Vibration feedback when typing.

[nuraman00]

I am comparing the vibration feedback when using the on-screen keyboard on two tablets.

On the Lenovo M10 FHD, there is a strong vibration feedback when pressing a key on the keyboard.

On the Samsung Tab S4, the vibration isn't that strong. I did try toggling the vibration setting on and off, and there is a difference between when it's off, and on. However, even when it's on, it's nothing like the Lenovo's feedback, I like how that gives vibration feedback.

Is there something I can do on the Tab S4 to make the vibration feedback when typing stronger?

 

[VidJunky]

These devices are made by two different manufacturers which inherently means they have different components, including haptic engines. So you are not likely to get the same feel from one to the other even if there was some way to make adjustments.

Each manufacturer also decides how to integrate their components, in the case of the haptic engine, timing, strength, length and pattern which isn't likely re-creatable. They put a lot of time and development into how things feel and sound. Look up, fake sounds companies add to products.

Long answer short, you could check the vibration controls and see if there are any for low, medium, high strength. Check Developer Options, maybe or possibly in Accessibility Controls for visual impairment. I just don't believe you'll find anyway to get one to feel like the other in any meaningful way.

Best wishes

 

[mustang7757]

I am comparing the vibration feedback when using the on-screen keyboard on two tablets.

On the Lenovo M10 FHD, there is a strong vibration feedback when pressing a key on the keyboard.

On the Samsung Tab S4, the vibration isn't that strong. I did try toggling the vibration setting on and off, and there is a difference between when it's off, and on. However, even when it's on, it's nothing like the Lenovo's feedback, I like how that gives vibration feedback.

Is there something I can do on the Tab S4 to make the vibration feedback when typing stronger?

Ahh i remember you comparing the 2 for stand-by battery


Well like vidJunky mentioned different manufacturers will see different results. With that said go to settings>sounds and vibration>tap vibration intensity and make sure touch is all the way up.

 

[B. Diddy]

I don't know specifically about the Tab S4, but your preference for the Lenovo is interesting, because I find the haptic feedback on my Lenovo Tab M8 FHD to be terrible -- the vibration is loud, coarse, and sluggish, rather then brisk and short, which is what I think haptic feedback should be like. Maybe the M10 is different, or maybe it's just a matter of preference ...

 

[J Dubbs]

I don't know specifically about the Tab S4, but your preference for the Lenovo is interesting, because I find the haptic feedback on my Lenovo Tab M8 FHD to be terrible -- the vibration is loud, coarse, and sluggish, rather then brisk and short, which is what I think haptic feedback should be like. Maybe the M10 is different, or maybe it's just a matter of preference ...

My Lenovo Tab4 10 is my main internet entertainment device.... overall for the price it's been great, but it has a very soft, tight haptic feedback. It feels more high end, but it's way too soft, sometimes almost unnoticeable. I'm going to check again to see if I can turn it up.... I'm just not sure where the setting would be if it even has one. I looked before but couldn't find anything.

 

[nuraman00]

Ahh i remember you comparing the 2 for stand-by battery


Well like vidJunky mentioned different manufacturers will see different results. With that said go to settings>sounds and vibration>tap vibration intensity and make sure touch is all the way up.

Thanks, it's all the way up. I guess nothing more can be done.

 

[nuraman00]

I don't know specifically about the Tab S4, but your preference for the Lenovo is interesting, because I find the haptic feedback on my Lenovo Tab M8 FHD to be terrible -- the vibration is loud, coarse, and sluggish, rather then brisk and short, which is what I think haptic feedback should be like. Maybe the M10 is different, or maybe it's just a matter of preference ...

I think it's just my preference.

It's also probably also a matter of me not knowing the vibration could be different, until I tried the Lenovo, and me liking it because it's a new and different.

Oh well, at least I tried to adjust it.

 

[Ben xfg]

Thanks, it's all the way up. I guess nothing more can be done.

Usually haptic feedback intensity can be set in keyboard settings.

 

[mustang7757]

Thanks, it's all the way up. I guess nothing more can be done.

Yeah looks that way unfortunately.

 

[nuraman00]

Unrelated, but I tried to Microsoft's SwiftKey again, after initially trying it for a few days a few months ago.

After learning from this thread how to activate the voice to text with one key press:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...1-keyboard-difference-tab-s4.html#post6960465

I started looking at the SwiftKey settings.

Under SwiftKey-->Sound & Vibration-->Keypress vibration, I changed the Keypress vibration slider bar to 100ms. Now it's like the Lenovo keyboard.

Actually even 50 ms is like the Lenovo keyboard.

Now at least I can better configure the keypress vibration, and adjust it as I desire. 20 ms seems to be like the default Samsung keyboard behavior, so somewhere between 20ms - 50ms, or maybe 50ms itself, is somewhere where I think I want.

So it seems like changing keyboards solved two things.

One, I can better adjust the vibration feedback duration as desired.

Two, there is an equally easy way to activate voice to text, as the Samsung's keyboard. One quick press on Samsung's keyboard vs. a long press on SwiftKey, is about the same easiness.

Three, I can finally have autocomplete for emoticons.

 

[mustang7757]

Unrelated, but I tried to Microsoft's SwiftKey again, after initially trying it for a few days a few months ago.

After learning from this thread how to activate the voice to text with one key press:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/s...1-keyboard-difference-tab-s4.html#post6960465

I started looking at the SwiftKey settings.

Under SwiftKey-->Sound & Vibration-->Keypress vibration, I changed the Keypress vibration slider bar to 100ms. Now it's like the Lenovo keyboard.

Actually even 50 ms is like the Lenovo keyboard.

Now at least I can better configure the keypress vibration, and adjust it as I desire. 20 ms seems to be like the default Samsung keyboard behavior, so somewhere between 20ms - 50ms, or maybe 50ms itself, is somewhere where I think I want.

So it seems like changing keyboards solved two things.

One, I can better adjust the vibration feedback duration as desired.

Two, there is an equally easy way to activate voice to text, as the Samsung's keyboard. One quick press on Samsung's keyboard vs. a long press on SwiftKey, is about the same easiness.

Three, I can finally have autocomplete for emoticons.

I totally forgot you can adjust vibration in SwiftKey lol so many adjustment it has but glad everything worked out.

 

[Ben xfg]

Two, there is an equally easy way to activate voice to text, as the Samsung's keyboard. One quick press on Samsung's keyboard vs. a long press on SwiftKey, is about the same easiness..

Have you tried Gboard? Can also adjust tactile feedback intensity and if memory serves just a quick tap for voice to text. I also like the swipe left on the backspace key to delete multiple words.

 

[nuraman00]

I will look into Gboard.

I seem to be making a lot more typos with SwiftKey, and I'm not sure why right now.

I've been using the Samsung keyboard for almost 6 years.

If I can't figure out why I'm making typos, I might have to try Gboard or switch back to Samsung. I'll try SwiftKey for a few more days.

 

[mustang7757]

It needs to learn your words you use