I have an apple bluetooth keyboard which I don't expect to work with my xoom because I know how pissy these companies are about their little proprietary items. But my question is what its the criterion for a bluetooth keyboard that can sync with the xoom? Will any one that isn't apple work ?
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i've tried 4 different ones and they all worked fine. my personal favorite is the microsoft bt keyboard, but i know that apple, logitech and a generic chinese one it have all worked. also, i had the moto one briefly and obviously that worked.
diaa08 said:
i've tried 4 different ones and they all worked fine. my personal favorite is the microsoft bt keyboard, but i know that apple, logitech and a generic chinese one it have all worked. also, i had the moto one briefly and obviously that worked.
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wow so I was crying about nothing, that is good news. How does one go about syncing the apple keyboard to the xoom if you dont mind my asking...
Thanks for the good news
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How does one go about syncing the apple keyboard to the Xoom ...?
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From memory (I have one of these keyboards, it's nice when the Xoom's in my stand, I use it to type E-mails far faster):
Wireless->Bluetooth->Find Devices
Hit the side-button on the Apple Keyboard to turn it on 'till the green light comes on. When "Apple Wireless Keyboard" comes up, select that. A 4-digit code will come up, type that on the keyboard then hit "enter". That's it!
that is great. I guess while Iam at it I'll give my bluetooth trackpad a try and see what happens. Awesome
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I'm using CM6 stable and want to pair my mighty keyboard (apple) to my Evo for note taking during my 6 hour lectures in microbiology class. I did some google searches and found that it is supposed to be included in CM6 buy when I try to pair and it doesn't work. Can anyone confirm this?
Is there an app that will trick the pairing process and not require a pin?
I really would like this because my Prof. rambles and my hands are getting tired trying to catch up.
By the way I found this link but assuming I comprehend what I read this only works with Android Dev phones. Maybe someone can figure something out by reading this website.
http://i-miss-erin.blogspot.com/2009/09/connect-bluetooth-keyboard-in-android.html
Why would it work on a dev phone and not a release phone? What makes it different. I'm tempted to try it even though it says dev phones only but I don't want to mess up my phone. Any have brass balls?
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I am using a Apple Bluetooth mouse and keyboard no problems On cm6.
My only problem was to disable Bluetooth on my desktop to keep it from auto paring.
Do u see it in the list?
Yes I do but when I click on it it doesn't pair. I've tried 0000, 1111, 1234. They don't work. Are you using CM6 Stable or nightlies?
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I'm also using an Apple Wireless Keyboard. I believe first you type a code on the keyboard, then you type it in CM6. This was the trick to getting mine to pair, at least.
Not sure if you hit enter after typing the code on the keyboard.
/edit: Using CM6 Stable.
That worked! Thanks! Any note taking app you recommend besides Evernote?
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Well, I do use mine for taking notes in class, but they're all for math courses lol. So I use an app called "VerbTeX", which is basically a LaTeX file editor. Pretty great, if that's what you're looking for.
If it were just for text, I'd probably use something like GDocs.
I always used a tape recorder (10 years ago) and sorted it out later. Maybe a voice recorder app or a digital recorder would be better.
I'm wanting to get a Bluetooth keyboard and I know the MAC wireless keyboard is Bluetooth. Has anyone use one or is it compatible?
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I use my Apple Mighty BT Keyboard and it works perfectly. I'm using CM6 and I know that ROM had an upgraded BT stack. I'm not sure if other ROM's have it enabled.
BT keyboard + Evernote = WIN
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Same here, the IMAC keyboard and mouse both work with CM6. Mouse is not much use now, but it does work, just don't orient the device horizontally, last I tested, CM6.0 it doesn't alter the mouse directions with the display.
CM6 is the ONLY ROM currently that will allow you to use it. It won't work stock, or with any other custom ROM. There is one other AOSP rom that someone was working on, but it had the same flaws as CM6, i.e. no 4G, HDMI, FM radio etc.
I would go with CM6 if you wanted this.
so me running fresh 3.1.0.2, that keyboard would not work? only CM6? :-/
Ideas on another keyboard? Id want to keep my phone horizontal with the stand and use it to take notes on in class. It would keep things simple than taking a netbook with me to class
Nope no other way. There is an alternative though which requires you to be at a computer but lets you tour from the pc and display on your phone.
Check out AndroidCentral.com its on the front page. It must likely won't help but its a cool read.
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Nope no other way. There is an alternative though which requires you to be at a computer but let's you use your keyboard from the pc and display on your phone.
Check out AndroidCentral.com its on the front page. It must likely won't help but its a cool read.
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so no bluetooth keyboard will work unless Im on CM6?
I've read on other forums that the Freedom Pro Keyboard has drivers that will work with HTC sense.
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I've read on other forums that the Freedom Pro Keyboard has drivers that will work with HTC sense.
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I thought that was only with the new sense (htc desire series).
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Just wondering if anyone has tried any Bluetooth keyboards and if so what models
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I tried the Apple Bluetooth keyboard and it worked without any problems.
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well I got the Motorola one.. it's designed for the Xoom but works just as well.
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/U...-Accessories/Motorola-Wireless-Keyboard-US-EN
Actually, for some reason, the gmail button doesnt work :-/ But the other back, home, browser, etc buttons work
Microsoft Bluetooth mouse and keyboard both work. I'm going to play around with the keyboard layout files and see if I can improve it but it works as is.
I've tried to connect my microsoft keyboard and it doesn't get seen, did you do anything specific to get it to connect?
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well I got the Motorola one.. it's designed for the Xoom but works just as well.
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/U...-Accessories/Motorola-Wireless-Keyboard-US-EN
Actually, for some reason, the gmail button doesnt work :-/ But the other back, home, browser, etc buttons work
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I use this one as well.
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Any specific ms models? I'm going to my local best buy in the morning... doubt they will have accessories but I'll see... I may end up with a xoom keyboard or a genuine sammy kyb if they have them in stock tomorrow...
Freedom Pro keyboard works
I decided not to link all the threads I found for bluetooth devices... A conservative count would put the number of bluetooth device threads at about 1:12... that's pretty good odds that you did not search, let alone read before posting.
Just a thought. BTW, it helps to put a topic in the thread title.
I currently use Ultra Keyboard which I purchased. Unfortunately, there are a few quirks I've been having with it that i can no longer put up with.
One is that while filling out forms, the pop-up window with the suggested words often cover up the input box I'm working in. That's annoying. But the really big no-no for a virtual keyboard is that while I'm editing a document and I happen to look up and notice.that two characters i just typed overwrote a whole paragraph way up in the top of my document somewhere! It's unexplainable. And where is the undo? There isn't one.as far as I can see. So can anyone make.any recommendations.for.me? I find i use the arrow keys in Ultra Keyboard a lot. Is it the only program that has them?
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I currently use Ultra Keyboard which I purchased. Unfortunately, there are a few quirks I've been having with it that i can no longer put up with.
One is that while filling out forms, the pop-up window with the suggested words often cover up the input box I'm working in. That's annoying. But the really big no-no for a virtual keyboard is that while I'm editing a document and I happen to look up and notice.that two characters i just typed overwrote a whole paragraph way up in the top of my document somewhere! It's unexplainable. And where is the undo? There isn't one.as far as I can see. So can anyone make.any recommendations.for.me? I find i use the arrow keys in Ultra Keyboard a lot. Is it the only program that has them?
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im using Hackers Keyboard.... should still be on the market
Keyboards
I am a very happy user of swiftkey x. I never got into swype. and I recently tried thumb keyboard which was fairly good
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I am a very happy user of swiftkey x. I never got into swype. and I recently tried thumb keyboard which was fairly good
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+1 on Swiftkey
I'm a firm supporter of thumb keyboard, I especially love the layout for landscape. Very intuitive.
I have been a huge fan of Thumb Keyboard for quite some time now. Its a paid app, but worth every frikin penny! I have it on my thunderbolt and my A100!
ummmmm............ could you repeat that?
I love Thumb Keyboard, but keep getting these annoying "instantaneous double presses" that I didn't get with Thumb KB on my Transformer. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
I wish there was a way to set a delay for repeating the same button (tell they KB to ignore any same-key keypresses within a tenth of a second of each other). I also find the suggestions/auto correct not NEARLY as helpful/aggressive as SwiftKey X. If I could get SwiftKey X's software/autocorrect with Thumb Keyboard's layout, I'd be a happy camper.
Yea, that's happens to me too, but I figured out that if you type at lightening speed, you get double taps on letters, if you slow down just enough that your fingers are nowhere near the screen between touches, no double taps!
ummmmm............ could you repeat that?
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im using Hackers Keyboard.... should still be on the market
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I use Hackers Keyboard too. It works very fine.
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I use Hackers Keyboard too. It works very fine.
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Its the best
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I'm rolling SwiftKey tablet x as well. I really like it.
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I am using the A.I. keyboard and it is really good feels and looks like HTC sense keyboard
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I have really grown to love FlexT9.
+1 for Hacker's Keyboard
Most def thumb keyboard all the way...
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Another +1 for Thumb Keyboard. Perfect for the 7" form factor in portrait, and a great layout for landscape.
I tried Swiftkey X but just couldn't get into it.
Thumb keyboard. Highly customizable.
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+1 thumb keyboard
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I tried using Swiftkey X on my Acer Iconia A100 running HC (had been using this one on my old Froyo tab). But I found that in the Market search window, the characters I typed were transparent or white. I couldn't see what I was keying. So I installed Hackers and have had no issues at all.
Go Keyboard + Go Keyboard Pad plugin
Using the OUYA's default keyboard with the touchpad is an aweful pain. I was wondering if there is a keyboard out there that plays well with the controller (D-Pad especially). I was able to install Google's Keyboard but it is not really better than the default one. Anyone found an alternative ?
Blue Board
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Ditto for blueboard.
is that the only one that works well for it or possibly the only one that works at current? swift keyboard?
Blue Board is an app that you put on your OUYA, and on your phone or tablet. Once you parent connect them, whatever you type on your phone or tablet pops up on your OUYA.
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Thanks !
Thanks for blueboard. Anyone has another option that does not require to switch to a tablet or phone ?
You'll never find a good option while using the controller, your best bet is to use a phone like otheres have said, or bt keyboard I suppose.
I have a couple questions reguarding this though. Does blueboard also have touch pad function? I used droidmote on my mk802 and it was great, it had keyboard, mouse, directional, media controls, even a touch gamepad mode. Has anyone tried this on ouya yet?
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bwild said:
Does blueboard also have touch pad function?
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Yes but it does not work yet.