Hey all,
I am trying to find a keyboard I can get on with that predicts well, and doesn't lag when typing.
The built in samsung keyboard is ok, but with prediction on it lags a bit and I hate the way the text in the message thread goes up and down, up and down as you type and the keyboard brings up the list of words.
Swype built into the phone is ok, but it messes up my words if i'm typing too fast, and as I can't install the new version to tap out my messages, this one isn't the best.
As for others, i've tried swiftkey x beta, and it lags, the HTC I_mod keyboard crashes in email, smart keyboard pro lags.
The only things I definitely want, are dedicated comma and full stop keys, a dedicated smiley key, and no lag! I would love to get rid of the mic key but thats not so important.
Anyway, hope someone can recommend something.
Cheers
Biff.
try the gingerbread keyboard from the market. i used to use the free version and it was great but i upgraded to the pro version because i wanted to be able to change the size and spacing of the keys. no lag, you can set it to show/hide the comma and period keys too. on my current version when the keyboard is on screen i can press the phone's menu button and one of the options is to add a smiley. when you select that a big list pops up with the smiley pictured so it is easy to pick the right one. i used to use it on my atrix and loved it and works even better on the gs2
biffsmash said:
Hey all,
I am trying to find a keyboard I can get on with that predicts well, and doesn't lag when typing.
The built in samsung keyboard is ok, but with prediction on it lags a bit and I hate the way the text in the message thread goes up and down, up and down as you type and the keyboard brings up the list of words.
Swype built into the phone is ok, but it messes up my words if i'm typing too fast, and as I can't install the new version to tap out my messages, this one isn't the best.
As for others, i've tried swiftkey x beta, and it lags, the HTC I_mod keyboard crashes in email, smart keyboard pro lags.
The only things I definitely want, are dedicated comma and full stop keys, a dedicated smiley key, and no lag! I would love to get rid of the mic key but thats not so important.
Anyway, hope someone can recommend something.
Cheers
Biff.
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Hey Biffsmash
I've also been looking for a great keyboard for my SGS2 but recently I found Smart Keyboard, which is the best keyboard I've ever tried.
It is extremely customizing so you can change almost everything you want.
Size of buttons, control cursor with the volume buttons, gestures(swipe left, right, up, down), very intelligent dictionary that learn your world automatically, calibration to get the most precisely touch, customize buttons, themes, and MUCH more!
The downside of the keyboard is that it cost money, but it is a small cost and IMO it is nice to support the developer for a such good application. The Danish dictionary is also pretty small, but thanks to the smart and intelligence dictionary it doesn't really matter for me Try it!
Best regards;
Rallerbabz.
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Does anyone on planet earth have a clue as to how Samsung predictive Text works? I haven't had a phone with such good grammar correction...well, since....ever.
But i also event had a phone which couldn't learn my words abduction then recommend them...well, since ever.
Also, what's this sliding keyboard nonsense? I understand your supposed to be able to slide your finger over the number qualifier on the keyboard, keep your finger pressed, and then slide to a number and let go...typing the number you let go on and switching back to the letter keyboard automatically (sorry...this is the best i could do in explaining how i thought it was supposed to work.
But it doesnt work.
What the heck? The keyboard just replaced heck with neck...btw. It even worse at memorizing acronyms like lol and btw.
Who has a few dark secrets or pointers they're willing to share with me.
Its such a pleasure to type on the none. And the keyboard design is great...or at least...it sucks the least when compared to the tiny letters on the default android keyboard.
Is there a pill for my woes? Or do i have to choose between terrible T9 and a third-party keyboard that performance is terrible on. Okay...maybe they're not all terrible (3rd party KBs)...but I've yet to see a single keyboard that didn't drop a few frames here and there and that performed as well as a stock one on either my note or transformer.
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.
Agrajag27 said:
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.
Hi guys!
Background: I've been using a Sony Xperia z4 for a few years now for my job. I do a lot of public speaking - and Polaris Office deals with Word documents extremely well. The Xperia died unexpectedly, and I grabbed a Tab s3 - in good part because it was in stock locally, and I needed it for the next day. HOWEVER, I was also looking forward to using the pen to do some last minute editing in Polaris or sending some emails in Gmail. On purchase, the device immediately upgraded to Oreo. (Good ... I guess?)
Problem: As it turns out, I can only use direct pen input in most text fields if I use Samsung's own keyboard. If I switch to Gboard (which I vastly prefer), direct input works in certain fields (like Chrome URLs) - but it doesn't activate in the places I'd like to use it most. Like, when I'd like to edit the body of text in Polaris Office. This is SUPER annoying - makes the pen basically useless.
As best I can tell, I guy asked a similar question in this forum back in September, but didn't get any responses. Do you guys have any insight here?
Work-around
Hey mikesusangray,
Funny enough, I actually ran into the same problem as you since I too vastly prefer Gboard for the majority of text input, but like to use the S-pen when it comes to creative work such as using journey for journaling. After a bit of research, I finally settled on using the pro version of an app called simple keyboard switcher which is available in the play store. I chose this app over other keyboard switchers because the pro version unlocks a nifty feature to shake the device which causes the keyboard switcher to appear on the screen regardless of which app you're in. You can then press it once, select your keyboard, and simply swipe it away to dismiss it to switch keyboards. It's definitely not the best solution since I often find myself shaking my tab s3 like a pissed off infant with a rattle to get the app to activate sometimes when it's not working as flawlessly as it should lol but it works for me personally since it eliminates the hassle of having to dive into the settings menu or pull down the notification panel. As for using the Samsung keyboard for direct input with the pen, I'm currently trying to decide between the device's default keyboard and a discontinued app called "MyScript Stylus Beta" by the creators of the note-taking app Nebo which allows for better texting editing and an overall smoother writing experience in my opinion. If you're interested you can still grab the apk for MyScript Stylus Beta by doing a quick google search and installing it from the Swedish version of the google play store where the app is still live or by grabbing it off of apk mirror. Anyhoo, I hope you find this information helpful.
Cheers!
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It turns out Gboard has handwriting built in now. It's just a bit of a hassle to set up first. Here's how to activate it.
How to set up handwriting input on Gboard:
1. Open the Gboard keyboard
2. Press and hold the spacebar until a menu comes up to change keyboard
3. Press "Language Settings"
4. Select your desired language and then choose handwriting as the layout
Done!
You can now switch between the QWERTY Keyboard and Handwriting input by holding down the spacebar on Gboard and selecting either or....I also noticed a PC and Morse code keyboard hidden in there haha you learn something new everyday xD.
Cheers!
Anyone else having issues with the onscreen keyboard not coming up when the physical keyboard is attached and not in use?
jmwils3 said:
Anyone else having issues with the onscreen keyboard not coming up when the physical keyboard is attached and not in use?
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Same for me. I fold the keyboard behind the tablet like I did all the time with the S4 and I connot get an onscreen keyboard unless I remove the physical keyboard. Not a deal breaker but very annoying.
Go to Settings -> General management -> Language and Input -> Physical keyboard
Turn on the Show on-screen keyboard to open the keyboard whenever the keyboard is attached.
I haven't received my Tab S6 yet, but in my S4, there was a button on the physical keyboard that you would press and it would bring up the on-screen keyboard. Is that still an option?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
I haven't received my Tab S6 yet, but in my S4, there was a button on the physical keyboard that you would press and it would bring up the on-screen keyboard. Is that still an option?
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Yes this is still an option. It requires two keys - the Fn Key and the Lang key but it works.
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nrage23 said:
Same for me. I fold the keyboard behind the tablet like I did all the time with the S4 and I connot get an onscreen keyboard unless I remove the physical keyboard. Not a deal breaker but very annoying.
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The difference between the s4 and s6 is that the s4 with the keyboard folded back, it was completely detached from the tablets data connector. The s6, the keyboard is always attached which the new design saves space that was used to bump the keys up and make room for a trackpad but they should have included some type of a sensor in the folding area to tell it to ignore keyboard input because the cover is folded back.
pghjosh08 said:
Yes this is still an option. It requires two keys - the Fn Key and the Lang key but it works.
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The difference between the s4 and s6 is that the s4 with the keyboard folded back, it was completely detached from the tablets data connector. The s6, the keyboard is always attached which the new design saves space that was used to bump the keys up and make room for a trackpad but they should have included some type of a sensor in the folding area to tell it to ignore keyboard input because the cover is folded back.
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Gotcha. My guess is I'll just remove the keyboard when I'm just on the internet or watching a movie. Then I'll just reattach it when I'm going to do some real typing. At least until they fix it in a future update.