Action - Set Default Input Method

The action Set Default Input Method changes the current input method/keyboard.

Warning: This function requires root access, is not officially supported by Android and might not work on all devices.
Note: adb can be used on some versions of Android to grant the permissions to execute the action without root:

  1. Install adb on a computer (search internet on how to install adb)
  2. enable USB Debugging in System settings -> Developer options on your Android device
  3. connect your Android device to the computer
  4. execute following command in a terminal: adb shell pm grant ch.gridvision.ppam.androidautomagic android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

 

Examples:
  • Use Hacker's Keyboard in landscape mode and otherwise the default keyboard.
Settings
Input Method
The keyboard to use.