This is what many touch pro/fuze owners want to have - ability to get full control over their keyboards.
This is for Raphael only! Do not try to install this on other devices!
Do not ask me to make a version for other device since my remappers are driver dependent and this can be very and very complicated without real device (if possible at all).
So, what is it ? It's a modified keyboard driver with configurator application for keys setup. Any key (yeah, i mean ANY, including Home and Back keys) can be reassigned to perform desired actions. Keys on a QWERTY keyboard are not an exception, they might be remapped too.
If any key has an action configured and is defined to be processed by my driver extension, it wouldn't go into the system. That is to say no one program even like AEButton will see key events processed by my driver.
Driver extension also can vibrate on any key press.
Modified drivers were tested on many ROMs based on different OEMs, so they would work in most cases.
Thanks dcd1182 for CDMA version testing.
Features:
Different event types supported: single, double and triple clicks, long presses
Two modes of key mapping: three actions per key or direct key mapping
Key repeats in direct key mapping mode
Actions sequence repeats in actions mode
Key combinations using FN modifier
Default key behaviour action - you won't loose key's default behaviour if you just want to add double click or long press to it
Different key behaviour depending on foreground process/window class/window text
Multiple rules for each key to provide different behaviour for each application you want
Multiple actions for each event
Different predefined actions:
Run program
Key press emulation
Send symbol/text to active window
Close active window
Switch to window by class/text
Terminate data connection
Wi-Fi toggle
BT toggle
Screen rotation
Power management (screen power toggle, suspend, reset)
Exceptions lists which are used to deny key remapping depending on foreground process/window class/window text
Configurable long press and double click duration
Configuration import/export in configurator
Changelog is located here.
Configurator UI localization support information is located here.
Requirements:
- .NET CF 2.0 (for configurator app)
- WM 6.1/6.5 compatible
Usage:
- Install SdkCerts.cab
- Install RaphKbdControl_XXX.cab
- Soft reset
- Check if keyboard works by pressing hardware buttons and seeing if they do their work, if not - uninstall cab, this wouldn't work on your current ROM
- If it works - go to the control panel and find "Keyboard Config" on a System page
How to define key processing:
- Run configurator (Control Panel -> System -> Keyboard Config)
- Press Menu -> Add key
- When dialog asking you to press key appears press and release desired key
- Set up needed options in key setup dialog and press OK (left softkey)
- In configurator's main window press left softkey "Update settings" to let new configuration take place (reboot is not needed, coz new settings will work immediately after saving)
What to do if keyboard doesn't work after uninstallation of this software:
- in any way stop device "KBD1:"
- for example, you can use Dotfred's TaskManager - navigate to Devices tab and find the KBD1: string, then press Stop
- delete files \Windows\keypad.dll and \Windows\kbdcntrl.dll
- soft reset
How to add new button to Buttons applet and get it working:
- add or copy existing key [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\40CX], where X is 1-6
- under this key add next values:
* Name - display name of the button in list (doesn't matter what you write here, it's only for you)
* Icon - path to icon for this button
- goto configurator and define an 'emulate key press' action for any button you want and set these values here: key code - 'App X' and check 'Win' checkbox - only in this case button will work
- save settings and enjoy newly created button
TODO:
- optimization
- Shift+?? key combinations support (if there would be requests on this)
- more actions
- other useful things
- your suggestions ?
Backup before installing of modified driver is strongly recommended.
Be careful when downloading the cab, make sure you choose the correct version suitable for your device.
Also, here is small collection of AltTab programs attached.
You can use any of them assigned as 'run program' action to desired key to switch between running programs.
well im going to try this right now, thanks
tested and works great.
side note: under the todo list adding different key behaviours depending on active window would be great
thanks
Push!
What a great app ! Couold you try to add something like multi-pressd ?
Glad to see something like this come along.
Curious, any plans to integrate with the Buttons applet found in Settings?
Cheers,
Again, excellent work!
luciusz said:
Couold you try to add something like multi-pressd ?
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Do you mean key combinations ? I will think about it.
hilaireg said:
Curious, any plans to integrate with the Buttons applet found in Settings?
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No. Although buttons applet and my extension do similar work, they work in different ways, so it's not possible to integrate them at this moment.
It is very cool program.
But it is not work with russian keyboard on official Rom
Or it's my mistake?
after uninstall app and soft reset do not work hardware keyboard,
and keys: on/off device (on the top side) and loudness (on left side)
What can I do?
Cool tool!!! If you implement to configure different behaviour for different programs that would be really nice!
Wow; this really does sound like the tool I was hoping for. (The hardware keyboard and the home/back etc keys? Perfect!)
Sadly, seems like the rom I am using (MightyROM5, for CDMA and Sprint) wasn't one of them... oh, well. If anyone else with CDMA has a ROM and tries this successfully, though, I'd love to know so I can try a different one.
For me, the hardware keys worked again after an uninstall and soft reset. (To turn the screen back on after it fell asleep while I was doing this, I had to hold the power key down as if I was going to force it to turn off, only longer than normal -- just a FYI if someone else has the same issue.)
ldrn said:
Sadly, seems like the rom I am using (MightyROM5, for CDMA and Sprint) wasn't one of them... oh, well.
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Could you send me keypad.dll (hope CDMA version has the same name as for GSM) file from your ROM ?
is there a way to make a tab key ? i really would like one . i hate having to touch the screen to change entry feilds on the internet ,usually when i log into xda or myspace or anywhere that has a forums ..... i use it tons on my computer and thats pretty much my only complaint about the fuze keyboard ...NO TAB !
tarkim said:
Could you send me keypad.dll (hope CDMA version has the same name as for GSM) file from your ROM ?
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This is the keypad.dll from MightyRom 4.16 (CDMA):
Two requests:
1.
Please let me execute .lnk files also, not only .exe files
2.
I cannot use arguments when calling exe files. Please support arguments when calling exe files in the next version.
Thanks for listening!
Oliver
gmanfuzing said:
is there a way to make a tab key ? i really would like one . ....
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owilsky said:
Two requests:
1. Please let me execute .lnk files also, not only .exe files
2. I cannot use arguments when calling exe files. Please support arguments when calling exe files in the next version.
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All these would be implemented in new version which I'm currently working on. Wait a few days and you'll get it
mcw
tnx for driver, will se what I can do
Nice!
Will this app let me remap the Volume Up/Down to Scroll Up/Down?
tarkim said:
mcw
tnx for driver, will se what I can do
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Wow, thank you for taking a look at this! (And thanks Mcw for posting it.)
kusbainian said:
Will this app let me remap the Volume Up/Down to Scroll Up/Down?
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yes
ldrn
i've analyzed CDMA keypad driver that mcw posted here, it's 90% similar to GSM version
i will patch it in a free time like my one, but i haven't a CDMA device to test it so you will need to test patched driver
Amazing app, exactly what I dream about, thanks!
I would also like to propose some more functions than just running app with keypress, like for example closing window, closing app, opening start menu, etc...
And, if anybody knows standalone symbols keypad replacement, with your superb program we can get rid of this problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3911050
I have an issue with this app, dunno why but only my storage card is available to search exe from, I'm unable to search exe from main memory, how comes?
Thanks
Context: AutoInput is a great plug-in, but it does not work on all devices. You can send a link to a dynamic map with your location to a contact through text. (ROOT required)
REQUIREMENTS:
1. GLYMPSE
2. ROOT
Foreplay:
1. Launch Glympse and send your location to anyone you want. Choose the time you want the map to show your location.
2. Go to Settings\ Dev Options and check Pointer Location ( some coordinates will appear over the status bar)
3. Go back to Glympse , long- press and write down the Xd and Yd numbers of the coordinates for each step:
a) Long-press the menu icon and write down the numbers.
b)Long-press History and write down the numbers.
c) Do the same for the resend button of the contact you want.
d) Do the same for the send icon at the top right.
Task
1.Open Task and name it Send a Glymse to 'contact'.
2. Say \ Sending your location to "contact".
3.Launch App\ Glympse.
4.Run shell \ Command: input tap 'Xda Yda' (these are the numbers you wrote down in a). Check use root.
5 Wait 1 sec
6. Run hell\ Command: input tap 'Xdb Ydb' . Use root.
6. Wait 1 sec.
7. Run shell \ Command: input tap' Xdc Ydc'. Use root.
8. Wait 1 sec.
9. Run shell \ Command: input tap 'Xdd Ydd'. Use root.
Make sure you wrote everything right.
Possible triggers for this task:
1. AutoVoice command
2. Text, Whatsapp or any messenger app ( using Touchless Chat plug-in) from a specific contact.
3. Auto Location ( geofence or other trigger)
4. Anything you can figure out.
Using the same logic, you can mess with any app. In other thread we will see how to automatically turn on your TV and cast your YouTube playlist without AutoInput.
This will allow you to use the Convenience key as Mute Switch it will mute all your sounds (notification, ringer and alarms)
Prerequisites
Sound Mode Tasker Plugin https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nick.mowen.soundplugin
Button Mapper https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
MuteAll.apk = attached to this thread (This is just a Tasker task I wrote and exported it as an app)
Steps
1) First download all the files and install them
2) Go to Settings -> Convenience Key -> Hit "Clear" , then go home
3) Open Sound Mode Plugin and click Setup Sound Profiles, be sure to copy exactly what I did (case sensitive) or else it wont work
make 2 profiles
silent
unsilent
Note: its up to you if you want to silent all 3 volumes or just a specific one just adjust the slider
4) Open Button Maper application and click Add Buttons
5) Click the + (Plus) Icon and hit the convenience key, it should now detect the convenience key
6) Customize the key, I have mine set to "Single Tap" then on top select "Applications" and look for MuteAll
7) Exit the app and try your convenience key, there might be a few seconds delay sometimes but it will work
You should see "Silent Mode" or "Normal Mode" flash on your screen when its activated / deactivated
Enjoy!
another method of use of bb keuone conveyance key as mute switch (timed)
I have shared another method of use of BB keuone conveyance key as mute switch (timed)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/bla...witch-t3899281
Experience sharing on another way (Timed) of using Convenience key as Mute Switch
Prerequisites
(i) Button Mapper https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
(ii) SilentTime apk (attached)
(iii) Convenience Key is free from configurations (if not free Go to Settings > Convenience Key > tap Clear)
(Iv) Blackberry ketone with Android v7.1.1 (method may work on other versions)
1) Installed SilentTime app , now opened Silent Time Setter (It forms two icons at the app drawer SilentTime and Silent Time Setter) and set the required duration (30 min or 1 hr or 2 hr etc) to keep the phone in silence once it got activated, select vibrate or silent mode , finally click on Set
2) Opened Button Mapper application > Add Buttons > tap / touch the + (Plus) Icon > press the convenience key, it will detect the convenience key and provide entry as PP_SHORT_TOUCH 284
(accessibility option enabled for Button Mapper, Settings > accessibility > Button mapper > enable)
3) Touch / tap on PP_SHORT_TOUCH 284 to Customize the key> set "Long press" > Now from the top selected option "Applications" > further selected SilentTime” from list of applications
[Post requisites: ( I have done but may not be required)
(I) Do not disturb override permissions at Notification access given to both Button mapper and SilentTime (Settings > Notification > Do not disturb override enable for both these apps)
(II) Automatic start permissions given to both Button mapper and SilentTime
(App drawer > Power Center >manage automatic apps > enable both these apps)
(IiI) exemption from power optimization given to both Button mapper and SilentTime (App drawer > Power Center > turn on battery optimisationall apps > enable for both these apps)l]
Now press power button and conveyance button simultaneously to mute to timed duration or unmute alternatively even while the phone in deep sleep.
Note: Convenience Key can also be configured to open the SilentTime from built in facility but it is unable to act without unlocking the phone , however if we unlock, we have many options, no longer convenience key is required.
Acknowledgement: This was my long back idea but it got a realization as got introduced to Button Mapper App from writing of Mr Glen L- Thanks.
Caution: This is only experience sharing, without any responsibility, user has to take care that the convenience key is not long pressed unintentionally while phone is in wake up state or simultaneous pressing of power key and conveyance key while the phone is in deep sleep , otherwise it may lead to not responding to a phone communication during the set period and its relevant consequences. Further one more limitation with this app is that if the phone is restarted in mute condition it shall not unmute even after expiry of set duration.
My idea is that Blackberry should have provided a configurable timed mute key / button in a recession so that it cannot be pressed unintentionally in future phones (many of apple / oneplus one users forget slide back the switch to unmute)
New finding on 12.02.19 : the same can be achieved differently by with the conveyance button's built in configuration method (Settings > conveyance key > shortcuts >open app > SilentTime ) . However we have to press first power key, then conveyance key to enable timed mute or unmute alternatively (but we have to disable customise option of Button Mapper App (Button Mapper > Add button > PP_SHORT_TOUCH 284 > put off customise) or uninstall Button Mapper
hello
I want to add volume buttons on navigation bar for my handy daughter.
for ex:
volume (-) on left
classic navbar buttons (on center)
volume (+) on right
(She have a Teclast T30 with Android 9)
I try custom navigation bar app but it have some issues (buttons disappearing when rotate)
I try systemui tuner but no navigation bar entries
So for now, i want to try with tasker but i'm a noob
Can somebody help me to create this profil ?
thx for all
Nobody to help me ?
Let me start by saying that if you have zero experience with Tasker, please help yourself by working through some beginner tutorials found in excess online.
You will need to decide what type of profile should trigger the task containing the following actions. Maybe when specific apps are launched (video, music, ...). Or maybe you want them displayed always which means an "on boot" event. Or something else
This is straightforward using the built in "settings -> custom setting" action. If the device is not rooted, you will need to give write secure settings permissions to tasker through ADB.
Reference the "Using Shell Commands" section (scroll down pretty far) of How to Add Left/Right Keyboard Cursors to the Nav Bar during Text Input post.
It's very similar except instead of using the keycodes for left and right cursor movement (21, 22), we're using the keycodes for volume up and volume down (24,25).
We are also using volume up/down icons instead of left/right. The link to the website to get the icons is on that same page, in the same section. The links to the pages containing the 64x64 icons I used are: Volume Up and Volume Down.
And most importantly, instead of using a run shell command action, we're taking advantage of the relatively new custom setting action. As described above, you don't need a rooted device for this as long as you give the permissions through ADB.
I created a folder under the Tasker folder called "NavIcons" to hold icons for tasks like this. You may need to try different icon sizes to find a size that suits your device.
There is a nice summary of keycodes here.
add volume +/- buttons
Code:
A1: Custom Setting [
Type: Secure
Name: sysui_nav_bar
Value: key(25:file:///storage/emulated/0/Tasker/NavIcons/volume-down-64.png),back;home;key(24:file:///storage/emulated/0/Tasker/NavIcons/volume-up-64.png)
Use Root: Off
Read Setting To:
remove volume +/- buttons (without recent button)
Code:
A1: Custom Setting [
Type: Secure
Name:sysui_nav_bar
Value: space,back;home;menu_ime
Use Root: Off
Read Setting To:
remove volume +/- buttons (with recent button)
Code:
A1: Custom Setting [
Type: Secure
Name: sysui_nav_bar
Value: space,back;home;recent,menu_ime
Use Root: Off
Read Setting To:
Thanks for all !!
I understood how to and it work !
I launch this task on event "home launcher" because on "on start" don't work
Many thx !!