Looking for charging base apps - Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps

I have galaxy tab 10.1 ICS 4.0.4 with keyboard/charging base. Are there apps that will work while docked? Notifications, Pictures, general things to display while docked? TIA!
-JS

Devouru said:
I have galaxy tab 10.1 ICS 4.0.4 with keyboard/charging base. Are there apps that will work while docked? Notifications, Pictures, general things to display while docked? TIA!
-JS
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I too have the keyboard/charging base device but not sure I understand your question? All of the these functions work correctly when docked. I know there are apps controlling programs when docked but don't know if Tab recognizes when docked.

eejimen said:
I too have the keyboard/charging base device but not sure I understand your question? All of the these functions work correctly when docked. I know there are apps controlling programs when docked but don't know if Tab recognizes when docked.
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Maybe that is my answer. What apps are "base" aware? I dock the tab, and I'd like to have the display do something informative/entertaining besides run dark.
-JS

Here's an update.
No "dock" application was working during my tests with the keyboard. In addition to the Samsung keyboard, I also have the multimedia "dock". As soon as I put the Tab in the multimedia dock, the night clock dock app kicks right off.
So it seems the KB is not considered a docking station.
I'm going to start looking for more apps that can be used with the MM dock.
Hope this help.
PS. Click Thanks if this was useful.

I'm using tasker to handle that for me. I just set up a task that launches a slideshow app whenever docked.
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List of ROM Ideas! (add your own!)

Okay so I have a few ideas for ROMS (I know Its a little early but still) In no specific order
1. The ablity to remap the 16 shortcut keys on the keyboard to whatever you want! (kinda like the quick toggle widgets but for the dock keys)
the reason I want this is because I keep pressing the arrow keys while typing and it keeps messing up when im typing! Can we disable these just like you can disable the mouse!
A list of shortcuts I would love to be assigned to the dock!
*All of the stock ones
*A wake function
*Ability to map application shortcuts (Market, browser ect.)
*Mount/Unmount SD card Micro+Full
*Pull up the quick toggle/notification bar! (also add more toggles in that menu)
2. A better dock to tablet charging policy (multiple governs)
3. Hide the on screen home back keys when dock is attached! (kinda like when you watch a full screen youtube video!)
4. Get rid of the SD card notification
5. Switch to a password unlock when the dock is connected (instead of pattern?)
6. Optimize the GPS
7. Disable all of the dock keys
Add any of your other Ideas below and I will add them to the list!
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would this not be best in the android Development forum?
no unless it is a rom or kernal it belongs in the General Check the stickies in the development section
This thread is for you guys to give the DEVS and idea of what you would like!
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ahh makes sense.. I like I like
Not sure if this is possible but i would love (and send donations to) a developer who can get rid of the MTP and allow USB Mass Storage connection with my desktop.
Once we get the botloader unlock/custom recovery I do believe I can accomplish most of these
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Another rather specific feature I'd like to have is to deactivate the dock.
Sounds strange?
Well I'd like to deactivate the dock in order to use it only as the perfect stand for Prime. Together with those charging policies that could be kinda useful
Some of these I might be able to do for ya even though the bootloader is still locked, we can still mod this thing.
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Not sure if this is possible but i would love (and send donations to) a developer who can get rid of the MTP and allow USB Mass Storage connection with my desktop.
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this may sound crazy but when I use Elixir2 to check out specs and details of the Prime, it tells me USB Mass Storage is already enabled on it. its a free app.
Oh and something really important: The ability to automatically switch between keyboards when you dock/undock the dock.
I need to use the ASUS software keyboard because of my german dock layout, but I don't want to use ASUS' keyboard when undocked....
one main thing would be re-enabling that developer overclocking mode to allow 1.5 or 1.6ghz overclock. Or even higher. Also since Tegra3 supports 3d display and sound, maybe making a virtual tab to enable it or turn it off and on when you want. Maybe add even more USB host capabilities/drivers. Once windows 8 comes out later this year on tegra3 chipset port it over to the Prime. Dual boot capabilities.
Sounds wonderful viperboy
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demandarin said:
this may sound crazy but when I use Elixir2 to check out specs and details of the Prime, it tells me USB Mass Storage is already enabled on it. its a free app.
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Thats because the Prime is MTP. Essentially when you plug it in, you see the drives right away on your computer. It is different than phones.
demandarin said:
one main thing would be re-enabling that developer overclocking mode to allow 1.5 or 1.6ghz overclock. Or even higher. Also since Tegra3 supports 3d display and sound, maybe making a virtual tab to enable it or turn it off and on when you want. Maybe add even more USB host capabilities/drivers. Once windows 8 comes out later this year on tegra3 chipset port it over to the Prime. Dual boot capabilities.
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That's asking alot lol more info on that developer overclock?
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First in my list is that dev mode overclock (described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431886). That would be amazing.
Allowing the microsd inerted message to be dismissed after its displayed would also be nice, as I usually leave my card in.
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-viperboy- said:
Thats because the Prime is MTP. Essentially when you plug it in, you see the drives right away on your computer. It is different than phones.
That's asking alot lol more info on that developer overclock?
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the link to it is right underneath your post. it was seen that that developers Prime had a mode called developer mode that enabled either 1.5 or 1.6Ghz. The OP of that article went to sine release party n saw it. he posted pix up of it also. The developer there said Tegra3 could easily be overclocked higher than 1 4Ghz. so it can even go higher than the dev. overclock.
Wordlywisewiz said:
Okay so I have a few ideas for ROMS (I know Its a little early but still) In no specific order
1. The ablity to remap the 16 shortcut keys on the keyboard to whatever you want! (kinda like the quick toggle widgets but for the dock keys)
the reason I want this is because I keep pressing the arrow keys while typing and it keeps messing up when im typing! Can we disable these just like you can disable the mouse!
A list of shortcuts I would love to be assigned to the dock!
*All of the stock ones
*A wake function
*Ability to map application shortcuts (Market, browser ect.)
*Mount/Unmount SD card Micro+Full
*Pull up the quick toggle/notification bar! (also add more toggles in that menu)
2. A better dock to tablet charging policy (multiple governs)
3. Hide the on screen home back keys when dock is attached! (kinda like when you watch a full screen youtube video!)
4. Get rid of the SD card notification
5. Switch to a password unlock when the dock is connected (instead of pattern?)
6. Optimize the GPS
7. Disable all of the dock keys
Add any of your other Ideas below and I will add them to the list!
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Easily doable, just need kernel support
That may be not configurable
Doable
Never put SD in, so ill check on that hahaha, but any notification is ususal removable
Most likely no-go unless we create a custom app to remove the original lockscreen setting (which only allows one at a time). but it is doable
in the works
I wish I could use light sensor to turn on or off screen
Get rid of the sd card mount icon. It's so easy to hit accidentally.
Any chance of adding a Tun.ko module in the ROMs? I'd really want to use OpenVPN for securing my WiFi connections.
Yeah that pesky icon is so annoying same with the icon when docked!
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[Feature request] Automated keyboard switch (docked/undocked), for unrooted users

Hey all,
I love my Prime and i appreciate the work Asus is doing to provide the best possible end user experience. But there is one issue with the keyboard dock which keeps me bugging ever since i got the first model of the Transformer.
Most of us prefer their own onscreen keyboard choice over the "Asus Keyboard". For example i love and use the default android keyboard and thus i am required to switch to "Asus German keyboard" everytime i dock my Prime, else important keys like Y/Z or Ä/Ö/Ü will not be mapped correctly.
I suggest adding the following option to the "Asus customised settings":
- Automatically switch to last selected "Asus Keyboard" when docked and return to previously chosen input method on undock
There is an app available for rooted users which kinda does the job, and demonstrates that it is possible to automatically switch input methods: Keyboard Manager But i think the auto switch feature is essential to non-root users too.
How do you guys think about that? Should we forward this request to Asus?
mrlocus
I am confused. My Prime does that already.
Using Thumb Keyboard. When docked, it asks to switch to ASUS keyboard. Undocked and back on Thumb.
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Using the default android keyboard undocked. As soon as i dock the tablet i just get a message saying "change to asus keyboard to keep consistency". But it does not switch automatically.
If you got an US (QWERTY) dock, you may not notice the difference because the keys are mapped the same anyways. For example in Germany Z and Y are inverted, and they will not be mapped correctly unless the Asus Keyboard is active.
I am on version .11, you?
Yes, US keyboard.
On .14
When docking, it asks to switch to ASUS keyboard. There is a check box so it won't ask again. When undocked, Thumb Keyboard is back.
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If you have root, get KM Launcher - it'll let you set the docked and un-docked keyboard. I'm using swiftkey X tablet with the t'former standard for un-docked and docked respectively.
krisblucher said:
if you have root, get km launcher - it'll let you set the docked and un-docked keyboard. I'm using swiftkey x tablet with the t'former standard for un-docked and docked respectively.
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mrlocus said:
but i think the auto switch feature is essential to non-root users too.
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krisblucher said:
If you have root, get KM Launcher - it'll let you set the docked and un-docked keyboard. I'm using swiftkey X tablet with the t'former standard for un-docked and docked respectively.
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this works great, thanks for the suggestion!
I found it last week or so. It is amazing - thought I'd share the love.
Now I just need to sort out my stylus touchscreentune settings to work out if I'll but it for a fiver haha

[Q] Soft keyboard with arrows for TF Prime?

Hi all.
Is there a keyboard apk that has arrow keys, like for EVO phones, that can be used with Prime when it is not docked?
is it even possible with ICS?
It's nice to have them on physical keyboard, but when "screen" is alone, it's hard to type anything serious without them...
aprunic said:
Hi all.
Is there a keyboard apk that has arrow keys, like for EVO phones, that can be used with Prime when it is not docked?
is it even possible with ICS?
It's nice to have them on physical keyboard, but when "screen" is alone, it's hard to type anything serious without them...
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Try Hacker's Keyboard. Make sure to mess around with the settings to get the keyboard to your liking.
Thumb Keyboard FTW!
Installed Hackers keyboard and configured to take over as default, but ICS complained abot it being possibly incompatible with the physical dock's keyboard...although I didn't see any problems yet.
Anybody having a hint about this?
aprunic said:
Installed Hackers keyboard and configured to take over as default, but ICS complained abot it being possibly incompatible with the physical dock's keyboard...although I didn't see any problems yet.
Anybody having a hint about this?
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Ignore it. I believe the phrase says something like 'using a different keyboard may not be compatible with the dock experience'. Pfft. Who cares about a different 'experience '? That's why we want a different layout!
And I love thumb keyboard! I got it on sale a while ago but I would pay full price for it again since it is so useful.
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thumb and dock...
I have installed thumb keyboard....
i have to switch keyboards when using dock.
thumb is not compatible with the german dock.
(while still using german settings in thumb)
the dock keys are not only changed, when thumb is on - some keys still
have no effect.
any solution?
regards
schokibaerchen said:
I have installed thumb keyboard....
i have to switch keyboards when using dock.
thumb is not compatible with the german dock.
(while still using german settings in thumb)
the dock keys are not only changed, when thumb is on - some keys still
have no effect.
any solution?
regards
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If you are rooted, check out Keyboard Manager in the Market. It allows you to specify different keyboards in Portrait, Landscape and when docked.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ne0fhykLabs.android.utility.kmLauncher
Works a treat.
Personally I use either Hackers (great for terminal work) or TouchPal Keyboard when not docked.
Hope this helps.
soulctcher said:
Thumb Keyboard FTW!
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+1
Thumb keyboard works well for me.
barryflanagan said:
If you are rooted, check out Keyboard Manager in the Market. It allows you to specify different keyboards in Portrait, Landscape and when docked.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ne0fhykLabs.android.utility.kmLauncher
Works a treat.
Personally I use either Hackers (great for terminal work) or TouchPal Keyboard when not docked.
Hope this helps.
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Ahhh, thanks for that app recommendation, been looking for something like that forever!

Motorola Car Dock App from GB

Does anyone still have the apk for the Motorola Car Dock App from the Gingerbread-Stock ROMs? It seems that it's no longer in the ICS Stock Rom included.
Thx in advance
Install any cut from play, new shortcut, activities, there will be 10 vehicle docks to choose from, try number 8, if the list looks blank, scroll down, but it might take a few tries to find right vehicle dock shortcut.
Also the Rotate app licenced works great if your using universal car dock.
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ElHive said:
Does anyone still have the apk for the Motorola Car Dock App from the Gingerbread-Stock ROMs? It seems that it's no longer in the ICS Stock Rom included.
Thx in advance
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Are you saying there's no vehicle dock app in the ICS stock rom or do you just prefer the GB one? There's absolutely a vehicle dock app with ICS - I use it every day - and IMO its alot better than the GB version: a full screen of customizeable short cuts, more flexible calling options, etc. Are you missing that all together?
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Are you saying there's no vehicle dock app in the ICS stock rom or do you just prefer the GB one? There's absolutely a vehicle dock app with ICS - I use it every day - and IMO its alot better than the GB version: a full screen of customizeable short cuts, more flexible calling options, etc. Are you missing that all together?
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im missing that too.
i know its installed, but i cant set it in Smart Actions.
how are u using yours?
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im missing that too.
i know its installed, but i cant set it in Smart Actions.
how are u using yours?
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I'm not doing anything special to utilize the doc app. When I snap my phone in to the dock, the phone immediately recognizes it and launches the dock app home screen. I do have a smart action built to launch once it senses the dock:
Triggers: Vehicle Nav Dock and Charging
Actions: Brightness 100%, GPS On: BT On
The two services that run when I'm snapped into my Nav Dock are Motorola Dock Service and a Motorola Dock Helper Service.
Go to /system/app/ and look for: DockService.apk/odex and MotoDockHelperService.apk/odex. Are they missing?
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I'm not doing anything special to utilize the doc app. When I snap my phone in to the dock, the phone immediately recognizes it and launches the dock app home screen. I do have a smart action built to launch once it senses the dock:
Triggers: Vehicle Nav Dock and Charging
Actions: Brightness 100%, GPS On: BT On
The two services that run when I'm snapped into my Nav Dock are Motorola Dock Service and a Motorola Dock Helper Service.
Go to /system/app/ and look for: DockService.apk/odex and MotoDockHelperService.apk/odex. Are they missing?
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Ah you use the Motorola car dock?
I don't have the dock. I only have a plastic GPS-holder-thingie that holds it in the car.
Back in GB, I have a Smart action rule that uses:
Trigger: BlueTooth connected to - my car
Actions: Launch: CarDock app, GPS on, WiFi off, etc....
Now I don't see the CarDock as an option of an app to launch. And yes, I do have those 2 apk/odex in my /app folders. And TiBackup also shows I have Cardock app installed as a system app.
I guess in ICS, u need the actual cardock to launch the cardock app? that's too bad :crying:
I'm following now
Maybe the solution is to use a 3rd party dock app from Google Play. I fooled around with a few of these while on GB because of the limitations that came with the Moto car dock before the ICS version. I remember liking Car Home Ultra the best.
Maybe installing one of them and then in Smart Actions you can add an action to launch the program? Good luck!
In nova launcher you can set an activity widget that launches the stock car dock app.
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If anyone has the apk for the stock razr car app please post it. that would really be awesome
motorola car dock
i have just received the original motorola car dock last week and when i snap my phone into it the car dock comes up but having to unlock the phone is annoying.
i have ICS 4.0.4 installed and the car dock works fine apart from it does not stay active the screen times out which i find odd so i use the "keep screen" app to keep the screen alive when i have the car dock running.
now to the point!!! i also have a smart action rule set up for when the car dock is working. it sets the brightness, volume ring and other things so smart actions can be used with the stock car dock app.
the only other thing i find annoying is the navigation, the map shows upside down and after using sat navs in my work van its real annoying to get in my car and the map show upside down...

Samsung keyboard vs. Logitech PRO

Hello, I read that many people like the Logitech PRO keyboard. It seems to be a bit heavy. Generally speaking, which is better? The official samsung keyboard or the Logitech PRO keyboard?
Depends on your use. I prefer the Samsung one, much thinner. The logitech makes the whole package too thick.
On the other hand the Logitech has the better keyboard and offers better protection for bothe the front and back.
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Thanks. Do both of them have automatic on/off, copy and paste keys?
The Logitech Pro definitely makes the entire package more book-like, and it also only has one angle setting AND it does not support portrait mode. Those are the only knocks against it, though. I love the keyboard. I use my Note PRO 12.2 for work and having a keyboard every bit as good as a laptop's is the critical feature for me.
The only thing I'm struggling with is trying to remap the hotkeys to my preferred apps. I want the internet key to launch Habit Browser not stock browser, for example. I know it's doable but I haven't had time to really grapple with it.
Hello, unfortunately my options for keyboards are limited. The Logitech PRO is not available in my city.
This is my first tablet. How useful it is to have Android keys on the keyboard? There are two main types:
1) Android specific keyboards such as:
a) Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth keyboard (0.8lb)
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/BKB-10USWEGXAR
b) Samsung Compact Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard(not sure if the spec is correct 0.96lb)
http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/pcs-accessories/AA-SK7PWBB/US
I tried this one. It is very light but the keys are a bit too close. Easy to make mistakes.
2) Android compatible keyboards such as:
Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/bluetooth-illuminated-keyboard-k810?crid=26
I tried it today. Not sure about the weight compared with the Samsung's but the keys are very comfortable to type.
I am trying to choose between these three. Any suggestion?
Hello,
Which of the following two Samsung keyboard is comfortable to type and lightweight?
1. Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth Keyboard EE-BT550
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EE-BT550UBEGUJ
2. Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth Keyboard BKB-10USWEGXAR
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/BKB-10USWEGXAR
I tried the NotePRO 12.2 Keyboard Cover with keyboard. Although it is light, it is not comfortable to type on due to the long raised strip from the ctrl key to the end arrow key. See the photo:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EE-CP905UWEGUJ
Does the Logitech PRO keyboard has this problem? Too bad they don't make a white version. My device is in white color.
The Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 is very comfortable to type on but heavier to carry than the above mentioned Samsung keyboards.
Thanks.
As a writer, I've been using the samsung bkb10 bt kb and love it. It's light, fast, with great tactile feel, and it has a number of hot keys for the note pro 12.2. It's white and I use it with the great samsung s action mouse. My black 32 gb tab is in a black moko slim case. I didn't want a permanent case-kb like the logitech. I can fit my tab, kb and mouse in a bag a little over an inch thick. Together, the case, kb and mouse cost me $65.00. It's a great set up.
hajime_android said:
Hello,
Which of the following two Samsung keyboard is comfortable to type and lightweight?
1. Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth Keyboard EE-BT550
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EE-BT550UBEGUJ
2. Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth Keyboard BKB-10USWEGXAR
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/BKB-10USWEGXAR
I tried the NotePRO 12.2 Keyboard Cover with keyboard. Although it is light, it is not comfortable to type on due to the long raised strip from the ctrl key to the end arrow key. See the photo:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EE-CP905UWEGUJ
Does the Logitech PRO keyboard has this problem? Too bad they don't make a white version. My device is in white color.
The Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 is very comfortable to type on but heavier to carry than the above mentioned Samsung keyboards.
Thanks.
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I too am a writer and I'm trying to get by with the Logitech Pro. I opted against the Samsung keyboard because of its raised edges on the lower corners. So far it's a mixed bag. It's just fast enough for me, comfortable and quiet. However, it doesn't put the device to sleep when you close it, doesn't have an obvious (or possibly any) way to reassign macro buttons and the browser macro button always asks you to choose the browser you want if you have more than one installed.
Agrajag27 said:
doesn't have an obvious (or possibly any) way to reassign macro buttons and the browser macro button always asks you to choose the browser you want if you have more than one installed.
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You can try External Keyboard Helper Pro for that
Spere, do you say that because you've found it to work? Frankly, I grabbed the demo and am entirely confused by it. I don't see anything about how to reassign buttons. I tried to scan the keyboard scan code but it doesn't work. Instead of providing a scan code it just loads the app Logitech assigned. Makes me think it's hard-coded.
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Spere, do you say that because you've found it to work? Frankly, I grabbed the demo and am entirely confused by it. I don't see anything about how to reassign buttons. I tried to scan the keyboard scan code but it doesn't work. Instead of providing a scan code it just loads the app Logitech assigned. Makes me think it's hard-coded.
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I said it as an idea. I use that app with my old Logitech keyboard. If buttons seems to be hard coded, don't know would shortcut be changeable if you somehow find key codes for those button? I can also try it tomorrow..
For what it's worth, I spoke to Logitech support today and they essentially were useless. They said this keyboard has hard-coded application keys that cannot be changed and that the browser bug isn't a bug. The old, it's a feature! You get to pick which browser you want every single time you hit the button.
Does Samsung Keyboard support Arabic?
hi,
just a quick question, does any of both Samsung Keyboards support Arabic? or can be added in any way?
Thanks
Shaderach said:
The Logitech Pro definitely makes the entire package more book-like, and it also only has one angle setting AND it does not support portrait mode. Those are the only knocks against it, though. I love the keyboard. I use my Note PRO 12.2 for work and having a keyboard every bit as good as a laptop's is the critical feature for me.
The only thing I'm struggling with is trying to remap the hotkeys to my preferred apps. I want the internet key to launch Habit Browser not stock browser, for example. I know it's doable but I haven't had time to really grapple with it.
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Settings > General > Default Applications
Just change default internet browser
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Settings > General > Default Applications
Just change default internet browser
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Here's my question: Have you tried this yourself or just basing this on common knowledge? Why do I ask? Because, at least for me and on every Note Pro I've tried with that keyboard (took it to the store to try a few units) that doesn't work.
One of the main bugs of the keyboard is that when you hit the Browser macro button, it doesn't matter what browser is set as the default. It's going to pop up a dialog box asking you to choose the default. No matter what you hit next (Always or Just Once) it will ask again and again and again. It's actually in your best interest to say Just Once. Why? Because wasting your time by saying Always will just cause another box to pop up telling you how to clear the default setting later if you don't want that. Saying Just Once at least skips that step.
I'd be curious to see what would happen if you only have one browser installed but both "Internet" and "Chrome" come preinstalled on the device so there's no testing that unless you root and freeze one of them. I haven't had the need to root yet so I haven't.
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I'd be curious to see what would happen if you only have one browser installed but both "Internet" and "Chrome" come preinstalled on the device so there's no testing that unless you root and freeze one of them. I haven't had the need to root yet so I haven't.
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If I'm right, you don't need to have root to freeze Chrome
Go settings - general - applications - all - find Chrome from list and choose it - select Turn Off
I don't have my NP with me right now, so I'm not sure if that path is correct, but you'll find it
Spere said:
If I'm right, you don't need to have root to freeze Chrome
Go settings - general - applications - all - find Chrome from list and choose it - select Turn Off
I don't have my NP with me right now, so I'm not sure if that path is correct, but you'll find it
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Thanks for that. It actually helped gain more insight into the problem but doesn't actually provide a solution.
So, turning off Chrome allows the Browser key to work without annoyance. The only problem is, it only works for the default Browser called "Internet". There is no way to turn off that browser.
It got me wondering about the other keys. I want my own calendar app to launch but turning off the default calendar seems risky.
I have the Logitech keyboard and I really like it. I was worried about the extra weight and thickness but I'm glad I went with this one. It feels more like an actual notebook in terms of utility because it's easier to bring it around with me or throw in a bag without it getting damaged.
There are a couple issues that I did have which may not be specific to this keyboard. One was that when you hit space while still holding down shift it does not insert a space and instead displays the current language which is super annoying (apparently I hit space before releasing shift A LOT). You can fix this by simply changing to a different virtual keyboard app (eg: the default google keyboard or swiftkey). The other issue I had is that the back button is in the position where you normally have escape key but it doesn't always seem to function the same as escape would. I think it is actually a different key code. I fixed that by remapping caps lock to escape (so now I have no caps lock but I never use that anyways).
Has anyone got the F1-F12 function keys to work with this? So far when I hit FN+MACRO it will just open the browser or calendar or whatever.. I was hoping this wouldn't be the case.
The ZAGG keyboard and Samsung keyboard has blue F1-F12 keys on them, so I was hoping this one would function that way also.. It's really annoying when using remote desktop.
So far I haven't been able to find any way to remap the keys on this thing..
I'm really hoping some more keyboard options emerge for this tablet..
I'm afraid we're all pretty screwed with this tablet with regard to keyboards. The Samsung keyboard is fully functional but doesn't hold the tablet. It just sits in a slot in the keyboard so it's unstable when sitting in bed, etc. The Zagg is very low quality and this one is the best of the lot but has a number of seemingly permanent problems that Logitech appears to have zero interest in addressing. I used to have some pull over there years ago but now my e-mail to upper management didn't even get a reply.

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