Is it possible to hide the Android mouse cursor if a BT/USB Mouse is connected to the device? I know it could sound strange, but in remote desktop environments it's annoying to have 2 different cursors (that furthermore behave differently). Even a keymap toggle would be greatly appreciated (I have a physical keyboard to do it).
I saw this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706304 but I didn't understood how should work, because the screen attached still shows the cursor.
FYI: I have a Nexus 7 as device.
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Simone
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I was impressed by the way the mouse cursor is controlled in the Remote Desktop application called "Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client for Android"
It uses what I am referring to here as "touch based relative cursor control" to allow you to control the mouse movements when connected to your remote desktop PC.
"Touch based relative cursor control" means that where ever you touch the screen, you are moving the mouse. Its basically like layering a transparent touchpad on top of the screen. Your finger doesn't have to be right on top of the cursor for it to work...
here is a video from their website to illustrate what i'm talking about:
I think that this could be very handy for certain things in android like browsing the internet.
the folks over at android-x86.org already have the code to add cursor support to android, their source code is freely available.
so here is what I would like to see:
-relative touch cursor
-for use in android browser (or other parts of the OS)
-while in browser, can be controlled via some sort or swiping gesture, menu option, or triple clicking
I just wanted to get a feeling on how the xda community would be open to such an idea, and maybe see if it sparks the interest of any devs (since my android coding skills are relativity limited at the moment.).
Good idea, but you're not the first to mention this.. i just hope some one make this happen
This would be great as an option for interacting with flash apps that rely on mouse hover.
Hello everybody,
I have an Iconia A500, running with Jelly Bean / rooted, Cyanogenmod 4.1.2 from Randomblame.
So far so good. As most of you know, this device supports bluetooth mice and USB mice. I am using both kinds of mice quite often for working in office tools or for the good old ScummVM games.
Now to my question. Every mouse I use only has the left click function. Right click does the same as left click. Is there a possibility to configure the right button? In Office I would like to get the "long press" instead, in the ScummVM Games I would like to get the "default action", wich is highlighted on touch.
I dont mind if I can configure directly in Android or if I have to use an app. I would be glad for any idea which could help.
Thank you!
I don't think you can get right click of the mouse on the phone, because if you connect the mouse your clicks (any button) simply translates into "touches". As "left" and "right" is not something about "touching" the screen. I tested this on Nexus 7 (where you just plug mouse and get black mouse cursor visible on the screen) -- no one app didn't react on "right click" or "mouse over" (no a button to highlight). You can click and drag - that is ok and no problems. You can mimic any touch action, but i didn't notice event implementation for mouse specific staff.
greenyadzer said:
I don't think you can get right click of the mouse on the phone, because if you connect the mouse your clicks (any button) simply translates into "touches". As "left" and "right" is not something about "touching" the screen. I tested this on Nexus 7 (where you just plug mouse and get black mouse cursor visible on the screen) -- no one app didn't react on "right click" or "mouse over" (no a button to highlight). You can click and drag - that is ok and no problems. You can mimic any touch action, but i didn't notice event implementation for mouse specific staff.
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Hey,
thank You already. For my Iconia it's the same. Just plug in the USB Adapter or connect the Bluetooth device and it's running with this black arrow. But theoretically it should be possible to get different actions by different buttons. The mice are sending the signals for right and left button (Windows PC detects it). Only Android is just configured to understand them all as "left" (In previous Android Versions the right button often was configured to "back").
What I need is something, which defines my right button as long press or something else - similar to the Logitech Setpoint software for PC (There you also can set shortcuts, Keyboard Combinations or whatever for nearly every button). I am sure, I am not the first one thinking about this, so isn't there any app/driver/trick to get this working?
I guess i can't give you concrete answer or tip here.
I am only wonder if they had support for all mouse stuff in previous Androids, why they decided to remove it from 4.1
...
technically I think it is possible that right click work under some kernels the version before last of es explorer used to work with right click like in windows but now does not... I have a XOOM runnig team eos 3 stable release
Plenty of Remote Desktop software can "decode" right click so obviously right click and left click are registered differently from android but as android lacks "right-click functionality" (it) replaces both as a left click (touch) trigger. The trick would be to replace "long touch" for right click.
To those who have bought (for example) a Note 12.2 tablet for samsung, plugging in a mouse and using "Hancomm office" would turn the tablet into an ideal laptop. After all it's big enough and now that the software is pouring in I see no reason why should Google (or at least a ... hack) won't give us proper right click. Long click is tedious for any serious consideration...
In Android every app has a menu, some devices like the Galaxy S3/4 have a hardware menu button, hitting right button could emulate the hardware menu button (it does have a specific key code, it can be opened from keyboard), or it could be used as a back like on old versions of Android (makes sense, you "enter" with left and "go back" with right), or it could easily emulate a "reasonably long" click (2.1 secs) or any keypress. The only thing that does not have *ANY* sense is making it equal to the left button like on recent Android. That's already there, no value added. If only someone could make an App to configure that choice...
Samsung Roms
I was using Samsung Roms before where when the bt mouse was connected the right button was acutaly define with "Back" and the middle mouse or mouse wheel was getting me "home".
However when I swiched to CM 12.1 the feature was not there, but as you describe left and right mouse are doing the same and mouse wheel is activating the search menu.
I haven't found any settings for that.
But I would be interested in any input on that regard.
Cheers
Joe
I'm using GT N8000 with android 4.1.2 and chroot Ubuntu Raring for my daily work.. I manage to use framebuffer as display WITHOUT turning off android UI using Linux Deploy, all went great but one thing missing is since android and ubuntu shares the same display, input problems pops in, I currently disable s-pen cursor on android so it will work best on ubuntu, as well as bluetooth keyboard.
one thing left out is my bluetooth mouse, its bugging to have dual mouse pointer on screen whenever I boot ubuntu and each didnt match others in calibration.
if only I can disable android mouse cursor just the way I can disable s-pen cursor in android, this will make a perfect machine.. now I'm stuck using only s-pen as pointing device in ubuntu to avoid erratic mouse behaviour.
I understand android have idc as input config, and I've located my dev/input for each devices, I'm looking for a way to disable mouse cursor in android to use it solely on linux
any comments are greatly appreciated :victory: thank you!
heavylildude said:
I'm using GT N8000 with android 4.1.2 and chroot Ubuntu Raring for my daily work.. I manage to use framebuffer as display WITHOUT turning off android UI using Linux Deploy, all went great but one thing missing is since android and ubuntu shares the same display, input problems pops in, I currently disable s-pen cursor on android so it will work best on ubuntu, as well as bluetooth keyboard.
one thing left out is my bluetooth mouse, its bugging to have dual mouse pointer on screen whenever I boot ubuntu and each didnt match others in calibration.
if only I can disable android mouse cursor just the way I can disable s-pen cursor in android, this will make a perfect machine.. now I'm stuck using only s-pen as pointing device in ubuntu to avoid erratic mouse behaviour.
I understand android have idc as input config, and I've located my dev/input for each devices, I'm looking for a way to disable mouse cursor in android to use it solely on linux
any comments are greatly appreciated :victory: thank you!
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that sounds good! whot parameters did you use for framebuffer. I can only have black screen... (the system is running in VNC).:silly:
For a while now, I've been using ShareKM
to control my phone from my PC when it's docked next to my monitor.
Basically the PC mouse cursor moves off the screen onto the Android screen, just like when you have dual monitors. It shows a mouse cursor on your device and also lets you use your PC keyboard to type on Android.
This seems to have stopped working on Android 4.3 as I can still see the cursor, but mouse clicks don't work. So I'm looking for an alternative. Does anyone know of any that work well?
Thanks :good:
the_scotsman said:
For a while now, I've been using ShareKM
to control my phone from my PC when it's docked next to my monitor.
Basically the PC mouse cursor moves off the screen onto the Android screen, just like when you have dual monitors. It shows a mouse cursor on your device and also lets you use your PC keyboard to type on Android.
This seems to have stopped working on Android 4.3 as I can still see the cursor, but mouse clicks don't work. So I'm looking for an alternative. Does anyone know of any that work well?
Thanks :good:
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We have been discussing sharekm here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176712&page=6
Hi to everyone:
First of all sorry for my spelling, i'm from Argentina and my english isn't the best.
I have a kii pro tv-box, and i also use my old atrix as a tvbox.
Most of the android apps aren't made for TV so the navigation is optimized to touch-screens
In the 2 cases, i can't use the swipe function with me IR Remotes. My 2 remotes have a mouse function but you cannot move and press at the same time.
The only solution is to have a mouse connected and drag with the button pressed.
But, i think is too much to have a mouse and a IR controller connected just for achieve one gesture.
So, anyone knows if is there an app or script or some way to map the swipe gestures (up,down,left right) to some IR buttons
Thanks in advance
Regards
No clue about an app but a simple wireless keyboar with touchpad only costs a few bucks.
You can also use a normal keyboard and mouse, wired or wireless.
Downunder35m said:
No clue about an app but a simple wireless keyboar with touchpad only costs a few bucks.
You can also use a normal keyboard and mouse, wired or wireless.
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Thanks for your answer!
I know about that possibilites. But i use it my bedroom so i thinkthat's a lot of artifacts for a bed.
Also, my tv-box comes with an IR remote with an internal IR receiver, so putting another thing is like just disable that accessory because i cannot use it in any other thing
So, resuming, i know about the keyboard with a touchpad alternative, i just want to know if there is a possiblity to use just the IR remote for that gesture