Fixing German QWERTZ keyboard layout for O2 miniS with English ROM installed is very simple.
Many nomally use AEKmap, but this is not allways fine for somebody.
Now we need a small registry hack.
1. Use a registry editor like total commander.
2. Go to \HKCU(HK Current User)\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale.
3. Change the value of the key "Locale" from "0809" to "0407". "0407" is the locale ID for Standard German. You can find other Locale ID suitable for you at: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/winxp/xp-lcid.mspx.
4. Do a soft reset and enjoy. All the keys and symbols have fixed right.
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wooooooow!!
That's good.
I will try that NOW
Well I don't see any Locale folder under Keybd...
What next?
cizake said:
Well I don't see any Locale folder under Keybd...
What next?
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Dear cizake,
"Locale" is not a folder. This is a key, locating under the folder "Keybd". We have to change the value of this key. Check the path again, pls.
Hope this help.
I cannot change the vaule, I use PHM Registry editor, after soft reset, the vaule back to 0804,not 0407.....why??
sim1 said:
I cannot change the vaule, I use PHM Registry editor, after soft reset, the vaule back to 0804,not 0407.....why??
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I have no idea. I am using total commander. This is free at here http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm.
1. Check your programs that running each time you start windows at \windows\startup\. If they change keyboard settings.
2. After changing the registry key value. Do the soft reset by this way: Hold down the power button for ~5 seconds. When being asked to turn off the device, tap Yes. This will completly turn off the device and save the changes in registry. This method may different from taping the stylus to the reset hole.
I dont see Locale either .... would really appreciate any help on changing :
a) software keyboard layout and
b) hardware keyboard layout
pencilcase said:
I dont see Locale either .... would really appreciate any help on changing :
a) software keyboard layout and
b) hardware keyboard layout
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Check the path again:
The folder: \\\Registry\\HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\
The key: Locale.
If you do not see the folder. Create a new folder "Keybd", then create a new key with name "Locale".
I thing this may help.
This is a fix for hardware (real) keyboard only.
Cool. For AZERTY keyboards the value is 040C. My ROM version didn't have Locale value in the HKC\ControlPanel\Keybd, I had to create one myself. It has to be String value, not DWORD. Thank you for great hack.
GUYS! YOUR ARE GREAT!!!
Works perfect with Eng for Russian Keyboard (Russian code is 0419). Now I can switch between Russian and English
yes can confirm 0809 works a treat for english keyboard, thanks!!
Sweet!
Yup! works a treat. Have now changed WM 5 from french to English (which gave me the english keyboard problem) and thanks to you changed the keyboard layout to French. Brilliant. By the way, where could i get the new qtek 9100 ROM 1.6 WWE?
Sorry, but this nice solution is not working after upgrading to 1.6.7.1
This entry in the Registry does not exit anymore. I can only find things whichhave the value "e0010409" for english keyboard and i want to get back my german one. Has anybody that number?
Check again kbaasch
Check the path again:
The folder: \\\Registry\\HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\
The key: Locale.
If you do not see the folder. Create a new folder "Keybd", then create a new key with name "Locale".
I thing this may help.
This is a fix for hardware (real) keyboard only.
my keyboard is now ok
oainot
Its works fine, thanks.
I have T-Mobile MDA Vario from German, I have flashed it with ROM: 1.6.7.1 WWE
And, with reg file my keyboard is now ok.
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Keybd]
"Locale"="0407"
MrBuz
Great, stunning solution! Thank you! This is absolutely BRILLIANT !
I have 1.6.7.1 WWE and Russian layout works perfectly...
But the English now lacks a "comma", as the combination "dot+comma" is assigned by the system to switch between layouts.
Is there any solution to re-assign the layout sequence, or to assign "Shift+comma" to print comma (currently Shift does not have any influence on that button on my system...)
Awesome solution.Works like a charm. Can not imaging a better solution. A++++
Fixed permanently?
Cool!
Will this work after hard reset? If not, anyone dare to create a new ROM so that we can flash it and fix it permanently?
Rocks!
hello
I have qwertz keyboard and italian rom
which value i must insert?
tnks a lot
i can try to insert locale key, but when i do soft reset locale it became a directory...
why? i don't understand
the page where i sow the references is because the other doesn't work
http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/win2k/setup/lcid.mspx
Is there a way to have my keyboard type in arabic?
I have tried to change the Local ID on the keyboard but it doesn't work. I hate using the onscreen keyboard when typing in Arabic as it's difficult.
Try changing it in the Regional Settings.
Nope, regional settings is not for that.
the solution if the arabic keyboard
i have the solution, and read my post. i have it worked. i uploaded the file on megaupload, just download it and have fun
sorry, i forgot the link, here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1278254#post1278254
i'll try it and let you know. thanks
This is simply the arabizer suite with a little extras. The physical keyboard is still in english.
imasri29 said:
This is simply the arabizer suite with a little extras. The physical keyboard is still in english.
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to travel between arabic and english writing, u should click on the (Sym) button, or E/ع try this.cause if u install the 17 cabs in sequence, you will get a full arabic interface and a working english and arabic physical keyboard. and i have it working.
Are you on windows mobile 6?
If so, Everytime i follow the instructions, install the cab files mentioned and restart, my device freezes on the windows splash screen. I always have to hard reset the device.
Can you give me a list of cabs you used to have the keyboard working? It would be appreciated! thanks.
omly instal arabizer
it will do all
you mean if i download Imaginet's arabizer (from their website) that'll work? I've tried that and did the alt+symbol button but all that pops up is the symbol menu...
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hi,
I make my WM6.5 rom,but i have a problem with input keyboard,Windows don't permit me to activate HTC keyboard or phone keypad,the selection menu appear but all selection that i make do not effect and only system keyboard is active. (i try to use 1.5 and 2.0 EzInput Packages)
Anyone can help me please?
Moved out of Dev to blackstone.
Ok .. I am a dumbass ... I Finally figured it out ..
I installed Transcriber ..
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...c3-2eee-41e3-9339-f7b303f4b386&displaylang=en
And true 6.5 roms do not give you the option of choosing transcriber from the optons menu ..
However if you find transcriber.exe in the windows dir .. you can run it and it does work !
So I made a link and added it to the startup dir in windows and it works just fine now
Just a warning .. if you change to the full or compact qwerty it closes transcriber and you will have to restart it to make it work again :/
However if you open the keyboard it will switch to the keyboard layout
and back to transcriber .. without restarting transcriber
Give it try .. Worked For me !
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Transcriber for HTC Touch Pro2
Thanks for coming up with a solution. I have tried every method and can't just have it work with my HTC Touch Pro2 (Windows 6.5). Can you please expatiate on the instruction so we can have great result as you.
Bless you.
This cab will automatically add the transcriber, block lettering, and other input methods. You can play w/their settings in "input" under settings, or just choose them from the soft keyboard icon that lets you switch between input methods.
No need for all that searching and soft resetting stuff you mentioned.
Hi, guys. I am trying to cook my own ROM for wm6.5. The Problem is I can't change the default keyboard to another keyboard input. Editing the reg in [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip] to another keyboard input make the ROM not bootable. Installing SIPchanger also not solve the problem. Is there any other way to forcefully change the default keyboard input??
You do it by changing the guid in the defaultIM reg key; you also need the clsid for the new sip. Let me say, I had a ***** of a time getting it to work w/ resco keyboard (worked fine w/ fnkbd). The key is to set the defaulIM key during customization, otherwise the rom won't boot. The skin files need to be installed before that key is loaded. With fnkbd, you'd just get an error when the welcomehead appeared (annoying) if the defaultIM was cooked in. But with Resco, you never see your bloody welcomehead. I'm not eve sure that the read letters appear on the splash screen.
I set the defaultIM during customization with a mortscript:
Code:
RegWriteString("HKCU","\ControlPanel\Sip","DefaultIM","{A070BE16-AD56-11D3-BC77-00C06C512035}")
It runs after the skin files are installed (also with a mortscript during customization). Again, it's important that the clsid for the keyboard is cooked in, otherwise the rom will brick when you soft reset it. Once the defaultIM is set, you don't need a sipchanger, and reboots are quick
Edit: it's always a good idea to put in all relevant info if you really want help. What keyboard? What sipchanger? What's your package look like? Did you make it yourself? Did you do it manually, or use a cab-2-oem type tool, which probably crapped everything up? My guess is that you used cab-2-oem, but that there was a setup.dll that installs the clsid for the keyboard, and you didn't get that reg key, so now your package doesn't work. I suspect this because it's weird that sipchange isn't working for you-this is probably because you don't have the clsid (you put the shortcut in Startup, right?). Cab-2-oem type deals are not a reliable method to make packages.