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Android : cannot input text from keyboard

When my android sdk update to newest version, i met the issue is : I cannot type text into Android Emulator by using computer keyboard, and I cannot use Android Emulator keyboard (the keyboard that next to the screen).

If I want to input some text, I must use this : click to textfield where I want to type. It will go to screen with virtual keyboard (as a real mobile phone), and click the character I want.

This annoy me because make me slower when debug an app. Please help me, how to type directly using keyboard.

Thanks :)

Solution

  • Add "Keyboard support" to your emulator hardware:

    • On Eclipse, go to Window > AVD Manager
    • Choose your emulator > Edit
    • Click "New" button in "Hardware" section
    • Select "Keyboard support" and change value to "Yes"
    • Finally, click on "Edit AVD" button.

    Then you could input text to your emulator from your keyboard.