Hello,
When I tried to update the swype to the latest version through beta.swype.com it said that it can't be installed on phones that have swype pre-installed. Is there a way to flash a new version of swype or some similar procedure?
Thanks!
You need to remove the pre-installed app via Titanium Backup or Root Explorer in order to install.
Great, thanks.
Few questions...
Is there a free version of root explorer that will do the job or is it worth paying?
Which files should I delete?
Finally, once deleted the swype installer available through beta will work?
Thanks!
exluke said:
Great, thanks.
Few questions...
Is there a free version of root explorer that will do the job or is it worth paying?
Which files should I delete?
Finally, once deleted the swype installer available through beta will work?
Thanks!
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You can use es file explorer, it has root access and can set permission [free]. Just delete the swype installer apk, and yes, te new installer will work.
Thanks for the help!
Just for completeness for any future visitors of this thread this is the procedure that I used compiled from other threads including this one...
1) download ES explorer and set to Root mode in settings and enable write access
2) Download swype installer per beta.swype.com instructions
3) Navigate w/ ES explorer to /system/app and delete swype.apk
4) Navigate to /system/lib and delete libswypecoreXXXX.so
5) Reboot
6) Run swype installer*
*The first time I ran this I got a "force close" of the swype input method. I uninstalled through the normal applications menu and rebooted. I tried to install again and had another error in the install. I rebooted. I used "all regions" and got a 'not enough space' warning. I went back and used "Americas" only and it installed and worked perfectly. No doubt others mileage will vary.
Thanks!
Has anyone done this? I had the latest beta on my EVO and really liked the new dragon dictation. Anyone know if its possible to uninstall stock Swype completely and be able to install the Beta Swype? Thanks
Yes titanium backup will do it.
I've done it. You have to remove Swype.apk from /system/app and also remove libswypecore.so (I think that's the name) from /system/lib. You'll then be able to get the latest beta with the Swype Beta Installer. I'm using the latest version with the Dragon Dictation and it rocks.
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SSaxman said:
I've done it. You have to remove Swype.apk from /system/app and also remove libswypecore.so (I think that's the name) from /system/lib. You'll then be able to get the latest beta with the Swype Beta Installer. I'm using the latest version with the Dragon Dictation and it rocks.
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Using Root Explorer:
1. Change your default input method to anything other than Swype.
2. Mount file system as R/W
3. Delete (or move/rename) \system\app\swype.apk
4. Delete (or move/rename) \data\dalvik-cache\[email protected]@[email protected] (might be .odex depending on your ROM)
5. Delete (or move/rename) \system\lib\libSwypeCore.so
6. Reboot
7. Download and Run the latest Swype Beta installer
If you get FC's after installing Swype BETA then remove Swype and the Swype Installer under Manage Apps, re-boot and install the BETA again. Seems to be some stuff left over from the old version that can cause this problem.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20893638
(thread is for razr, but exactly the same on our phones)
Wouldn't recommend titanium backup because Swype is so finicky with left over files
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kingsway8605 said:
Using Root Explorer:
1. Change your default input method to anything other than Swype.
2. Mount file system as R/W
3. Delete (or move/rename) \system\app\swype.apk
4. Delete (or move/rename) \data\dalvik-cache\[email protected]@[email protected] (might be .odex depending on your ROM)
5. Delete (or move/rename) \system\lib\libSwypeCore.so
6. Reboot
7. Download and Run the latest Swype Beta installer
If you get FC's after installing Swype BETA then remove Swype and the Swype Installer under Manage Apps, re-boot and install the BETA again. Seems to be some stuff left over from the old version that can cause this problem.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20893638
(thread is for razr, but exactly the same on our phones)
Wouldn't recommend titanium backup because Swype is so finicky with left over files
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I'm stuck on this^ step....
Getting FC's, (I followed your directions perfectly) I went under Manage Apps and was able to remove the Installer, but I cannot remove Swype from Manage Apps, where do I remove it from? (I tried seeing if I could repeat steps 1-5 to remove it the same way again, but it wasn't there)
Could this be because I renamed each step in 1-5 to include stock at the end? (Ie I renamed libSwypeCore.so to libSwypeCorestock.so)
Thanks for the help!
EDIT:
Here's the fix:
Move or Delete each file in the steps, don't rename them, this caused FCs for me
The title pretty much says it all.. How can I change latinIME from a Rom to SwiftKey, so it is my default keyboard..?
Tried it the same way you can change launcher, giving it the same name, but doesn't seem to work..
Grtz and thanks in advance..
Hi TimHermans,
Do you mean to flash the app so that it runs as a system app, or selecting SwiftKey as the default keyboard? FWIW, having a keyboard running as system can lead to FCs, especially when there is an update. If you want to set SwiftKey as the default keyboard, there is a setting in Language Settings where you can set Text Input. Once you set it as default, the system keyboard should no longer be cached. However, to be sure, you can always freeze latinIME, though I'd just leave it and set SwiftKey as default.
Also, If you are running ICS/JB, I think you can just disable the system keyboard from App Settings, which is the same thing as freezing btw.
In case you really want to run it as a system app, you have a few ways to go about achieving this task, but make sure you set the permissions correctly, otherwise it might not work at all. If you have renamed and moved the app to /system/apps did you remember to fix the permissions?
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
While installing swiftkey provides an option to mark it as the default keyboard. You didn't get that option?
Or go to settings, language and keyboard and there you can select and set swiftkey as your default keyboard.
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Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
I think I didn't express myself that good.. Of course I know how to set it as default keyboard, but I wanted to know if I can replace the default latinIME with it, in the rom's zip, so it is pre installed as default..
Grtz
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TimHermans said:
I think I didn't express myself that good.. Of course I know how to set it as default keyboard, but I wanted to know if I can replace the default latinIME with it, in the rom's zip, so it is pre installed as default..
Grtz
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I've done this with swiftkey and other apps like launcher/sms/calendar on mildwild oxygen, works fine.
Not all apps work on system partition however, bit of hit and miss, never had any luck with Swype for instance.
When swiftkey and other system apps get updated, use an app like system cleanup to move then back to /system
@eddiehk6: How did u do it exactly..? Could you explain it in more detail plz.. still can't get it to work. (Swiftkey)
Thnx in advance mate..
I have tried replaceing the latinIME by renaming swiftkey to latinIME but that gives me force close.. i think its because swiftkey has a config wizard at forst start, dunno..
Grtz
Some apps don't work from system partition; what you could try is to delete the stock keyboard (in this case, LatinIME) and add swiftkey to data partiotion in rom (most roms have a data/app folder, apk placed here behave after install as regular, not system apps)
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TimHermans said:
@eddiehk6: How did u do it exactly..? Could you explain it in more detail plz.. still can't get it to work. (Swiftkey)
Thnx in advance mate..
I have tried replaceing the latinIME by renaming swiftkey to latinIME but that gives me force close.. i think its because swiftkey has a config wizard at forst start, dunno..
Grtz
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Try clearing data in swiftkey app first?
If not then 2 ways:
1. When installing the Rom from scratch, open the Rom with 7zip (double click, don't extract). Copy your purchased swiftkey apk into /system/app. Close 7zip, full wipe and install as normal.
2. If Rom is already installed, install swiftkey like any other app from play store, then use another app like system cleanup to manually move to system/app and reboot.
In both cases make sure you have enough free space in /system, otherwise Rom won't boot. You can delete latinIME anytime afterwards once you get swiftkey working.
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
Yes i lnow that.. But thats not what i want.. I want to replace latinIME.APK in the install zip from ROM.. Hope somebody gets me..
Greetz
TimHermans said:
Yes i lnow that.. Nut thats not what i want.. I want to replace latinIME.APK in the install zip from ROM.. Hope somebody gets me..
Greetz
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i understand exactly what you want lol, because i do exactly what you describe with mildwild oxygen.
i've basically given the instructions, i'll spell them out in a bit more detail:
- make sure you have purchased and downloaded swiftkey apk to your phone already
- copy the apk from data/app or sd-ext/app onto computer by using a file explorer and/or cloud app like dropbox
- double click to open your rom.zip with 7zip (don't extract).
- delete latinIME.apk from system/app
- copy swiftkey.apk into system/app, you won't have to rename it
- close 7zip to update rom.zip
- full wipe and install rom, assuming you have correct hboot and sd-ext correctly setup etc...
this works for me with mildwild oxygen, not sure if it works with all roms. once the rom boots for the first time you may have to skip all the initial account/wifi setup screens if swiftkey keeps crashing before it's done the setup process.
if this method still doesn't work for you, i recommend keeping latinIME.apk in system/app so you definitely have a working keyboard when you do first setup from full wipe. then setup swiftkey by signing in etc. just delete latinIME.apk afterwards, the end result is the same...
[if all you want is swiftkey as system app with your existing rom (without having to full wipe and start all over again), just install swiftkey like any other app, then use systemcleanup to move it to /system/app like i said before. delete latinIME.apk afterwards, the end result is the same...]
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
Thnx man for the good explanation.. The initial setup is the problem, can't get it to complete because of fc's.. No problem..
Grtz
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
I think I kinda found a workaround.. I managed to create a flashable zip with titanium backup, it also adds data so no configuration wizard I guess.. So I'll create Rom with no keyboard and flash the zip afterwards.. No time now so I'll do it later..
Was also thinking whether it is possible to add data (as in settings) of system apps to a Rom..? (meaning the install zip..)
Could be a definite fix I think..
Grtz
TimHermans said:
I think I kinda found a workaround.. I managed to create a flashable zip with titanium backup, it also adds data so no configuration wizard I guess.. So I'll create Rom with no keyboard and flash the zip afterwards.. No time now so I'll do it later..
Was also thinking whether it is possible to add data (as in settings) of system apps to a Rom..? (meaning the install zip..)
Could be a definite fix I think..
Grtz
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Most keyboards have some lib files that they need. These lib files (with extention ".so ") can be found inside the apk of keyboard app. just copy those lib files to system/lib folder in the rom and app should work properly. Hope this helps.
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
RITZYtheDEVIL said:
Most keyboards have some lib files that they need. These lib files (with extention ".so ") can be found inside the apk of keyboard app. just copy those lib files to system/lib folder in the rom and app should work properly. Hope this helps.
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Thanks.. sounds good.. i will try it later.. kinda busy atm..
Edit: if I change SwiftKey to system app with titanium backup it starts to FC so I don't think it's about libs..
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
I do the exact same thing with Swype keyboard, move it to system/app and make it part of the ROM. It will f/c if the lib file is not copied to system/lib. This is an absolute necessity. Hope you get it to work.
Re: [Q] How to add SwiftKey to a Rom as default keyboard..
Just for the heads up.. Gave up on SwiftKey, just doesn't want to be on /system..
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Ok so like most things in life when ur ready to give up, it suddenly works.. Did it before but don't know why now it works.. Added lib files to the folder and voila.. Okidoki..
Edit: In case anybody is interested, cameraICS also needs a /lib file, else the panoramic function won't work..
Thanks everyone for the help..
Greetz
TimHermans said:
Ok so like most things in life when ur ready to give up, it suddenly works.. Did it before but don't know why now it works.. Added lib files to the folder and voila.. Okidoki..
Edit: In case anybody is interested, cameraICS also needs a /lib file, else the panoramic function won't work..
Thanks everyone for the help..
Greetz
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Yes, every app that has lib files inside the .apk needs them. Adobe flash, many music/video players, keyboards, etc need them.
TimHermans said:
Ok so like most things in life when ur ready to give up, it suddenly works.. Did it before but don't know why now it works.. Added lib files to the folder and voila.. Okidoki..
Edit: In case anybody is interested, cameraICS also needs a /lib file, else the panoramic function won't work..
Thanks everyone for the help..
Greetz
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Hi,
could you give a step-by-step HOW-TO?
I also want to do the same, just flash it with the ROM and then its done.
Still trying to figure this out.
Thank you!
Chief-Glider said:
Hi,
could you give a step-by-step HOW-TO?
I also want to do the same, just flash it with the ROM and then its done.
Still trying to figure this out.
Thank you!
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Use 7zip so you can edit .zip files without needing to re-sign them
Delete LatinIME.apk in /system/app folder in your ROM zip
Extract the libswiftkeysdk-java-internal.so file from Swiftkey.apk in the /lib folder to your desktop
Add the libswiftkeysdk-java-internal.so file to the /system/lib folder in your ROM zip
Add the Swiftkey.apk file to the /system/app folder in your ROM zip
Done.. !!
Greetz
How can I add or replace a keyboard in a custom ROM. I want to replace the samsung keyboard of this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136550 for the CM7 keyboard (because the number of dictionaries).
Someone knows how can I do this?
aronk said:
How can I add or replace a keyboard in a custom ROM. I want to replace the samsung keyboard of this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136550 for the CM7 keyboard (because the number of dictionaries).
Someone knows how can I do this?
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Download the .apk file and push it to /system/app (to keep it in the ROM when you make a data wipe) or to /data/app (when you make a data wipe, you'll lose it).
Otherwise, easier method, find it on GooglePlay and install it.
MoltenMotherBoard said:
Download the .apk file and push it to /system/app (to keep it in the ROM when you make a data wipe) or to /data/app (when you make a data wipe, you'll lose it).
Otherwise, easier method, find it on GooglePlay and install it.
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I already downloaded the apk of the stock markert and tried also to copied the apk file from a cyanogen rom....but didnt work
Anyone knows what files I have to copy from the CM7 to get its keypad??