I was wondering if there's any programs out there that make the HD keyboard have haptic feedback.
I know the Omnia has it, so I was wondering if it's also possible (easy?) to add this feature to the HD keyboard.
I second that. I think there must be a regkey somewhere. I found a key for Opera to enable haptic feedback: HKLM\software\Opera\defaults\VibrationEnabled=1
So other programs might need this too to work. Just from the top of my head.
Firegold said:
I was wondering if there's any programs out there that make the HD keyboard have haptic feedback.
I know the Omnia has it, so I was wondering if it's also possible (easy?) to add this feature to the HD keyboard.
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i have never had a chance to play with an omnia.however i was wondering what are the benefits if the keyboard features a haptic feedback? since we still cant really see what key or alphabet we are pressing when using fingers right?does it give the same buzz for any key we press or there is a different feedback with each key?it would be better if there is a program that can make the keys we pressed appear really large that the fingers will not block it for the default htc keyboard.
iznee said:
i have never had a chance to play with an omnia.however i was wondering what are the benefits if the keyboard features a haptic feedback? since we still cant really see what key or alphabet we are pressing when using fingers right?does it give the same buzz for any key we press or there is a different feedback with each key?it would be better if there is a program that can make the keys we pressed appear really large that the fingers will not block it for the default htc keyboard.
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I don't really mind that so much. What I want is to have some sort of feedback when i press a key on the keyboard. Typing without it just feels a bit awkward.
This utility does the job on my HD : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=425063
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Thank you very much. Found this myself also after some searching. Next time I'll try not to be so lazy.
I'm positive there's a registry value somewhere that disables it. I don't like it when i have to run programs in the background just to use a feature the device already has. Saves up precious memory, you know?
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This utility does the job on my HD : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=425063
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I posted about a bug with Touch HD on that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2919568&postcount=79
What's the efffect of this utility on performance and battery life? Does it slow the system in any way?
Look at bottom of 1st post. There is a volume fix zip file. That may help you out as there was a known issue about the volume keys bug. Can you report back? I don't have y HD yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=425063
Has anyone tested this yet?
SPB Keyboard is able to give vibration feedback if you press the keys...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=450256
That app works great on my HD but it vibrates in all windows, not just while typing. The developer is working to create profiles so you can choose when it does and doesn't vibrate.
Hmm, I'm not sure which app it is, but in my remove programs list it's called Kisja & Const Vibration Feedback, in CPU manager it's listed as VOA.exe... I noticed yesterday that any time I touch the screen it shoots VOA.exe up to around 60% of CPU usage. Surely that's not a good idea?
I'm a little worried about removing it as I think last time I did, it gave errors on booting saying VOA.exe could not be found. Anyway, I guess I'll remove it again, has no-one else noticed this?
Dutty's
Dutty's latest rom for the HD does an excellent job with haptic feed-back on the keyboard
This program works on the HD without any problems and will do what you are looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478407&highlight=touchback
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I've noticed that if i start typing very fast on my desire it stuffs up - Skipping some finger presses. I then did a test - i held down one key with one finger and tried to touch another key with another finger and noticed nothing happends.
Can others please check to see if they are also having this problem.
Thanks,
Brandon
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Its not a 'problem' there just isnt a multitouch keyboard. Im not sure why this is an issue since im pretty sure that apart from the essentials like shift, Ctrl etc PC keyboards arent either!
Yep, its like that on all desires. The keyboard probably uses the same code as the older non multitouch HTC's
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Its not a 'problem' there just isnt a multitouch keyboard. Im not sure why this is an issue since im pretty sure that apart from the essentials like shift, Ctrl etc PC keyboards arent either!
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I think the 'issue' is that on a physical keyboard you may begin to press the second key before you fully let go of the first. On a hardware keyboard the second key press takes precedence whereas the HTC keyboard doesn't always register the second key press and you have to press it again.
Its not a 'problem' there just isnt a multitouch keyboard. Im not sure why this is an issue since im pretty sure that apart from the essentials like shift, Ctrl etc PC keyboards arent either!
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you dont use a touch keyboard the same way you use a normal keyboard. and yes, they do have 'multitouch', though i wouldnt refer to it as such.
The problems that the keyboards slow and very unresponsive + the space bar often doesnt work and a few letters per sentence are skipped because theres no multitouch. And most of the reviews claimed "the multitouch keyboard found on the desire is great"
Oh well, i found a keyboard on the marketplace thats multitouch
Thanks for the quick reply guys. Good to know theres nothing wrong with my phone
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The problems that the keyboards slow and very unresponsive + the space bar often doesnt work and a few letters per sentence are skipped because theres no multitouch. And most of the reviews claimed "the multitouch keyboard found on the desire is great"
Oh well, i found a keyboard on the marketplace thats multitouch
Thanks for the quick reply guys. Good to know theres nothing wrong with my phone
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Which keyboard is that? Thanks in advance!
The stock keyboard.
Think theres anyway to enable multitouch in the stock keyboard?
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Is there a way to do this? I can't stand Swype... I like the predictive text of the Android keyboard (how it shows words at the top)... but for some reason my calibration seems off and I keep mistyping words.
Any alternative keyboard with the same predictive text feature of the stock android keyboard.
Why don't you just turn swype off in menu, settings, keyboard, uncheck swype.
I did turn off swype. I'm using the stock android keyboard... but the calibration seems a little off, and I'm kind of annoyed with how i'm pressing a button and it's registering the button to the left of it when I'm pretty accurate.
Just looking for an alternative that's similar to the Stock, or a calibration feature.
Try SwiftKey
Same thing is happening to me. Annoying as heck!
I know that it used to be possible to install the htc_ime even if you weren't rooted. Is there an htc_ime out there that will run on 2.2? I had one running on my CM5.0.8 G1. The HTC keyboard also has a calibration tool and was MUCH better than the standard VK.
http://androidforums.com/incredible-tips-tricks/163341-official-htc-screen-calibration-apk.html
Not sure if it'll work but you and try it. Report back.
Wow, thanks man I'll def try this.
I don't know if it's the placebo effect but it appears to be working. Before, anytime I hit the JKLMN keys and the delete key it would hit the key to the left of it.
Time will tell. Thanks!
thickbuttons is pretty good
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Wow, thanks man I'll def try this.
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sinistersai4d4d said:
I don't know if it's the placebo effect but it appears to be working. Before, anytime I hit the JKLMN keys and the delete key it would hit the key to the left of it.
Time will tell. Thanks!
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Thats cool. I had not idea it was going to work. I just googled "android keyboard calibration apk" and found that.
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found this on the nexus one forums.
I installed the froyo version and it works great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
credit goes to Jonasl
just thought I'd share it with those that don't have it and what not
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Update! The keyboard in the thread I just quoted above is the best keyboard you'll ever use if u aren't a Swype fan. Better than any vk I've ever used. And it comes with a calibration tool that's fantastic.
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Before you post the link to the XDA noob video, no, this isn't a question about 'how to enable autocorrect on the stock keyboard'
It's actually a question about autocorrect on the stock Samsung Keyboard.
Is there any way to force the autocorrect bar to permanently stay above the keyboard when XT9 is enabled, like the Gingerbread keyboard? When typing in, say, the Messaging app, the autocorrect bar pops up when I enter something and disappears when I hit space, making the little text entry box go up-and-down-and-up-and-down making me quite dizzy since my eyes have to bob up and down.
I would just use the gingerbread keyboard but the banding on that kb is annoying.
If it matters, GT-i9100, VR1.1, pulser_g2's KE2 multi-CSC package (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14254203#post14254203)
Thanks!
Im currently using the Gingerbread Keyboard from Marketplace, as far as im aware there is nothing at the moment that can be done to stop the autocorrection box appearing/Disappearing !
i think the samsung keyboard is rather annoying, the space bar is way too small causing me to press the . button atleast 1 in every 5 words.. annoyance !
i have been looking everywhere for a fix, nothing so far!
i hope this thread will get enough attention and the keyboard can be modded.
the only reason im not using samsung keyboard is because of this issue
OK, I just downloaded the version from the Market (the free one from Steven Lin, right?).
No banding )) but vibrate on keypress doesn't do anything.
Can you test on yours and see if vibe works?
Thanks!
X9 in settings that is what enables it. Though doesn't work on custom roms I have no idea why.
Cheers.
You mean to enable autocorrect for the stock Samsung keyboard?
Re-read my post. I have no problem enabling it, but it's the execution that is annoying.
If only I could get vibration working for the Gingerbread keyboard (the apk I got off xda works, but there's noticeable banding, while the one off the market has no banding but vibe doesn't work).
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Im currently using the Gingerbread Keyboard from Marketplace, as far as im aware there is nothing at the moment that can be done to stop the autocorrection box appearing/Disappearing !
i think the samsung keyboard is rather annoying, the space bar is way too small causing me to press the . button atleast 1 in every 5 words.. annoyance !
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I am also using the Gingerbread Keyboard and it is 100% better, more responsive and better with predictive text than the crappy Samsung KB.
At the end of the day I got HTC_IME installed and will probably be sticking with that.
No banding, vibration works, autocorrect is great & doesn't give me a seizure. Only problem is that it crashes the Samsung Email app (but I use the stock Gmail app so it's not a problem).
Does anyone know how to get vibration working on the Market GB kb?
Thanks!
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OK, I just downloaded the version from the Market (the free one from Steven Lin, right?).
No banding )) but vibrate on keypress doesn't do anything.
Can you test on yours and see if vibe works?
Thanks!
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if you use gingerbread KB you need to change the Vibrate setting to "normal" in advanced settings and it should work !
Thanked you accidentally too Lol. but you can keep it
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if you use gingerbread KB you need to change the Vibrate setting to "normal" in advanced settings and it should work !
Thanked you accidentally too Lol. but you can keep it
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Why thank you very much. I have returned the favor
Well actually I would have thanked you either way, since setting the vibe intensity to Normal as you suggested worked.
Thanks again
I'd recommend Thumb Keyboard or Swiftkey X Beta. both a LOT better than the Samsung KB and both offer superior prediction and customisation. Thumb has split KB and customisation too.
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Why thank you very much. I have returned the favor
Well actually I would have thanked you either way, since setting the vibe intensity to Normal as you suggested worked.
Thanks again
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Lol no problem.
only figured how to sort it out over Frustration at no vibration when typing lol !
glad it all works if you get the paid version you can have different haptic Vibes on the keyboard, pretty neat !
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I'd recommend Thumb Keyboard or Swiftkey X Beta. both a LOT better than the Samsung KB and both offer superior prediction and customisation. Thumb has split KB and customisation too.
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Currently downloading the English pack for SwiftKey X. Looks pretty cool. Thanks for the suggestion!
Got it installed. I like how it can personalize my autocorrect via my Facebook account and SMSes. Autocorrect is great. Thanks again.
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Lol no problem.
only figured how to sort it out over Frustration at no vibration when typing lol !
glad it all works if you get the paid version you can have different haptic Vibes on the keyboard, pretty neat !
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Is it just me or does the vibrate seem to be a bit stronger than other keyboards (particularly the Samsung one)? Just a minor niggle lol.
whoo hundredth post! I'm a senior member now
Smart Keyboard Pro for me.
Another keyboard to consider is Smart Keyboard Pro. It has tons of options to configure.
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Ahh I'm going to have 50 input methods by the end of the day
I'll try that out tomorrow, thanks for the suggestions!
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Ahh I'm going to have 50 input methods by the end of the day
I'll try that out tomorrow, thanks for the suggestions!
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Welcome to the world of Android.
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Can you still use swype with one of these keyboard apps?
I use swiftkey x and swype alternatively depending on what I'm typing. The prediction in swiftkey is spooky good.
I bought Smart Keyboard Pro. Autocorrect is as good as the others and I like the themes. Which one should I stick with...
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Welcome to the world of Android.
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LOL thanks. Not my first Android phone though On the others I just stuck with the stock kb (HTC_IME and the SE ime) which weren't too bad. The Samsung one is just that bad (anything which gives me a headache ain't good).
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Can you still use swype with one of these keyboard apps?
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Yeah, just press & hold the text box and select Input Method.
Is there a way to make our physical keyboard make a noise when you type similar to how the touch screen keyboard does?
If you figure this out, I'd like to now too.
This would be cool !!
Why would you want to have a vibration every time you hit a key on your physical keyboard? I mean on the touch screen keyboard it makes a lot of sense by providing you with some kind of kinesthetic feedback the touchscreen is lacking otherwise. This is something I like a lot over the iPhone for example.
But on the physical keyboad you get a direct physical feedback from the keys.
In addition I read, that turning OFF the vibratory feedback is supposed to reduce battery consumption big time. So that might be another reason to not turn it on additionally for the physical keyboard, right?
But as long as you can turn a feature ON and OFF however you like, who cares what anybody does with his phone, eh?
Just my 2 cents...
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Why would you want to have a vibration every time you hit a key on your physical keyboard? I mean on the touch screen keyboard it makes a lot of sense by providing you with some kind of kinesthetic feedback the touchscreen is lacking otherwise. This is something I like a lot over the iPhone for example.
But on the physical keyboad you get a direct physical feedback from the keys.
In addition I read, that turning OFF the vibratory feedback is supposed to reduce battery consumption big time. So that might be another reason to not turn it on additionally for the physical keyboard, right?
But as long as you can turn a feature ON and OFF however you like, who cares what anybody does with his phone, eh?
Just my 2 cents...
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i think the op mean that he wants the keyboard to play a click noise when he pushes a key on the keyboard. not vibration
I would be very interested in this as well, I feel like there's not enough feedback on the physical keyboard (ridiculous, i know...)
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i think the op mean that he wants the keyboard to play a click noise when he pushes a key on the keyboard. not vibration
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exactly what im looking for is there any way at all? id even be willing to pay for it =P
no one can do this?
Hello all,
Today I started working on an app to test Windows 8 touch capabilities with my Synaptics touchpad. The app kind of works at the moment, but only with one touch point. I haven't figured out how to get the number of the touch point in the touchpad packet data.
How To:
Download the app (link below) and run the SynapticsToTouch.exe. It should work now, try using your touchpad. You may want to calibrate your touchpad with the Calibrate button. Click it and follow the instructions.
Download v0.3 alpha: https://github.com/downloads/Digiex/SynapticsToTouch/SynapticsToTouch_v0.3_c3902b3a54.zip
Source code: https://github.com/Digiex/SynapticsToTouch/
Issue Tracker: https://github.com/Digiex/SynapticsToTouch/issues/
Please fork and fix any bugs you might find
Bug reports and feature requests should go to the issue tracker You can report in this thread too, but they might get ignored.
Awesome work, I always wanted to try Windows 8's touch interface.
It works nicely, however it has some glitches, like tapping in one section of the panel actually translates in the other side of the screen, taps on the start screen get interpreted as scrolling, etc.
It's kinda difficult to hit small buttons tho
Nice work, would like to see more of this.
Keep it up :good:
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Awesome work, I always wanted to try Windows 8's touch interface.
It works nicely, however it has some glitches, like tapping in one section of the panel actually translates in the other side of the screen, taps on the start screen get interpreted as scrolling, etc.
It's kinda difficult to hit small buttons tho
Nice work, would like to see more of this.
Keep it up :good:
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I fixed the tapping bug, thanks. v0.2 alpha: https://github.com/downloads/Digiex..._07170ef033b5a3eade530a78d9de395e3350da3a.zip
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v0.3 alpha adds minimizing to taskbar and saving calibration settings. Also a button to run as admin so touch input works everywhere. Download: https://github.com/downloads/Digiex/SynapticsToTouch/SynapticsToTouch_v0.3_c3902b3a54.zip
This is Great! I have been looking everywhere for something like this. To be honest I don't know why the synaptics touchpad isn't designed like this from the start. Synaptics says it has a suite of gestures. Well that's all well and good but half the time the gestures just get in the way. For instance sometimes I just move my finger from left to right and all of a sudden I find myself going from the desktop to the "Start" menu (the one with the apps).
Just noticed something: Is there anyway you can make a keyboard shortcut override? Because of course as soon as you touch the pad it is interpreted as a mouse/finger down event, yet getting the precise location is difficult. So if there was a way to override the mouse/finger down event just until you are in the right area that would be good I think. At least until the user gets used to where on the touchpad to touch in relation to the display.
What the deference with official Synaptics app. official work very good for me
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What the deference with official Synaptics app. official work very good for me
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What official app?
vasiaeva said:
What the deference with official Synaptics app. official work very good for me
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This app allows you to touch anywhere on your touchpad and have the cursor move to that location on the screen as if you had a touch screen