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HTC_IME work on DINC?

does HTC_IME from deire 2.2 froyo rom work on DINC?

edit: Here's a link I think you will find very useful.
http://www.incredibleforum.com/forum/htc-incredible-hacks/791-design-your-own-htc-ime-keyboard.html

Have been unable to get the calibration tool to work with this.
Currently, I am using a theme generated version which works great, but I need to calibrate it to better for how I type.
Using Calibrate FC on me.
I attempted to update the clicker.apk but it won't load.
Anyone run into this, have a fix.
Ref:
http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/main.php

krelvinaz said:
Have been unable to get the calibration tool to work with this.
Currently, I am using a theme generated version which works great, but I need to calibrate it to better for how I type.
Using Calibrate FC on me.
I attempted to update the clicker.apk but it won't load.
Anyone run into this, have a fix.
Ref:
http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/main.php
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If your rooted and nand unlock, use rootexplorer to move the clicker_hi.apk to /system/app/ make sure you set permissions and reboot your phone, the calibration tool should work.

Did something similar to that... I moved the clicker*.apk (there were two of them) files to and oldapp directory and then I was able to install the new one. No reboot was needed.
Now the keyboard is calibrated to my typing reach and is back to what it was like before the 2.2 update.

krelvinaz said:
Did something similar to that... I moved the clicker*.apk (there were two of them) files to and oldapp directory and then I was able to install the new one....
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Sitting here for hours trying to figure out how to regain my old DINC 2.1 HTC_IME keyboard, without any success. Rooted, w/S-OFF, Froyo (2.2) under Virtuous 2.6. Edit_01: Then, not sure what I did that was different, but I was able to update my HTC_IME keyboard with a "new" version that I created at the gimpsta.com site. So, my DINC (Rooted, w/S-OFF, Froyo (2.2) under Virtuous 2.6) is working without issue.
Before I was successful in loading a new keyboard, and during my research using Root Explorer (RE), I saw that there were a couple of HTC_IME files in the system and cache directories, but RE said they were read only and would not allow me to move or delete them. Krelvinaz, what was your secret? I saw a clicker.apk and HTC_IME.apk files under the phone data and system folders, even though the apps had been uninstalled in Astro Manager and no longer show(ed) in the Language and Keyboard or in the Applications/Manage Applications settings section. There was only one program called HME IME Test listed in Manage Apps during my troubleshooting searches.
At one time, I did try to load a current version of the clicker.apk, but I got an error message. Is there a clicker calibration utility, for the keyboard and how do I load it.

bmoke said:
Sitting here for hours trying to figure out how to regain my old DINC 2.1 HTC_IME keyboard, without any success....
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While I did stumble into a successful keyboard installation, I have spent yet more time to figure out how to change permissions in Root Explorer(RE). Not wanting to complicate a working HTC_IME, I tested my RE ability and changed the startup boot mp3 sound in the system directory. So far, so good. However, I am reluctant to delete the clicker.apk, at this time, hoping I might get some knowledgeable feedback about my question on whether there is a calibration utility, for this keyboard. I cannot remember if I actually ran the clicker.apk, way back when I got the phone. I was unable to install it today, because it already exists in the system, and I would need to remove it first. Still hopeful someone might expand on the keyboard and the clicker.apk.

[Q] NEED HELP installing apks onto rooted slide???

Hey I'm currently running the CyanogenMod-6.0.0-Slide-RC1 on my mytouch slide and was making attempts trying to install some stock apk files. From another thread (which I shall not mention just so the thread stays open) I was able to download the stock apk/odex files for the faves and friends widgets and the mt3gs swype (in my opinion the best working/looking version of swype out there that I've tried at least...).
The apk/odex files are saved onto my sdcard, in my downloads folder. I'm not sure if I'd actually need to rewrite some code or something to get the stock stuff to run on CM6. Any light anyone could shed on the subject for me would be GREATLY appreciated!

First, most of the HTC widgets will only run on a rom with sense, which CM6 is not. Second, I don't believe CM6 is an odexed rom (I haven't used it, so someone correct me if i'm wrong), so you can not use the apk/odex files from the stock build. Third, this post would be for Q&A not development.

falken98 said:
...Third, this post would be for Q&A not development.
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Okay, well as you can tell, I'm obviously a noob when it comes to programming as well as this forum..so thanks for the heads up.
And thanks for the info about HTC widgets only running on sense, that really helped out a bunch.

If you want to add or remove system apps try this:
1 Get 7zip
2 open CM6 with 7zip
3 Navigate to /system/app folder with 7zip
4 Add or remove apk's you want,thats it you are done
Odex files are not required for 90% of apps in CM6
Hope this helps,i have made a barebones(minimal) rom-its posted on here,all you need to do is add your own apk's to it.Or just make your own rom,but adding google apps to a rom requires adding few more files to /lib and /xlib folders,if you new to android try my barebones rom it will save you few headaches adding google apps.

Hey
dustinkh said:
Hey I'm currently running the CyanogenMod-6.0.0-Slide-RC1 on my mytouch slide and was making attempts trying to install some stock apk files. From another thread (which I shall not mention just so the thread stays open) I was able to download the stock apk/odex files for the faves and friends widgets and the mt3gs swype (in my opinion the best working/looking version of swype out there that I've tried at least...).
The apk/odex files are saved onto my sdcard, in my downloads folder. I'm not sure if I'd actually need to rewrite some code or something to get the stock stuff to run on CM6. Any light anyone could shed on the subject for me would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Could you point me in the right direction for the stock swype apk?

Thanks lviv, i'll try that and i'll let you know if it works, thanks!
And panda, I found the yhread somewhere in this development area..i'll look for it again and post a link?
On second thought, maybe i'll just pm it to you.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App

BLEH.
I had trouble running the command line .zip version of 7-zip. I've extracted the files from the zip and try to run the program but it open and closes right back up. I've tried reinstalling and what not but it still doesn't work...I'm running Vista 32 bit if that helps at all.
Thanks again!
Oh, and here's the link to the stock stuff for the MT3GS, enjoy! (I do not take credit for any of the work put into the linked thread, I'm just passing along some great stuff!!!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729529&highlight=stock+apk
EDIT: I'm dumb and figured out how to use the 7-zip program. Super stoked...I hope my mods work.
Bleh, I tried putting the stock myfaves, friends, and skype .apk and .odex files into the apps folder and made my own custom rom...installed everything fine and then I looked through my apps and widgets to see if I could use it aaaaaand. They're nowhere to be found. Great. =/
So again i'm stuck without the slightest idea what to do next. Thanks in advance for the help!

Swap out default mail app for 2.1 version?

Hey everyone,
I just got my evo (2.2) rooted last night (pretty happy about that since that was my first time rooting, and I got it on the first try, thanks to that amazing guide in the dev section). So far I've been able to remove all the Sprint crapware, without any problem. My next goal is a little more ambitious though and I want to make sure I don't mess this up...
I hate the new default mail app. This IMAP sync functionality for POP3 accounts really sucks.
So what I was wondering is... Would it be possible to manually swap out /system/app/mail.app for the mail.app from 2.1? What are the risks/dependencies? Has anyone tried this yet? And last, but not least, if this is possible, does anyone know where I can get a copy of the mail.app from 2.1?
Thanks,
Rifraf
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

You can just download the stock rooted 2.1 zip from the wiki, then open the zip, all the apk's will be in system then apps, .. I think thats where they are anyway. If thats no it just search around in the zip. The Mail.apk will be there somewhere.

So now I've got the Mail.apk and Mail.odex files from the 1.47.651.6 ROM.
I tried replacing the stock 2.2 Mail.apk and Mail.odex files in /system/app, and set the permissions on these files to 644 (same as the originals). Now the app isn't showing up at all on the phone in the UI.
Looks like, in the meantime, I'll be putting back the original 2.2 Mail apk/odex.
From what I read at code.google.com/p/smali/wiki/DeodexInstructions (sorry, n00bs can't include links in posts here), it appears that the only way to replace the new Mail.apk with the older version is to regenerate the odex file? Is this correct? This is, of course, assuming that the apk itself will work on the later OS (I'm hoping it will).
And if so, is there a walkthrough / guide how to do this?
Thanks,
rifraf

Keeps downloading image even when already downloaded

My girlfriend has downloaded an image from internet by long pressing the image and then selecting "save image" on her Wildfire S with stock Android 2.3.3.
The problem is that the phone keeps downloading this image over and over again even when it is already downloaded. It tries to download the image about every sync action for over a week already.
Before i just delete the whole history i thought maybe someone here knows the answer to this problem, so she can avoid it in the future.
Many thanks for your help!

Hi, I have similar problem, but with applications. Sometimes phone starts downloading already installed app. Even if I set all apps to manual update only.
This behavior is really killing my data plan limit!
My friend with the same phone has this problem too.
Anyone have similar problem or solution to fix it?

The same with me. Does anybody know how to fix it?

Same here. Must be something specific to the wildfire S

I've got the same issue. I guess it'll go away once I can flash a CyanogenMod or MIUI ROM

Works for me alright
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA App

It's worth completely removing the offending application and then reinstalling it. I had the download issue with 'LED Light'. Removed it and reinstalled it and problem resolved.
I now have the same issue with another appl - will try the same solutoin
It seems to happen when you do an update which is interrupted partway

We ported this rom on the Aria and had the same issue. I replaced the DownloadProvider.apk and DownloadProviderUI.apk with the ones in CM7 and it now works fine.

Can you offer this for us?

old.splatterhand said:
Can you offer this for us?
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Here are the apps. You need to delete them from your current rom and replace them for these.

How do I delete them without root access? My Wildfire S is not and can not be rooted at the moment

jean001luc said:
How do I delete them without root access? My Wildfire S is not and can not be rooted at the moment
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I assumed the Wildfire S was "rootable". That's a very goo question. You can try something but I have absolutely no guaranties it is going to work because I personally never tried it. Either way, it's your call.
**Make sure you back-up your phone to the Google Server because this will wipe all the data in your phone.**
1- Run the RUU for your phone. This will extract the rom to the temp folder of your computer. For me it's under C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\. An easy way to find it is to clear that folder prior to running the RUU. This way, it should be the only thing in there.
2- Enter the folder and look for a zip file called rom.zip
3- Open the zip file using 7-zip or Winzip. DO NO EXTRACT THE FILES ON YOUR COMPUTER TO REPACKAGE AFTER. THIS WILL SCREW UP THE ROM. You really want to make any addition or subtraction from the archiving utility.
4- Extract the system.img file. Now the challenge is to find a way to edit the content of that file. I personally have no idea how to but I'm sure there must be some tools to do that.
5- Once you've managed to open the .img file, under system/app, there should be DownloadProvider.apk and DownloadProviderUI.apk. Delete those and replace them with the ones I sent in my previous post.
6- Close the .img file.
7- From 7-zip, delete the system.img file and replace it with the one you edited.
8- Close 7-zip and follow the rest of the instructions from the RUU.
Again, no idea if any of this will work because I've never been in the situation to make changes on an unrooted phone. Your biggest challenge is step 4. If you cannot get in that .img file, then I guess you'll have to wait to get root access to your phone. My guess is that it shouldn't be too long since HTC agreed to unlock the HBoot.
Good Luck!

And is it possible to change this files in a "running" ROM Image (rooted, without flashing)?

old.splatterhand said:
And is it possible to change this files in a "running" ROM Image (rooted, without flashing)?
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I think so. Like I said, I never tried it so it's all speculation here. How about you try to install the apk on top of the ones you currently have, i.e. without deleting them? You do have the ablility to install from Unknown Sources correct?

_jfo_ said:
You do have the ablility to install from Unknown Sources correct?
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Yes i have. But I'm new to Android, so I want to be careful.
I replaced both in system\app folder (without installing) and after that my market doesn't work anymore.
So I had to flash my ROM cause the Backup files didn't work too.
Was a lot of work, making all new (but at least Titanium Backup works ).
Maybe somebody other knows more?

old.splatterhand said:
Yes i have. But I'm new to Android, so I want to be careful.
I replaced both in system\app folder (without installing) and after that my market doesn't work anymore.
So I had to flash my ROM cause the Backup files didn't work too.
Was a lot of work, making all new (but at least Titanium Backup works ).
Maybe somebody other knows more?
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I am a bit confused here. What do you mean by you replaced in system/app without installing? Also,you said you used Titanium Backup. I thought this app only worked on rooted phone
Unfortunately, I cannot be of much help because I really have an Aria with a ported rom from Wildfire S. I personally fixed the download issue by deleting and reinstalling these apps, but in reality, I have no idea if that would work on the actual Wildfire S. Sorry that I cannot be of any help.

My phone is rooted.
I mean I changed the apk files in folder system/app with those from you (using Root Explorer). Before I deleted them I made a backup of the original ones.

old.splatterhand said:
My phone is rooted.
I mean I changed the apk files in folder system/app with those from you (using Root Explorer). Before I deleted them I made a backup of the original ones.
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Ok, so try this then. Delete the apk and don't replace them. Flash the Rom and boot the phone. Then install the apk from ur original Rom, i.e. not the ones I provided, but the ones u originally deleted.
Sent from my HTC Liberty S using XDA App

I already flashed my Phone with original ROM and it works again, but the bug is again there.
The point is, I dont want to flash my ROM every week so I hoped there is a solution to change without flashing again.
Otherwise I will wait, my there will be a fix from HTC.
But I wanna say thank you, for your help and your patience with me!

old.splatterhand said:
I already flashed my Phone with original ROM and it works again, but the bug is again there.
The point is, I dont want to flash my ROM every week so I hoped there is a solution to change without flashing again.
Otherwise I will wait, my there will be a fix from HTC.
But I wanna say thank you, for your help and your patience with me!
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I'm with you on the flashing. I'm not sure HTC will release a fix for this though. However, what u can do is return ur phone and get another one. It seems not everybody has this issue. I'm personally glad I could resolve it on my phone.
Good luck!

Keyboard from other roms

i was using Eternal Prophecy rom for first time yesterday just to get a look into it and i loved the keyboard for it but i switched back to warm z at the moment and thinking that keyboard from EP would go great with myn's work.
what i wanna know is that can you take keyboards from any rom and make them usable to the one im using currently?
Like i said i want the EP Keyboard on Warm Z.
i tried extracting the files and i think i found the keyboard file but i believe it was a bin file and i renamed it to .apk to possibly pull it up from root explorer but that was a no go. i didn't bother changing it to a .zip file because i didn't even think that this was possible to do
Thanks
WINNING!

Joey_UFC said:
i was using Eternal Prophecy rom for first time yesterday just to get a look into it and i loved the keyboard for it but i switched back to warm z at the moment and thinking that keyboard from EP would go great with myn's work.
what i wanna know is that can you take keyboards from any rom and make them usable to the one im using currently?
Like i said i want the EP Keyboard on Warm Z.
i tried extracting the files and i think i found the keyboard file but i believe it was a bin file and i renamed it to .apk to possibly pull it up from root explorer but that was a no go. i didn't bother changing it to a .zip file because i didn't even think that this was possible to do
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WINNING!
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You can extract the keyboard from ROM "A" and put it in ROM "B" but you also got the extract the lib file that goes along with the keyboard.
Take for example the Swype keyboard. Alot of people think that all they need is the apk and that's it....WRONG!!...hahaha...you need the libSwypeCore.so file to make it work, if not you'll get FCs left and right and you'll properly get a couple of grey hairs trying to figure out what's wrong
Oh just FYI, the lib file goes in system/lib and as you may already know you got to install the keyboard in system not just a regular install.......GOOD LUCK DUDE!!

mazdarider23 said:
You can extract the keyboard from ROM "A" and put it in ROM "B" but you also got the extract the lib file that goes along with the keyboard.
Take for example the Swype keyboard. Alot of people think that all they need is the apk and that's it....WRONG!!...hahaha...you need the libSwypeCore.so file to make it work, if not you'll get FCs left and right and you'll properly get a couple of grey hairs trying to figure out what's wrong
Oh just FYI, the lib file goes in system/lib and as you may already know you got to install the keyboard in system not just a regular install.......GOOD LUCK DUDE!!
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the force is strong with you my friend.
Is there a thread or Video on how to do this. this going to be my first time ever diving into lib files and extracting stuff.
I'm a virgin

i pushed the lib and keyboard files to the right folders but im getting FC everytime i click a button

Joey_UFC said:
i pushed the lib and keyboard files to the right folders but im getting FC everytime i click a button
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What keyboard are you trying to use? I don't flash sense roms so I never seen the keyboard on Warm Z.
There are other factors that you may have to take under consideration like the regular LatinIME.apk in Sense 2.2 (the one with arrows on the bottom of it) can't be used in AOSP roms (don't know why but you can't...lol).
Another thing that might be causing the FCs is permissions. Did you set the correct permissions for the APK and the LIB file? I generally use rw-r-r- for APKs and LIBs when pushing them to the system folder.
Let me know what keyboard you're trying to install and what rom you're trying to install it on and I'll try my best to make you a video or at least a step by step guide with pictures.......