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Hi all,
here's how to use the new Swype beta v3.0 with awesome new features:
1. Backup your existing Swype version with Titanium Backup.
2. Uninstall your existing Swype with Titanium Backup.
3. Go to http://beta.swype.com/ , sign up and complete all the steps.
4. Complete!
That was easy
(Even though the Swype website states, that it isn't possible to use this new version on devices that came preinstalled with Swype...)
downloaded and working fine
But it only lasts 6 months before dying completely (I'm an old Archos original swype beta man) - so perhaps best to wait for "official" upgrade.
thank you js...i tried it before i read your post and somehow missed the warning about not installing...anyway thanks to your post, i tried it and it is AWESOME!! by the way, what was major c meaning when he said it would be only for 6 months? do it get disabled automatically? if so, can we go back to the old version cause we had saved it in titanium? kindly guide.
What changes it includes from the old swype??
Yeah if you read the beta sign up agreement biff it expires after 6 months. There will likely be an update before that happens though, so it's a rolling thing.
Is the update that much better than what we have on galaxy sii stock though? I.e. is it worth it?
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OMG!! trust me guys...this is just awesome...no! really unbelievably A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!
the keyboard has been upgraded in the landscape version...the space bar is made a bit small so that it fits comfortably for the thumb (if need be)...the word replacement is excellent and its just like the android stock keyboard word suggestor (no pop up windows). the accuracy is wonderfull...i had started out only recently and i could do a fair but of speed too...all in all it is a must have
HOWEVER!! (isnt that always so)
i had to go back to the stock swype cause i have having problems...like it just stopped working...but when i had it it was a world of fun...its certainly worth a try and going back to the stock is very easy with titanium please do yourselves a favour and try it
I try to uninstall swype using Titanium Backup but I get "Cannot Mount" error. I am uninstalling it wrong by using the bottom option on the long hold?
Nevermind, just used Root Explorer and did it manually.
Zethmir said:
I try to uninstall swype using Titanium Backup but I get "Cannot Mount" error. I am uninstalling it wrong by using the bottom option on the long hold?
Nevermind, just used Root Explorer and did it manually.
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yes you did it wrong, just click apps once, quickly, then choose un-install.
The long press stuff is not needed.
The new Swype is AMAZING. I love that the suggestions do not pop up on the screen any more. There is just a suggestion bar like the default keyboard
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Thanks for figuring this out! Works great.
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would it be possible to repackage swype so that it is installable next to the older swype?
js931 said:
Hi all,
here's how to use the new Swype beta v3.0 with awesome new features:
1. Backup your existing Swype version with Titanium Backup.
2. Uninstall your existing Swype with Titanium Backup.
3. Go to http://beta.swype.com/ , sign up and complete all the steps.
4. Complete!
That was easy
(Even though the Swype website states, that it isn't possible to use this new version on devices that came preinstalled with Swype...)
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I followed the instructions, but still cannot install new swype.
so I rooted the phone, installed titanium backup pro...
did backup of existing swype, uninstalled it, tried installing new version it does not installs....
and accidently i deleted the current backup of swype from titanium backup pro
now i have no swype....
how do i get this resolved, any help please?
about my phone:
KF2, by Vodafone Australia,
rooted following this guide :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522
still have yellow triangle at booting, but did not bothered to get rid of it.
was trying to install SWYPE following version : Swype_ENUK_WVGA.3.5.83.26516_flat_black_v3_signed.apk
sorry, i was using an already existing swype apk file on my sdcard to install it was not working... so i signed up and that worked....
but the existing file has black background, that looks so good than the buttons, any help to install that version would be great !!!
latest swype beta
installed and working !!!
But how about the languages? Is there a way to get danish to Swype 3 beta?
This Keyboard is great, damn good find.
Thank you very much!
So I backed up, uninstalled and installed perfectly, no issues. When the phone is restarted, the licensing check fails because the SGS II uses some kind of quick boot which withholds information swype needs on boot. Tried wiping data for swype and installer, the only way to get it working again was to reinstall swype (not installer) let me know if anyone else has replicated this issue. From what I have read, this is the issue with a couple of samsung and htc phones.
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So I backed up, uninstalled and installed perfectly, no issues. When the phone is restarted, the licensing check fails because the SGS II uses some kind of quick boot which withholds information swype needs on boot. Tried wiping data for swype and installer, the only way to get it working again was to reinstall swype (not installer) let me know if anyone else has replicated this issue. From what I have read, this is the issue with a couple of samsung and htc phones.
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yep, same problem here :-/
braedenws said:
So I backed up, uninstalled and installed perfectly, no issues. When the phone is restarted, the licensing check fails because the SGS II uses some kind of quick boot which withholds information swype needs on boot. Tried wiping data for swype and installer, the only way to get it working again was to reinstall swype (not installer) let me know if anyone else has replicated this issue. From what I have read, this is the issue with a couple of samsung and htc phones.
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I had the same problem.
So I ran the swype installer again, and it said it needed to be re-licensed. I did all it wanted, and it still didn't work.
So I then used titanium pro to uninstall the swype app (not the installer) and THEN used the installer to download and install swype AGAIN.
That worked.
But what was different now is that I turned my phone OFF, and restarted it - and swype is still licensed!
Villain rom 1.4, tegrak overclock.
Maybe using the reboot option stuffs up the license on some roms; try turning the phone OFF and restarting it.
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I had the same problem.
So I ran the swype installer again, and it said it needed to be re-licensed. I did all it wanted, and it still didn't work.
So I then used titanium pro to uninstall the swype app (not the installer) and THEN used the installer to download and install swype AGAIN.
That worked.
But what was different now is that I turned my phone OFF, and restarted it - and swype is still licensed!
Villain rom 1.4, tegrak overclock.
Maybe using the reboot option stuffs up the license on some roms; try turning the phone OFF and restarting it.
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Interesting point. Restart may use some kind of warm boot so it's quick?
Hi everyone!
This is my first post on XDA, even though I've been lurking for a couple of weeks now. Anyways, I recently upgraded Blazer ROM from version 3.5 to 3.6 (yesterday) and 3.7 (today).
On both 3.6 and 3.7, I've had a problem with my Swype. I use Swype Beta that I downloaded directly from their website. On Blazer v3.5, Swype worked perfectly. However, on the newer versions, when I try to use the keyboard, I get the message "Open of EnglishUS failed!".
I've tried a soft reset and nothing happened. If I revert back to v3.5 (which I have a Nandroid back-up of), the keyboard starts working again.
Does anyone know how I can fix this problem?
P.S. It would probably be better for me to post this on the actual Blazer thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363071) but I don't have enough posts to post in the Dev section. Can anyone highlight this to PhantomHacker please? Thanks .
P.P.S. I searched and saw that some other people have had this problem in the past with Swype. However, I don't know of anyone having this problem with the E4GT or this version of Swype Beta.
I hope you all can help. Thank you very much!
did you use titanium backup to back up all user apps and system data? If so, use it to re-install swype. Thats what I do
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did you use titanium backup to back up all user apps and system data? If so, use it to re-install swype. Thats what I do
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Yeah, I still have the Swype Installer on my phone and have tried using Titanium Backup to delete Swype and reinstall it. Nothing changes though
Have you tried fully uninstalling it?
You could try updating it, follow this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEmnfY6ayqc
qbking77 is the best for anything you might come across with your Epic Touch.
As far as I know, I have the latest version. But anyway, I resolved the problem. I kept uninstalling and reinstalling using Titanium Backup like three times and then it worked the third time O_O. I also deleted all traces of Swype off my phone.
Not really sure why it worked just that one time, but fixed. Thanks
Hey guys im really hoping someone can help me with this. i flashed (Rom) IML74K_Ics_Perfection (Fully ICS Themed) 04.03.12 (Fixed Tweaks) posted by
hayn_pryde46. this was my third rom that i've tried. It works great. i love it but acouple roms back i noticed my Swype (text) wasn't working anymore. keeps saying it has an invalid license.
and also when im on maps i can't seem to lock on my location.
does anyone know of anything i can do to fix one if not both of them?
thx in advance
Just download swype from their website
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Hey guys im really hoping someone can help me with this. i flashed (Rom) IML74K_Ics_Perfection (Fully ICS Themed) 04.03.12 (Fixed Tweaks) posted by
hayn_pryde46. this was my third rom that i've tried. It works great. i love it but acouple roms back i noticed my Swype (text) wasn't working anymore. keeps saying it has an invalid license.
and also when im on maps i can't seem to lock on my location.
does anyone know of anything i can do to fix one if not both of them?
thx in advance
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Have you installed them like new, or have you restored them? That could be a problem with going from Gingerbread to ICS. Also there is a GPS patch in the development thread. Why don't you give that a go? You might need to reinstall them from scratch again. If that doesn't work with Swype, then they probably haven't updated it to handle 4.0.3. I have the same ROM too. Everything is great, but the gallery and camera fc's and charging is slow as hell and the battery drains quickly.
tried that
i tried to download from the website but it needs you to uninstall swype first. and i can't uninstall cause it's preinstalled. Because im new to this i don't know how or if you can uninstall a preinstalled app.
Darkny8 said:
i tried to download from the website but it needs you to uninstall swype first. and i can't uninstall cause it's preinstalled. Because im new to this i don't know how or if you can uninstall a preinstalled app.
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You would have to use titanium backup or root explorer to erase a system app
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Darkny8 said:
i tried to download from the website but it needs you to uninstall swype first. and i can't uninstall cause it's preinstalled. Because im new to this i don't know how or if you can uninstall a preinstalled app.
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Ohhh that's why. Okay... Go into the Play Store and download Titanium Backup. I think you can do this with the free version. Open it and at the top you should see Overview, Backup/Restore, and Schedules. Hit Backup/Restore and scroll down until you see "swype........" Tap it and hit uninstall. After that, try install your new swype.
AWESOME
AWESOME. Thanks guys you were really healpful. I used the titanium backup (free) and was able to uninstall. Finally able to swipe again
So do you guys have any tips on getting my location to lock when using maps. it's not that it's is slow it just doesnt lock me in at all.
Darkny8 said:
i tried to download from the website but it needs you to uninstall swype first. and i can't uninstall cause it's preinstalled. Because im new to this i don't know how or if you can uninstall a preinstalled app.
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I personally prefer Root Uninstaller with my rooted phones to get rid of system apps and bloatware!
Hi, I wanted to post this in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671395
but can't since I'm a new user here. (longtime lurker)
Anyways,
After installing the 5.07.651.1 Stock Rooted ROM, the swype keyboard doesn't work anymore... it keeps getting Force Closes.
If I delete the Application Data for swype, it runs, but does nothing when swyping. Even the tutorial demo doesn't work right.
Going back to 4.67.651.3 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455340
solves the problems. (I've tried 3 times)
Thanks,
Bob
bobbozzo said:
Hi, I wanted to post this in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671395
but can't since I'm a new user here. (longtime lurker)
Anyways,
After installing the 5.07.651.1 Stock Rooted ROM, the swype keyboard doesn't work anymore... it keeps getting Force Closes.
If I delete the Application Data for swype, it runs, but does nothing when swyping. Even the tutorial demo doesn't work right.
Going back to 4.67.651.3 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455340
solves the problems. (I've tried 3 times)
Thanks,
Bob
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Interesting. I thought I tested Swype and it worked okay when I moved it to /data. I'll look into this. It should be easily fixable.
Captain_Throwback said:
Interesting. I thought I tested Swype and it worked okay when I moved it to /data. I'll look into this. It should be easily fixable.
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I just did a completely fresh flash of that ROM, and installed nothing. I skipped through the Setup wizard, and when I got to the Home screen, I pressed the Search button, and changed input methods to Swype. It popped up and works fine. I'm even doing the tutorial right now, which is also working fine.
Did you confirm you got a good download by verifying the md5? Did you install anything else that may have interfered with Swype, or uninstall anything? Did you try installing the Swype Beta over the original Swype in the ROM?
All I know is that it works fine out of the box. I can post a few screenshots, if you'd like.
Captain_Throwback said:
I just did a completely fresh flash of that ROM, and installed nothing. I skipped through the Setup wizard, and when I got to the Home screen, I pressed the Search button, and changed input methods to Swype. It popped up and works fine. I'm even doing the tutorial right now, which is also working fine.
Did you confirm you got a good download by verifying the md5? Did you install anything else that may have interfered with Swype, or uninstall anything? Did you try installing the Swype Beta over the original Swype in the ROM?
All I know is that it works fine out of the box. I can post a few screenshots, if you'd like.
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OK. I'm not sure what's wrong with mine then.
I didn't check the MD5 but I assume that the ZIP CRC would have failed if the file was corrupt.
I didn't try the swype beta.
I have Google Pinyin installed, which is another IME, but it's always worked fine.
Thanks,
Bob
bobbozzo said:
OK. I'm not sure what's wrong with mine then.
I didn't check the MD5 but I assume that the ZIP CRC would have failed if the file was corrupt.
I didn't try the swype beta.
I have Google Pinyin installed, which is another IME, but it's always worked fine.
Thanks,
Bob
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If you want to try it again, I would get a fresh download, and before setting anything up, try to use Swype.
If it doesn't work then, I'll look into it further.
After reflashing my rom and setting up my phone from scratch i notice i lost my keyboard characters...ex..?, etc...i have them set to be enabled thru wanam but still arent showing...wierd cause i had them before the new set up..anyone know why?
bx10r said:
After reflashing my rom and setting up my phone from scratch i notice i lost my keyboard characters...ex..?, etc...i have them set to be enabled thru wanam but still arent showing...wierd cause i had them before the new set up..anyone know why?
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What keyboard are you using? I actually don't get what you mean. Do you, by chance, have a backup with the keys where they're supposed to be... if so, grab a screenshot of that and your current keyboard... If that wouldn't be too much trouble.
lordcheeto03 said:
What keyboard are you using? I actually don't get what you mean. Do you, by chance, have a backup with the keys where they're supposed to be... if so, grab a screenshot of that and your current keyboard... If that wouldn't be too much trouble.
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Cant attach screens so had to use dropbox...heres my keyboard now and my keyboard 2 days ago...i had the characters on the keys then..specially made by ted77
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0h88l04qz7jf952/Screenshot_2014-09-05-06-28-15.png?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wby7rib8vybzxtc/Screenshot_2014-09-05-06-28-49.png?dl=0
If you hold the keys, does the alternate key so come up like it's supposed to? Are you using the same keyboard as you were before? Same version and all? I'm pretty unfamiliar with the stock keyboard as I've been using SwiftKey for a year or so now and it has the alternate keys enabled by default... It's also free in the play store now.
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If you hold the keys, does the alternate key so come up like it's supposed to? Are you using the same keyboard as you were before? Same version and all? I'm pretty unfamiliar with the stock keyboard as I've been using SwiftKey for a year or so now and it has the alternate keys enabled by default... It's also free in the play store now.
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no, the alt key doesnt pop up..it did when i had the characters on the keys as shown in the screenshot, now i have to press the symbol key....im using the same exact keyboard zip i was using 2 days ago...it has to be a setting im missing cause i just flashed an s5 keyboard which should have the symbols and sure enough...it doesnt...strange
bx10r said:
no, the alt key doesnt pop up..it did when i had the characters on the keys as shown in the screenshot, now i have to press the symbol key....im using the same exact keyboard zip i was using 2 days ago...it has to be a setting im missing cause i just flashed an s5 keyboard which should have the symbols and sure enough...it doesnt...strange
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Ok, try toggling the setting you're talking about in wanam. Toggle it off, reboot, and then Toggle it back on.
lordcheeto03 said:
Ok, try toggling the setting you're talking about in wanam. Toggle it off, reboot, and then Toggle it back on.
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Tried that b4..nothing...its mind boggling...lol
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Tried that b4..nothing...its mind boggling...lol
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Lol, yeah. Can you shoot me a link to the keyboard you're using and tell me what ROM you're using? I wanna put my hands on it myself and play around with it.
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Lol, yeah. Can you shoot me a link to the keyboard you're using and tell me what ROM you're using? I wanna put my hands on it myself and play around with it.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/78xjp7esbrvqhdz/BX10R_Test03.zip?dl=0
Im on the sickness rom
bx10r said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/78xjp7esbrvqhdz/BX10R_Test03.zip?dl=0
Im on the sickness rom
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The Sickness Edition V2 Developers System?
Also, not that I'm worried about it or anything, but Chrome popped up saying BX10R_Test03.zip was malicious... not it was possibly malicious... not warning me that there was a chance it could be malicious... nah, Chrome said it WAS malicious, lol.
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The Sickness Edition V2 Developers System?
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Yeah...sorry u beat me to my edit...im drivin...lol
bx10r said:
Yeah...sorry u beat me to my edit...im drivin...lol
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No biggie! Give me a little while and I'll get back with ya. Drive safe pal.
I clean flashed just Sickness V2, the keyboard, installed TiBu and XDA..
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I clean flashed just Sickness V2, the keyboard, installed TiBu and XDA..
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Wtf? I clean flashed before installing too...
bx10r said:
Wtf? I clean flashed before installing too...
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Lol, for testing purposes, I literally just did a full wipe, flashed SicknessV2, the keyboard, then rebooted. No kernel, no mods, nothing but those two files. Keyboard had the alternate characters right at the very beginning of the setup process (putting in my WiFi password) and obviously stayed through downloading TiBu and restoring XDA
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Lol, for testing purposes, I literally just did a full wipe, flashed SicknessV2, the keyboard, then rebooted. No kernel, no mods, nothing but those two files. Keyboard had the alternate characters right at the very beginning of the setup process (putting in my WiFi password) and obviously stayed through downloading TiBu and restoring XDA
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Thats nuts...lol.. so what should i do? Start from scratch? Damn....thats alot of work...
bx10r said:
Thats nuts...lol.. so what should i do? Start from scratch? Damn....thats alot of work...
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I'd say to make a backup of your apps/data with Titanium Backup or equivalent. Then do a clean flash, flashing nothing but the ROM and the keyboard. If it works on a clean flash with nothing else installed, I'd go ahead and add your other flashable mods like The Sickness Modz.. Basically just restore everything in stages, checking to make sure the keyboard still works after each stage. If, after restoring your apps/data, the keyboard stops working, you'll know it's something to do with an app that breaks it. Then just restore a few apps at a time, rebooting after each and checking the keyboard. Then do your xposed modules one at a time. When you find what breaks the keyboard you can then either find a workaround or just stop using whatever it is that breaks it altogether.
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i'd say to make a backup of your apps/data with titanium backup or equivalent. Then do a clean flash, flashing nothing but the rom and the keyboard. If it works on a clean flash with nothing else installed, i'd go ahead and add your other flashable mods like the sickness modz.. Basically just restore everything in stages, checking to make sure the keyboard still works after each stage. If, after restoring your apps/data, the keyboard stops working, you'll know it's something to do with an app that breaks it. Then just restore a few apps at a time, rebooting after each and checking the keyboard. Then do your xposed modules one at a time. When you find what breaks the keyboard you can then either find a workaround or just stop using whatever it is that breaks it altogether.
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damn, thats strange...tried the rom and just the keyboard and im good...looks like im gonna have to setup from scratch....grrrrr...thx for all your help bro
bx10r said:
damn, thats strange...tried the rom and just the keyboard and im good...looks like im gonna have to setup from scratch....grrrrr...thx for all your help bro
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Before you go through all that, check out the Xposed module called Samsung Alt Symbols. It worked for me on stock firmware and I am on the At&t variant but maybe it's worth a shot.
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Before you go through all that, check out the Xposed module called Samsung Alt Symbols. It worked for me on stock firmware and I am on the At&t variant but maybe it's worth a shot.
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Where do i find this module?
NEVERMIND, I FOUND IT....I GOT MY CHARACTERS BACK,,PHEW I WAS GONNA SET UP FROM SCRATCH THIS WEEKEND....THANKS MAN....U SAVED ME A LOT OF WORK