[Q] DZ Sym Key Menu - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it possible to add additional symbols to the sym key menu with the stock sense rom?

This I would like to know as well. For example how do you write the "less then", "more then" symbols on the HW keyboard?
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I actually dropped HTC a query on this, and their reply can be summed up as one big "no" without suggestions for any workarounds.
My query to them:
Hi,
Using my Desire Z, I realise that when I have the slide-out keyboard open and would like to type certain symbols such as "<" and ">", it is not possible to do so. The "Sym" key only pulls up a short list of special characters, not including the above 2 examples.
Is there any alternatives other than to use the on-screen keyboard?
Thanks.
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Their reply (with no answer to an alternative):
Thank you for contacting HTC. With reference to your query, we are sorry to tell you that the symbols not showing on the slide-out keyboard can not be input nowhere other than the on-screen keyboard. Thank you for your continuous support of our products and services. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again. We look forward to be of service to you again.
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For now, it's seems that the only way to get the other symbols is to map the keys yourself.

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[UTIL][10 APR 09] Phone (numeric only) keypad for WVGA screens

I use XPERIA and I need numeric keyboard. I didn't find it, but I wrote it. It's free.
Unlike many software input methods Phone Keypad covers large screen area
and has keys that are large enough to be typed with finger-tips, not with
a stylus. It is very handy for entering numbers. Phone Keypad also features
a close interaction with other Pocket PC programs. It runs as an input method
in Soft Input Panel (SIP), Pocket PC native technique for entering text.
I can be safely removed. Simple uninstall, without restart.
Future plans:
Your suggestions welcome.
Screenshot portrait and landscape is attached. These bitmaps is used as keyboard layout and may be changed, if you create any better.
Sounds nice, but do you have any screenshot of it?
Screenshots
yeah, screenshits will be great. just to know what were installing, because i'm tires of installing things that replace the original stuff, and have to hard reset to get back.
arci01 said:
I use XPERIA and I need numeric keyboard. I didn't find it, but I wrote it. It's free.
Unlike many software input methods Phone Keypad covers large screen area
and has keys that are large enough to be typed with finger-tips, not with
a stylus. It is very handy for entering numbers. Phone Keypad also features
a close interaction with other Pocket PC programs. It runs as an input method
in Soft Input Panel (SIP), Pocket PC native technique for entering text.
Future plans:
Your suggestions welcome.
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Oh, this is just awesome! Exactly what I made a thread about a week ago, although no one bothered to answer me. I'll install in a few minutes.
Suggestion: I'm swedish, and in the swedish language the letters å, ä and ö features prominently. Is it possible to map this to get swedish letters too, like on swedish cell phones? Å and Ä appears when you press the number 2, since it's the button used for the letter A, because Å and Ä carries resemblance to A. With Ö, it's mapped to appear at number 6, since it's similar to an O. Please consider this
screenie please
this very good idea.and it looks perfect.could you please put english letters as well?if you can make it like nokia keypad that would be lovely.good work mate.thanks.
AbdullaBHR said:
screenshits
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Be careful...
Amazing idea Arci01, but please let me make some positive suggestions:
1- add some screenshots, I recommend "cap sure": simple, free and small screen capturing app
2- you can improve the thread's title description following XDA-DEVS rules: [UTIL][10 APR 09] Phone (numeric only) Keypad of WVGA screens
This way more users will be aware (and interested) of thread contents
You can edit the thread's title by clicking "edit" (lower right corner) and then clicking "go advanced"
I use tinypic.com to upload screenshots taken with "cap sure", then I link them in my posts
Hope my 2 cents help
And again: congrats for your great contribution to the community
This SIP keyboard don't replace any installed software and can be safely removed. Simple uninstall it.
nice, very nice indeed..
I Don't suppose you want to carry on and create a full KB? it looks really good..
@arci01
Excellent work - and it is NOT black !!
I think it's good to have like this software.
quick question before i try this, does this mess up the SIP? (au button, word suggestions and such)
Looking good anyway

[Q] Access all symbols with HW Keyboard ?

Hi,
I have an azerty DZ, and when using hardware keyboard, it seems impossible to type some symbols, like "<", ">", "^"....
Only available symbols (using symb. key) are brackets, 3-dots, Yen and copyrights.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks
mika91 said:
Hi,
I have an azerty DZ, and when using hardware keyboard, it seems impossible to type some symbols, like "<", ">", "^"....
Only available symbols (using symb. key) are brackets, 3-dots, Yen and copyrights.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks
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If you post your .kcm.bin file (as you can read in the Norwegian keyboard thread) and detail what symbols you need, I'll give it a try.
Ok, I attached french keymap.
The important miising symbols are "^", "<", ">" and "~".
Thanks
mika91 said:
Ok, I attached french keymap.
The important miising symbols are "^", "<", ">" and "~".
Thanks
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Ok, this is my first try and I don't guarantee it'll work
Shift+FN+C ^
Shift+FN+N ~
Shift+FN+, <
Shift+FN+. >
I hope it works
I've got a Desire Z and can't seem to get the < and > chars no matter what I try -- what's the trick?
(stock Euro Desire Z with English)
mika91 said:
Hi,
I have an azerty DZ, and when using hardware keyboard, it seems impossible to type some symbols, like "<", ">", "^"....
Only available symbols (using symb. key) are brackets, 3-dots, Yen and copyrights.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks
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Well, without modifying anything: no. It is indeed impossible.
There are two files that can be fairly easily messed with:
/system/usr/keylayout/vision-keypad-wwe.kl and
/system/usr/keychars/vision-keypad-wwe.kcm.bin
(there are multiple files in those directories, so it may well be that the files used on your device aren't the -wwe versions and altering the -wwe versions doesn't do anything)
I changed the keylayout-file to make arrow keys out of the (ridiculous) shortcut buttons, right shift and question mark (it took me a while to realize that DPAD_LEFT corresponded to a DOWN arrow, which makes sense if you look at the optical trackpad in landscape mode, but can be quite mystifying if you don't).
The keylayout-file is plaintext and can be modified on your phone using a terminal and vi.
The keylayout-file only maps hardware buttons to the intended functions in the OS. The keychars-file maps these to actual characters, including what is produced using FN and Shift (or both!). To be able to type the 'missing' characters, I added them in my keychars-file as characters that appear when pressing FN + Shift + <key>.
The keychars-file is a binary file, so you'll have to use two simple tools to edit it. See this post from the G2 forum (the entire thread is quite useful, actually):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9208893&postcount=31
A little heads up: the capacitive buttons share the same keycodes as the ones on the keyboard. Ergo: assigning another function to the search or menu buttons in the keylayout file will also assign that function for the capacitive search and menu buttons.
dinfinity said:
Well, without modifying anything: no. It is indeed impossible.
There are two files that can be fairly easily messed with:...
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Perfect -- thanks
This should be in the WIKI...
dinfinity said:
A little heads up: the capacitive buttons share the same keycodes as the ones on the keyboard. Ergo: assigning another function to the search or menu buttons in the keylayout file will also assign that function for the capacitive search and menu buttons.
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Ah, good info, so that explains why the capacitive buttons stop working on custom ROMs that were designed for the G2 with its different hardware keyboard layout.
steviewevie said:
Ah, good info, so that explains why the capacitive buttons stop working on custom ROMs that were designed for the G2 with its different hardware keyboard layout.
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That's very possible, though I remember reading someone solving that specific problem by changing the permissions on the files.
Certainly something to keep in mind, though.
A very informative page for tinkering with all this:
http://source.android.com/porting/keymaps_keyboard_input.html
And some commands:
getevent (first few lines show which events are handled by which devices and subsequent lines can be used to determine keycodes and such)
getprops |grep hw (shows the key handling devices, useful for confirming which .kl-file to edit)

GO Keyboard - stop processing the hardware keys!

Currently on CM7.1, using the latest version of GO Keyboard. Does anyone have any idea on how to disable prediction for the hardware keyboard?
The thing is, when inserting special characters (such as ă,î,ș) the SMS character number shrinks from 160 to 70 (some Unicode boulderdash is involved).
Whenever I send long messages (and I usually do) I use the hardware keyboard in order to avoid inserting special characters, so that's my way of disabling prediction.
I don't want to use Swype/MultiLing or other keyboards because they add special keys for Romanian characters, which I find pointless (prediction can be done using a normal English QWERTY layout) and also space-wasting.
So, any ideas? Can this be done?
As a workaround, I have Catalan selected as another language (don't have the dictionary installed for it) and use that when typing on the HW keyboard.
Try z arrow from the market. It lets you use the menu key for copy, paste, and directional arrows. It also has a switcher that will swap keyboards when you rotate the screen.
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk
ill_dawg said:
Try z arrow from the market. It lets you use the menu key for copy, paste, and directional arrows. It also has a switcher that will swap keyboards when you rotate the screen.
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk
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Never heard of that before. Will try. Thanks!

Customize User Dictionary

Has anyone been able to change or update words in their user dictionary? I use the standard Samsung Keyboard, but I cannot find a setting for user dictionary anywhere. I can goto options for the samsung keyboard, but it will only learn from gmail, facebook, etc. Any help would be appreciated.
PS
The samsung keyboard letters are grayed out in language and input, but I can click on the cog next to it to get to settings.
I tried the Swype, but couldn't figure it out either so I went back to my trusty old SlideIt. Easy customizable dictionary + resize keyboard however you like + move keyboard to left or right side for one-handed typing + many more customizations, including how long you want to longhold a key to get the upper character (min. time is 0.1 sec!). Get the paid version. It's better.
junkeeroo said:
I tried the Swype, but couldn't figure it out either so I went back to my trusty old SlideIt. Easy customizable dictionary + resize keyboard however you like + move keyboard to left or right side for one-handed typing + many more customizations, including how long you want to longhold a key to get the upper character (min. time is 0.1 sec!). Get the paid version. It's better.
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Does it have the numbers separately set above the keyboard? Each of the keyboard I have looked at don't have this feature which keeps me using the stock keyboard.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda premium
mdt73 said:
Does it have the numbers separately set above the keyboard? Each of the keyboard I have looked at don't have this feature which keeps me using the stock keyboard.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda premium
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Numbers are, like on a regular laptop/desktop chiclet keyboard, superscripted on the top row of keys (i.e. the qwerty row). So to access the #1, you longhold 'q'. In settings, you can adjust the longhold duration. Mine is set to 0.1 sec, which is so short a time that it is almost the same as having a dedicated #1 key. It's so quick that as I'm getting used to it, I've unintentionally typed the longhold characters quite a few times.
junkeeroo said:
Numbers are, like on a regular laptop/desktop chiclet keyboard, superscripted on the top row of keys (i.e. the qwerty row). So to access the #1, you longhold 'q'. In settings, you can adjust the longhold duration. Mine is set to 0.1 sec, which is so short a time that it is almost the same as having a dedicated #1 key. It's so quick that as I'm getting used to it, I've unintentionally typed the longhold characters quite a few times.
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That's based on the older ICS keyboard. Notice on the note 2 with jellybean keyboard you get a separate set of number keys, allowing them to add even more special characters to the letter keys? Trying to retain that. Think I found a few new ones tho. Thx.
anyone able to edit user dictionary ... or import text file ... right now its learning from facebook and gmail but cannot import it by whatsapp ... software like User Dictionary manager show blank dictionary

Tips for using 4.2 keybaord (like swearing)

One of the things that drove me crazy with the new gesture keyboard was it's inability to allow me to use curse words...
Settings ---> Language & input ---> Personal dictionary
Touch the + symbol at the top right.
Add whatever words you want and it'll start showing up in your gestures! Another fun trick is adding a word like "email" and giving it the shortcut to your actual email. When you type in email you'll also have the option to select your actual email address in the suggestion bar. This also helps with curse words that'll default over normal words... Add the regular word and shortcut the curse word so that you can quickly use it in the suggestion bar.
Thanks, now I can swear like a proper pirate again. Arrr!
Transmission sent from my Galaxy Nexus.
SqueezyCheez said:
One of the things that drove me crazy with the new gesture keyboard was it's inability to allow me to use curse words...
Settings ---> Language & input ---> Personal dictionary
Touch the + symbol at the top right.
Add whatever words you want and it'll start showing up in your gestures! Another fun trick is adding a word like "email" and giving it the shortcut to your actual email. When you type in email you'll also have the option to select your actual email address in the suggestion bar. This also helps with curse words that'll default over normal words... Add the regular word and shortcut the curse word so that you can quickly use it in the suggestion bar.
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I like the email idea there!
jxr94 said:
I like the email idea there!
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I actually agree that's quite the idea
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Pheno.menon said:
Thanks, now I can swear like a proper pirate again. Arrr!
Transmission sent from my Galaxy Nexus.
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Hell yes.
Does anyone know how to do a quick delete using the stock keyboard? for example if I entered the wrong word i can't just press backspace once to delete the word like i can in swype.
Reeebo said:
Does anyone know how to do a quick delete using the stock keyboard? for example if I entered the wrong word i can't just press backspace once to delete the word like i can in swype.
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Stock keyboard does the same for me with the backspace key. otherwise double tap and backspace?
SqueezyCheez said:
Stock keyboard does the same for me with the backspace key. otherwise double tap and backspace?
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Oh right this works. My biggest gripe with the keyboard is that it is not possible to correct a word in the middle of a sentence. For example, if i want to change a word in the middle of a sentence, I can't double click the word and see possible variations of the word. I have to select the word and retype it entirely.
How do you access all the emojis. There are only keywords for a handful of them but there are many more emojis compatible with android.
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I like your email trick. Awesome
:xda on sprint g-nex:
Ducking autocorrect.
Great tips. How do i preserve my dictionary after i flash a new ROM?

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