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!
I've got two quick question:
1 - Is there any way I can change to a different keyboard? I have tried downloading the Gingerbread keyboard but couldn't use it
2 - Do I need to remove any phone functions? I'm using Vegan 5.1?
Thankx
I use Smart keyboard without problems.
Just download from market, install and then enable the new keyboard.
Ivanthompson said:
I've got two quick question:
1 - Is there any way I can change to a different keyboard? I have tried downloading the Gingerbread keyboard but couldn't use it
2 - Do I need to remove any phone functions? I'm using Vegan 5.1?
Thankx
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Download and install the keyboard you want to use and then long press in any text box until you get the popup to change Input Method and select the keyboard you want to use.
I've been using Swype for a while now and love it. If you're a fan of Swype here is the thread for that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898851&highlight=swype
There are other threads related to keyboards in the themes and apps section of the forum.
Install your keyboard. You may need to make the keyboard active under keyboard settings....settings/keyboard...thumb keyboard requires this btw. In any text window long press and you will get the option to set the keyboard you want.
While using the stock rom...
1. Can I get a "Reboot" option on shutdown menu?
2. Possible to rearrange or even change the "Back, Home, Recent Apps" buttons? I'd like to swap the Back and Home button locations. Maybe replace recent apps with something I actually use.
3. Possible to add more items to the settings tiles accessed from the pulldown?
4. Is it safe to disable Google+ if I'm running an alternate launcher? Will any apps like Chrome or Gmail stop working (not sure if they're tied in)? I have an alternate gallery app installed so Photos and Gallery will be unused. Hangouts is already disabled on mine. Alternate SMS app installed.
Thanks for your time.
You need to gain root (methods are available on this forum) then download xposed framework, (also on this forum) then download a module called Gravity Box included in the downloads part of Xposed Installer. It allows what you're looking for on Stock Rom.
Edit: I forgot, in my case I hate the soft keys so I used Ultimate Dynamic Navbar to do what you want with rearranging/customizing. Also look into LMT launcher, it allows a lot of customization and includes all of the normal hard keys and app drawers.
1&3 as above
2 I've not seen yet
4 yea get rid the it, nothing will happen
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Hi guys,
I am having an issue on my Nexus 5 (4.4.2, stock, root, xposed) that I can't seem to figure out. My issue is regarding the default input method. For some reason, each time I set my default keyboard to anything other than the Google keyboard, it resets back to the GKB after an unspecified amount of time. I have tried using SwiftKey, Swype, and Fleksy. Each keyboard experiences the same issue.
I don't want to use the Google keyboard, or have to choose a new keyboard almost every time I go to type something.
Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is there an easy fix or workaround?
Thanks for your help.
tallymatty said:
Hi guys,
I am having an issue on my Nexus 5 (4.4.2, stock, root, xposed) that I can't seem to figure out. My issue is regarding the default input method. For some reason, each time I set my default keyboard to anything other than the Google keyboard, it resets back to the GKB after an unspecified amount of time. I have tried using SwiftKey, Swype, and Fleksy. Each keyboard experiences the same issue.
I don't want to use the Google keyboard, or have to choose a new keyboard almost every time I go to type something.
Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is there an easy fix or workaround?
Thanks for your help.
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I freeze all of the imput methods except the one I use. That way, I never have to choose the default imput method because only one is available to the system. And if SwiftKey wonks, I just have to defrost the stock keyboard until I fix it. And no imput method icon in the status bar either.
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This happens to me each time i update SwiftKey..
I dont think its a bug.. Idk
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if you can locate and grab the swiftkey apk, download and install it. installing it that route, vs using the play store to install it, will place the app in the system location that is read and initialized on boot up.
I used Titanium Backup to convert the play store installation of the app to a system app. Google Keyboard still got set as the default input method after an unknown event.
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I used Titanium Backup to convert the play store installation of the app to a system app. Google Keyboard still got set as the default input method after an unknown event.
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It will never be set as default (or even be a choice) if you freeze it. See my edited post, above.
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The Google Keyboard is what I like to use. It's better than the HTC KB in many ways. But every time I have to type in something, the HTC keyboard pops up instead. Is there a way that I can setup the Google Keyboard to be the default input method EVERYTIME?
asianrage said:
The Google Keyboard is what I like to use. It's better than the HTC KB in many ways. But every time I have to type in something, the HTC keyboard pops up instead. Is there a way that I can setup the Google Keyboard to be the default input method EVERYTIME?
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What ROM are you running? Once you change the keyboard it should stay until you change it again to something else. You can also go to Settings->Language & keyboard and disable all but the Google keyboard if that's the only one you intend to use.
shortstuff_mt said:
What ROM are you running? Once you change the keyboard it should stay until you change it again to something else. You can also go to Settings->Language & keyboard and disable all but the Google keyboard if that's the only one you intend to use.
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I'm running Skyfall. There isn't an option to turn off or disable Sense input.
asianrage said:
I'm running Skyfall. There isn't an option to turn off or disable Sense input.
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I don't know why picking a different keyboard wouldn't stick. I don't use the Sense keyboard either, but all I do is choose my keyboard as the default and it never switches back. I'm running CleanROM right now, but I used the same setup when I was running Skyfall. I guess you could use a file explorer and rename the HTC_IME.apk file to HTC_IME.apk.bkp in the /system/priv-app folder if you really want to get rid of the Sense keyboard. You shouldn't have to do that, though. Skyfall works just like it should on Android to switch input methods. You just go to the "Choose input method" from the notification bar when the keyboard is up and choose your input method. It always stuck when I selected a different keyboard when running Skyfall.