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[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klemenb:
ex-yu layout

Hi everyone,

I've read that some of you have managed to create asusec.kcm file for ex-yugoslavian keyboard layout. Could someone share the file, please?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GioRosso:
True stuff. Managed to do it myself by converting en_US layout to Bosanski.

- čćšđž - (written here using Eee Pad TF101 - rooted, runs on Revolution HD 3.6) works!

- ČĆŠĐŽ - caps work, too

You have the sample source file, attached.

I will be working on it, for further enhancements, because I lost some of the important punctation signs, but it sure does the job.

-- Easy to install --

Using =Root Browser Lite= app (find it on GooglePlay)

( switch to some keyboard other than English )

- go to /system/usr/xt9/keychars and make a BACKUP of your qwerty-en_US.kcm to sdcard or something

- download the attached ZIP, extract (bosnianEdited)qwerty-en_US.kcm and paste it into /system/usr/xt9/keychars

- then delete original qwerty-en_US.kcm

- rename (bosnianEdited)qwerty-en_US.kcm by removing "(bosnianEdited)"

- restart your Transformer

- switch to English keyboard
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klemenb:
Thank you very much! In the meantime, I attempted to fully implement the layout, but I've had no chance to try it out yet (I am not modifying my own device); but it certainly gives me confidence to see that my changes are similar to yours.

As soon as I'm able to try it out and verify that it actually works, I'll attach my file, if it will be of any help (if you insist, I can post it even untested, but it seems rather unkind to post completely untested and therefore likely broken stuff...).

Thanks again!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feleq:
Thank you for this useful thread. I'm Armenian, and if I get this method right, it is totally possible to take a non-used language and make it Armenian just by changing everything key by key, right? Then I'll be able to type in Armenian with the dock and to switch between English and Armenian just as between any other languages, if I got this right.

And will this method work for TF300?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frederuco:
Before running through that, try the External Keyboard Helper Demo and see if that will save you the trouble of editing the file.

If it works, get the full version.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feleq:
They don't have Armenian in the list of supported languages, unfortunately. Seems that my only option is to edit the layout files by hand.

The thing is, I don't have a tablet, yet. I'm just planning to get one, but I don't want to spent $400+ on it and then find out that I can't type in my language. So, I thought that if it is possible to change a couple of keys, it could be also possible to change the whole keyboard, creating an Armenian layout. I just want to make sure that it will work. Maybe someone has done it before for his/her own language?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frederuco:
I know some users have made a DVORAK layout editing the keyboard files, so it is definitely possible.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] similar340:
shift+ctr doesn't switch the input language

hello guys

recently i upgraded my tf101 to cm 4.1.2 rom but unfortunatly the keyboard dock ctr+shift doesn't switch to different language as before in the icecream rom

any suggestion how can i solve this out

thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davebuk:
Thanks for the tip, I will try this later when I have some spare time to try it.

Cheers.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klemenb:
I've finally been able to try my version of the yu layout. It seems to work fine, so I'm attaching it here. I tried to fully recreate yugoslav layout, I hope I did it okay... :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feleq:
Do you have the 4.2 version?

2 All: does this method works also for the latest JB 4.2 update? I mean, seems that Asus has changed their keyboard, will it affect also its system files, or I will be able to modify my dock's layout using this solution also after updating to the latest firmware? Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klemenb:
No, I did this on 4.0.3 version. I don't know if it would work on newer version or not.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feleq:
Can ayone please confirm that this is working for JB 4.2? At least, are the relevant system files (keyboard maps) unchanged in the new firmware?

Thank you!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frederuco:
In the EOS 4 (4.2.2) ROM, it does not use the Asus keyboard as they were defined in ICS. The same methodology will work to modify the keyboard map files, but IMO it is just easier to use External Keyboard Helper Pro to change the physical layout (unless you want to remap the lock key or something).
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feleq:
Thanks, frederuco. I want to add a completely new keyboard layout - Armenian (my native language) by modifying one of the stock layouts, key by key. And I would like to stick with the stock ROM. I believe if the principles of how the dock works are unchanged in 4.2, then I'll be able to modify the layouts the same way. I just wanted a confirmation from someone who has already tried it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feleq:
Any news about keyboard layout modifications on 4.2 firmware?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alan77ss:
recent apps

I'd like to remap the menu button to trigger 'recent apps'. I know that pressing ctrl+menu triggers recent apps but i can't seem to find what command it uses in the keyboard files. Does anyone know what it is?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feleq:
Hello. Can you please indicate which files are for the Asus virtual keyboard layout, and which ones are for the dock layout? I want to modify both.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] absinto10:
Hello guys I need some help with my docking keyboard for the tf300t please, btw great post.

I'm portuguese and , sadly, my language as lot of accents and stuff like that. App wise all the accentuation works but when I try to type someting, let's say, in a based html/php site like facebook the accents don't work. I get the following output when I try to use special chars in the browser: ´a ´a ˜a ˆa.

Well I'm no expert at this so correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is happening because when you enter the browser you're using the default keyboard layout insted of the asus keyboard layout. Is there a way to "push" the asus keyboard layout always?

Well if you have any ideas please let me know, meanwhile I'll let some information that might be usefull:

My native language is: Português(Portugal)

Inside input methods > Hardware (physical keyboard) : Activated > Selected Language : Portugês (Portugal) - Asus Keyboard.

Android 4.2.1 JB - 10.6.1.15.3 bootloader

MobileDock version: DOCK-EC20N-0207

Thank you for the attention
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spookymonster:
I'm trying to use External Keyboard Helper Demo to remap the browser button on the TF101 dock to use a different browser. I've been able to remap other keys, but not the 'special' keys at the top of the dock. Any ideas?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frederuco:
I tried to redo this many times over and never had any luck. I was able to remap the unlock key to a delete key by editing the kcl file, but never got the browser button to work.

I just gave up and used AnyCut to map some shortcut keys to launch my browser. I use SEARCH+D for Dolphin and SEARCH+F for Firefox
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vbob:
How do I map the Fn key?
[EVO 4G General] semperlux:
I decided to flash cm-6.1.2 a few nights ago to remind myself why I flashed CM7 (stable and nightly) to begin with. What did CM6 lack that forced me to upgrade to CM7--nothing. Like most users, probably just wanted to see what all the hype was about.

I have to say that after spending a few days with CM6.1.2/SCB kernel, don't seem to be in a hurry to flash back to CM7. Everything; GPS, works! Camera? meh... it'll pass, still twitchy but CM7's is not much better. At least on my phone, signal strength? better that with CM7 and a few other things that just seem to work better, Pandora, music.. I won't go into more detail.

The best thing is that I'm not spending so much time patching CM7 to make it work as well as CM6 seems to--of course all this is on my phone, your mileage may vary. Keep in mind that I try many, many combinations of kernels, radios--like most people on this forum, I'm always tinkering.

:confused: So... did most of us switch to CM7 because...? it's newer? the slick black (boring to me) interface? Or I wonder what I'm doing wrong with CM7 because I removed it from my NOOK Color and replaced with MN 4.6.16.

What's everyone so impressed about CM7 that I'm just not getting? (that's two devices)
[EVO 4G General] joehunni:
I've recently done the same as you and also wondered why more people aren't still using cm6...
[EVO 4G General] wmdunn:
I never left cm6, although my flavor of choice is 6.1. Like you, I have tried every combination of new rom, kernel, etc ... but my daily driver continues to be 6.1. I have attached Brad Carter's (bcnice20) "BCBlend" kernel ... try it and you will see a rom and browser fly, like nothing else. No reboots, no lag, just android at it best.

PS - I use the interactive governor along with launcher pro ... excellent performance and good battery life.
[HTC EVO 3D] Overstew:
The Epic had the 3g icon on always just like the 3vo, hope when roms come out, they'll enable the 1x/3g feature. Lolol its a big deal to me. :p
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tenchinz:
Hi tazzydemon

I followed your guide here, and wow the phone operates so well after. However, I just have one issue that since running through this, I no longer obtain 3G reception. And, going into the network settings, the option to switch between 2G and 3G is not there.

Have I done something wrong?

I have a suspicion that it's because I didn't follow through with your instructions regarding the VNZ csc code, because the link you provided to the vnz.rar file presents a 404 error.

Do you have any suggestions?

Cheers for your help.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tanivula:
Voda CSC

Hi Tazzy,

Appreciate if you could rehost the Voda CSC file somewhere and let us know of the link. Been looking for it for a while now!

Cheers mate.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tazzydemon:
I don't think it actually makes too much difference operationally..but a quick examination of the csc shows that it sets the emergency dialling numbers which I guess is quite significant.

I have enabled directory browsing now so please go to http://www.bitstream.co.nz/samsung/ and pick what you want. I am sorry the VNZ is not packaged as clockwork installable (I am making one right now)

I have changed to JKay 4_1 which you can find here and download here for JVP.

You might also consider the apk listed for V4 as it gives you different lockscreens and different power menus

However in settings/Mobile Networks I have VFNZ Internet as selected access point name and under network mode I have all three choices as expected

Use Super Manager to dump the vnz directory in to the same place as the others and use Nitrality to change the csc
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tazzydemon:
I have now made my first clockworkmod installable zipfile for the VNZ csc file.

Please find it here VNZ-CSC-SIGNED.zip and install it via clockworkmod as usual.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tazzydemon:
I have to say I am blown away by how long the battery is lasting with conservative governance checked and with Juice defender. My only gripe is that that setting prevents me using SIP to answer calls.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tazzydemon:
You are on Vodafone I take it (not Telecom) you will need a different modem for Telecom
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tazzydemon:
By the way if you want accurate battery life then charge you battery to the max. Reboot to recovery and wipe battery stats.

All the flashing and rebuilds without full battery will alter the calibration.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tenchinz:
Hi tazzydemon

thanks for your reply. I managed to change the csc to XEU and all is working well now.

I have switched to the Voodoo kernel from the romkitchen selection, because I couldnt find the option to disable the lagfix in the Chainfire kernel. (we need to disable and enable the lagfix for internal development).

I'm using the Jkay AllGreen theme, I think it looks nice and smooth. Also, the CRT lock screen animation is quite novel.

I've downloaded the VNZ CSC file and will give it a try, thanks for all of your help.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tenchinz:
Hi Tazzydemon

Are you having problems with Bluetooth after applying the Rom Kitchen rom? I have tried n three Samsung Galaxy S devices and the Bluetooth just doesn't turn on, it just times out and never comes alive.

Cheers
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] gundamwfan:
Evening fellow forum mates, I just bought this transformer, and with it I bought the skinomi screen protector. I didn't realize the carbon fibre techskin was bundled with a screen protector, and I already have this screen protector but really want the separate TechSkin, but I can't find it sold alone. Does anyone have any info on where to find the TechSkin or an equivalent by itself for >$15? If not, does anyone have an extra they'd be willing to sell me?
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matlt:
So the sleep policy is set to never. This is on a fresh factory reset (did it before the reset too). No applications installed at all. It's a tmobile tab that I use without a sim card, just on wifi. It works fine, if I keep it awake wifi will stay on and connected. Any time I leave it for more than a few minutes and wake it up, it is no longer connected and I have to turn wifi off and back on again to get it to connect. Whats up here?
[Android Software Development] ZAIGHAM ALI:
Hello XDA,

I have just finished my first year of high school, and have spent 2 years around Windows Mobile and Android.

I want to start developing in different parts of Android, Applications being the top priority.

I have found and got many guides such as Sam's Teach Yourself for helping me build applications.

I know I can't start off building advanced apps. But the place I need help is where should I start, and what things I should learn such as Java, Adobe Air being a few.

If you guys can please maybe make a list I should follow or something...This would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks A lot
[Android Software Development] pigeonaras:
If you have an idea about java, the next step is to "google" for "Android Developers"...

I think it's the perfect place for beginners in Android Development...♫ ♪
[Android Software Development] pyko:
Yep, you'll definitely need to learn Java. Knowing some Object Oriented concepts will help too.

The recommended IDE (Integrated Developer Environment) for Android is Eclipse (it's free!). I personally use IntelliJ (community edition is free - less features, but it's got all you need for Android dev).

Looking at tutorials etc is really good - imo the best way to learn is hands-on learning. A good starting place is the developer docs: http://developer.android.com/resources/browser.html?tag=tutorial

Once you've followed a couple of those, you'll probably be exploring new/random classes, so looking at the reference will help too: http://developer.android.com/reference/packages.html

Of course the best way is to just try something out to get started - even if it is something simple, or verbatim from the tutorials.

As for what app to start with... a simple one is always good. But what is important is make something that you feel like you need/want to use yourself. That way you will be more motivated to follow through with the idea, and you'll be your own user, thus be able to make good improvements :)
[Android Software Development] ZAIGHAM ALI:
Thank you so much

Thanks a lot. I would have no idea where to start, despite many guides available out there.

Both you have made it a lot simpler.

Thanks once again.
[Android Software Development] pyko:
No problems :)

Oh, forgot to mention in my original post... the only reason I'm using IntelliJ is because I use it at work (so used to the shortcuts etc).

imo, both IDEs are comparable - just what you are used to.

If you haven't used either, probably go with Eclipse since there are a lot more tutorials/guides out there related to dev with Eclipse/Android.
[Android Software Development] IntelSoftApps:
I started developing about 8 months ago. I am going to be a Junior in High School, so we are in the same boat here.lol

Anyways, I spent a lot of time looking at many books and resources. Alos another thing that helps is to teach your self how stuff works by studying source codes. But dont only do this. Look at tut's and other resources as well. Remember, start small then work your way up! Dont go out and try to make a super amazing awesome app. You will just frustrate your self. So start simple. I was making small apps that only had text when i first started. Now where am i you may ask? I am the developer of the Android Markets only Honeycomb Launcher and a couple other larger apps!

Just remember it takes time, alittle money, patiences and PRACTICE! Make an app or at least work on an app EVERYDAY if possible.

If you get stuck use the resources on the Android site that Android gave to us.

http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/fundamentals/activities.html

Check out the DEV guides, resources and sample code.

Also, do you have eclipse and Android SDK already set up?
[Android Software Development] matistight:
I finished my 2nd year of high school, got an HTC Sensation 4G recently and am looking to make roms for other phones (currently looking at the Nexus S). I am getting bored so I would think it would be awesome if we could team up of something and create some roms for phones or something. I'm young like you, looking to make use of my general coding skills(had iPhone for 2 years, so i have some experience with jailbreaking and modding, etc.)

Would be very glad if we could team up or something and who knows, maybe become the next Cyanogen! Looking for a hobby, not profit.

Have a good day! :D
[Android Software Development] IntelSoftApps:
Creating a ROM right off the back??? You are going to end up throwing your computer out the window! I know a few ROM developers and they say it is VERY challenging and frustrating at times.

I recommend you two join together or with others and create some apps first. Start small then work your way up...
[Android Software Development] killersnowman:
i concur... The Android operating system, including the Linux kernel, consists of roughly

12 million lines of code including 3 million lines of XML, 2.8 million lines of C, 2.1 million lines of Java, and 1.75 million lines of C++.

wrap your head around that... =)
[Android Software Development] hyuuu:
depending on how complicated you want to go, you can try using phonegap or html5 to create apps, if not, you would need to learn java

PS: you want to make a rom from scratch? what?
[Android Software Development] ZAIGHAM ALI:
Thanks to everybody above i really really appreciate it, i learnt a lot of nice advice.
[Android Software Development] IntelSoftApps:
That is A LOT of code!!! You guys should probably start with the "Hello, Android" tutorial. That can be a challenge if you dont know how to work eclipse. But luckily, Android provides a nice little "Hello, Android" tutorial.

P.S. You or anyone will never past Cyanogenmod for awhile. I think they know what they are doing.lol

But it is always good to dream big! Like i want to be a Trillionare.lol (I dont even know how to spell it) "But dreams do come try" :D
[Android Software Development] monkeychef:
Hey guys, I'm a senior now. I have done the hello Android tutorial, and I have the Android dev for dummies, but I know nothing about java and xml programming.

Thanks for the advice. If anyone else has any other tutorials, let me know. Thanks.
[Android Software Development] ZAIGHAM ALI:
I am in the exact same position as you. I have just got the "Head First Java" book, but I dont think it looks like it will help that much.
[Android Software Development] IntelSoftApps:
See i was in that boat like you guys were, and it SUCKS! All of the tutorials are very simple textviews and buttons, but nothing that really teaches you all that much java.

Heres what i suggest. Play with the source of apps. Download some source codes and create new android projects in eclipse from THAT source. (LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED HELP WITH THAT)

And with in those projects, view all of the sources and xml files. Learn how stuff works. such as imports and buttons and permissions. I first started messing with layouts, xml files, strings, and buttons. This is good, BUT you will get to a point were you will see force closes. Thats because the java must match... That got me into looking at the java files more and more. Now that is almost the first thing i dive into.

Like i said along time ago, i am not anywhere close to being an expert at all! But i am getting a good handle on Android in the following ways...

- Visit XDA daily and other sites. Stay up to date and learn what is going on now. not what was being developed a month ago. Stuff is aways changing!

- Surround yourself with a group of developers! They can and will be your BEST friends! As many of you had said before, many of you want a hobby not a profit. Trust me, thats what everyone says.lol. There is some good money to be made out there!!! Some of your best developers can make every developer on a team some money. They also have your back if you get lost or stuck on something.

- Try finding people in your same boat or position. Kind of like the other kid on the site... You two can work something out. Exchange emails. share names and interest. This doesn't mean y'all need to hold hands but just create some chit chat once in awhile. If you learned something, tell him about it!

- USE YOUR F'IN RESOURCES!!! Android/Google made this AMZING site called Android.com. On that site they have developer guides, resources, tut's, and even sample code! Another amazing resource is Stackoverflow.com. Here you can find a lot of answers to any problem. I must have visited that site 1000 times.lol

and dont forget about GOOGLE.COM. ask questions in your search, but be SPECIFIC. Be sure to include "Android" in your search so you can get android support not some iPhone or Windows support...

Anyways, just get out there! try to be the best you can! Absorb as much as you can. LIVE ANDROID! but also have a life.lol
[Android Software Development] killersnowman:
very true. i had been a java programmer for 4 years prior to learning android dev and what really got me going was coming up with an idea for an app and moving to make that a reality. if you just go through and do tutorials you wont get as much out of it as actually trying to make something you can use, be it a small and simple something.

also, i had always done command line java programs and had ignored the java swing ui like the plague, but android has a great layout and ui system. if you are learning java for use in android dont be disheartened by javax.swing package
[Android Software Development] apreichner:
You should definitely learn an object oriented programming language first before delving into android. I would recommend Java as it is what you will use for a lot of development. A lot of these guides and tutorials including that dummies book expect you to know what a public vs private class is or what inheritance is.

Also another big part of android is XML. At least learn the basics of XML.

I recommend the Java for dummies book as it provides a good introduction to many of the Java concepts that you will need. Java and eclipse can be quite a lot of fun once you get to know it.
[Android Software Development] Kevincod:
If your a starter, I recommend to go for web based right way, I'm confident that in the near future most mobile device applications will be mainly web based just like desktops.