Keyboard Manager allows you to customize what keyboard (input method) appear on input based on your phone orientation.
It displays the keyboards you have enabled on your android device, and let you select one per orientation (landscape/portrait).
As your phone switch orientation, the app automatically switch the keyboard.
The source code for the app is available at https://bitbucket.org/ne0fhyk/keyboard-manager/overview
Version 2.2:
- Bug fix: certain apps (MLB, Youtube, ...) misbehave while KM is running. This is caused by a 'transition screen', introduced in prior versions to prevent keyboard input freezes on orientation switch for older devices.
I added the option to MANUALLY DISABLE/ENABLE the 'transition screen'. Testing on Galaxy nexuses shows that affected apps stop misbehaving.
- Bug fix: fix KM's requests for root access outside of orientation switches.
Version 2.1:
Update should reduce the frequency of force closes for the swiftkey 3 keyboard.
Unfortunately, it's not possible at this point to eliminate all force closes while using swiftkey 3. The problem primarily lies with swiftkey 3, as many other keyboards (Thumb keyboard, hacker keyboard, swype,..) perform fine under Keyboard Manager.
If you think you can help, feel free to take a look at the code, and submit patches.
Version 2.0:
This version can he found on the android market by searching for Keyboard Manager.
I have open sourced the application source code to allow anyone to continue developing and improving the app.
The code can be found @ https://bitbucket.org/ne0fhyk/keyboard-manager/overview
Version 1.4:
The updated version can be found on the android market app by searching for 'Keyboard Manager'.
- Fix installation bugs issue cause by /etc/fstab read/write permissions on certain android devices.
INSTALLATION ISSUES FIX:
MOTOROLA ATRIX USERS, please follow the steps below if you cannot start the app after installing it.
If you are unable to launch the app after installation, please follow these steps:
- Look in your sdcard folder for the directory /Android/data/com.ne0fhykLabs.android.utility.kmLauncher/files/
- There should be an apk file there, Keyboardmanager.x.y.apk, where x,y stands for the version number
- Copy that file to /system/app/, and change the permissions to rw-r--r-- (Read/write for owner, read for group, and read for other)
- Reboot your device, and try running the app again.
If the problem still persists, please contact me through xda, or at [email protected]
Version 1.3:
The updated version can be found on the android market app by searching for 'Keyboard Manager'.
This update contains fixes to installation bugs, as well as better error reporting.
Version 1.2:
I uploaded an updated version of the app to the android market.
It can be found here( Mod edit: No Market links for paid apps) or on the 'android market' app by searching for 'Keyboard Manager'.
This update should fix the installation issue, and make it easier to push future updates to users.
Again feedbacks are welcome, and greatly appreciated.
Version 1.1:
Requirement:
- rooted android device (app was tested on Samsung captivate with Cognition v2.3b8 rom)
Installation:
a- Download, and install the apk file KMLauncher.1.1.apk
b- If KMLauncher.1.1.apk failed to install on your device, download KeyboardManager.1.1.apk manually to your sdcard, and follow the instructions for v1.0
The app should be visible in your launcher as 'Keyboard Manager'
Update:
- added KeyboardManager.1.1.apk for cases where KMLauncher.1.1.apk failed to install
- added/implemented 'start on boot' option
- notification disabled by default. added option to enable it
- ease up installation method
- removed freeze on orientation switch
Bugs:
- Depending on the foreground app, there might be a slight lag in the keyboard switch.
- KMLauncher.1.1.apk has trouble installing on certain devices. If this happens, please report device information, and follow instructions for KeyboardManager.1.1.apk. I am working on a fix for KMLauncher.1.1.apk
Version 1.0:
Requirements:
- Rooted android device (app was tested on Samsung captivate 2.1)
- Root Explorer app, or similar app that allows you to edit the permissions of a file.
To install:
1- Download the app (KeyboardManager.apk) on your device sdcard.
2- Using Root Explorer, move the apk file to /system/app
3- Using Root Explorer, edit the file permissions like below:
-- User: 'Read/Write' checked
--Group: 'Read' checked
--Others: 'Read' checked
4- Exit Root Explorer
The app should be visible in your launcher as 'Keyboard Manager'
Update:
- Added option to disable notification icon
-' start on boot' feature is disabled because it's not yet complete and tested... Sorry for the confusion
Bugs:
-On certain applications (i.e: Messaging on Samsung Captivate), the input window occasionally freeze on orientation switch. Exiting the app, and resuming should fix it.
Thanks!
- ne0fhyk
Sweet, thanks for the update.
need option to disable notfication icon
only have two things wrong
1. notification that the app is running stays in notification bar
2. when I switch it doesn't freeze but it closes the keyboard and have to reclick to open the keyboard back up
other than that works great
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The notification icon is intended to remind the user that the service is running. I will add an option to disable it.
Does it close the keyboard everytime?
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ne0fhyk said:
The notification icon is intended to remind the user that the service is running. I will add an option to disable it.
Does it close the keyboard everytime?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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using nexus one it doesnt change kb everytime from portrait to landscape mode.. stays in the same mode sometimes.
yea I flipped it several times it switched everyone but closed the keyboard. not a fc or anything just dropped the board
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wow.. these looks really promising! Will it work on any rom, or is it specific to certain types?
is this the same version that was posted in the middle of some thread a couple months ago?
want to know if I need to update or not.
Works perfectly for me on droid x
rmoney said:
is this the same version that was posted in the middle of some thread a couple months ago?
want to know if I need to update or not.
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It is an updated version.
Ditto on getting rid of the notification icon.
For me it isn't working. When configured it, and every time I switch between orientations, I get this message
"Exception caught: java.lang.SecurityException: Using null token requires permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
I thought it was a little strange, but when I installed it it said it didn't require any permissions. That didn't seem right to me...
bonikowsky said:
Ditto on getting rid of the notification icon.
For me it isn't working. When configured it, and every time I switch between orientations, I get this message
"Exception caught: java.lang.SecurityException: Using null token requires permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
I thought it was a little strange, but when I installed it it said it didn't require any permissions. That didn't seem right to me...
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Did you follow the instructions to install. Based on your description, it seems you install it like a regular app.
After you install restart (reboot) your phone. App is awesome dude, few glitches still on the incredible, but much better then the last version!
Good app!!
A sugestion for an extended version: choose keyboard based on the app you are usin (swipe for handcent and stock for search for example). That would turn this app into something unique!
Thanks!
Enable service on boot is grayed out for some reason and the notification persists even after unchecking the box. 2.2 droid x
BUT! This app is awesome. Been waiting for something like this. Thanks so much
Nitromind said:
Good app!!
A sugestion for an extended version: choose keyboard based on the app you are usin (swipe for handcent and stock for search for example). That would turn this app into something unique!
Thanks!
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It's already pretty unique. ;-)
The "enable on boot" option is grayed out on my Droid X.
Worked the first time when I tested it in search, but all subsequent attempts failed when I went into landscape. Also, the notification icon at the top is still showing even though I had it disabled. That boot option is grayed out for me too (I don't know if that's a bug). EVO
It works as far as switching from portrait to keyboard, but when I switch from Portrait (Swype) to landscape (multi) in Handcent, I cannot see what I'm typing in landscape until I rotate back to portrait. The text entry box is there and the keyboard behaves normally, but nothing shows up in the box I'm typing into until I rotate. This happens whether or not I type anything in portrait prior to rotating. I have a Droid X.
Glad to see this being developed though!
Hi guys
Does anyone know how to set and unset push notifications for particular apps on Android 2.3 (Samsung Galaxy Sii)? I don't want facebook pushing to this particular phone as I use it primarily on another; I just want the app there in case...
Sorry for wasting your time with this!
I am using the Facebook app on a samsung infuse.
If I open the app, hit the menu button I have an option for settings.
In settings there are settings to turn notification on/off and set the refresh interval.
Hope this helps?
Thats indeed the only way, if you don't want to delete the app
Thanks guys!
Hi there,
I've recently been confronted to an app that required - for its installation - that I disabled screen overlay authorization for all apps. Which I did. I had a nice menu with all the applications requiring this feature that I could untick.
Now that it has been done, I can't figure out how to come back to this menu with the entire list of the applications requiring screen overlay so that I can enable them all.
I understand that I can re enable the feature app by app by going into the authorization settings per app, but I don't remember the entire list of 20 apps requiring the setting to be enabled..
Any solution ?
Hi there,
If you are running an android phone then go to developer option in settings then scroll download you will find an option like disabe hw overlays re enable if already enabled/disabled
Give a Thanks if i helped you!
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Currently Running:CMX11 Beta 6(CyanogenMod 11) with [email protected] kernel
Looks like it did the trick, thanks
Recently I encountered that ain't able to change the wallpaper in my galaxy s8 plus. This message comes up
" Set as wallpaper
Seems that you have hidden all the apps from the list. To restore them, go to setting".
I tried from settings, apps to, rest app preferences, but I found all apps require permissions which took long time to give. Any help
Hi guys. I'm a satisfied samsung Tab S7 FE user, but there is one thing that annoys me. Google maps are always having white theme and I can not find any toggle in settings to change it. I have not found any solution yet (reinstalling an app, clearing cache and any data, latest update available installed). From my point of view, it looks like the google maps app does not support dark theme on this tablet. Of course it is not a very big deal, but I think that it should work on almost every device (there is no reason to delete it from settings section). If you have found a solution, please write the answer below. I would really appreciate that.
panczek1234 said:
Hi guys. I'm a satisfied samsung Tab S7 FE user, but there is one thing that annoys me. Google maps are always having white theme and I can not find any toggle in settings to change it. I have not found any solution yet (reinstalling an app, clearing cache and any data, latest update available installed). From my point of view, it looks like the google maps app does not support dark theme on this tablet. Of course it is not a very big deal, but I think that it should work on almost every device (there is no reason to delete it from settings section). If you have found a solution, please write the answer below. I would really appreciate that.
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this is the google guide
try it
On your Android phone 10+ phone, open the Google Maps app .
Tap your profile picture or initial Settings. Theme.
Select one of the following options: Always in light theme: Dark theme is always disabled in Maps, regardless of system settings. ...
Tap Save.
source : google support
As I said, I can't find a toggle to change an app theme. On two of my phones I can change it easily. On the tablet this setting is not listed in settings section.
panczek1234 said:
As I said, I can't find a toggle to change an app theme. On two of my phones I can change it easily. On the tablet this setting is not listed in settings section.
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I think in tablets we can't change it because I have SM-T585 and google maps doesn't allow me to set dark mode theme