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I write an app work with bluetooth barcode scanner, but when it connected, it prevent the virtual keyboard popup, I can't input any text.
I got 2 solutions in my mind:
1. Force show virtual keyboard even if bluetooth keyboard connected.
2. Control the system do not treat the scanner as input device but still accept it's inputs.
But I cannot do neither of them, please help me.

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I ran into the same issue. On the iPad I was able to double click the barcode gun trigger and that prompted the virtual keyboard. However, this did NOT work on Android.

I'm using this barcode scanner: http://www.cilico.us/product/1d-laser-barcode-scanner.html

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  • on Huawei Android phone, there is "show virtual keyboard" function to keep virtual keyboard on screen when a physical keyboard is connected – Alex Feb 19 '19 at 05:25
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I have added details on how to show both bluetooth keyboard(using HID profile) and device virtual keyboard here I want to force keyboard on with bluetooth device Please check if it helps.

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