Deathpunch Combat Keyboard for your qHD/hdpi/mdpi Android

Have you ever been on a run, pull up the chat and your board and get annoyed that half of your screen is blocked by the keyboard? I know I sure have. :D

It is my intent with this thread to remedy that for Android users. Sadly, this mod is only for Android devices. Mostly because I don't have the software to make it for iOS or an iPhone/iPod/iPad to test it on. With that said, I introduce the Deathpunch Combat Keyboard for Android devices. It will be based on the Gingerbread keyboard, and I made it for mdpi, hdpi, and qHD resolutions. If you don't know what your device is, ASK ME. I don't mind taking a second to dig around Google to find the answer for you.

+++ DISCLAIMER +++

Spacetime Studios (STS) does not condone the modding of your device. They, nor I, will not be held responsible if you have any hardware or software issues after installing this mod. The choice to download, install, and/or use this keyboard is YOUR choice, and your choice alone.

+++ END DISCLAIMER +++

+++ INSTRUCTIONS +++
+++ PLEASE READ FULLY AND ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU NEED TO!!! +++
+++ ROOT ACCESS IS NOT REQUIRED TO USE THIS. IN ESSENCE, IT IS NO DIFFERENT THAN GETTING APPS FROM THE MARKET +++
+++ THIS WILL NOT REPLACE ANY OTHER KEYBOARD ON YOUR DEVICE +++
+++ Does not work with MIUI roms +++

1. First thing, make sure you are able to install apps from outside of the Android Market. To do that, on your home screen, tap menu > settings > applications and check the Unknown Sources check box. Be advised, if you have a device on AT&T and is older, more than 12 months from the date of this post, and haven't received a maintenance update to allow sideloading, it is quite possible you'll not be able to install this due to AT&T's restriction on sideloading apps. That changed once the Amazon app market went live, so, if you are on AT&T and don't see the Unknowns Sources check box, then you'll have to use Android Central's Sideload Wonder Machine or root your device to install this.

2.Next, determine what version you need and click the link below to begin the download. Once downloaded, depending on device, it may begin the install process automatically. If not, then pull down your notification tray and tap the download complete notification to begin installation.

3. Once installed, return to your home screen. Tap menu > settings > language & keyboards. This will bring you to the screen where you will enable the new keyboard. The qhd version will be listed as "3vo keyboard" and the m/hdpi will be listed as "Gingerbread keyboard". Check the box to enable the new board. While there, go ahead and check out your keyboard settings to make sure they are what you want. I suggest to enable vibrate on keypress and disable popup and sound on keypress.

4. Now that you have your keyboard enabled in settings, it's time to set it so you can use it. To do that, open an edit text box, easiest way would be to tap your search key to pull up Google search, long press the edit text box, and select input method. This will bring up a dialog box with all enabled keyboards. Select the new one and it will become your default keyboard. If you do not see the new keyboard listed, go back to step #2 and make sure it is enabled.

5. There you go, all done. Now go play some Star Legends with your brand new keyboard.

A suggestion: once done playing, I advise returning to the stock keyboard, or whatever you were using, as this board is fine in game but it is a pain to use as your main keyboard. However, the choice is yours. To change back, just follow #4 and choose something besides the new board.

+++ DOWNLOADS +++

Download this with your device to save time.

qHD version: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16990152/DCK_qHD_signed.apk

mdpi/hdpi version: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16990152/DCK...dpi_signed.apk

Thanks go out to:

Mayhem for Xoom testing and letting me know that tablet support is a ways away. Hopefully, I can find a ginger board sized for tablets.

Criostal for testing HDPI version for me.

Gunfu for reminding me of the pitfalls of theming for unrooted phones.

Bakoffmycandy for confirming that this works on the Archos 101. First tablet that this is confirmed to work on.

Uepauke for Galaxy Tab confirmation. Now Flip can use it!

KoC/IU for being such a great group of people.

Last, but not least, STS for making such a great game.

Thanks, all!

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Sent from my MIUI HTC Evo 3D

That keyboard looks cool, I'll try it, translucent ftw. Just one question, why is it a pain for main keyboard?

Your SL keyboard rocks, any chance on a red tinted one for DL?

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Originally Posted by Swimmingstar

That keyboard looks cool, I'll try it, translucent ftw. Just one question, why is it a pain for main keyboard?

Depending on the screen behind it, it can be difficult to see. I've used it, though, and it isn't all that bad.

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Originally Posted by Growwle

Your SL keyboard rocks, any chance on a red tinted one for DL?

Idk, I'm kinda stacked up at work, but I'll see what I can do. No promises, though. :)

Also, thanks for the compliments, they're much appreciated.

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Sent from my MIUI HTC Evo 3D

I have an asus transformer. Not the transformer prime. I'm willing to give it a try if you can tell me which resolution I should use.

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Originally Posted by Shellkaz

I have an asus transformer. Not the transformer prime. I'm willing to give it a try if you can tell me which resolution I should use.

Give the mdpi/hdpi one a try.

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Sent from my HTC Evo 3D