Motorola Droid :: Is Hardware Keyboard Good Thread
Nov 20, 2009
First of all chaps a big hello to the forum. I have been following the Droid/Milestone since it was but a twinkle in it's Motomothers eye, and for the most part was absolutely more than impressed with it's specs. Lots and lots of pros. very few cons other than the camera and the keyboard.The keyboard, ahh yes, often such a subjective topic. I see it mentioned in threads here and there, a couple of opinions but nothing hugely specific. So I thought I would make a thread DEDICATED to opinions and discussion about the thing and try and figure out once and for all, short of playing with it (hasn't come to my country yet), if it is any use for one such as me.*So, if you can, please answer the following:
*Do you like the hardware keyboard?
*Do you find tactile response and accuracy sufficient?
*Do you find it comfortable with your size hands?
*Do you use it more than the software QWERTY?
*Likes and dislikes about it?
*What other device would you compare it to positively and negatively?
Hopefully we can get enough people answering to build up an idea of common opinion on the thing. I'm looking forward to the Milestone hitting here with it's multi-touch. Hopefully it won't take too long before Sense UI is ported over and then it really will be the ultimate device.
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Sep 21, 2010
for the Droid X? Although I'm better on the larger screen I still mistype some and was wondering if there is good app that improves proximity and sensitivity issues. Preferably a free one but I'd listen if there was a good paid one.
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Nov 10, 2010
I tried it and it works so far.
Dev = ne0fhyk from XDA.
From the XDA forum: Link to app page = [APP][ROOT/Keyboard] Keyboard Manager - Dual keyboard: Portrait/landscape switch - xda-developers
Verbage:
Keyboard Manager allows you to customize what keyboard (input method) appear on input based on your phone orientation.
It displays the keyboards you have enabled on your android device, and let you select one per orientation (landscape/portrait).
As your phone switch orientation, the app automatically switch the keyboard.
Requirements:
- Rooted android device (app was tested on Samsung captivate 2.1)
- Root Explorer app, or similar app that allows you to edit the permissions of a file.
To install:
1- Download the app (KeyboardManager.apk) on your device sdcard.
2- Using Root Explorer, move the apk file to /system/app
3- Using Root Explorer, edit the file permissions like below:
-- User: 'Read/Write' checked
--Group: 'Read' checked
--Others: 'Read' checked
4- Exit Root Explorer
The app should be visible in your launcher as 'Keyboard Manager'
Update:
- Added option to disable notification icon
-' start on boot' feature is disabled because it's not yet complete and tested... Sorry for the confusion
Bugs:
-On certain applications (i.e: Messaging on Samsung Captivate), the input window occasionally freeze on orientation switch. Exiting the app, and resuming should fix it.
The app is still in development.
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Jul 3, 2010
I used to use the keyboard app for the HTC but after flashing Kangerade my eoeappinstaller force closes so I can't install the HTC keyboard mod and I hate the droid version. know how I can get the HTC keyboard app?
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Oct 24, 2009
How can I stop a background thread on keyboard flip in android?
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Dec 28, 2009
Does anyone know how to delete certain texts from a thread in an easy manner instead of having to delete a whole thread??
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Dec 11, 2009
Dont get me wrong, the QWERTY keyboard is sick, and I love it. But after typing on the keyboard for while, I wanted to switch it up, so I tried the on screen key pad. And to my surprise, the on screen keyboard appears to be much quicker than using the QWERTY!
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Sep 14, 2010
The stock Android keyboard is pretty inaccurate for me.If it wasn't for word prediction and correction it would be a real nightmare to use. Samsung keyboard is okay but the space bar is way too small, I end up typing.words.like.this.I'm really diggin' SWYPE.It seems real fast and pretty accurate. Was just wondering if there was a better alternative to the stock Android keyboard that comes in the form of a downloadable app or such?I have seen the Droid X keyboard available somewhere.
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Nov 11, 2009
Just uninstalled better keyboard. Went back to reinstate android keyboard now I can't get the onscreen keyboard up at all. Don't the batt pull. Settings are all set properly and saved. I am going nuts here without it.
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Jun 21, 2010
I just feel like there generally too much lag on the Hero's keyboard, I'm running 2.0d, I flashed the xda v26 keyboard by jonas, its usable but, there has to be something better and please no Swype suggestions.
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Aug 11, 2010
Has anyone got any experience with external keyboards for the Desire?
Are they compatible? Are they any good?
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Nov 11, 2009
Is it worth buying BK over using the API from Sense UI? As a side note, can anyone direct me on how to get the API and install it? I am a relative newbie to Android.
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Oct 25, 2009
When I flip the keyboard, the layout changes from portrait to landscape, activity is recreated but any background thread keeps running. How can I prevent orientation change/activity from being recreated until my background thread finishes.
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Jul 13, 2010
I thought maybe we should have a location thread to see if any other droidXers might be getting theirs at the same location.
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Nov 6, 2009
What are your top 5 favorite apps!?
I don't have a top 5 yet since I just started using my phone an hour ago...
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Jan 30, 2010
I would love to know everyone's favorite widgets..
I'm using
Beautiful Widgets
Facebook
Pandora
Gizmodo News
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Jul 28, 2010
There are so many different roms out there right now. Not only is that confusing for new users. But the fact that there are so many different versions of each ROM that i cant tell which one is the latest version of each. For example. Bugless beasts latest version is 0.4. But their is 1.1, 0.3. Can someone make a thread for all the latest ROMS and when they were released? If there is already one. LINK please.
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Sep 22, 2010
For those of you who were unlucky enough to attempt an SBF Flash on your OTA 2.2, You would have found youself bricked and awaiting an Updated leaked 2.2 SBF.I'll be bringing news here as it comes in. As soon as it hits anywhere,
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Feb 21, 2010
I would like to see if there is anyway of changing the keyboard layout on the magic to the abc version if so how do you do it?
also is there any good games or apps that anyone knows?
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Sep 22, 2010
Being that its now 12:01 A.M. here I went to Menu->about phone->System Updates and checked for updates.. Its currently pulling down an update as we speak! It looks like our update has finally arrived! I am non-rooted so Im not sure how you root users are doing!
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Nov 9, 2009
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Sep 27, 2010
OK, this isnt as stupid of a question as it sounds at first.I know how to actually do a factory reset.My question is, does anyone know where the thread is that explained all the steps in backing up your information (with certain applications) before doing a factory reset? There was a thread here that told you certain applications that will make sure your data was backed up so you can restore it all after the reset.I remember seeing on on this forum a while ago, but after searching a few times, I cant find it.I'm hoping a factory reset will help with my icon lag issue and the general sluggishness of my phone.
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Apr 9, 2010
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Aug 3, 2010
So I thought to help the madness on the others threads that we could make one with all of the pros and cons we have seen in the new official update to help people see what they should do as far as force it or root and etc.Flash is not included so you have to find it in dumb ways and it is not in the market.No more vibrate and silent modes being separate.
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Nov 29, 2009
I need to have each individual message show up in its own thread not connected to others from same sender. I get fire department texts that need to be read and replied to in non thread format. Otherwise I will be responding to the entire group of messages that could be sent from different users using the same name.
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Jul 9, 2010
I figured that since most of us will be getting the Droid X next week, I�ll start up a thread for then, where we can post our pics thoughts and all that, I am not getting mine yet, I am taking summer classes so the X is an incentive, if I get excellent grades� So feel free to post pics, for those that already have them, just make sure it is appropriately sized� Enjoy your Droid X!Please post pictures and give a little opinion on what you felt, so others, like me, can benefit, and for those who have not quite made up thier minds, this might be all they need
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Dec 13, 2009
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Jul 1, 2010
I've updated this OP to make it easier for new comers to find some of the most important posts as well as a few important outside links that inform this thread. It is my personal feeling that if you are reading these forums, and considering buying ANY Android phone, this thread is a very important one to read. It is far better to be informed than to realize after you buy a product that it wasn't what you expected (I almost made this mistake). The main purpose of this thread is to discuss what a signed (encrypted) boot loader is, what the implications of having a signed boot loader are, whether or not the Droid X may have one, why you may care, what you may be able to do about it if you do care, etc, etc. This thread is filled with a lot of long posts (including this one), so prepare yourself for that. Not all of them have tons of merit (mine included) so keep that in mind. Below are some of the most informative posts you'll find in this thread. That said, I highly suggest further reading: there are many great ones that I haven't linked to here.
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Jan 21, 2010
just thought i'd start a thread so folks with tight back doors could chime in...
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Nov 2, 2010
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