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[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] BarryH_GEG:
You're right and I'm sorry. Chalk it up to misguided passion. ;) I already apologized for my rather aggressive writing style a couple of posts back.

I've noticed both the onscreen and external keyboard can behave differently performance wise depending on the app they're being used in. In the browser, the keyboard(s) can behave differently depending on the structure of the web page you're typing in. So I don't think there's a fix. I have a EU BT keyboard and it randomly pops-up an accented character pick box when you for example type an "a" or an "o." It's done that on every Android device I've connected it to so it's not a N10.1-14 or Samsung thing. I haven't seen the "English (US)" pop-up though.

For faux-Office, install Hancom. It works brilliantly with a BT keyboard, perhaps because it's optimized for Samsung devices.

Go here ( https://mega.co.nz/#!lsUilRRJ!WZHpZwpBjttE_JXSt8WOUAAjAEfGTIXeFRKtGehKGWk ) and download the zip which has more zips inside. Unzip the APK files within the unzipped folder for H Word Editor/H Word Viewer, H Cell Editor/H Cell Viewer, H Show Editor/H Show Viewer, and Launcher Shared. Install them like any APK. There's a bunch of other files you don't need that are for installing the apps manually as system files.

The stand-alone apps work great as do their respective widgets. The Viewer apps FC because they're designed for the updated Multi View in the Tab/Note Pros and they attempt to open half-screen. Also, external storage parameters changed in 4.4 so you can't open or save to anything other than local storage until we get 4.4. You can open from external storage or a cloud service by selecting the file there then choosing Hancom (not the viewer though) when asked what to open it with. Hancom doesn't appear to support opening or saving to a cloud service in either 4.3 or 4.4 so that's a potential shortcoming compared to some of the other faux-Office apps. It also doesn't support inking or if it does I haven't found it yet. Hancom doesn't open PDF's but creates them so you'll still need a PDF viewer/annotator. Have fun.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] FSkyman:
BT Keyboard working

I have had some issues with BT keyboards and found a simple solution.

You MUST switch of all BT devices in range of the KB otherwise its not working or you got disconnects or really bad lag.

Now i got an Aplle BT Kb working including Media and Light Keys only to get the @ Symbol KB Helper is needed, the free version is working fin to me. No DEMO or whatever is shown.

Once The Tab ( in this case a p 605 ) and the KB ( Apple Imac version ) are set in the Settings > BT you can change the nam of the KB device and go on writing.

When Google Speech is turned off you can switch BT off and on and the KB is recognized within a second and the onscreen kb is disabled.

But if there other BT transmitter around you will get strange/unwanted results.

BTW it doesnt matter what kind of office you are using, all work - my own experience sofar.

If you only want to have one device for office jobs connected have a look for the Logitechtech k400 (amazon about 30 euro ) does a goog job.

Thats it i hope some problems will be solved.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Danvad:
Just bough the Asus Transleeve keyboard, it also connects and disconnects all the time, have tried all the tricks mentioned in here but nothing is working ....

Have tried connecting with my HTC One 4.4.2 it works fine ....
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] blauciel:
I finally called Samsung support after fighting this for the last month, they had me perform a factory reset, and thus far things are working.

However, the first agent - via live chat - said they don't support 3rd party products and tried to shuffle me off to their parts store. I then just called them and got someone who was much more helpful.

I did have one disconnect, and he set me up for a replacement. I'll continue using it and see if I get another disconnect. If I do, I'm shipping it back.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Solyomszem:
Hi Guys,

I have posted the following post on a different thread and received good feedback so I've just decided that it might just make sense to re-post it here as well.

There are two workarounds:<br />

-stream music to a Bluetooth headset while using the Keyboard. The constant music stream keeps the BT connection open. I've tested it and it works.<br />

-install Bluetooth Keyboard Easyconnect. Follow the instructions. Don't loose faith. Play with it for some minutes. It took me five-ten minutes for the first time to get a proper setup. It works! And now I am able to use my keyboard! :) If I add External Keyboard Helper Pro with which I can remap my keyboard layout I can say that I have made my way to productivity heaven. :)<br />

<i><br />

Oh I forgot to add that the latter solution works only with stock kernel on KitKat... Or at least I had problems with xluco v1 an haven't tested with v1.1. And I am on xKat v3.0 at the moment.</i><br />

Cheers!<br/>

Sent with Tapatalk from SM-P600
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] injola:
A report that may be useful.

I bought a 10.1 2014 in April at Best Buy. Just got a logitech K810. It seems to be working

perfectly. Connects immediately and stays connected. I am running stock except it is

rooted and has an selinux permissive kernel installed (a few wanam things are also installed)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] offtohavasu:
I purchased one from Costco last month and bought a cheap keyboard with case off of Amazon and have had zero connectivity issues as well. Currently running Stock Kitkat.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] BarryH_GEG:
The connectivity issues some people had were h/w related. They had them on 4.3, CleanROM, and 4.4. Those of us without issues never had them. I'm a

heavy

BT user and have never had a connectivity issue. The only time I have an issue is when I'm on a sketchy or overcrowded Wi-Fi network where my BT keyboard will repeat keys randomly. That's because BT and Wi-Fi share the 2.4GHz frequency and one's overpowering the other. I know it's not BT alone because when I turn off Wi-Fi and use HSPA+ I've

never

had the keyboard repeating issue. I have to do that a lot in airports and places like Starbucks. But since October I've never lost a BT connection accidentally. The issue's kind of died down so Samsung may have tightened production tolerances in later-build tablets. Some of the people with newly purchased tablets that still have the issue got refurbs so the problem was most likely carry-over.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] sam2c:
I bought a refurb that had the connection issues. BT dropped every 5 sec or so. I installed "bluetooth keyboard easyconnect" app from the play store (mentioned on previous page)....it solved the problem. The only time I get a disconnect is when the device is asleep for more than 10 minutes...a touch on the keyboard reconnects almost immediately. Hasnt dropped once during normal use however. Hardware related or not, this has fixed the issue for me. None of the other "software" fixes worked except this one.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ZartPARZ:
solved

I also have this problems. My note 10.1 2014 always have connection problem like others. My solution was to use a bluetooth headset play musics while connecting to keyboard, which work perfectly but not so convenience. However, with update to Kitkat (4.4.2) today, the connection problem gone. My conclusion is that the problem is a software timeout and was solved in last update.

I'm very happy now.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] BarryH_GEG:
If it were s/w related everyone would have the issue and it's pretty clear that isn't the case. Similarly, if 4.4 was the magic cure the problem would have gone away for everyone and that's also not the case. There haven't been reports recently from people buying new N10.1-14's which makes me think whatever the h/w problem initially was it got fixed in production. Quite a few people that received refurbs (new to

them

) are reporting BT issues but that's just device's with the original problem being recirculated.

My suggestion to anyone here with a

new

N10.1-14 that's having BT issues (using reputable peripherals) is to exchange it while you can. I'm probably one of the heaviest BT users here and haven't had an issue since November across any versions of 4.3 or 4.4 I've been using.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] skelly.larry:
Fixed by removing SD and restarts

Nothing worked for me. Am trying to use a Microsoft Wedge keyboard.

Until I tried someone's suggestion - remove SD card, restart twice, replace card and try again.

Now it works perfectly. Pairs, unpairs when I toggle bluetooth.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] mikesomething98:
Try This App

Hi All,

My app is called Bluetooth Keep Awake. One of the goals of the app is to solve problems like this (if software related)

I'm currently having some people beta-testing on the Note 10.1 2014. It doesn't look promising at the moment, but...

if I do get to a proper solution, I will post my findings.

Until then, you still can download the app, but do it only if you want reconnects of A2DP devices, which works as designed.

Get it in Google Play
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Nik_SV:
Support bluetooth keyboard implemented at the kernel level? I flashed a custom kernel from xluco, now my bluetooth keyboard does not work. When you connect the tablet gives notification "Connected bluetooth keyboard", but key not works.

SM-P601, xKat v1.0.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] hasxhas:
chck it out

Bluetooth Keyboard Disconnection Issue Solved: youtu.be/75kWQPPll2E
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Original_Cubelodyte:
Additional Note:

The other solution to the disconnect problem, the one I meant to post last night is that rebooting the device will also temporarily render the keyboard effective.

Yet another implication that there is likely to be something running in the background processess that interferes with the bluetooth connectivity. With all of the bloatware that can't be stopped short of rooting the tablet, this isn't hard to imagine.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] mignone:
I concur. The issue is mostly a software issue. I believe it is directly related to the Samsung's soft keyboard.

A. It needs to take over when using a hard keyboard.

B. I've plugged in a Logitech keyboard, using an on-the-go cord and a universal transmitter. Same results as Bluetooth.

If it is a hardware issue, it's not the Bluetooth radio.

I suspect this may be why Samsung has not released a Bluetooth keyboard for the 2014.

- They released a Bluetooth keyboard for the pervious model

- They partnered with Logitech on the Pro line keyboard cases

- They released their own BT keyboard cases for the Tab-S line

Very frustrating, as I've been very happy with the tablet otherwise.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Original_Cubelodyte:
Still waiting for some hard evidence

As the debate limps along, I've done several searches through this thread to find a post that represents conclusive evidence of the true origins and subsequent solution for the disconnection problems with Bluetooth keyboards when used with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, 2014 Edition.

So far, it appears that some individuals have achieved various levels of satisfaction, but none of them truly point to a clear understanding of the underlying issue.

Here are some examples:

- Exchanging the tablet offers no definitive evidence of software or hardware origins. It could be improved assembly or a slightly different configuration or versioning of system software.

- Keyboard Replacement and Other Utility Apps like EasyConnect and CleanRom have been used to solve the problem. Although this might be thought to indicate a software problem/solution, many (including myself) have attempted these with no noticeable effect.

No, what I'd like to see is either of the following:

Someone who had the problem physically opening the tablet and repairing it. Thus, validating a hardware problem.

- or -

Someone who had the problem on a stock tablet, rooting it and performing some magical SuperUser incantation that makes the blasted thing start working right.

In this latter scenario, I imagine actually disabling the built-in Touch Keyboard. While I'm greatly reticent to root my device, I imagine many others are equally reluctant. This will be my course of action if I don't hear from someone else first.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] mignone:
Even rooted

I rooted, and then froze the default keyboard with no change in the bluetooth issues
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] armitagebron:
Hi guys!

So how can I fix this issue? I tried some bluetooth apps but they did not work.

I note, bluetooth connections dropped after approximately seven seconds of inaction. Why exactly seven seconds?

What if we'll find some file or driver which contains this number? What if we'll change it to greater? I did not find any with Es Filemanager.

There is the issue on stock firmware, Cyanogenmod 11, Cyanogenmod 12, unfortunately.

Sorry for my speech. I'm not native English-speaker.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Original_Cubelodyte:
I've had it disconnect in 5-7 seconds. I've had it stay connected for over 12 minutes.

The determining factor, for me, is always which apps are running (this includes background because nothing ever really closes).

If I connect to bluetooth, I can walk away and come back to find it's still connected. If I use the Email app, it will disconnect while I'm typing, within a few words. Because of all the other ridiculous behavior the Email app associate with the keyboard switch, it makes it impossible to compose an email. I have to write it in a document app that doesn't give me fits, and then copy and paste to the Email app.

It appears to be related to background processes. Evernote is really bad. It's constantly updating the cloud. Every time it "auto saves", I lose the bluetooth keyboard for about 10 seconds.

This is why I hoped rooting would fix the problem by allowing us to fully disconnect the on-screen keyboard.

[Thanks, [MENTION=4768879]mignone[/MENTION] for checking.]
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Original_Cubelodyte:
Not the final entry after all

Sadly, my last reply turned out not to be my last reply.

Since writing that, the disconnection problem has returned and steadily gotten worse.

To date, it still only causes me to have to wait every 10 words or so for the keyboard to reconnect and allow me to keep typing.

The most aggrivating issues with apps like the Mail app and Evernote have not yet surfaced. Oddly, I just came from another website where I was typing a message and the keyboard dropped every 10 to 15 seconds.

I immediately came here to write this, and the keyboard has not disconnected even once.

I thought this might indicate a conflict with the WiFi radio and the Bluetooth radio but while I'm typing this, I can see the WiFi uplink and downlink icon in the status bar indicating that I have nearly constant upload and download activity.

So, for whatever reason, a factory reset has made this tablet a nearly productive machine; certainly far less infuriating than before.

However, it's clearly far from a total fix.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] aznsephyi:
Hey there, I could really relate to your post. Did you ever find a solution? Or was it really h/w related.... :'(
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] aznsephyi:
Has anybody found any solution besides connecting to another bluetooth media player to maintain connection (ridiculous for a 500 dollar tablet) or getting an exchange?

EDIT: I tried the "Connect to a A2DP Bluetooth device and play music" method, which successfully keeps bluetooth ON- no more disconnects every 7 seconds. This probably means there's a software issue since there IS the capability of the bluetooth radio to stay ON. It is not some physical defect or shortcircuiting or god knows what that's causing the bluetooth to keep turning of when only connected to a keyboard HID profile.

I tried flashing the latest firmware, and tried a hardware reset (through stock recovery), then flashed CM12, numerous bluetooth apps and still no avail. My last resort will be to flash the oldest firmware available on XAR (cellular south/US) and see if automatic OTA updates will upgrade something somewhere that flashing the last firmware would not be able to incorporate ( you can tell I'm getting desperate here).
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] gattoriccio:
solution found

There's no way to solve the problem without rooting the tablet.

The problem are Samsung apps (Samsung push service or similar)

I installed a custom Rom (cyanogen mod 11), and the keyboard worked perfectly,

I flashed Google apps and the keyboard still worked perfectly, then I flashed Samsung apps....THAT'S IT!!!

The keyboard started to connect and disconnect every 4-5 seconds.

**** Samsung and **** Samsung services.

Install a custom Rom that doesn't mount any Samsung services or Samsung apps and enjoy the full potential of this tablet. I didn't found any issues white CM11, but the tablet works with any Rom without Samsung services installed in it, so that's the only solution!

Hope this helped.;)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] JPhillips727:
Solved My Issue

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 (US Version) and Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio Protective case with integrated keyboard for Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. I had the same problem with keyboard disconnecting constantly (being idle, while typing). Was very annoying. I tried all the settings mentioned in the forums, but nothing worked for me. I also rooted my device, but no difference.

I also have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and had bluetooth issues disconnecting with bluetooth headsets. I installed "SoundAbout" from the Google Play Store. There is a free version, but I bought the Pro Version and it fixed all on my Phone.

I decided to install it on my Samsung Galaxy Note 2014. The application installs on my tablet, but I can't even launch the application, HOWEVER, all my keyboard disconnects have gone away. Previously, I was not able to use the keyboard. After installing the "SoundAbout" application; I have not had ANY disconnects and absolutely LOVE my setup now. Laptop has been put aside.

*NOTE: I installed SoundAbout (free) and the Pro key on my box. Not sure if Free version will work alone.

This SOLVED my problem. I hope this may help others. The xdadevelopers site has been invaluable to me. I hope I can give back to the community. GOOD LUCK.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] sam2c:
I just tried the free version of SoundAbout and it didn't work for me. Maybe theres a setting that Im suppse to enable in order to make it work. I'm running temasek 12.0 BTW.

The old version of an app on Google Play called "Bluetooth EasyConnect" is the only thing that has worked for me. I just reinstalled it to see if it works on Temasek 12.0 and it does!! Unfortunately the developer crippled it (on purpose it seems) to not run andoird 4 and above in his last update. He then created a paid app to replace it. But the paid app doesn't solve the Bluetooth problems on GN 10.1 2014. I paid for the paid app, but reverted back to the old version of Bluetooth easyconnect using titanium backup (thank god I had it backed up). I wish one of the devs here would incorporate whatever Bluetooth EasyConnect is doing into one of ROMs. It seems to run a service in the background that listens for bluetooth HID connections. It doesn't have any noticeable impact on battery life as far as I can tell.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Rosellie:
Still having this issue!

Has anyone found a fix that works?

I bought my galaxy note 10.1 2014 (SM-P600) in December 2013 from an Australian store (AUD model) and I've had persistant keyboard disconnecting issues, I've been through 3-4 BT keyboards, and it's the TABLET with the issue, not the keyboards as I first thought.

I'm currently running version 4.4.2 & still have this issue. The return time has passed, and I'm NOT willing to root my device, mainly because I'm a novice at this tech stuff.

I contacted samsung support in Aust and I was told:

1. Factory restore device - did this and didn't work

2. Clear the cache files & reboot device - worked for 4-5 minutes then issue was back

3. Try a different BT keyboard - tried around 3-4 different keyboards - all failed to stay connected

4. Try to connect to another Samsung* BT device & see if connection was maintained - I don't have any other Samsung BT devices, so this didn't work for me

5. Use a samsung BT keyboard - they want $80 AUD for 'samsung' BT keyboards here in aust, I'm NOT paying that much, also the fact that these are the full sized keyboards, whereas I'm looking for a keyboard CASE, which is portable and easy to use for my traveling and study.

So, does anyone have a fix for this? Any word from Samsung?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] manderson8898:
Just gave the SoundAbout suggestion a try and it seems to work on my stock 607T version of the tablet. Give it a spin it's free can't hurt.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] lorrdvader:
[SOLVED] Cause determined to be: WiFi Interference

Ok guys! Here's what works for me!

On 2.4Ghz WiFi network, the BT keyboard works acceptably. Not 100% stable, drops every now and again over a period of 10-15 mins but FAR more tolerable than it disconnecting every 5 secs.

if Tablet is on 5Ghz WiFi, then I needed to use the "Bluetooth Auto Connect" app by UniqTec for it to stay connected.

Now even if I keep the tablet down for 10 mins or so, due to the settings of this app, I get connection back in 3-5 secs after pressing a few keys on the keyboard or simply waking up the tablet with the Home button.

Hope this helps

Edited:

False alarm. The above setup worked for 30-45 minutes. After turning off the Bluetooth keyboard etc. it's back to the old behaviour, regardless of the WiFi network I use and despite the use of the Bluetooth Auto Connect app :(
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] aznsephyi:
I've been there man.... it sucks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] chenghwan:
hi guys! Root the tablet, nano backup, and delete SAMSUNG KEYBOARD! nothing to do with wifi, bluetooth stack, bluetooth antenna etc. Been typing away for past half hour now....
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Vyx01:
Still don't believe it, but after upgrading to 5.1.1 (nordic stock), there's no more bluetooth disconnects here..

Original samsung keyboard and CSL mini keyboard.

Can anybody confirm?