On Windows Mobile I had some software called Null keyboard that would disable the software keyboard for when I wanted to use a bluetooth keyboard.
Does anything like this exist for Android? I'd happily pay for it.
What version of Android are you using?
2.2. As a workaround I've installed wifi keyboard and if I select that as the input method it stops any software keyboard popping up, whilst still letting the bluetooth keyboard be used.
Hi,
Android <-- USB/Bluetooth <-- PC/Laptop (Keyboard)
Few months ago, I try to get this things to work but no luck. Now I am really need to solve this again to make my life easier.
The case is in work place I have PC/laptop and my Android phone of couse. I want to use my phone with actively require keyboard typing for some reasons. Since I am using HTC Desire and I have two keyboards on my desk, why not I am using any of the keyboards to pair with my Android!.
I dont have any bluetooth keyboard and I want to utilize my desktop keyboard
After searching and googling with no luck for second time, I post here by hoping somebody can share with me with the same situation and interesting Android feature.
I know someone has hack a USB keyboard to directly connect to Micro USB in HTC to act as USB On The Go but I am not interested to cut my keyboard wire for that purpose only and not sure it can be done for Desire.
Bluetooth:
Last time I found a solution by using KeyPro from MobileGear and Choose a Freedom or i.Tech Virtual Keyboard driver. Then I create a Windows .NET application on laptop to send a Key code to KeyPro via bluetooth. The problem is I dont know the key codes designed for the keyboard to be sent. The developer also dont want to reveal the codes. I only need any real bluetooth keyboard supported by the supported keyboard to capture the key codes and map into my .NET application to simulate the keyboard from my Laptop.
** If somebody have the supported keyboard please share
USB:
Today I just thinking if possible from USB debugging mode (phone attached to Laptop USB), use adb shell, script/windows app or whats over, can send key to Android, so any active/foreground app can receive it just like what Android keyboard do???
LaNN
Hi,
I have one of those generic mini bluetooth keyboards. It works on my Asus A696 (WM6.0), apart from the fact that it does not recognize the "fn" key; which is needed for some less important things (modus change, contacts, ...); but also for some rather important things like the question mark "?" .
I did some research, and I installed BlueInput, which is included with most "mini bluetooth keyboard"s (but apparently not with mine). Anyway, installed it and it did not recognize any keyboards. Turns out that it is not compatible with the broadcom bluetooth driver, which is used on my Asus device.
So I downloaded the special "broadcom version", and now it works. Not all "fn" functions do, but at least the more important ones like the arrows and the question mark do.
Point is, (although I've set BlueInput to auto start) I have to put my keyboard on discoverable mode always before I can use it, and reconnect it manually in BlueInput (have to retype the "binding code" etc.). So if I disable bluetooth (which I often do to preserve battery life), if I put the keyboard off, if I soft reset my device, ... I always have to go through all that hassle again; quite stupid if you know that with the built-in Windows keyboard support, it immediately automatically connects at the moment the bluetooth on my device is on and the keyboard itself is on.
So my basic question (if you're not too tired after this long intro )is: how can I use my bluetooth keyboard with which driver, having the same facilities as just connecting through Windows Mobile AND being able to use important functions through the "fn" key like a question mark?
I already wondered if Mobile 6.1 or 6.5 has better bluetooth keyboard support (I can upgrade to both); but I'd rather not just try it out before I'm sure that it would function.
I hope anyone can help me out solving this issue;
Thanks in advance,
Liopleurodon
Hey everyone I wanted to share how I got the "Logitiech Tablet Keyboard" (model #: 920-003390) to pair with my G-Tablet.
My G-Tablet is running CyanogenMod 7.0.3-Harmony (uses Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread).
On the tablet:
Turn on bluetooth:
Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Bluetooth
Go into bluetooth settings:
Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Bluetooth Settings
(turn on keyboard, I hit the "connect" button on the other side of the keyboard however this may not be necessary; bluetooth icon on keyboard should be blinking)
Under "Bluetooth devices" on the G-tablet find the "Logitech Tablet Keyboard GEN" and click on it.
It'll ask you to enter the pin. I tried entering "0000" and it didn't work so after some searching around I did this:
When it asks for the pin enter "0000" and after you click ok... immediately type on the Logitech Keyboard (not the tablet!) "0000" and press <ENTER> key
If done correctly it should read, "Connected to hid device" if it says, "Paired but not connected" then hit a few keys on the keyboard to wake it up.
I haven't tested it with other Roms or versions of Android (the keyboard is made for 3.0+ so if you have that installed on your G-Tablet and the ROM supports bluetooth then it should work out of the box) but if it does work on a different ROM, Android version, etc please post here so others can get help!
Thanks!
Thanks, this really helped me with my Atrix 4G
Just wanted to give thanks where thanks are due...yesterday at work we had a blind gentleman (who only spoke spanish, as well) come in and want to pair this Logitech Keyboard (for Android 3.0+) to his Dell Streak tablet (running Android 2.2). I pulled up xda on my phone and sure enough here was this tutorial and it worked like a charm! He was incredibly grateful so thank you OP for this tip!
I recently bought the logitech keyboard for my g-tab running brilliant corners and I have tried this method many times with no success. I had to download an app called BlueInput and it works just fine with it. The android function keys don't work but i'm typing on it now. I didn't really want to spend $13 on an app for it but who am I to complain when I got the keyboard on a cyber Monday deal for $39. But if somone knows why the function keys don't work and how I can get them to work it would be much appreciated.
I just bought this keyboard an followed these instructions and it work for VEGAn_TAB VEGAn-7.1.0-smb_a1002.
All buttons seam to work but the HOME key.
not sure why?
useful Video
agentsmith666 said:
Hey everyone I wanted to share how I got the "Logitiech Tablet Keyboard" (model #: 920-003390) to pair with my G-Tablet.
My G-Tablet is running CyanogenMod 7.0.3-Harmony (uses Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread).
On the tablet:
Turn on bluetooth:
Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Bluetooth
Go into bluetooth settings:
Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Bluetooth Settings
(turn on keyboard, I hit the "connect" button on the other side of the keyboard however this may not be necessary; bluetooth icon on keyboard should be blinking)
Under "Bluetooth devices" on the G-tablet find the "Logitech Tablet Keyboard GEN" and click on it.
It'll ask you to enter the pin. I tried entering "0000" and it didn't work so after some searching around I did this:
When it asks for the pin enter "0000" and after you click ok... immediately type on the Logitech Keyboard (not the tablet!) "0000" and press <ENTER> key
If done correctly it should read, "Connected to hid device" if it says, "Paired but not connected" then hit a few keys on the keyboard to wake it up.
I haven't tested it with other Roms or versions of Android (the keyboard is made for 3.0+ so if you have that installed on your G-Tablet and the ROM supports bluetooth then it should work out of the box) but if it does work on a different ROM, Android version, etc please post here so others can get help!
Thanks!
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Check this out: youtube video "/watch?v=T15jYEc2QKg" (paste it after .com) it works for me into a samsung galaxy ace with cynanogen gb 357
I got one of the hp touchpad bluetooth keyboards on sale with the touchpad. It pairs easily with the touchpad, but if I try to pair it with my android phone, I get prompted for a passcode.
Does anyone know the bluetooth passcode for the keyboard?
***EDIT
Figured it out: apparently android by default doesn't have the capability yet to sync properly with bt keyboards by itself yet (Cyanogenmod might work.) To make it work, I got an app 'Bluetooth Keyboard Easyconnect' from the market. Just turn on bluetooth, open the app, and turn on the hp touchpad keyboard (in that order) and wait - it will sync automatically. Don't try to force the pairing in the bluetooth settings page for your phone.
If you do have a rom that allows manual pairing from the bluetooth settings by default, to sync you need to enter a passcode on your phone when prompted (anything you want - i used 0000), and then type the same code on the bt keyboard and press enter.
market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.mybesttools.btkbservice&feature=search_result
Try 000 (three zeros) or 0000 (four zeros). That is what most devices I have tried use.
HP official bluetooth keyboard
I got this for $28 at best buy, and while it works decent with the touchpad, I am wondering: Can it work with other devices?
I got it to pair with windows 7, but when I type, nothing happens. Has anybody else had any success? Something I'm not doing perhaps?
Every comment I've seen about this says the keyboard works only with the touchpad. There is some concern that the keyboard may not even work on the touchpad if/when Android is ported to it.
needslipo said:
I got one of the hp touchpad bluetooth keyboards on sale with the touchpad. It pairs easily with the touchpad, but if I try to pair it with my android phone, I get prompted for a passcode.
Does anyone know the bluetooth passcode for the keyboard?
***EDIT
Figured it out: apparently android by default doesn't have the capability yet to sync properly with bt keyboards by itself yet (Cyanogenmod might work.) To make it work, I got an app 'Bluetooth Keyboard Easyconnect' from the market. Just turn on bluetooth, open the app, and turn on the hp touchpad keyboard (in that order) and wait - it will sync automatically. Don't try to force the pairing in the bluetooth settings page for your phone.
If you do have a rom that allows manual pairing from the bluetooth settings by default, to sync you need to enter a passcode on your phone when prompted (anything you want - i used 0000), and then type the same code on the bt keyboard and press enter.
market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.mybesttools.btkbservice&feature=search_result
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So can your confirm that this keyboard can indeed work with android phones/devices? I just received my purchase of this keyboard, and it looks and feels great. But I don't want a bluetooth keyboard that will only work with WebOS.
Thanks
Works fine with android and webos. Haven't tried it with anything else but it seems to be a generic bt keyboard so I'm sure it's within its capabilities to work on windows or mac.
I have a stock Evo 3D. And it works that.
I can confirm it pairs with the iPad 2, so (presumably) it should also pair with other iOS devices. The iPad asks that you punch in a code to confirm the sync, but I wonder if it's static?
Will this work with Win7?
I currently use the apple BT keyboard for Win7 but used "KeyTweak" to remap the key strokes in the registry for buttons such as delete and the media keys. Everything else works just dandy (cept the damn Ctrl key is in the wrong place...stupid Apple)
Would it be safe to assume that the Touchpad keyboard would work the same and require remapping of a few keys here and there? I see one person above said that they couldn't get it to work with Win7, but then again many people say that it doesn't work with Android and it definitely does...
Thank you all!
I have been able to pair up with my touchpad, 2 android phones, and a ps3 so I am assuming it will work on any bluetooth enabled device
I can't freaking get mine to pair. I can clearly see it, but after putting in the password (I've tried 000, 0000, 1234, 0123, 01234, and ABC) it just keeps asking if I want to pair it again. I'm assuming I don't have the correct PW. Anyone else have one that might work? I'm running the latest CM7 nightly and using the CM7 BT options.
Also, I downloaded that app mentioned earlier and it like.. doesn't work at all.
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I can't freaking get mine to pair. I can clearly see it, but after putting in the password (I've tried 000, 0000, 1234, 0123, 01234, and ABC) it just keeps asking if I want to pair it again. I'm assuming I don't have the correct PW. Anyone else have one that might work? I'm running the latest CM7 nightly and using the CM7 BT options.
Also, I downloaded that app mentioned earlier and it like.. doesn't work at all.
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im having the exact same problem, im running MIUI on my s2 and just cant get it working, with or without the app within the app the keyboard just doesn't show up >_< i just want to pair it up so that i can get confirmation that it will still work when i flash android (when its available) to my touchpad :/ please help!
My Hp Keyboard works with Windows 7 and my dell streak 7 running honeystreak, no app needed. They both ask me to enter in a number upon pairing and they both work great.
I used this app to pair a new HP Touchpad keyboard I bought through Craigslist yesterday for $40. Worked within a few minutes of poking around. My Samsung Infuse is rooted, thanks to a modded Rogers ROM someone shared here. Pairing took a bit of figuring out, mostly because I have Droidwall running and hadn't granted permissions for the app. Then I installed Null Keyboard to get rid of the thumb keyboard while typing. Works AWESOMELY well in QuickOffice and other text editors.
My only complaint is a weirdness in the native email application which makes the keyboard unusable there. I can type random-length text, anywhere from a few words to a short paragraph, then it freezes for a few seconds, then I get a 'text copied to clipboard' message and the new message or reply I was starting vanishes. Not to the Drafts folder or Trash, just gone like it was never there. Doesn't happen with any other input method, as the email application seems generally stable and good. Of course I can write messages in a text editor then copy/paste them into email, but that's a bit of a pain. Anyone heard of this glitch?
Otherwise the HP keyboard is amazingly compact and comfortable to use. There are a few keys which don't seem to work at all and some weird key functions I'll have to learn, like the sideways arrow keys navigate vertically and the vertical arrows do nothing... and how Control A doesn't select all text etc, and how symbol and numeral entry uses odd key combinations, but for basic text entry it's solid. With a good external keyboard for this phone my jump from Windows Mobile is complete, I'm happy to have made the leap.
So I finally got my keyboard. It paired with Win 7 no problems. My issue now is that the "power" button did not remap to the "del" button and program "KeyTweak" doesn't even recognize the "power" button key stroke for me to remap it.
Any ideas? Thank you!
when using the keyboard with android, the keyboard looses connection when it drops into hibernate. It doesn't re-establish connection and must be re-paired from android....am I doing something wrong?
so is it only me but the delete button only deletes a letter (in a word document) at a time and does not continuously delete even if it's held down?
Holding down any key causes it to repeat for me, including the delete key. This is with a Samsung Infuse.
So what am I doing wrong? When I got to connect with any of my Android devices, I get to the password screen and it just won't connect after that. I've tried 000, 0000, 1234 etc, with no avail. Is there a special code?
When I first connected the HP Touchpad keyboard I had to enter a 6 digit code, if memory serves. It wasn't generic - rather a proper code, something you couldn't guess at particular to the pairing request. I entered it (there was a time limit too, a countdown... maybe, but I've been doing a lot of setting up of stuff on this thing and forgetting more than I remember), and since then have not been asked for it. Connecting is a bit twitchy the odd time but mostly I just toggle power on the keyboard off and on again if it's taking more than half a minute to connect. I typically see a pop-up 2 to 4 times on the phone saying the HP keyboard is connecting before it actually does.