[PATCH] Virtual Keyboard - Page 4

everythingsablur · 10/27/2011, 03:24 PM

Well damn, that's pretty cool! Will have to put this through a day or two of use to see how good/bad a keyboard it actually is, but nice to at least have the option. A bit of a shame that it costs you the launcher wave, but not sure a lot of people used it anyway.

Questions:
- Does it persist through a reboot?
- to uninstall: run script again and remove patch in Preware?

Mize · 10/27/2011, 03:59 PM

First off, thank you CvvB for this effort.

My input:

1. Sure would be nice if the kb could be made a bit larger on Pre 3...realize that's not likely to happen

2. Also would be great if it didn't make the system sound upon opening.

Thanks again.

everythingsablur · 10/27/2011, 04:20 PM

To answer my own question, it does indeed persist through a reboot.

For a tiny keyboard, it's pretty accurate. I don't have big hands, but I don't have dainty fingers either. I'm always nervous on tiny touchscreen keyboards because I end up with crazy errors from fat fingering the keys, or hitting the screen with the incorrect part of my finger thus triggering a different key. I do like how the VKB flashes the depressed key above the VKB so you know what you've hit.

It's cool. Not sure how much I'll use it vs. the launcher wave, but a very impressive effort to get it working and stable nonetheless.

CvvB · 10/27/2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mize

First off, thank you CvvB for this effort.

My input:

1. Sure would be nice if the kb could be made a bit larger on Pre 3...realize that's not likely to happen

2. Also would be great if it didn't make the system sound upon opening.

Thanks again.

@1. I have to dig for that and see how hard is it ...

@2. I guess the sound is going to be a bit tough as the system act with it as a notification. But, I am not sure though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by everythingsablur

Well damn, that's pretty cool! Will have to put this through a day or two of use to see how good/bad a keyboard it actually is, but nice to at least have the option. A bit of a shame that it costs you the launcher wave, but not sure a lot of people used it anyway.

Questions:
- Does it persist through a reboot?
- to uninstall: run script again and remove patch in Preware?

Well, yes. Run the script without any parameters or specify the parameter appropriate. And for the patch, I guess Preware and/or WOSQI should be enough for that

.

nimra · 05:36 PM

Hello

this sounds fantastic !!! Does this work on any device, no language - barrier?

thanks for a swift answer!

update: installed the Pre3 patch and the keyboard turns up, seems to work fine, but no capital letters are allowed, otherwise the device crashes
BUT I could not figure out how to install the VKB.sh - this is a class to high for me, even my english is not the worst - could someone help perhaps with some printscreens or a more detailes instruction? ...if of course it's suppposed to work on a german Pre3.

smackead · 10/27/2011, 07:38 PM

This is quality stuff!!! I will definitely be using this alot!!!! Cheers!!!

CvvB · 10/28/2011, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nimra

Hello

this sounds fantastic !!! Does this work on any device, no language - barrier?

thanks for a swift answer!

update: installed the Pre3 patch and the keyboard turns up, seems to work fine, but no capital letters are allowed, otherwise the device crashes
BUT I could not figure out how to install the VKB.sh - this is a class to high for me, even my english is not the worst - could someone help perhaps with some printscreens or a more detailes instruction? ...if of course it's suppposed to work on a german Pre3.

Now, that is an interesting point. What type of keyboard did you get? QWERTZ or QWERTY?

The crash that you get indicates that you need the script. And the script is not language specific. I will try to do some simple guide and upload it later.

g7 · 10/28/2011, 02:45 AM

I have an AZERTY pre3 and I get the QWERTY one (which is btw fine with me, as AZERTY is not my native keyboard layout

)

By the way, excellent work! In portait it didn't crashed a time!

Eugenio

daexpression · 03:36 AM

Ok after reading 4 pages these are the steps for the Pre 3.

I am using a AZERTY. and it give me a QWERTY keyboard, which is great!!

STEPS for Pre 3 keyboard patch
1. Download all 3 files as per page 1.
VBH.sh
luna patch.
keyboard on patch

2. Run WOSQI.
a. send the VBH.sh file to "/" folder
b. run the command line in WOSQI. Type "VBH.sh". Be mindful of the capital text. No need options -just auto should do.
c. WOSQI - install luna and keyboard patch as per normal.

I think the system will reboot. However if it doesn't reboot the phone. Then swipe.. You'd get a more stable working keyboard. Many thanks to the author of this thread!!!!

My thoughts.. instead of sacrificing the wavey function, why not enable the v.kb with a dual finger swipe upwards?

CvvB · 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g7

I have an AZERTY pre3 and I get the QWERTY one (which is btw fine with me, as AZERTY is not my native keyboard layout

)

By the way, excellent work! In portait it didn't crashed a time!

Eugenio

I guess the layout will depend on the region set in the software, it has nothing to do with the kind of Pre3 ... That's what I would have guessed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by daexpression

Ok after reading 4 pages these are the steps for the Pre 3.

I am using a AZERTY. and it give me a QWERTY keyboard, which is great!!

STEPS for Pre 3 keyboard patch
1. Download all 3 files as per page 1.
VBH.sh
luna patch.
keyboard on patch

2. Run WOSQI.
a. send the VBH.sh file to "/" folder
b. run the command line in WOSQI. Type "VBH.sh". Be mindful of the capital text. No need options -just auto should do.
c. WOSQI - install luna and keyboard patch as per normal.

I think the system will reboot. However if it doesn't reboot the phone. Then swipe.. You'd get a more stable working keyboard. Many thanks to the author of this thread!!!!

My thoughts.. instead of sacrificing the wavey function, why not enable the v.kb with a dual finger swipe upwards?

You don't have to put both patches ... Only one. The "luna.conf.patch" is for webOS 2.1.0 and the Pre3 one is for, well, Pre 3

.

The launching mechanisim is set by Palm. I need to dig deeper on this to see if it can be changed.

daexpression · 10/28/2011, 04:42 AM

post DOS command user

...command line is close to alien to me

thanks....was a bit confused by the various patches. I hope my description made it easier for some..and not confuse them lol.

laingman · 10/28/2011, 05:03 AM

if it can be done, double tap is better than two finger swipe. Multiple fingers is always bad in my opinion. That's why I don't even bother with splashtop on touchpad. Very unnatural.

g7 · 10/28/2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CvvB

I guess the layout will depend on the region set in the software, it has nothing to do with the kind of Pre3 ... That's what I would have guessed!

Every pre has a token which sets the keyboard model (http://forums.precentral.net/palm-pr...d-mapping.html)

Anyway the layout it's fine for me -- except for the fact that I was learning azerty!

Thank you again,
Eugenio

CvvB · 10/28/2011, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g7

Every pre has a token which sets the keyboard model ([url]

Anyway the layout it's fine for me -- except for the fact that I was learning azerty!

Thank you again,
Eugenio

This token is used for the physical keyboard. Unless you are implying that it is also used for the virtual keyboard, which I highly doubt.

g7 · 10/28/2011, 06:46 AM

Yes, I was thinking that

Eugenio

2nd_Street · 10/28/2011, 07:38 AM

If there is still interest on how it works on a Pre3 (german QWERTZ model):

I just installed it (using VKB-1.1.zip and Enabling Keyboard on Pre3.patch). I just used it once and here is what I got so far:

It works! The response is great. Capital letters and everything the keyboard shows me is working. The only problem I had was when I opened the browser and rotatet the phone (which turns to landscape mode) it did crash and I had to restart it.

So thanks for this thing!!! It just can get only better

Walhalla2k · 10/28/2011, 02:59 PM

when I try to install the .patch file (after sending and running the VKB.sh file I get the message: ERROR: an error occurred.....

Unable to connect to WebOS-Internals servers
cannot download AUPT scripts for the patch

what I´m doing wrong?

thank you for any help

BTW: on my PRE3 I got this message and then - not sure why or when it went ok. Now I´m doing it on a frends PRE3 and it doesnt seem to work... :-(

2nd_Street · 10/28/2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walhalla2k

when I try to install the .patch file (after sending and running the VKB.sh file I get the message: ERROR: an error occurred.....

Unable to connect to WebOS-Internals servers
cannot download AUPT scripts for the patch

what I´m doing wrong?

thank you for any help

BTW: on my PRE3 I got this message and then - not sure why or when it went ok. Now I´m doing it on a frends PRE3 and it doesnt seem to work... :-(

It showed me the same error. When I turned ON the wifi and connected to my network, the error was gone...

broncot · 10/28/2011, 04:45 PM

I got this to work on my Pre 2, and copied the patch onto the Pre rather than installing it with WSQI. I activated it by installing it with Internalz, removing it with Preware. Awkward, but it works. I'd really like to see an option for the keyboard AND the launcher wave.
Thanks

Walhalla2k · 10/28/2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nd_Street

It showed me the same error. When I turned ON the wifi and connected to my network, the error was gone...

It worked! thank you

10/27/2011, 03:24 PM	#61 (permalink)
everythingsablur Member Posts: 363 Global Posts: 365	Well damn, that's pretty cool! Will have to put this through a day or two of use to see how good/bad a keyboard it actually is, but nice to at least have the option. A bit of a shame that it costs you the launcher wave, but not sure a lot of people used it anyway. Questions: - Does it persist through a reboot? - to uninstall: run script again and remove patch in Preware? __________________ *[ everythingsablur* ]** Palm lineage: PalmPilot Pro -> PalmPilot Pro w/ 2MB OS 3 upgrade -> Handspring Visor Deluxe -> Handspring Visor Prism -> Handspring Visor Prism w/ VisorPhone -> ... (the long hiatus) ... -> HP TouchPad ~~& HP Pre 3 (AT&T)~~
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Mize Member Posts: 924 Global Posts: 929	First off, thank you CvvB for this effort. My input: 1. Sure would be nice if the kb could be made a bit larger on Pre 3...realize that's not likely to happen 2. Also would be great if it didn't make the system sound upon opening. Thanks again. __________________ Original Palm Pilot+modem > Kyocera QCP 6035 > Kyocera 7135 > Treo 650 > HTC TyTN (ugh) > Palm Centro > Nokia E75 > Nokia E72 + iPad2 > HP Veer + TouchPad + UK Pre3 + AT&T Pre3 > iPad2 + ATT Pre3 + Nokia N9 > Galaxy S3 > Pre3 > Nexus 4 > ?
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10/27/2011, 04:20 PM	#63 (permalink)
everythingsablur Member Posts: 363 Global Posts: 365	To answer my own question, it does indeed persist through a reboot. For a tiny keyboard, it's pretty accurate. I don't have big hands, but I don't have dainty fingers either. I'm always nervous on tiny touchscreen keyboards because I end up with crazy errors from fat fingering the keys, or hitting the screen with the incorrect part of my finger thus triggering a different key. I do like how the VKB flashes the depressed key above the VKB so you know what you've hit. It's cool. Not sure how much I'll use it vs. the launcher wave, but a very impressive effort to get it working and stable nonetheless. __________________ *[ everythingsablur* ]** Palm lineage: PalmPilot Pro -> PalmPilot Pro w/ 2MB OS 3 upgrade -> Handspring Visor Deluxe -> Handspring Visor Prism -> Handspring Visor Prism w/ VisorPhone -> ... (the long hiatus) ... -> HP TouchPad ~~& HP Pre 3 (AT&T)~~
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10/27/2011, 05:22 PM	#65 (permalink)
nimra Member Posts: 68	Hello this sounds fantastic !!! Does this work on any device, no language - barrier? thanks for a swift answer! update: installed the Pre3 patch and the keyboard turns up, seems to work fine, but no capital letters are allowed, otherwise the device crashes BUT I could not figure out how to install the VKB.sh - this is a class to high for me, even my english is not the worst - could someone help perhaps with some printscreens or a more detailes instruction? ...if of course it's suppposed to work on a german Pre3. __________________ Pre3/TP 16GB, Palm Pre Plus, Palm Pixi Plus, Palm Pre, Centro, Treo 680, Treo 650, Palm T3, Treo 270 Last edited by nimra; 10/27/2011 at 05:36 PM.
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10/28/2011, 02:45 AM	#68 (permalink)
g7 Member Posts: 55	I have an AZERTY pre3 and I get the QWERTY one (which is btw fine with me, as AZERTY is not my native keyboard layout ) By the way, excellent work! In portait it didn't crashed a time! Eugenio
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10/28/2011, 03:03 AM	#69 (permalink)
daexpression Member Posts: 197	Ok after reading 4 pages these are the steps for the Pre 3. I am using a AZERTY. and it give me a QWERTY keyboard, which is great!! STEPS for Pre 3 keyboard patch 1. Download all 3 files as per page 1. VBH.sh luna patch. keyboard on patch 2. Run WOSQI. a. send the VBH.sh file to "/" folder b. run the command line in WOSQI. Type "VBH.sh". Be mindful of the capital text. No need options -just auto should do. c. WOSQI - install luna and keyboard patch as per normal. I think the system will reboot. However if it doesn't reboot the phone. Then swipe.. You'd get a more stable working keyboard. Many thanks to the author of this thread!!!! My thoughts.. instead of sacrificing the wavey function, why not enable the v.kb with a dual finger swipe upwards? Last edited by daexpression; 10/28/2011 at 03:36 AM.
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10/28/2011, 04:42 AM	#71 (permalink)
daexpression Member Posts: 197	post DOS command user ...command line is close to alien to me thanks....was a bit confused by the various patches. I hope my description made it easier for some..and not confuse them lol.
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10/28/2011, 05:03 AM	#72 (permalink)
laingman Member Posts: 1,877	if it can be done, double tap is better than two finger swipe. Multiple fingers is always bad in my opinion. That's why I don't even bother with splashtop on touchpad. Very unnatural.
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10/28/2011, 06:46 AM	#75 (permalink)
g7 Member Posts: 55	Yes, I was thinking that Eugenio
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10/28/2011, 07:38 AM	#76 (permalink)
2nd_Street Member Posts: 33	If there is still interest on how it works on a Pre3 (german QWERTZ model): I just installed it (using VKB-1.1.zip and Enabling Keyboard on Pre3.patch). I just used it once and here is what I got so far: It works! The response is great. Capital letters and everything the keyboard shows me is working. The only problem I had was when I opened the browser and rotatet the phone (which turns to landscape mode) it did crash and I had to restart it. So thanks for this thing!!! It just can get only better
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10/28/2011, 02:59 PM	#77 (permalink)
Walhalla2k Member Posts: 339 Global Posts: 342	when I try to install the .patch file (after sending and running the VKB.sh file I get the message: ERROR: an error occurred..... Unable to connect to WebOS-Internals servers cannot download AUPT scripts for the patch what I´m doing wrong? thank you for any help BTW: on my PRE3 I got this message and then - not sure why or when it went ok. Now I´m doing it on a frends PRE3 and it doesnt seem to work... :-(
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10/28/2011, 04:45 PM	#79 (permalink)
broncot Member Posts: 750	I got this to work on my Pre 2, and copied the patch onto the Pre rather than installing it with WSQI. I activated it by installing it with Internalz, removing it with Preware. Awkward, but it works. I'd really like to see an option for the keyboard AND the launcher wave. Thanks
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