USB keyboard backspace behavior on Android TV

by ConceptualExtension

I have an onn Android TV UHD device. I've connected a USB keyboard to the device via OTG. The keyboard works, but I've found that the backspace key is interpreted as a back navigation event. So, if I'm typing in an app and then press backspace (intending to delete the previously typed character), the result is going back to the home screen, or whatever pressing "back" on the remote would usually do.

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Is it possible to configure the backspace key on a USB keyboard to NOT cause a back navigation? Ideally, if the focus is on an input text box, the backspace key would delete the previously typed character(s).

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Thanks in advance.

JimSmith94

I don't have anything like your setup, but as an old time computer programmer, a lot of UNIX/Linux systems use the Delete key as Backspace. No guaranties, but it won't hurt to try.

horizonsfan

I just checked this on my Shield and backspace works correctly. However, I am using the Flirc IR receiver and have, therefore, had the ability to program it to accept normal keyboard commands from my full keyboard alongside my Harmony remote. I know it's an extra bit of hardware, but if it's really bugging you it might be worth trying a Flirc. That, of course, assumes your keyboard also supports IR.