[Q] Swype off epic? - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Forgive my ignorance:
I just got my wife the epic and the pre loaded version of swype on her phone is slightly newer (1.61.37.8224) and had a mic. Would I be able to extract the apk off her phone and put it on my evo? If so, how would I do it?
Thanks in advance

PPCUserT said:
Forgive my ignorance:
I just got my wife the epic and the pre loaded version of swype on her phone is slightly newer (1.61.37.8224) and had a mic. Would I be able to extract the apk off her phone and put it on my evo? If so, how would I do it?
Thanks in advance
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I don't think the one for the Epic would work with the Evo (the microphone part, at least). There was one that was version 1.56.* that had the mic and worked for the Evo, though. But, the official beta is around version 2.something now.

I tried this with a demo Epic unit I had and it's a no-go. When you rip the apk from the Epic and install it onto the EVO it'll work only in limited mode (no swyping but tap-typing works). Hell, the first time you bring the keyboard up it even goes as far as to say that the version of Swype was designed for a different phone.

sucks. oh well.
thanks for the info, just tryin to get a better swype for us EVO users.
close thread please

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HTC Keyboard on my XDAndroid TP2?? Can't get it to work.

Trying to get the HTC keyboard for my phone cuz let's face it, the android keyboard sucks. I've been following this thread over on the XDA Nexus One thread and have followed it exactly installing both APK's. Each time when i long click and select Touch Input, no keyboard shows up on the screen.
I'm not exactly sure why it won't work since i have installed several other keyboards over the past.
If anyone knows how to get this working, or is experiencing a similar issue please let me know.
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Seriously? Nobody. The android keyboard sucks haha and my swype expired.
lol dude, not clue why it doesnt work, i tried downloading the v20 apk from the N1 forums, it installs but when you switch input methods it doesnt show up so stuck in same boat
alexxxcore said:
Seriously? Nobody. The android keyboard sucks haha and my swype expired.
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install http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.shapewriter.android.softkeyboard
eh ShapeWriter is okay. I really like swype a lot better tho. oh well, at least i know im not the only one who can't get the HTC keyboard working.
Not working on Diamond 2 also...
Physical kbd FTW!
working keyboard for android tilt 2
first you have to go to the xdandroid startup icon and make sure the model is on tilt 2 mode, then boot. just like using the regular keyboard. able to use fn key to enter numbers not like when they are all at the top.

[Q] Where is the latest Swype WITH Mic for EVO?

Hello,
There is another post with a updated Swype APK that purports to have the Mic added, but all the links that point to the mic version are broken. Does anyone have the APK or a link to it of the latest swype with Mic version? The only one I could find searching is a horribly ugly one with blue and red keys...
Thank you in advance!
BUMP!
How is EVERYONE not interested in this?!
Search......Swype no longer available its now warez....
The Swype developers were being douches. They were pissed about us posting links for free downloads of free software.
There are several other forums that have those links. I won't say who, but google will get you there. Google the latest version number of swype: 2.4.44.10912
I thought Swype had hit all of the Android forums and made them take it down......I'll just have to take my theme work over there
I have the latest version and there is no mic, unfortunately.
I have swype 2.4.44.10912 on my Evo and can confirm there is no mic feature. And since there doesn't seem to be any *quick* way to switch back and forth between Swype and Touch keyboard (like you can on the Epic), I am almost thinking about turning Swype off.
Anyone know of any easy way to switch back and forth without going into the settings?
Shane112358 said:
I have swype 2.4.44.10912 on my Evo and can confirm there is no mic feature. And since there doesn't seem to be any *quick* way to switch back and forth between Swype and Touch keyboard (like you can on the Epic), I am almost thinking about turning Swype off.
Anyone know of any easy way to switch back and forth without going into the settings?
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There is an app that changes keyboards when in different orientations......I don't know if that helps. Forgot the name of it, but it is on xda.
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RTC88 said:
There is an app that changes keyboards when in different orientations......I don't know if that helps. Forgot the name of it, but it is on xda.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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I would love this...I'm going to search
EDIT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636836&page=7
Shane112358 said:
I have swype 2.4.44.10912 on my Evo and can confirm there is no mic feature. And since there doesn't seem to be any *quick* way to switch back and forth between Swype and Touch keyboard (like you can on the Epic), I am almost thinking about turning Swype off.
Anyone know of any easy way to switch back and forth without going into the settings?
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To answer my own question, if you do a long-press in the text box where you want to type, it will give you pop up asking you to select Swype or Touch Input. Works great.
Where the hell is the one with the mic?
RTC88 said:
There is an app that changes keyboards when in different orientations......I don't know if that helps. Forgot the name of it, but it is on xda.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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Keyboard manager does exactly what you're asking for
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G
No problem downloading/running v 2.4.44.10912 on HTC EVO, Froyo 2.2.
As mentioned, no Mic.
Is there a version w/ Mic for EVO?
I found SlideIT to be ok and it has a mic predictability is between good and great.
Latest Swype Beta update has the Mic built in at last.

[Q] HTC Evo 4G keyboard

Hello I am a rooted evo user running CM7 RC1. I was wandering if it were possible to get the stock HTC keyboard and the Swype keyboard from 3.70 and if so how? Thanks
First of all plz post questions in q&a. Peeps around here like the forums to be in order as they should be, these are our forums so lets keep them str8.
And answer to your question is yes. Try swype website and dload the beta installer. Works fine for me. Also you'll find many HTC keyboards. Evan themed ones if u simply search
Swyped from a galaxy far far away......
Jam3l said:
Hello I am a rooted evo user running CM7 RC1. I was wandering if it were possible to get the stock HTC keyboard and the Swype keyboard from 3.70 and if so how? Thanks
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Loads of keyboards listed HERE

[Q] Does any one have a working Swype apk

Hi I just flashed a new rom (Infected Inspire4g) and I cant get swype to work. I have tried ripping apks from other roms and the official swype beta with no luck is there anything out there that will work. Please lmk it would be much appreciated.
Patb8man said:
Hi I just flashed a new rom (Infected Inspire4g) and I cant get swype to work. I have tried ripping apks from other roms and the official swype beta with no luck is there anything out there that will work. Please lmk it would be much appreciated.
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dased14 said:
you can try this one
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Which version is that?
The only Gingerbread friendly swipe version is the one that is in the Double shot port, but it runs SLOW SLOW SLOW.
Anyone have any ideas as how to fix that?
I can attach the APK and Lib File here is someone wants to check it out.
rawdikrik said:
Which version is that?
The only Gingerbread friendly swipe version is the one that is in the Double shot port, but it runs SLOW SLOW SLOW.
Anyone have any ideas as how to fix that?
I can attach the APK and Lib File here is someone wants to check it out.
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not gingerbread missed that part mental meltdown i guess
Thanks guys
Thanks for the replies...I am so crippled at typing without swype...its really a shame.
dased14 said:
not gingerbread missed that part mental meltdown i guess
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Dude, You didnt have to take it down, im sure people will still use it.
the problem with the non GB friendly version is you still get the pop up box, which then is blocked by the GB little word grabber things.
For the most part, it is usable, but the correction box is extremely limited in use.
Patb8man said:
Thanks for the replies...I am so crippled at typing without swype...its really a shame.
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I have like 5 different keyboards on my phone... and i can barely use any of them. I wish i could get the GB swype working better, but right now it is SOOO slow to just come up that it pisses me off.
Might want to invest in a tracext9 or somethign like that. Its in the market. Supposedly better than swype and has a ton of features. I have the earliest version and since it doesnt have an editable dictionary, i cant stand using it.
rawdikrik said:
I have like 5 different keyboards on my phone... and i can barely use any of them. I wish i could get the GB swype working better, but right now it is SOOO slow to just come up that it pisses me off.
Might want to invest in a tracext9 or somethign like that. Its in the market. Supposedly better than swype and has a ton of features. I have the earliest version and since it doesnt have an editable dictionary, i cant stand using it.
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Yeah there is so much bs surrounding swype...I think I will check out tracext9.
OP,
There are two files you need to just yank out of the original ROM:
1. Swype.apk
2. libSwypeCore.so
Mount /system/lib as r/w, put libSwypeCore.so in it, then change perms back to r/o
Mount /system/app as r/w, put the Swype.apk in there, install it, then change perms back.
OR, you can just signup at http://beta.swype.com/ then download and install their "Installer" and install Swype from it.
EDIT: Honestly, though, I think this one is better: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nuance.flext9.input
EDIT2: I don't know why others are having problems. I've used Swype on GB (CM7) without any issues at all
Ryjabo said:
OP,
There are two files you need to just yank out of the original ROM:
1. Swype.apk
2. libSwypeCore.so
Mount /system/lib as r/w, put libSwypeCore.so in it, then change perms back to r/o
Mount /system/app as r/w, put the Swype.apk in there, install it, then change perms back.
OR, you can just signup at http://beta.swype.com/ then download and install their "Installer" and install Swype from it.
EDIT: Honestly, though, I think this one is better: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nuance.flext9.input
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Thank you trying now
The newest beta has disabled that popup annoyance. Just sign up for the beta and be always in on the most current swype.
The beta wasnt working for me
What do you mean when you say swype isn't working?
Patb8man said:
The beta wasnt working for me
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What do you mean when you say it isn't working? Does swype FC? Does it not open? Can you type single characters & but not swype a word?
If you can you type single characters & but not swype a word, change your input method to another keyboard and then back to swype. It should work until you reboot.
dafunk60 said:
What do you mean when you say it isn't working? Does swype FC? Does it not open? Can you type single characters & but not swype a word?
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Nah I am a member and I download the swype installer and it just hangs there at login. I have tried multiple times no luck. I have FlexT9 now its good but not quite swype.
i have the ota zip from when it first came to our evos and that has worked with every rom ive tried thus far gb (cm7, deck, miui, virus 3.0) and froyo.
bigdog1459 said:
i have the ota zip from when it first came to our evos and that has worked with every rom ive tried thus far gb (cm7, deck, miui, virus 3.0) and froyo.
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Please could you post that. I would be forever grateful.
I'm a big Swype fan and have always used it on my EVO but I got tired of trying to get it to work on my Nook Color and Xoom.
Even though I resisted all of the suggestions to do so, I finally bit the bullet and bought SlideIt keyboard from the market. It's about as good as Swype and it works on everything I've installed it on.
watzone69 said:
I'm a big Swype fan and have always used it on my EVO but I got tired of trying to get it to work on my Nook Color and Xoom.
Even though I resisted all of the suggestions to do so, I finally bit the bullet and bought SlideIt keyboard from the market. It's about as good as Swype and it works on everything I've installed it on.
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I dont like Slideit as much...i tried it out early though not any of the later versions...Also my swype beta registration fails every time anyone else experiencing this?
Patb8man said:
Hi I just flashed a new rom (Infected Inspire4g) and I cant get swype to work. I have tried ripping apks from other roms and the official swype beta with no luck is there anything out there that will work. Please lmk it would be much appreciated.
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the only place i know where to get swype is from 4shared.apk,im running cm7 on evo,and installed it from there and it works grreat.only thing is,#1-have a file manager.#2-go to settings>applications>check unknown sources>and then>4shared.apk,another thing,you have to sift thru alot of them to find which apk will work.good luck
sorry,i didnt mention this before,but 4shared.apk is a website that you can search and download apps straight to your phone.been there many times and have alot of useful apps there for free,and they are all FULL versions,have fun once youre there,they have about 60,000 free full apps by now im sure

[Q] Old Evolved Rom Shifted RC One Question

Does anyone know where I could currently download an older Evo 4G Rom, called
"Evolved Rom Shifted RC One"? Loved this original Rom, and dumped all my EVO files, after I upgraded to my new Cell signal dropping SGSIII phone. I recently went back to a new original Evo 4g from Amazon.
Appreciate any help!
would this happen to be the rom you wanted? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091799
question rom
evolovernow said:
Does anyone know where I could currently download an older Evo 4G Rom, called
"Evolved Rom Shifted RC One"? Loved this original Rom, and dumped all my EVO files, after I upgraded to my new Cell signal dropping SGSIII phone. I recently went back to a new original Evo 4g from Amazon.
Appreciate any help!
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Yes that is the ROM I'm seeking, however the download link goes to error code 404, would love to find a working copy. goes
damn that sucks but if you like evolveds rom then you might wanna check out his r3charged rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221703 theres a working link on the second to last page, i just checked. its a bad ass rom i go back to it from time to time.
Thanks anyway
dzee206 said:
damn that sucks but if you like evolveds rom then you might wanna check out his r3charged rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221703 theres a working link on the second to last page, i just checked. its a bad ass rom i go back to it from time to time.
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Thank you for your suggestion, I tried your Rom recently, however I experienced difficulty with extreme lag. I appreciate your taking time to assist me with an alternative Rom!!
Take care,
Download seeder (the app) and see if it helps any with the lag issues
If you dont know what I'm talking about, look up "seeder entropy generator to produce significant lag reduction" and go to the XDA thread hit
Then just download the latest apk (its attached to the original post)
Now install and open it, make sure "suspend rng service" is checked and tap the "enable" button in the top left and you should be good, if its working the bar at the bottom will shoot up and either be completely green or almost completely green/filled
Sent from my PG06100

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