Hey everybody,
I've been having problems with getting a bluetooth keyboard working properly with my XOOM for a while now. It connects and pairs fine, all the shortcuts work, it just sticks quiiiiiiiiiiiiiite a lootttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt for extended periods whenever i'm connected to WiFi.
I googled the issue and it seems pretty common, and certainly not just limited to my XOOM or Bluetooth Keyboard. Apparently a wad of Motorola keyboards have been sent back because people have been thinking things are wrong with the keyboard, rather than the tablet itself.
Rumour has it that crosstalk between the bluetooth radio and the wifi chip takes place when you're using an input device such a bluetooth keyboard, and that a poorly coded Bluetooth stack renders the tablet unable to take the input from the keyboard properly. It's really really REALLY annoying, i'm a student and bought my XOOM with a view to using a Bluetooth keyboard in mind, but for the past three months it's never really worked.
I filmed a video and put it on youtube documenting what's happening, but i wanted to ask does anybody else have this issue, and has anybody found a solution?
I have tried several keyboards with the same issue as follows.
I can't consistently pull the keyboard out of my bag, turn it on, and start typing. Is there a solution? I am currently using a ZaggFlex keyboard and have it switched to Android on the back. I do have it paired. I have tried the "bluetooth keyboard easyconnect" app. But I just can't seem to get any combo to work consistently.
Anybody having consistent success with bluetooth keyboards and your Galaxy Note?
I use the Logitech BT keyboard for android, it connects every time without fail.
Thanks for the reply. I may look at that one if JB doesn't help.
Yesterday I purchased a bluetooth mouse and a bluetooth keyboard to use on my new galaxy s4. When I connected both, I can move the mouse and use the keyboard but the keys get "stuck" and will keep sending the same letter. The mouse will intermittently stick and not update its location for a bit and then snap way out.
If I recall correctly it says that that the keyboard keeps reconnecting when it start repeating the key it is stuck on.
If I turn off one or the other device, neither the mouse or keyboard has any issues both function smoothly. Is this normal? Is there something I can do to fix this?
The phone's model number is SGH-M919. Its on android 4.2.2.
Kernel version 3.4.0-453951
Build number JDQ39.M919UVUAMDL
The keyboard is a Logitech Tablet Keyboard, I can't find any other way to describe it.
The mouse is an HP Bluetooth Mouse X4000b.
Thank you for any assistance!
Okay so I have a stock, white, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition (SM-600) 32GB version.
I also have a logitech keyboard (k810) and logitech android mouse (3.1+)
When i got the device, i paired my keyboard easily but it would disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The mouse works somewhat better, however, still disconnects around every 1-2 minutes.
If they are both connected at the same time, both will disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The tablet seems to get "buggy" and laggy often, if i pair and then unpair the keyboard, requiring a reboot to return to normal function.
On my note 3, my k810 keyboard, galaxy gear, and mouse were all connected along with allshare cast and worked perfectly with no issues for 10 minutes doing my school work.
Anyone have any issues or advice? Similar or different experiences?
It seems to be a common problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538231
Sent from my SM-P600 using xda app-developers app
Here is the video of the issue in action. Just sad next to my rock solid Note 3.
http://youtu.be/WlCgFQ0cAO0
Action B said:
Okay so I have a stock, white, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition (SM-600) 32GB version.
I also have a logitech keyboard (k810) and logitech android mouse (3.1+)
When i got the device, i paired my keyboard easily but it would disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The mouse works somewhat better, however, still disconnects around every 1-2 minutes.
If they are both connected at the same time, both will disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The tablet seems to get "buggy" and laggy often, if i pair and then unpair the keyboard, requiring a reboot to return to normal function.
On my note 3, my k810 keyboard, galaxy gear, and mouse were all connected along with allshare cast and worked perfectly with no issues for 10 minutes doing my school work.
Anyone have any issues or advice? Similar or different experiences?
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Try this
Go to settings > Connections > Bluetooth > Hit menu button > Visibility Timeout > and change it to Never
Wait. That is just for pairing right? Worth a shot anyhow.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
Action B said:
Wait. That is just for pairing right? Worth a shot anyhow.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
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You'd think so but it doesnt seem to be the case.
Just discovered this!
I had the disconnecting BT keyboard issue (K810) until someone suggested playing audio thru a BT audio device. Streaming thru my earpiece, the keyboard STAYS CONNECTED until the streaming music stops. Que up a couple CDs worth of audio, the keyboard works great!
Bluetooth Keyboard on Insert
pcbtmr said:
I had the disconnecting BT keyboard issue (K810) until someone suggested playing audio thru a BT audio device. Streaming thru my earpiece, the keyboard STAYS CONNECTED until the streaming music stops. Que up a couple CDs worth of audio, the keyboard works great!
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I am using the P600 with a K810 keyboard. I'm not sure if it is related to connection, but:
1) a definite problem with typing gibberish. Correct letter followed by a random letter. Tried it with bluetooth music streaming and that seemed to fix the issue.
2) When I use the S-Pen to insert at a certain spot in the text it starts typing vertically, with capitals, etc.
Now ... there are other times (like now) it works perfectly? I see it flash "US English" and "UK English" occasionally on the bottom. I did set bluetooth to always on - perhaps that makes the difference?
I generally like the P600 but the inability to use a common bluetooth keyboard greatly impacts how I can use the P600. Is Samsung listening?
Kwand said:
I am using the P600 with a K810 keyboard. I'm not sure if it is related to connection, but:
1) a definite problem with typing gibberish. Correct letter followed by a random letter. Tried it with bluetooth music streaming and that seemed to fix the issue.
2) When I use the S-Pen to insert at a certain spot in the text it starts typing vertically, with capitals, etc.
Now ... there are other times (like now) it works perfectly? I see it flash "US English" and "UK English" occasionally on the bottom. I did set bluetooth to always on - perhaps that makes the difference?
I generally like the P600 but the inability to use a common bluetooth keyboard greatly impacts how I can use the P600. Is Samsung listening?
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Hi i have the same problem in March 2015 lol. Did you ever find a solution? please and thank you!
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My logitech keyboard (the one with tablet stand and says android 3+ on it) is all over the place.
FN keys work(volume, mail, etc), but when I open a note taking app, it repeatedly gets stuck on keys.
It types like this: "I like XDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
I'm hoping it's a keyboard issue, not the Nexus. Unfortunately, I do not have another bluetooth keyboard to test this out.
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I've had the same problem in several ROMs between my Minisuit keyboard and my Note 8. Connected and worked flawlessy with stock ROM. Now I'm on Carbonrom and it will pair but never connect. Works just fine with my plantronics headphones.
Looks like major flaws for all the ROMs that exist for Note 8.
The definition of LAME.