Can any Bluetooth keyboard and mouse be synced with the g tablet? I was
planning on getting a Logitech or Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
setup. Which one would work better? If both are bad, what brand do you
use on your g tablets?
Bluetooth keyboard
For whatever it worth, I have a Bluetooth Apple keyboard that was used on my old iMac. I fiddled with settings for an hour, to no avail. This stock gTablet, updated with the latest Viewsonic updates, could not "see" any signal. (I haven't tried any tablet mods yet.)
- Tom
I think from what has been posted on here, USB and BT keyboards work out of the box, but mice do not (unless you are running CM6)... the TnT-based firmwares are lacking any kind of mouse services.
Found Bluetooth keyboard that works great with G Tablet
I found it on amazon search for the following "Bluetooth HID Wireless Keyboard Mouse Control for PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone 4, PDAs" and you will find it since I can't post the link yet. It is sold and branded by CE Compass for about $38.95 shipped.
It comes with a usb bluetooth receiver you can use with Windows 7 pc's.
In order to get it working you will need to get a hold of an android application Bluetooth Keyboard Easy Connect written by a XDA forum member Mike. It works awesome but the mouse features do not work with Android.
When you boot your G Tab you set the keyboard to bluetooth discover mode and the Program Bluetooth Keyboard Easy Connect does all the heavy lifting and magically makes it work.
Viewsonic G Tablet BT keyboard experience
Short answer is yes, BT keyboards work with the GTab...but be aware that some work goes into making that work with any degree of reliability. see below
I did not make an attempt tp connect a BTKB (bluetooth keyboard) until i flashed a custom rom on my gtab, so i can not speak to whether it will see/pair/connect to a BTKB out of the box.
I am running TNT lite v4.4.0 with a Clemsyn froyo kernel, this setup runs so good it gives me chills. I am using a Motorola XOOM/ATRIX keyboard at the moment, awesome BTKB by the way.
You can use a terminal emulator and root explorer to connect your keyboard once it's in discovery mode (blinking usually), make sure you have root access. You will need hcitool, hciconfig, and hidd; get them here: bluetooth_tools.zip. I had the first two, but had to manually move hidd into /system/xbin using root explorer.
from root type: hcitool scan this will scan for any bluetooth device transmitting, and display the MAC address and name of said device. once you have that MAC addy, type: hidd --connect 00:00:00:00:00:00 replace the zeros with the MAC address you just got in the previous step. your keyboard should now be connected.
unfortunately your keyboard isnt permanently connected. When you power down the device, turn off the BT, or if it glitches up; you would have to do all that again. as I am a energy efficient type, I don't like this. So for me, the answer was to install bluetooth keyboard easyconnect and bluez IME from the android market, and when I power on my G Tablet, i go open the bluetooth keyboard easyconnect app, and BOOM, I have a connected bluetooth keyboard, yay
flexing your commandlinefu can be gratifying, but alot of times there is a much simpler solution just a few searches away.
I have this same problem - I can connect from Terminal but it's tedious and every few hours or so I have to reconnect.
I installed both of these apps but they arent seeming to help - what options are you using in Bluez IME? i.e. which device driver? I have the same XOOM keyboard.
Just tried the new Logitech Tablet Keyboard (for Android 3.0, according to the box), and it paired with my CM7 rom on the G-tablet.
I haven't tried other roms so I don't know if it is this simple, but I've tried turning everything off and on again to make sure it is permanently connected- even a soft reset, still turn on BT, turn on KB, wait about 10 seconds, and its connected. Awesomesauce.
Only thing that irks me is that the function keys don't do what they say ("home" and "search" are actually "menu", and "menu" key seems to do nothing). But as a KB, this is pretty perfect.
KnightCrusader said:
I think from what has been posted on here, USB and BT keyboards work out of the box, but mice do not (unless you are running CM6)... the TnT-based firmwares are lacking any kind of mouse services.
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Actually, not all TnT based firmware has problems. On stock TnT .4349, I've used both wired & wireless usb mice & keyboards. (wired Logitech & Dell) and a wireless USB keyboard by Gyration
Motorola Full Size Wireless Keyboard with BT works with GtabComb3.2 right out of the box. Function keys e.g. volume keys, email work as described. Navigation arrow keys function almost like a mouse.
miguelblaze23 said:
Short answer is yes, BT keyboards work with the GTab...but be aware that some work goes into making that work with any degree of reliability. see below
I did not make an attempt tp connect a BTKB (bluetooth keyboard) until i flashed a custom rom on my gtab, so i can not speak to whether it will see/pair/connect to a BTKB out of the box.
I am running TNT lite v4.4.0 with a Clemsyn froyo kernel, this setup runs so good it gives me chills. I am using a Motorola XOOM/ATRIX keyboard at the moment, awesome BTKB by the way.
You can use a terminal emulator and root explorer to connect your keyboard once it's in discovery mode (blinking usually), make sure you have root access. You will need hcitool, hciconfig, and hidd; get them here: bluetooth_tools.zip. I had the first two, but had to manually move hidd into /system/xbin using root explorer.
from root type: hcitool scan this will scan for any bluetooth device transmitting, and display the MAC address and name of said device. once you have that MAC addy, type: hidd --connect 00:00:00:00:00:00 replace the zeros with the MAC address you just got in the previous step. your keyboard should now be connected.
unfortunately your keyboard isnt permanently connected. When you power down the device, turn off the BT, or if it glitches up; you would have to do all that again. as I am a energy efficient type, I don't like this. So for me, the answer was to install bluetooth keyboard easyconnect and bluez IME from the android market, and when I power on my G Tablet, i go open the bluetooth keyboard easyconnect app, and BOOM, I have a connected bluetooth keyboard, yay
flexing your commandlinefu can be gratifying, but alot of times there is a much simpler solution just a few searches away.
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I added the hidd --connect command to a gscript (available in the market) script and can run it with one tap. If you get the pro versionof gscript you can put a shortcut on the desktop.
Is anyone having issue connecting an apple bluetooth keyboard? I am able to pair it but it doesn't connect. Currently running CM10.1 5/22 unofficial. I tried everything including Bluekeyboard JP and Teksoft's Blueinput. Strangely, I'm able to connect the keyboard to my phone which is running CM10.1.
I notice the same thing happens with anything that is HID. The Wiimote refuses to connect with "Last Error: no route to host" I suspect the bluetooth stack is either different or missing something that my phone has. Any ideas on how I can get it connected or if any of the 4.2.2 ROMs support HID?
In this thread from forever ago, sanders858 got his Wii remote to work, but I'm not getting favorable results when I try the same.
I thought the issue with connecting a Wiimote to the Rezound (or any HTC phone) was due to the BT stack in Sense ROMs. I'm currently running tachyon and there's a shot of my about screen below. it's rooted, unlocked, and s-on if any of that matters.
After enabling Bluez IME as an input method and selecting it as the IME, it automatically enables BT and it will find my official Wii controller when scanning for devices. When attempting to connect with the Wiimote (HID) device driver selected, it returns "Error: bt socket connect failed" and gives up. For giggles, I've tried other device drivers to no avail and usually forces closed.
If anyone has some insight on how to get this working or can verify a 4.2+ ROM that supports the Wiimote, I'd be muchly grateful. Thanks
shiftace said:
In this thread from forever ago, sanders858 got his Wii remote to work, but I'm not getting favorable results when I try the same.
I thought the issue with connecting a Wiimote to the Rezound (or any HTC phone) was due to the BT stack in Sense ROMs. I'm currently running tachyon and there's a shot of my about screen below. it's rooted, unlocked, and s-on if any of that matters.
After enabling Bluez IME as an input method and selecting it as the IME, it automatically enables BT and it will find my official Wii controller when scanning for devices. When attempting to connect with the Wiimote (HID) device driver selected, it returns "Error: bt socket connect failed" and gives up. For giggles, I've tried other device drivers to no avail and usually forces closed.
If anyone has some insight on how to get this working or can verify a 4.2+ ROM that supports the Wiimote, I'd be muchly grateful. Thanks
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i was only ever able to get any bluetooth gamepad to work with cm9 rom...has to be straight cm9
Ever tried sixaxis pair? I used it on my old phone to hook up a PS3 remote to my phone when I ran emulators, and it worked great. Only bad thing is it is a paid app, and requires a program on your computer for a one time Bluetooth mapping.
Edit: Guess you could also try Wiimote Controller from the Play Store, but you have to be under 4.2 to use it.
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Hi, I have an Acer Iconia B1 tablet, and I'm stuck with Android 4.1.2.
I'm trying to pair with a Verbatim 96674 bluetooth mouse, but the pairing process insists in asking for a PIN code, and does not allow to pair without it. The small catch is that this (and probably any bluetooth mouse on earth) does NOT require a PIN. :silly:
I have tried every single bluetooth pairing app from the store, without success. The "bluetooth pairing" app (com.jpn.frontia.waka.Bluetooth) almost worked, but it never paired the mouse, while "blueinput demo" (com.teksoftco.android.blueinput) reports that my Android "does not support HID", and when trying to pair using SPP, it does not work either.
The question is, can I pair manually with some of those bluetooth SPP apps in the store? Is there ANY chance of pairing this mouse with Android 4.1.2 or getting a bluetooth mouse with security PIN?
Thanks in advance.
I have this problem... And this mouse and Tablet Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 (ME173x) With Android Version: 4.2.2 And this **** asking for pin code, WTF Google!?
Inuya5ha said:
Hi, I have an Acer Iconia B1 tablet, and I'm stuck with Android 4.1.2.
I'm trying to pair with a Verbatim 96674 bluetooth mouse, but the pairing process insists in asking for a PIN code, and does not allow to pair without it. The small catch is that this (and probably any bluetooth mouse on earth) does NOT require a PIN. :silly:
I have tried every single bluetooth pairing app from the store, without success. The "bluetooth pairing" app (com.jpn.frontia.waka.Bluetooth) almost worked, but it never paired the mouse, while "blueinput demo" (com.teksoftco.android.blueinput) reports that my Android "does not support HID", and when trying to pair using SPP, it does not work either.
The question is, can I pair manually with some of those bluetooth SPP apps in the store? Is there ANY chance of pairing this mouse with Android 4.1.2 or getting a bluetooth mouse with security PIN?
Thanks in advance.
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Could not find Bluetooth pairing app anywhere
I am in the same boat trying to use my Sony BD remote on an android tv stick. However I can't even find the com.jpn.frontia.waka.Bluetooth apk. Seems like that app is no longer available anywhere. Can someone put it up plz.
Thanks,
wadalada
I just submitted this message to 8bitdo themselves, but I figured I'd post here as well since I didn't find any threads on this topic, hopefully some xda pros can help out! thanks in advance...
"Hello, over the years I've purchased 13 different 8bitdo controllers, been happy with the products, but recently my favorites (four SN30 pro's) have had their ABXY buttons reversed (in android bluetooth mode) after the latest android updates.
When I press B+start to pair in android mode and connect to my phone, using "Gamepad Tester", the app shows "A" input when I press the B button, and vice versa. X and Y are also swapped. However, in that same session, without turning off the controller, simply connecting it via USB solves the issue.
If I reset the controller, but hold X+start to connect in X input mode, buttons are reversed whether I'm connected via bluetooth or usb.
I already updated the firmware with the latest updater, but the issue persists. I've factory reset the controllers, but no luck. I've tried on 3 different devices (Samsung Galaxy s21, s10, and Tab 6), all of which have the latest android software, but having the same issue. I dug out an old android tablet with older android software, connected via B+start for android mode, and it worked perfectly.
I've read that there is an on-board solution to reverse the ABXY buttons by holding Down+Select, but this doesn't seem to work for me, and as I understand, the ultimate software to remap buttons is not compatible with SN30 pro.
Note that the all of my other controllers (N30 pro 2's) do not have this problem.
Please advise on how to fix this issue, as I entertain groups of people daily with gaming and 8bitdo controllers. Thank you!"
I have the same issue and same controller too in my Poco F3 running Android 12, it sucks that this is happening because it's kinda awkward to press A button and it registers as B button from the Emulator