I'm trying to get a Targus KB55 bluetooth keyboard working with the Lenovo Tab E10. Specifically, the keyboard will connect, but the Physical Keyboard setting always says "not connected", and trying to type anything on the keyboard just does nothing. The tablet connects to a bluetooth mouse and works just fine. The keyboard connects to my linux laptop and works. It just seems there could be problem with the combination of a bluetooth keyboard and this tablet. I'm curious to know if it's just the specific brand and model (Targus KB55), or the version of Android (8.1), or maybe Lenovo "broke" something so the keyboard doesn't work. In any case, the goal is to get a bluetooth keyboard working. Ideas?
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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.)
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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.
I've got a Logitech MX5500 keyboard and mouse combo for my PC. I have no intention on buying a dock, however since they keyboard and mouse are bluetooth, I thought I'd find out if I could pair it with the Prime. Does anyone know how to set this up or if it is possible?
The Logitech SetPoint software has a Bluetooth Connection Assistant included, and the Prime will recognize and pair with the Bluetooth dongle on the PC, but the keyboard and mouse will not connect to the prime. I saw this video and this video which shows someone connecting the TF101 with this keyboard and mouse, but he doesn't explain how that is accomplished.
After running the Bluetooth Connection Assistant on my Win7 PC, it shows 2 Bluetooth devices in my device drivers which both show "Bluetooth peripheral device driver not found". When attempting to pair with the keyboard or mouse, the Prime says "Cannot communicate with (Bluetooth Address)"
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I've got a Logitech MX5500 keyboard and mouse combo for my PC. I have no intention on buying a dock, however since they keyboard and mouse are bluetooth, I thought I'd find out if I could pair it with the Prime. Does anyone know how to set this up or if it is possible?
The Logitech SetPoint software has a Bluetooth Connection Assistant included, and the Prime will recognize and pair with the Bluetooth dongle on the PC, but the keyboard and mouse will not connect to the prime. I saw this video and this video which shows someone connecting the TF101 with this keyboard and mouse, but he doesn't explain how that is accomplished.
After running the Bluetooth Connection Assistant on my Win7 PC, it shows 2 Bluetooth devices in my device drivers which both show "Bluetooth peripheral device driver not found". When attempting to pair with the keyboard or mouse, the Prime says "Cannot communicate with (Bluetooth Address)"
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I have a mx5000 that I use. I just pressed the red connect button on the back of the keyboard and when I searched for Bluetooth devices my tfp found and paired to the keyboard. Never tried the mouse yet.
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Vaanhoot said:
I have a mx5000 that I use. I just pressed the red connect button on the back of the keyboard and when I searched for Bluetooth devices my tfp found and paired to the keyboard. Never tried the mouse yet.
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Thanks, I tried that as well. The keyboard and mouse both pair up with the ATP briefly when pairing it directly like you described. It asks for the PIN on the keyboard, then for the mouse it asks for the PIN on the Prime. However, after it pairs, it immediately unpairs and asks for the PIN again. This is for the keyboard or the mouse. This is different than it not pairing at all, or entering the incorrect PIN, bc it does show paired for a second when the correct PIN is entered.
I have a aluminium apple bluetooth keyboard. When I connect it to my tablet I put in the passcode to pair it and then check the box to use it as an input device, but when I go to type anywhere it doesn't do anything and the touchscreen keyboard comes up. I have tried the tablet with a wired keyboard, which works fine.
Thats odd. Ive paired mine as you and when i press any key the internal keyboard goes off. Are you sure you have set it up as the default keyboard?
How do I do this? In language and input I can only choose standard keyboard as the default.
YOU must type the correct Numbercode and hit the Enter Button on the Keyboard. This works i hope
Hi everyone!
Dr.Dimes said:
YOU must type the correct Numbercode and hit the Enter Button on the Keyboard. This works i hope
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I have an Apple Bluetooth Keyboard and want to use it with my Xperia Tablet S 32gb,
I input the 4 digit code and it pairs, but it doesn't input anything. Strangely, it works on my Xperia S mobile phone!
I posted here about it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908522
If you have any ideas, please can you post for me?
Ofiaich
Hey there, I do believe this comes down to incompatibilities with the version of bluetooth supported. Eg my my bluetooth mouse works on my laptop and galaxy s 2, but not my tablet s. My bluetooth key board which I know to be bluetooth 2.0 works fine on all. No idea what the mouse is, it was just a cheapo one with limited specs available. Wroks great on compatible devices though
Hi DreadPirateDan!
thanks for your reply,
DreadPirateDan said:
Hey there, I do believe this comes down to incompatibilities with the version of bluetooth supported. Eg my my bluetooth mouse works on my laptop and galaxy s 2, but not my tablet s. My bluetooth key board which I know to be bluetooth 2.0 works fine on all. No idea what the mouse is, it was just a cheapo one with limited specs available. Wroks great on compatible devices though
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I understand a bit about Bluetooth Human Interface Device Profile (HID) and wonder if some genius has worked out a way to get these to work together..
But guess I will have to give up! I have the case with keyboard for the Xperia Tablet S but the viewing angle is not good for me. Maybe I will find a cheap Bluetooth keyboard.
The Sony one - http://www.sony.co.uk/product/other-sony-tablet-accessories/sgp-wkb1 is a bit too pricey!
Ofiaich
The Tablet S doesn't support Apple Bluetooth keyboard is because the kernel excluded module hid-apple. You can root your tablet to support it.
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Thanks WonderEkin!
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The Tablet S doesn't support Apple Bluetooth keyboard is because the kernel excluded module hid-apple. You can root your tablet to support it.
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I not sure whether to root yet. Only experience is with my Samsung 7" tablet, and that must be 2 years ago now...
Then I am not sure how to add the correct Bluetooth profile!
Lots of reading and research to do!
Ofiaich
Anyone else having issues trying to connect their Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse at the time same? Seems like I never had the problem before the 4.4.2 update which kinda sucks. Think KitKat might have broken multiple bluetooth at the same time connectivity...
On the ATT 4.4.2 Galaxy Mega.
I'm interested in using a bluetooth mouse on my galaxy mega, but i can't find it on phisical stores... just online!
The bluetooth mouse is great just can't use the keyboard at the same time. Guess I should can get a keyboard that has a built in track pad.
oh, i didn't know i can't use 2 bluetooth devices at the same time... at this point, as you said, a solution could be a keyboard with built-in trackpad. thanks!
Well it's a bit buggy because I can use my Pebble smart watch and mouse fine just having issues with the mouse and keyboard
I got a riitek mini wireless keyboard.
Its said it should work on android, however im stuck getting it to work.
On a windows PC it instantly works.
Im trying to use it on an PIPO S1 pro, it supports otg, a normal, wired mouse/keyboard works fine.
They wireless keyboard itself indicates that it connects but there is no mouse pointer on the tablet and the keys dont works.
I have the same problem when I try to use it on Inew V3 phone, it also supports OTG and the keyboard indicates that it is connected but nothing.
Any suggestions? Thank you !