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[Q] Adding physical keyboard

I'm Looking for a company that makes cases or some other way to add a physical keyboard to a phone. I'm currently using n1 but will be switching to sgs2 when it's out in the states. Is there a company that makes something like this? Case that adds bluetooth sliding keyboard or something along those lines? I don't plan to use it all the time, but occasionally it would be really helpful. I heard of something like this for iphone. Thanks for recommendations!

you can download four files and "adb push" them onto the phone or just flash a ROM such as CM. then make sure you're buying a HDI bluetooth keyboard. then probably you need to enter some command into the terminal. so you'd better install a Gscript or other app to avoid entering commands manually.

I have a mini bluetooth keyboard that works fine. With my phone but I'm looking for something that would be able to hold them together. Like a traditional slider does.

frigidazzi said:
I have a mini bluetooth keyboard that works fine. With my phone but I'm looking for something that would be able to hold them together. Like a traditional slider does.
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you're crazy! that'd be one bulky phone! I've only heard of bluetooth as well good luck!

Like this one.
http://usingwindowshomeserver.com/2...key-case-and-keyboard-for-the-apple-iphone-4/

frigidazzi said:
Like this one.
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If that one is Bluetooth it must work as well with Android. No?

This gives me ideas...
2k-developer said:
If that one is Bluetooth it must work as well with Android. No?
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Well it would work but I dunno if it would fit... I've been looking for something similar too. I suppose that this one could be "adjusted" to fit if i was happy to stick it on with something but i think to do that i would wanna buy a spare back cover for my N1 and it would look really ugly tbh not to mention that it would cover the camera. But I see where your going and it could be a very good solution for occasional use!

[Q] Connecting Touchpad to TV ?

Is there a mini USB to HDMI ...... MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) adapter available to connect Touchpad to TV ?
or what is the best method you guys using to connect Touchpad to TV

dellxda said:
Is there a mini USB to HDMI ...... MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) adapter available to connect Touchpad to TV ?
or what is the best method you guys using to connect Touchpad to TV
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I know there are USB-HDMI cables, but what kind of pinout connections for the TP translate?
The TP plug LOOKS like the one on my Samsung Mythic phone cable, but I sure as hell wouldn't plug it in!

Pros to why it might work
The chipset is capable
It doesn't appear that HP messed with the reference design
Cons to why it might not work
Chipset may be capable but no idea if the drivers to do it are in WebOS
It could have been removed
I can't find if anyone has tried an MHL adapter on the Touchpad yet
I've yet to hear of anyone outputting any video with the touchpad to an external screen.

I tried an MHL adaptor on the touchpad and it doesn't work.
Would be good if there's any other way to link it to a TV/Monitor.

DavidMc0 said:
I tried an MHL adaptor on the touchpad and it doesn't work.
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Confirmed

Too51oll said:
Confirmed
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So now the question is, is it because the hardware was modified or is it lacking in the software?
Another thought I had was looking to Bluetooth VDP support. Since WebOS uses the bluez stack and there was some work previously on VDP for bluez it shouldn't be too hard to the profile working. There is also the SPP video approach however both of these would need one to have a Bluetooth receiver to display the video.

Shelnutt2 said:
So now the question is, is it because the hardware was modified or is it lacking in the software?
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Regardless of whether or not the hardware supports it, the software definitely does not.

CyanogenMod team is investigating as part of Android port for HP Touchpad
http://code.google.com/p/cmtouchpad/issues/detail?id=38

Maybe in 3.04?

nToxik said:
Maybe in 3.04?
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I wouldn't get my hopes up given the state of WebOS. Android is looking like the best solution right now especially with ICS just around the corner.

gentleman, it WILL NOT work on 3.0.2 or 3.0.3, but is the #1 feature for 3.0.4, so either wait for that, or hope that CM team gets it working, but it prolly wont work in CM7 1.0 as its not the most important thing to have working at launch

luisdg said:
I wouldn't get my hopes up given the state of WebOS. Android is looking like the best solution right now especially with ICS just around the corner.
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Actually, I understood HDMI-out was confirmed to be part of 3.0.4.
Really, HP has nothing to gain by holding out on us, so I can't imagine they would.

Solidus_n313 said:
gentleman, it ... is the #1 feature for 3.0.4
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...source?

scrizz said:
...source?
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CM, but Dalingrin more specifically. He says it is supported by the SoC, pinouts are the big question.
Google it or search here at xda. The phrase "webos 3.0.4 hdmi" worked for me.

nunjabusiness said:
CM, but Dalingrin more specifically. He says it is supported by the SoC, pinouts are the big question.
Google it or search here at xda. The phrase "webos 3.0.4 hdmi" worked for me.
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he meant source for "gentleman, it ... is the #1 feature for 3.0.4"... is it actually official or just people on the forum mentioning it? i only seen mostly user statements that hdmi out will be on 3.0.4.. nothing offficial
edit: is webos 3.0.3 out? i am on 3.0.2 and went to system updates but it says i am on latest version

yeahman45 said:
he meant source for "gentleman, it ... is the #1 feature for 3.0.4"... is it actually official or just people on the forum mentioning it? i only seen mostly user statements that hdmi out will be on 3.0.4.. nothing offficial
edit: is webos 3.0.3 out? i am on 3.0.2 and went to system updates but it says i am on latest version
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source is from HP devs, im looking for the link in my history (EDIT: dammit, link is pulled, HP is cracking down on these leaks hard. looking for cached page)
as for 3.0.3, it WAS available, but HP sent a C&D to xda and nbournes (something like that, my bad ) so its gone, and HP also deactivated the dev reg server, so you have to impostah bypass to use 3.0.3, you get the camera app, faster browser but no access to app catalog or HP resources

luisdg said:
I wouldn't get my hopes up given the state of WebOS. Android is looking like the best solution right now especially with ICS just around the corner.
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I very much doubt they will add ANY new features,and any in the works will probably be removed or disabled in the final release. I think HP is releasing one last software update to deal with the fact that the software that shipped is junk. Its slow and buggy and I think HP feels that they need to fix the outstanding issues. I seriously doubt they feel they need to put any energy into adding new features. WebOS IS dead. Hp is not making devices running it anymore and no one is going to want it. They may be able to sell it for a few bucks to someone who wants the palm patent portfolio though. At the right price google might want those patents. The idea that HP will keep flushing money down the webOS hole though is absurd.

gentleman, it WILL NOT work on 3.0.2 or 3.0.3, but is the #1 feature for 3.0.4, so either wait for that, or hope that CM team gets it working, but it prolly wont work in CM7 1.0 as its not the most important thing to have working at launch
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That is still great news.

well some bad news is that i cant find the post ANYWHERE :/ so take it as a grain of salt if you want, but either way, we're getting hdmi out eventually

Solidus_n313 said:
but no access to app catalog or HP resources
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there is HP app catalog access....
you just have to follow all the directions.
and since there is No Proof that HDMI is the #1 feature of 3.0.4, I'm calling BS until there is proof.

[Q] need quick, simple answer... what mouse works?

I just got a Xoom and for one specific work function I do, I need a mouse. I see alot of threads about mouse & keyboards but I'm short on time and I'm not very 'techy" lol - so simply, can someone tell me of a mouse that works with the Xoom (doesn't matter if it works with a keyboard) and where to buy it? Also, I have no idea how to hook them up but thinking I can figure that out.
Thanks a bunch!

Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000. Works like a charm, even the "back-button" Where to buy? I guess that depends on where you live.

Thanks so much! I can google where to get it but I chatted with Microsoft support & was told they've heard some some bluetooth work but they couldn't really tell me one.

Are they easy to hook up & get working?
I did find one for sale on Amazon.

holland3346 said:
Are they easy to hook up & get working?
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not sure if this is true for non-custom-roms, but yes... Just press the "connect"-button on the bottom of the mouse, search for bluetooth-devices with your xoom, pair with the mouse, use 0000 as pin, done.

Bluetooth issues

Do you think Samsung will fix Bluetooth at some point- or shell I refund this phone? It's not connecting to 50% cars currently available on the street.

mine works in every car i own perfect

I, like many people, I would imagine, only own one car, but it works perfectly with mine both on it's own and in use with Android Auto.

no issues here at all with that.

not working with BMW 2007 and 2010

No issues with BT at all.

Working fine for me as well.

I would be looking at the cars, not the phone. The BT in this phone is top notch.

This is second S8+. And the question is do Samsung fix it? There is whole Internet posts about non working Bluetooth on S8+ so no car problem.

prfraczek said:
This is second phone.
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...so blame the car. I'm not sure I understand the point of this thread. There's nothing wrong with the Bluetooth on the s8 and therefore nothing to fix on Samsung's end. What do you expect them to do about it?

xeathpk said:
...so blame the car. I'm not sure I understand the point of this thread. There's nothing wrong with the Bluetooth on the s8 and therefore nothing to fix on Samsung's end. What do you expect them to do about it?
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I'm telling you it is phone related- just see this https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...id/GS8QA/highlight/false/page/1/thread-id/299

Adding the weight that it works in my car also. 2014 model renault.
If it was phone problem, it would work in zero cars.
Just accept the cars in question are just not up to scratch or do not play nice with android. Car's fault.

biffwitch said:
Adding the weight that it works in my car also. 2014 model renault.
If it was phone problem, it would work in zero cars.
Just accept the cars in question are just not up to scratch or do not play nice with android. Car's fault.
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Once you buy car test it otherwise drive renault

Works in the 17 vehicles I use on a weekly basis. I drive work trucks with crappy bluetooth radios, it connects just fine, my ford fusion, my wifes jeep cherokee, my brothers chinese knock off double din.

fenixnr said:
Works in the 17 vehicles I use on a weekly basis. I drive work trucks with crappy bluetooth radios, it connects just fine, my ford fusion, my wifes jeep cherokee, my brothers chinese knock off double din.
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That does not mean it works with every car and as I said there is a lot of proved cases that is not that great. And just to add I've had no problems with S3, S4, S5 and S7Edge, and this post is not competition that it is working or not because obviously it's not for me. I was hoping someone already got some info from Samsung about it.

prfraczek said:
That does not mean it works with every car and as I said there is a lot of proved cases that is not that great. And just to add I've had no problems with S3, S4, S5 and S7Edge, and this post is not competition that it is working or not because obviously it's not for me. I was hoping someone already got some info from Samsung about it.
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What I'm saying is, it's not the PHONES fault. It would be the fault of your car/radio. If it was the phones fault it wouldn't work on anything. Just because your car uses old technology, or bad technology, doesn't mean it's the phones fault.

But I'm saying and provided a link, there are other thousands people with the same problem, so you still think it is just my car(s) problem? And phone is ok? And also no problems with previous galaxys?

prfraczek said:
But I'm saying and provided a link, there are other thousands people with the same problem, so you still think it is just my car(s) problem? And phone is ok? And also no problems with previous galaxys?
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Search for any phone in existance and you'll find a thousand people complaining about Bluetooth for said phone without them doing any real troubleshooting to try to narrow down possible factors. Sadly, its usually down to user error, an app or setting that's been altered unknowingly by the user or the fault of the device they're trying to connect to.
I don't believe there to be a widespread problem with the s8 at this point. If I see more evidence in the future I'm happy to concede and admit that there may be a problem but right now this is just the same rehashed complaint that you get with every device these days.

prfraczek said:
But I'm saying and provided a link, there are other thousands people with the same problem, so you still think it is just my car(s) problem? And phone is ok? And also no problems with previous galaxys?
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Can you connect to anything via bluetooth? If you can, it's not your phone. Pretty simple answer and how to get it. If you can't connect to ONE device, they might not be compatible, that's part of technology always changing. What kind of vehicle bluetooth are you trying to connect to? Exact make and model, of either the car with built in bluetooth, or the device if it's aftermarket.

xeathpk said:
I would be looking at the cars, not the phone. The BT in this phone is top notch.
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xeathpk said:
...so blame the car. I'm not sure I understand the point of this thread. There's nothing wrong with the Bluetooth on the s8 and therefore nothing to fix on Samsung's end. What do you expect them to do about it?
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biffwitch said:
Adding the weight that it works in my car also. 2014 model renault.
If it was phone problem, it would work in zero cars.
Just accept the cars in question are just not up to scratch or do not play nice with android. Car's fault.
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fenixnr said:
Works in the 17 vehicles I use on a weekly basis. I drive work trucks with crappy bluetooth radios, it connects just fine, my ford fusion, my wifes jeep cherokee, my brothers chinese knock off double din.
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fenixnr said:
What I'm saying is, it's not the PHONES fault. It would be the fault of your car/radio. If it was the phones fault it wouldn't work on anything. Just because your car uses old technology, or bad technology, doesn't mean it's the phones fault.
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xeathpk said:
Search for any phone in existance and you'll find a thousand people complaining about Bluetooth for said phone without them doing any real troubleshooting to try to narrow down possible factors. Sadly, its usually down to user error, an app or setting that's been altered unknowingly by the user or the fault of the device they're trying to connect to.
I don't believe there to be a widespread problem with the s8 at this point. If I see more evidence in the future I'm happy to concede and admit that there may be a problem but right now this is just the same rehashed complaint that you get with every device these days.
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fenixnr said:
Can you connect to anything via bluetooth? If you can, it's not your phone. Pretty simple answer and how to get it. If you can't connect to ONE device, they might not be compatible, that's part of technology always changing. What kind of vehicle bluetooth are you trying to connect to? Exact make and model, of either the car with built in bluetooth, or the device if it's aftermarket.
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Pretty simple- it is fixed by latest Samsung update! I would say thanks for all your advice ie user error or car issue. You're the best!!!:crying:

Bullet Wireless Track Control

Does anyone know of a way (or an app) that will let me skip back a track. It used to be three clicks on the wired bullets but it doesn't appear to work on the wireless set.
Any suggestions welcome

How the **** did you get those?
Everytime they are avaible they are bought out in like a minute.
Send help xD

byReqz said:
How the **** did you get those?
Everytime they are avaible they are bought out in like a minute.
Send help xD
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Its $87 on Aliexpress for now.

byReqz said:
How the **** did you get those?
Everytime they are avaible they are bought out in like a minute.
Send help xD
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O2 store. Worst marketing ever. Saw someone's comments on Facebook that they were selling them. Ordered and arrived a day later.
But on topic... Track control and now audible feedback is bloody non existent. For example long press doesn't give you the Google notification 'ping' to let you know you can start taking to Google Assistant.
And as above, no skip to previous track option.
Shame because their primary function, as earphones, they are bloody good for the money. Comfy as well.

Presumably, as no one has them yet (or very few) this question may stay unanswered for some time.
However, does anyone know whether, in theory, there's scope for changing this should Oneplus feel so inclined?

Greedyfly said:
Does anyone know of a way (or an app) that will let me skip back a track. It used to be three clicks on the wired bullets but it doesn't appear to work on the wireless set.
Any suggestions welcome
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I've been using JetAudio Plus and that works.

Kaleshwar said:
I've been using JetAudio Plus and that works.
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That works with the bullets?
Presumably this is only for locally stored music? I really wanted this functionality to work with Spotify.
Also I've just tried it. The three clicks does not skip to previous track I am afraid.

looks like works only with local file players , not with streaming apps

Ajaykumar21066 said:
looks like works only with local file players , not with streaming apps
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Just to be clear, we are on about the wireless bullets here.
I've tried Google Play Music, VLC and JetAudio and it works with none of them so I'm not sure why I'm getting these sort of responses.
The WIRED version works with everything. Even Spotify if you know how.
But the WIRELESS earbuds do not. The functionality does not appear to be supported at present.
So, can anyone actually tell me a) whether in theory it's possible, or better still, b) if they've managed to do it and if so how?

Also looking for a solution on this!

TheCashews said:
Also looking for a solution on this!
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At this point I'll take a theoretical solution I. E. Can it be done.
I'm absolutely baffled by the decision however

Have posted this as a bug with OnePlus because I can't get my head around this UI decision.
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/...-skip-to-previous-track-functionality.876498/