I want the user to enter data in an EditText
using a custom keypad. The custom keypad is integrated to the layout. It is not supposed to pop up when the EditText in question is in focus.
The problem I have is that I can't disable the soft keyboard without disabling the editing properties of the EditText
: I want the user to be able to position the cursor for example.
I have tried using the InputMethodManager
InputMethodManager imm = (InputMethodManager)getSystemService(Context.INPUT_METHOD_SERVICE);
imm.hideSoftInputFromWindow(myEditText.getWindowToken(), 0);
but it doesn't work at least on some OS versions. The keyboard still pops up when I tap the EditText.
I have also tried setting the input mode:
edtView.setInputType(0)
but then I cannot position a cursor. I could Selection.setSelection(Spannable txt, int index); to position the cursor, but how to know the position the user has touched?