Bluetooth keyboard recomendations - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Im trying to find a bluetooth keyboard with known compatibility with the SGS2. Any insight would be appreciated!
Thanks.
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I use the Logitech Bluetooth KB, but mostly for my GTab 10.1. Works great with my SGSII if I need it.
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ArbitrageMan said:
Im trying to find a bluetooth keyboard with known compatibility with the SGS2. Any insight would be appreciated!
Thanks.
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Welcome to a can of worms. I am researching this, and have put in over 10 hours already. There are lots of sites and threads, offering conflicting opinions (and occasionally some data).
We are blessed (?) to have one variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II, which has dozens of variants (4 in the USA alone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II#U.S._Variants) with considerable differences. The T-Mobile(USA) variant (SGH-T989) is sufficiently different from some of the others to have the biggest screen, and the batteries are not interchangeable. I would bet there are significant differences under the hood as well.
My own experiments indicate that attempts to connect a ThinkOutside Stowaway Shasta Bluetooth keyboard will get to the paired stage, but will not connect. The Teksoft BlueInput software does not seem to improve things, although it does add 2 Bluetooth entries to Settings--Language and Keyboards.
This thread seems to hold the key to it all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-816034.html
It is clear that just knowing the Android version number on your phone is not enough. It seems that Bluetooth keyboards only work on certain HTC and Samsung phones if you flash in a new "ROM image", and CyanogenMod looks like a best bet. You can learn about flashing in a new ROM image here:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II:_Full_Update_Guide

This one would be great for portability. Idk if it works though.
Logitech diNovo Mini
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TP2 keyboard vs TP1 Keyboard

After having a brief trial with the TP2 at voda yesterday, I actually found the keyboard less efficient for me, as with moderate speed my fingers would ocassionally press down multiple keys at once. I think the letterbox design of the original prevented this, as begin typing almost flawlessly with first use.
So previous Touch pro/Fuze owners whove switched:
1. Whats been your experience with Speed/accuracy typing. Better/Same/Worse?
2. Do you miss any of the removed keys in day to day use?
Ill have have another go today to see if it was just my muscle memory messing things up. However if the keyboard is a slight step down, Ill be reluctant to bare the cost of the upgrade just for the larger tilting screen (which I really liked).
For me it´s more comfortable than the one on old TP
But even much better is this one:
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Universal keyboard!
Not any keyboard of actual devices on the market can beat this one
Agreed. The TP2 keyboard is easily the best keyboard since the Universal, but it doesn't beat it.
To be honest, if they put the screen and other hardware from the TP2 into a Universal chassis with that keyboard, they'd have an utterly awesome device. (3.5mm audio FTW!).
Mr.Clark said:
Agreed. The TP2 keyboard is easily the best keyboard since the Universal, but it doesn't beat it.
To be honest, if they put the screen and other hardware from the TP2 into a Universal chassis with that keyboard, they'd have an utterly awesome device. (3.5mm audio FTW!).
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+1 for this!!!

dock with keyboard ? or some kind of detachable keyboard?

I have been thinking for a long time about how phone manufacturers instead of making a phone with a keyboard which adds extra bulk -why dont they just make a thin all screen phone then include an accessory or attachment keyboard of some sort...
so this is where I applied that to the MT4G...I was wondering if I could use anything as such a device or is there an actual device made for this already?...thanks very much in advance for your comments...
They have those, but they are kind big and bulky...
Because we dont wanna look like total NERDS...
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haha, yea that is understandable, but I was referring to smaller keyboards more fitting to the size of the phone...
There are small portable bluetooth keyboards that may or may not work out there. At least one manufacturer advertises android compatability and supplies drivers. No idea if it works on this particular device though.
It's still maybe the size of a netbook keyboard but folds in half.
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I've got a Logitech DiNovo mini, it rocks
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Because we dont wanna look like total NERDS...
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This is completely unrelated to the keyboard but, do you still need that Sprint Hotspot since your phone is rooted and you can tether from that?
I looked at one the other day that went onto the PS3 Controller.. Im sure they can make one to fit the phone..
I remember my friend had a Verizon phone from LG that was touch screen that had a keyboard he could plug into a dock on the side and actually folded over the screen like a case. It came with the phone and the phone worked with or without the keyboard. It thought this was a awesome idea it would be cool if this idea would have caught on but his phone was the only one I saw like this.

Sony Ericsson mw600 bt headphones.

I bought these a while ago for use with my hd2 and used them with my sensation as well for a while. I stopped using them because none of the features worked with other phones. I decided to try them with the gs2 and boy oh boy, every single feature works!
These are by far the best bt earbuds I've tried and they're around $60 on amazon. The galaxy voice recognition app works flawless with them and the music display works too. Definitely give these a try if you need some good headphones for your gs2.
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Will this bt headset work with my Samsung Galaxy Pro GT B7510?
Hi,
Thanks for giving your feedback. I've a Galaxy Pro GT B7510 & want to buy a good bt headset for it. I've searched & finalised Sony MW600 bt heaset. loved the design & features it has. But have no idea whether this will work with my phone.
I've updated my phone's firmware to a custom android 2.3.6 available at androidadvices.com.
Could anyone please share their experience if they have tested MW600 on GT B7510?
Thanks in advance.
Santosh
Santosh_2809 said:
Hi,
Thanks for giving your feedback. I've a Galaxy Pro GT B7510 & want to buy a good bt headset for it. I've searched & finalised Sony MW600 bt heaset. loved the design & features it has. But have no idea whether this will work with my phone.
I've updated my phone's firmware to a custom android 2.3.6 available at androidadvices.com.
Could anyone please share their experience if they have tested MW600 on GT B7510?
Thanks in advance.
Santosh
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Best thing to do is order our and try it.

Xtrons 10.1 questions

I recently purchased a Xtrons 10.1 while I'm liking the unit, I do have a question or two.
1. I've linked to the radio to my home WiFi for updates and such, the download speed is horrendous. Like in kb's per second! It's the same thing if I connect through the hotspot on my phone as well.
2. It only came with Google maps, but with the slow internet speed, I don't think this will work. What are some good stand alone GPS apps I could use without all the internet requirements.
3. I'd like to update my MCU to the most current one in case I want to download a custom ROM and run it.
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Thanks for the info. The first radio I had, that I sent back had the iGo maps, I liked it pretty good. This radio is terrible when connected to the internet, whether it's WiFi or hotspot through my phone, it's slow as Christmas. Like speed rated in kb's instead of MB's. If I tried a custom ROM, could that help increase the speed
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Personally I would contact your seller before changing roms. I have 3 Xtrons branded units and never had a problem with WiFi speed. Although you need to remember that it's not dual channel WiFi. It's only 2.4ghz.
Ask them for an update and if not ask them to replace the unit. As soon as you put a different rom on their the warranty is void.
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I never changed the ROM from the factory. The WiFi issues seemed to have worked themselves out on their own. But I do have a different problem. Almost every time I use the other features, the radio just freezes up and I have to do a reboot with the reset button. Any ideas.
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Which cheap tablet (with micro-sd) works with LineageOS?

I'm looking for a tablet with LOS suppport, but the official builds are for brand tablets that are either very expensive or very old (and still expensive, even if I buy a used one with worn-out batteray).
It's purely for website browsing, ebooks and an occasional movie - it doesn't even need cell support, Wifi-only is sufficient. It should have expandable storage with micro-sd though.
Could anyone give me a hint which current cheaper tablets have a LOS 19/18.1 build, or in case these aren't available even older LOS (an inofficial build is just fine)?
I'm asking because there's no 'tablet' list for LOS, neither official nor inofficial, and I'm completely confused by the flood of smartphone builds...
Thanks!
Asus Nexus 7 (2013)
Or check here:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
And search (CTRL+F) for tab or pad, that'll show you 6 as of now. Unfortunately, some devices like the previously mentioned Nexus 7 won't show up (edit: by that search for tab)...
You can also try the same by using the switch "Show discontinued devices" on top, then there will be 39x tab and 6x pad.
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completely confused by the flood of smartphone builds...
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Yes, me too - reminds me instantly of Sagan's million billion:
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Unfortunately, some devices like the previously mentioned Nexus 7 won't show up...
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It does show up at the google section:
Oh. Yes, yes, it's there, of course. Just one wouldnt find it with looking for tab/pad.
Sorry for such halfbaked precision

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