Hi all,
I have just received my BizLink MHL addaptor and my Rii mini Bluethooth keyboard with touchpad from Mobile Fun. I have just connected them all up tried a brief bit of sofa surfing and then I thought I would test out the bluetooth keyboard and MHL by posting this message to you all.
I have just checked on the Mobile Fun website and the MHL adaptor has now just sold out [it was shown as in stock yesterday] but I am guessing that a lot of you will now have your MHL addaptor. As for the the keyboard there are some issues with it, but as these are the first words that I am typing on it, it will take me some time to get use to it. The keyboard has the four cursor keys [up down left right] which are really useful and the touchpad right mouse button acts as the back button.
However before you rush out and buy this key board I am having serious issues with the key board that I will investicate more after I have clicked send on this post. I will provide more details later.
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OK I have now had some time to test the Rii mini keyboard with the MHL adaptor connected up to the TV. Generally it has the potential of being a very positive experience (apart from some bluetooth communication issues with the keyboard -- more about that later). The four cursor keys work very well as they are fully supported by Android and are especially good for editing text and I can easily navigate round the phone and the browser using them. The keyboard it self is too small for serious typing (if you want to do that then I would recommend getting a full size keyboard). The F1 key acts as the menu button and the esc key and the right mouse button both act as the back button. I can't find find any way to access the home button using the keyboard.
The touchpad works perfectly on when using it connected upto a PC but does not work quite so well when connected to the S2. This shows that this must be android issues with the mini keyboard touch pad rather than the Rii device it self. There is no pinch zoom with the touch pad and dragging the screen to scroll using the touch pad and pressing and holding the left mouse button is possible but very awkward.
The phone works best in landscape mode when connected to the tv but does not always go into landscape mode so you have to go and lift the phone up give it a little shake to make it go into landscape. The software keyboard occasionally comes up on the screen when you don't want it to so you have to press the right mouse button to make it go away. I have found a little trick on the stock browser -- pressing shift and one of the cursor key makes it easer to scroll the browser.
The youtube app works the best when connected to the TV as it automatically plays out the video in landscape at full resolution for an HD def video.
I haven't got to the bottom of the reason that is causing reliability issue with s2 MHL and the mini key board, but it looking like it may be interference on the bluetooth connection. The issue shows it self as the auto repeat characters keep appearing when you don't want them to causing the alternate character choice popup from the virtual key board to keep appearing.
I think bluetooth is generally broken on S2
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I just got the Rii Keyboard and it works just fine on my Galaxy Note. The only problem is that i can't find out how to zoom for example in the browser. does anybody have an idea how to do that??? the keyboard is perfekt when you whant to sit on the sofa an connect your phone to the TV an play some games or surf in the internet.
how does it pair with G Note.
I have a Galaxy Note too and thinking about getting one of these keyboards.
What i want to know is, can the Note pair up direct to to the keyboard or do you need to use an otg cable and supplied bt dongle.
Thanks
John.
Hi there,
I have a Bluetooth mouse which worked fine with my Galaxy Nexus on Android 4.0.4.
Since I updated (using the OTA update) to Jelly Bean, the mouse doesn't work properly anymore: I can pair the mouse and the phone, and I even see a pointer on the phone's screen. What doesn't work is moving the pointer/cursor. What works is clicking (triggers actions), and scrolling using the scroll wheel.
I tried to pair the mouse with another device (laptop), where it works fine (so I guess the mouse is not broken). Also, I connected an USB mouse to the Galaxy Nexus (using an USB host cable), which also worked fine.
Also, I tried to unpair the phone and the mouse, rebooted, and re-paired, which didn't help. I never could get the cursor to move.
So does anyone have the same problem? Does anyone have an idea how to fix this problem?
Thanks in advance,
Bob.
I have tried several keyboards with the same issue as follows.
I can't consistently pull the keyboard out of my bag, turn it on, and start typing. Is there a solution? I am currently using a ZaggFlex keyboard and have it switched to Android on the back. I do have it paired. I have tried the "bluetooth keyboard easyconnect" app. But I just can't seem to get any combo to work consistently.
Anybody having consistent success with bluetooth keyboards and your Galaxy Note?
I use the Logitech BT keyboard for android, it connects every time without fail.
Thanks for the reply. I may look at that one if JB doesn't help.
Yesterday I purchased a bluetooth mouse and a bluetooth keyboard to use on my new galaxy s4. When I connected both, I can move the mouse and use the keyboard but the keys get "stuck" and will keep sending the same letter. The mouse will intermittently stick and not update its location for a bit and then snap way out.
If I recall correctly it says that that the keyboard keeps reconnecting when it start repeating the key it is stuck on.
If I turn off one or the other device, neither the mouse or keyboard has any issues both function smoothly. Is this normal? Is there something I can do to fix this?
The phone's model number is SGH-M919. Its on android 4.2.2.
Kernel version 3.4.0-453951
Build number JDQ39.M919UVUAMDL
The keyboard is a Logitech Tablet Keyboard, I can't find any other way to describe it.
The mouse is an HP Bluetooth Mouse X4000b.
Thank you for any assistance!
Okay so I have a stock, white, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition (SM-600) 32GB version.
I also have a logitech keyboard (k810) and logitech android mouse (3.1+)
When i got the device, i paired my keyboard easily but it would disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The mouse works somewhat better, however, still disconnects around every 1-2 minutes.
If they are both connected at the same time, both will disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The tablet seems to get "buggy" and laggy often, if i pair and then unpair the keyboard, requiring a reboot to return to normal function.
On my note 3, my k810 keyboard, galaxy gear, and mouse were all connected along with allshare cast and worked perfectly with no issues for 10 minutes doing my school work.
Anyone have any issues or advice? Similar or different experiences?
It seems to be a common problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538231
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Here is the video of the issue in action. Just sad next to my rock solid Note 3.
http://youtu.be/WlCgFQ0cAO0
Action B said:
Okay so I have a stock, white, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition (SM-600) 32GB version.
I also have a logitech keyboard (k810) and logitech android mouse (3.1+)
When i got the device, i paired my keyboard easily but it would disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The mouse works somewhat better, however, still disconnects around every 1-2 minutes.
If they are both connected at the same time, both will disconnect every 15 seconds or so.
The tablet seems to get "buggy" and laggy often, if i pair and then unpair the keyboard, requiring a reboot to return to normal function.
On my note 3, my k810 keyboard, galaxy gear, and mouse were all connected along with allshare cast and worked perfectly with no issues for 10 minutes doing my school work.
Anyone have any issues or advice? Similar or different experiences?
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Try this
Go to settings > Connections > Bluetooth > Hit menu button > Visibility Timeout > and change it to Never
Wait. That is just for pairing right? Worth a shot anyhow.
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Action B said:
Wait. That is just for pairing right? Worth a shot anyhow.
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You'd think so but it doesnt seem to be the case.
Just discovered this!
I had the disconnecting BT keyboard issue (K810) until someone suggested playing audio thru a BT audio device. Streaming thru my earpiece, the keyboard STAYS CONNECTED until the streaming music stops. Que up a couple CDs worth of audio, the keyboard works great!
Bluetooth Keyboard on Insert
pcbtmr said:
I had the disconnecting BT keyboard issue (K810) until someone suggested playing audio thru a BT audio device. Streaming thru my earpiece, the keyboard STAYS CONNECTED until the streaming music stops. Que up a couple CDs worth of audio, the keyboard works great!
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I am using the P600 with a K810 keyboard. I'm not sure if it is related to connection, but:
1) a definite problem with typing gibberish. Correct letter followed by a random letter. Tried it with bluetooth music streaming and that seemed to fix the issue.
2) When I use the S-Pen to insert at a certain spot in the text it starts typing vertically, with capitals, etc.
Now ... there are other times (like now) it works perfectly? I see it flash "US English" and "UK English" occasionally on the bottom. I did set bluetooth to always on - perhaps that makes the difference?
I generally like the P600 but the inability to use a common bluetooth keyboard greatly impacts how I can use the P600. Is Samsung listening?
Kwand said:
I am using the P600 with a K810 keyboard. I'm not sure if it is related to connection, but:
1) a definite problem with typing gibberish. Correct letter followed by a random letter. Tried it with bluetooth music streaming and that seemed to fix the issue.
2) When I use the S-Pen to insert at a certain spot in the text it starts typing vertically, with capitals, etc.
Now ... there are other times (like now) it works perfectly? I see it flash "US English" and "UK English" occasionally on the bottom. I did set bluetooth to always on - perhaps that makes the difference?
I generally like the P600 but the inability to use a common bluetooth keyboard greatly impacts how I can use the P600. Is Samsung listening?
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Hi i have the same problem in March 2015 lol. Did you ever find a solution? please and thank you!