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I really badly want to be able to use an external keyboard with my desire. Preferably full size. Is this possible?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
I have a ThinkOutside bluetooth keyboard, and it works just fine.
You cannot, at the moment, be using a Sense-rom - HTC are using an old bluetooth stack or something along those lines, and bluetooth HID devices (such as keyboards or wiimotes) wont connect.
I am using OpenDesire 3.1, and as soon as i pair the keyboard, it recognises it as an HID device and i can type straight away.
Unfortunately, some other roms (like DeFrost 2.5a) do not detect the keyboard as an HID device and do not work straight away. To get it to work, what I did was install an app in the market called Bluekeyboard JP (free) which detected the keyboard and allowed typing.
Josh.
I use the original rom with froyo, and cant get my nokia SU-8W (HID) to work.
I sent HTC support a note about this, and hope that if enough people do this, they'll include it at some point.
btw. I tried 3 different apps.
BlueKeyboard JP looks the best, and has been reported working on a nexus 1 froyo
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37863
i dont have it so can't tell you if it works even tho it says android, wanted to buy it but now im not sure it would be so usefull
jeandujardin01 said:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37863
i dont have it so can't tell you if it works even tho it says android, wanted to buy it but now im not sure it would be so usefull
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there's NO support for HID (so, even bt keyboards) in kernel based on standard rom... so, the question is useless: you cannot pair it with the desire... the only way to make it possible is, as already written, use a rom based on android AOSP, like opendesire... but doing so, you will loose sense... choice is yours...
So, if i flash with OpenDesire i will be able to use a bluetooth keyboard. Any bluetooth keyboard or are there specific types? i don't want to go out and buy a nice one only to find out it is one blue tooth revision too old or something.
You won't get any guarantees here. If you want to be sure, you might want to pay a little more at a store who have a decent returns policy (just in case it doesn't work) or who will allow you to test if it works.
Android uses the bluez software for connecting to bluetooth devices (which is the same software that many desktop Linux distributions use). This should support the bulk of (standard) HID devices.
But then.. I never got Ubuntu to work with my Logitech MX 5000.. you might want to stay clear of the Logitech bluetooth products, as many of the bluez issues on Linux suport boards appear to be about their products.
Thanks for the answers guys. I'll try my best to try before I buy lol.
I wish I find this post earlier... spent hours on the web looking for clues to this. Now I am very happy typing with my ThinkOutside Stowaway keyboard on my Desire with OpenDesire ROM. Then when I don't need to type I can quickly flash and restore to LeeDroid with Sense UI.
But I learned thru the trial process how to adb push files and and how to access the phone on a PC. and the whole concept about rooting, recovery, and flashing ROMs.
Hi, are there any news with BT-Keyboards and the current Sense-Roms?
I would like to buy a keyboard like the freedom touch pro or the previously linked dealxtreme one. But I love Sense and don't want to lose that.
raix said:
Hi, are there any news with BT-Keyboards and the current Sense-Roms?
I would like to buy a keyboard like the freedom touch pro or the previously linked dealxtreme one. But I love Sense and don't want to lose that.
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It's not a limitation of the BT keyboard preventing you from using it with Sense-enabled Desire, it's the Desire's Sense kernel which prevents you from using a BT keyboard. Like the guy above me said, used an AOSP-based Android ROM if you want to use a BT keyboard with your Desire.
Sorry, seems that I misunderstood that part.
I'm running LeeDroid v2.2 currently, anybody here who tried a BT Keyboard with that?
Hey, just wanted to post an update:
I bought the Freedom TouchPro Keyboard and it works like a charm with my Desire.
In fact I‘m just writing this Post on it. Just took it out of the box and followed the instructions.
As I said I‘m using LeeDroid 2.2.
Bluetooth keyboard and standard Froyo 2.2
Just to confirm, my no_name BT keyboard doesn't go on stock Froyo 2.2 (first thing I checked after the update).
The keyboard works flawless under Windows XP and Windows Mobile 6.5.3.
Didn't know that OpenDesire supports HID BT. I am considering rooting right now
I've also got a Logitec DiNovo mini that doesn't work with the Stock Froyo.
I might well look at rooting soon too...
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
BT Keyboard workind
*rooted
*wiped all
*new rom OpenDesire 4.0.36
*downloaded 'Bluekeyboard JP' from Market
*tick 'on' bluekeyboard as input method in settings
*connected to BT Keyboard (no_name)
*choose bluekeyboard as input method in textbox
And....... it's working (recognized as a HID device). Typing docs with Docs To Go 3.0 works fine.
Why HTC doesn't support this from the box remains a mystery for me. It would be great for business oriented buyers.
why do you use Bluekeyboard JP?
To connect a Bluetooth Keyboard, any BT keyboard that supports HID (all keyboards do), you just need an AOSP ROM, like CyanogenMod, Defrost or OpenDesire. Then you just have to pair it and use it. That's it.
If you need a different keyboard layout then you just have to modify the keyboard layout file on the phone memory.
Bluekeyboard
Dunno. I thought that I needed Bluekeyboard, but thanks for the heads up. Will delete Bluekeyboard and see how she goes.
No Bluekeyboard necessary
Unintalled Bluekeyboard and, indeed, the BT keyboard still works fine
hi guys i found a bluetooth keyboard and was wondering would it work for our device? it says it work on android above 1.6 and we got 2.1 so we can do it that way but like the wii mote dont work so i was wondering would this work
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Small-Mini-Bl...104903&cguid=3cf23ed812a0a0a9e8e22d02fff31fb6
and its cheaper here http://www.need4it.co.uk/63-mini-blu...-keyboard.html
Can't tell from that, but probably not - it probably only supports the HID bluetooth protocol (most only use this protocol) and our Galaxy S doesn't. If it supports SPP protocol then it could work, the Freedom BT keyboard does HID and SPP and probably would work.
there was another topic a while ago about using BT keyboards
no one had any success so far, seems like current 2.1 android is missing the HID profile to support mouse/keyboards
I've bought this one some time ago, unfortunately it does not work with SGS. Additionally this is a very high price. I've paid for mine around 25€, but ordered directly from Hong Kong based seller.
Does anyone know whether Froyo will support HID profile?
perhaps, it'll be supported eventually, just hang on to your keyboard for now
I don't think Froyo will bring HID support.
When the cyanogenmod ROM comes that shoudl enable it and allow us the use of our WiiMotes
If it's any consolation, I have the black version of this keyboard, a Datel Wii Classic controller, a Zeemote and I've tried setting up my xperia X1i as a BT keyboard - only the Zeemote works so far, and that's with the GamePro application.
Cyanogen is what we're waiting for AFAIK.
Sadly you will need to buy Blueinput for 10 Euro if you want to use it without tweaking and rooting your device http://teksoftco.com/index.php?section=blueinputandroid&tab=download
and WII controller might work with SGS but keep eye out , I Have not tested it out on SGS as I don't have WII Controller
http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-brief/49727-control-your-android-phone-with-a-wii-remote
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=672884
Heres a fix for ppl wanting to play with BT Keyboard and have root , Quoted by someone that got it to work
"you have to mount /system read and write and copy three files to /system/xbin (hidd, hcitool and hciconfig) from code.google.com/p/androidobex/downloads/list change permission to 777. Enable bluetooht on Android and pair with the device (Paired but not connected) - to do this you have to enter the pin number on the phone (0000) and then enter the same number on the keyboard and then press enter. After this you have to open the terminal and issue the commands:
hcitool scan
(to find the address of the keyboard)
Scanning ...
DC:2C:26:B3:C6:46 Bluetooth Mini Keyboard
hidd --connect DC:2C:26:B3:C6:46
the bluetooh keyboard will stop blinking....tadaaaa!!"
This is the keyboard here: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37863
Actually Blueinput doesn't even work because blueinput uses the HID stacks already in the android system which the SGS doesn't have, I downloaded the trial today and it is completely non functioning on an SGS. No HID devices will work on this phone (this includes all game controllers). However SPP ones should work with the keypro driver (not even needed with some keyboards).
i got a cheap bluetooth keyboard also from dealextreme and under android 2.1 no go.
but i flashed my SGS with the new JPC firmware (android 2.2) and it's working!!!!!
paulvelzeboer said:
i got a cheap bluetooth keyboard also from dealextreme and under android 2.1 no go.
but i flashed my SGS with the new JPC firmware (android 2.2) and it's working!!!!!
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Could you test it with a wiimote too? Or did someone already test it?
Im wanting this so badly...
i also would like to know, i made a seperate thread yesterday after i heard someone paired a bluetooth logitech mouse with the latest froyo rom JPC
has anyone got it to work yet? if so did you have to root for whatever reason? i'm asking because I don't want to go buy a wii mote without knowing for sure i can use it.
It doesn't work on mine...
From what I've read, there is no support for HID in Samsungs bluetooth stack, meaning no keyboards, mice, wiimotes, etc. until someone (possibly Samsung themselves) rectifies this problem.
I'm hoping Froyo will fix this problem...
macsmister said:
I'm hoping Froyo will fix this problem...
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Or a good ROM
I'm just curious as to why and what you would use a Wiimote for?
using an app from the market you can use the wiimote as a bluetooth game controller. the only reason i used it on my D1 was to play emulators. it was loads of fun to put it in the dock on my desk at work and play nes games using the wiimote as a controler. and you can even connect a nunchuck or classic controller to play snesoid or psx4droid. technically you can map it to any keyboard key, so you could use it for any application that allows for keyboard or softkey input.
Is there a solution to this yet?
Solution
Sorry no solution until Froyo comes out. Froyo supports HID thus the same reason why Cyanogen Mod 6.1 also supports it. I hope now that the Epic has had Froyo released Verizon will get competitive and get it out of the door, I'm excited to attach my apple blue tooth keyboard to it for note taking in class.
Can use a Zeemote ZS1 with our phones though. Need to use the MMG GamePro driver. Works in emulators though. Kind of a ***** to setup. Haven't tried any ZeeMote native games yet.
Zeemote Option
I can personally attest to the Zeemote working. After paying $17.45USB (10.78 British pounds) to purchase one off of Ebay and wait for shipping, I then paid Gamepro $9.95 for the registration code for my particular bluetooth profile. So, if having decent emulator gaming is worth $27.40, go for it!!
The wiimote is working great for me in Vanilla Froyo 0.9.3.
FYI: You use the wiimote controller app to pair, not the regular bluetooth settings.
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The wiimote is working great for me in Vanilla Froyo 0.9.3.
FYI: You use the wiimote controller app to pair, not the regular bluetooth settings.
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How? What did you do?
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How? What did you do?
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I installed Vanilla Froyo
I installed the Wiimote controller app
I connected my wiimote through the wiimote app NOT the bluetooth settings dialog (ie, no need to pair)
I installed nesoid, chose the wiimote input mode in the preferences, and mapped my key bindings.
profit!
will it work with any other Froyo release (EB01, EC10), or only source-built/AOSP?
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will it work with any other Froyo release (EB01, EC10), or only source-built/AOSP?
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From what I understand it's AOSP only because it's the bad samsung bluetooth stack that's the problem in the first place. Vanilla Froyo has really grown up though, it's a very stable and featureful rom now.
Could somebody who already has a Wiimote tell us if it works w/the 2.2 OTA update that was (finally) just released?
Nope doesn't work
You can use any aosp based rom such as vanilla, cyanogenmod, or MIUI. But anything with Touchwiz bluetooth stack won't work.
i used to use andtorrent it was a paid app. now i cant use it cuz i assume its off the market. what can you use now? free or paid. long story short i cant dl them to my comp anymore so my phone is my main means to dl them. can anyone point me in the way of one please?
try ttorrent in the market
I use ttorrent it works well
Device- EVO
ROM- CM7 latest nightlies
KERNEL- Savagedzen latest
THEME- Sculpted 2.0
I'm using uTorrent client, it's in alpha version but works great!
adownloader works best.
Does anyone have a working version (i.e. 2.1.5) of BlueKeyboard JP.apk for the EVO? I've been trying to figure out a way to enable HID-protocol over Bluetooth without having to flash Cyanogen. The current version through the Play Store isn't available to download. Would there be any other way to use my Apple Wireless Keyboard with my Evo?
Currently Running SOS | N 2.0.9.7 with the Underworld Sense Kernel v0.8.
Wrong forum to post this
sent using a freaking pigeon, with a note tied to its leg.