This is not really a mod but since so many people are having issues with finding this I am going to post it here for easy access.
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Step by step hardware keyboard fix.
Install RaphKbdControl_CDMA.CAB
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment...4&d=1255514244
It will install into Settings folder.
It will be listed as Keyboard Config.
Run it and hit Menu/Add key
A box will pop up and you will need to slide the keyboard open.
Hit the TXT hard key.
Scroll down to the Action field and chose "Run program"
Next scroll down to the Program field.
There are 2 options here. Typing it in is faster.
1. Browse to Windows folder and click SMS.lnk
2. Manually type in \Windows\SMS.lnk
Hit ok
Next
Hit Menu/Add key
A box will pop up
Hit the envelope hardkey.
Scroll down to the Action field and chose "Run program"
Next scroll down to the Program field.
Again, two options to do here.
1. Browse to Windows folder and click Messaging.lnk
2. Manually type in \Windows\Messaging.lnk
Hit ok
Last hit Update config
Close the app and test the keyboard.
No need to soft reset.