ALT button. Perhaps I can add both variants.

kallt_kaffe said:
I need more info than that. Like for example what characters are used when SHIFT is pressed and when ALT-GR is pressed.
I found this http://qnx.projektas.lt/en_ltkbd.html
I suppose it it the top one you want? Where numbers are available when holding down the ALT button. Perhaps I can add both variants.
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I want this layout "lt_LT_numeric – Lithuanian numeric keyboard", because it is most commonly used.
"The most widely used layout at the moment. Lithuanian letters occupy and replace numbers in upper row of keyboard. Use of Alt Gr key often eliminates need switch between layouts."
Best from Lithuania, I will spread the word.
p.s. this weekend I was visiting Stockholm on a day trip

zmagas1 said:
I want this layout "lt_LT_numeric – Lithuanian numeric keyboard", because it is most commonly used.
"The most widely used layout at the moment. Lithuanian letters occupy and replace numbers in upper row of keyboard. Use of Alt Gr key often eliminates need switch between layouts."
Best from Lithuania, I will spread the word.
p.s. this weekend I was visiting Stockholm on a day trip
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Here we go...
Demo - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.apedroid.keymaplitdemo
Full version - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.apedroid.keymaplit

Thank you very much. I will tell all my friend about this goodness

A little follow up on this thread. The old app that required root is now obsolete and has been replaced with an app that does not require root and comes with over 30 different predefined layouts out-of-the-box. It is also possible to create a whole layout from scratch or modify one of the predefined ones.
You can read more about it here: http://www.apedroid.com/android-applications/external-keyboard-helper

[Q] Different keyboard?

hey guys,
i'm new to the TPT and i do like it a lot so far. root went well and bloatware is down. since there are so many apps that are device specific, i was curious if there are any different soft keyboard apps that you could recommend. on the SGS2 i am using swype, so when i switch devices, i'm somehow missing that a little.
possible to install other keys and if so, anything to recommend? maybe even something for the stylus? (i figure that either my handwriting sucks, or the detection for regular writing just sucks)
sorry for beginners questions, but i couldn't find anything about it yet ..

I tried several and settled on SwiftKey Tablet X. Works best for me.

I use Thumb Keyboard. It has a split design and has numbers and arrows. It works good with this wide fellow.

I use it on my phone, but was disappointed that it didn't translate well to tablet, for me.

I use Swype and like it a lot

I use FlexT9, it does swype as well as dictation and some other nifty stuff.

Swift Key tablet version is my favorite, not to much of a fan of Swype but thats just my personal preference. its either stock android or swift key

If you like the full keyboard like I do, i recommend the Hacker's Keyboard. Not exactly sure why its called that but it uses a full QWERTY keyboard with arrow keys. Another is the Logitech Keyboard (still in beta but I havent had any issues) that has a full QWERTY that also you can swipe across the keyboard to show another keyboard that doubles as a technical keyboard or calculator.
If you like lots of buttons, is more open to customizing (button row/column height/width adjustments), either one would work great.
Duece

rangercaptain said:
I use Thumb Keyboard. It has a split design and has numbers and arrows. It works good with this wide fellow.
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I prefer Thumb Keyboard too. I like that you can choose different themes for it. And for the most part, the themes they offer match a lot of flashable themes/roms for different devices.

Dueces99 said:
If you like the full keyboard like I do, i recommend the Hacker's Keyboard. Not exactly sure why its called that but it uses a full QWERTY keyboard with arrow keys. Another is the Logitech Keyboard (still in beta but I havent had any issues) that has a full QWERTY that also you can swipe across the keyboard to show another keyboard that doubles as a technical keyboard or calculator.
If you like lots of buttons, is more open to customizing (button row/column height/width adjustments), either one would work great.
Duece
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+1 for Hacker's Keyboard. I usually use my tablet in the folio case so I have a nice hardware keyboard. However there have been plenty of times where I have had it out of the folio and been editing a document or posting on a forum and the hackers keyboard has come in extremely handy. It would be something I was willing to spend money on, but since it is free, it's an even better deal.
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Hackers Keyboard ist the best, it is for free you can use 5 row style (numbers and letters) and you can download different languages for auto correctur.

In portrait mode I usually use Swype, which is great even at 10inch!
In landscape mode and for things like SSH/Terminal, I use Hacker's Keyboard, which feels almost like the real thing

Dueces beat me to it. HACKERS KEYBOARD for the closest simulation of a desktop keyboard (I've) found so far. Not only are the keys big and bold, perhaps more importantly they are scalable (as is the entire keyboard).
coydroid

SwiftKey Tablet X for me as I use SwiftKey 3 on my SGS3 and I just can't go back to anything else anymore...I might have to give this hacker's keyboard a crack though, thanks for the suggestion.

For those who like Swype, I strongly recommend the TouchPal keyboard. Its implementation of the swype input method is terrific.

MaxBuck said:
For those who like Swype, I strongly recommend the TouchPal keyboard. Its implementation of the swype input method is terrific.
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I was just looking for a way to get the stock swype like keyboard back after installing cm 10.
Touchpal is even better!
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I use Jelly Bean keyboard Pro, has a lot of options but no swyping
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I use Jelly Bean keyboard Pro, has a lot of options but no swyping

I use original JB 4.1.2 keyboard, it's good but when I want to use thumb the Thumb Keyboard is invaluable
Great keyboard is original ICS from Sony smartphone's but it does not work on no Sony hardware, unfortunely...

[Q] Dock Keyboard with different languages

Hi community
I'm actually German and currently here in the U.S.
I really can't wait to buy the Infinity here ASAP, but I still have some questions left...
Most of you guys know, that the German QWERTZ keyboard (and special letters ö,ä,ü etc.) differs from other QWERTY keyboards, so the whole layout is different.
Now my question is:
- can you select a dock language/layout anywhere? so you can use different keyboard layouts?
This way, I could buy an U.S. dock and just switch to another language and use "German" letters, although it's written otherwise on the keyboard
OR: (preferred way)
- is it possible to use a German dock keyboard with the U.S. version of the Infinity (including special letters like ö,ä,ü?? )
Maybe some of you guys, who already have a dock could try this...
If you could switch from a German layout (people from switzerland, who already have the infinity) to a U.S. layout, I assume, you could also do it vice versa.
Thank you in advance!

This would, I will imagine, also be affected by the keyboard app, like Swiftkey, in which you can select multiple languages and layouts.
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I know with absolute certainty that SwiftKey 3 has an extra setting for "external keyboard layout" which allows you to define which layout the keydock has - independently from the on-screen-keyboard. Plus i can really recommend SwiftKey.
I don't know about the second option of yours, but that's what i will try (the other way round, living in Germany and disliking QWERTZ).

Does Swiftkey actually support external keyboards? Wow, you learn something in here every day.
I've used it for a long period on my SGS2 (soft keyboard, obviously), but autocorrection while using the dock keyboard would be absolutely fantastic!

you may want to look at their tablet version.

Multiling Keyboard with the Dock

Hello,
I am planning to buy an Asus Transformer Infinity, and as an Armenian language user, I simply do not imagine my life without Multiling Keyboard . But I'm not sure whether this keyboard will work with the dock or not. Will I have the same typing experience with the physical keyboard of the Asus Transformer as I have on-screen (layout etc.)? Has anyone tested it (not exactly the Armenian layout, but just the app with the dock)?
Most importantly, I want to make sure that I will be able to switch between English and a second (Armenian) with the keys combination, as in the case of the default Asus keyboard. Even if this is not a supported feature by default, maybe there are some solutions/fixes for this? I'm ready to root my device or tweak some system files and settings, if it will help.
The question is, there is no other app that supports Armenian input language even half as well as Miltiling Keyboard, that's why I would like to ask the Multiling users here to share your experience with me.
Thank you in advance.

I have been using multiling with the dock without major issue, but with English UK. The only problem I find is that the " ? ! etc characters will not be in the same place. However, you may be able to learn the new positions easily? I'm sorry that I'm not familiar with Armenian to know if there are other critical special characters you will need.
I keep meaning to investigate if it's possible to remap the characters on multiling. I believe it is a better soft keyboard than the Asus one, or the default android 4.1 keyboard which is also installed by default. I'm looking forward to trying the android 4.2 default keyboard.
Hope that helps.
Sent from my HTC One X+

Gudders said:
I have been using multiling with the dock without major issue, but with English UK. The only problem I find is that the " ? ! etc characters will not be in the same place. However, you may be able to learn the new positions easily? I'm sorry that I'm not familiar with Armenian to know if there are other critical special characters you will need.
I keep meaning to investigate if it's possible to remap the characters on multiling. I believe it is a better soft keyboard than the Asus one, or the default android 4.1 keyboard which is also installed by default. I'm looking forward to trying the android 4.2 default keyboard.
Hope that helps.
Sent from my HTC One X+
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Thanks for the reply, Gudders . Have you tried to switch languages while you use Multiling with the dock, or you use only Engilsh UK? If it is not too difficult, can you please check the Armenian language in the Multiling settings in order to have two selected languages, and try to switch them with the dock (keys combinations, spacebar...), or at last just try to type something Armenian with the dock?
Thanks!

I have been trying to figure out the same but for Spanish. So far I haven't been able to get special characters to work from the dock keyboard. I haven't been able to get things like alt-134 to work for writing a ñ. I waited for 3 months for Asus to release a latin keyboard and they keep saying it is coming soon but it still is not available. I finally just bought an English version but so far haven't been able to figure this stuff out.

feleq said:
Thanks for the reply, Gudders . Have you tried to switch languages while you use Multiling with the dock, or you use only Engilsh UK? If it is not too difficult, can you please check the Armenian language in the Multiling settings in order to have two selected languages, and try to switch them with the dock (keys combinations, spacebar...), or at last just try to type something Armenian with the dock?
Thanks!
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I am happy to try for you. I can download and install Armenian. You can switch using shift and spacebar in search, chrome, kingsoft office, gmail and some others. I tried to get a screenshot, but I can't seem to upload it to XDA (browser issue I think). The only problem I had was with the stock browser. I couldn't get it to switch, or type Armenian characters. It may just need a restart. It does type the charactes and switch using the search bar in the stock browser, but on google page or XDA reply box it wouldn't.
Hope that helps.
Gudders
Sent from my Asus TF700