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Bluetooth keybord compatibility, how to select azerty / qwerty ?

asked 2014-06-15 18:50:56 +0300

nsuffys gravatar image

Ahoy Sailors !

Since Sailfish OS 1.0.7.16, I can use my Bluetooth keybord "perixx periboard 805" but it's an AZERTY kb. When I use it, Sailfish take it as QWERTY KB. Is there a solution to change this to AZERTY ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxHWgS1sE9U

Thank you :)

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In theory it would be with

localectl set-keymap [layout]

but it does not seem to work.

Release notes for 10.7.16 does mention that other layouts than US do not work. I suppose we have to wait. :(

Manatus ( 2014-06-15 19:34:54 +0300 )edit

You may also want to watch this question. It's a known fact that the UI doesn't provide a way to change the layout yet, but there should be a way hidden deep down in some config file. Maybe someone knows....

ossi1967 ( 2014-06-16 21:08:20 +0300 )edit

A few Versions later, I am facing the same Problem with German qwertz BT keybord. Is there a solution meanwhile?

ramoth ( 2014-12-24 17:38:00 +0300 )edit

@ramoth: You may want to try remjey's solution from this thread:

https://together.jolla.com/question/46107/is-there-a-config-file-to-change-bt-keyboard-layout/

It involves some tinkering on the command line as root, so it's not for everybody, but if you're comfortable with it, it may be a solution.

ossi1967 ( 2014-12-24 18:02:48 +0300 )edit

Thanks a lot, that worked for me.

ramoth ( 2014-12-30 23:14:52 +0300 )edit

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answered 2014-06-15 19:37:47 +0300

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The "Known Issues" in the 1.0.7.16 Saapunki release notes (http://www.jollatides.com/2014/06/11/sailfish-june-update-1-0-7-16-saapunki/) have this to say:

> Unable to change the layout of the bluetooth enabled hardware keyboard (default is US layout) >

So I suppose you're stuck with your problem until one of the next releases.

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