Can I use the soft keyboard without an EditText?

Question

I\'m creating a simple typing game in Android. I have no problem getting input from the physical keyboard, but now I\'m trying to get the soft keyboard to appear without the

Answer 1

The following code works for me:

 InputMethodManager imm = (InputMethodManager) getSystemService(Context.INPUT_METHOD_SERVICE); 
 imm.toggleSoftInput (InputMethodManager.SHOW_FORCED, InputMethodManager.HIDE_IMPLICIT_ONLY);

I use this code in a onKeyUp handler when I press the "menu" button.