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[Q] Remove/Uninstall Swype?

Hey...I accidentally installed the wrong swype apk. Does anyone know how to uninstall this so I can install the proper one?

Chamgea said:
Hey...I accidentally installed the wrong swype apk. Does anyone know how to uninstall this so I can install the proper one?
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Go to into our settings and look for the application option and then find swype, click on it and choose the uninstall option.

Ya I've tried that but the option for uninstall and force close is greyed out and I can't select them.

To properly uninstall it you will need root explorer and/or titanium backup.
These are my steps and it worked and I was able to install the latest beta and all is well:
1. uninstall swype using titanium backup
2. delete libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib using rootexplorer mounted as r/w
3. reboot in to recovery and clear dalvik cache.
4. download swype installer and follow directions

The four steps worked for me, thanks.

Tazzaras said:
To properly uninstall it you will need root explorer and/or titanium backup.
These are my steps and it worked and I was able to install the latest beta and all is well:
1. uninstall swype using titanium backup
2. delete libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib using rootexplorer mounted as r/w
3. reboot in to recovery and clear dalvik cache.
4. download swype installer and follow directions
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Works fine,
The unique explanation that are really useful! Thanks,

worked for me too.
tks!

Didn't work... still can't remove Swype!

chapas said:
Didn't work... still can't remove Swype!
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It worked flawlessly for me......Is your phone rooted?

[Q] SWYPE update on JPO

hi,
I found an update of swype. So I tried to install it on my SGS. So after that there were force closes.
After fixing that with restore the old version everything works well again. But I want the newest version of swype on it.
Maybe someone can tell me Beta-Login-Account via pm?
Would be very great.
Thanks

delete swype.apk from system or data (wherever it is), and delete libswypecore.so from system/lib/
(you can do this with root explorer or equivalent program, but u need root).
Once you've done that (they are very important steps!), reboot your phone and install whatever swype you want. Personally I use the latest cracked beta 2.10.?????? because it seems better than the default built in swype (2.6 or 2.7).
Google for it and you will find the apk.

oswade said:
delete swype.apk from system or data (wherever it is), and delete libswypecore.so from system/lib/
(you can do this with root explorer or equivalent program, but u need root).
Once you've done that (they are very important steps!), reboot your phone and install whatever swype you want. Personally I use the latest cracked beta 2.10.?????? because it seems better than the default built in swype (2.6 or 2.7).
Google for it and you will find the apk.
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I tried doing this before my self and every time I try to use Swype I get force Closed Error

updating swype on sprint lovers (or any pre-installed swype package for that matter)

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!

Swype updating

Is there any way to prevent swype from updating? I installled ACS ICS and restored my old swsype in titanium. Now every few days new swype updates and deletes all the words I added to the dictionary.
Thanks for your help.
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BrooklynsFinest said:
Is there any way to prevent swype from updating? I installled ACS ICS and restored my old swsype in titanium. Now every few days new swype updates and deletes all the words I added to the dictionary.
Thanks for your help.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
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Most painless way would be to pull the original Swype from the ACS ICS file (open the .zip you downloaded, navigate to the system/app folder, and extract the swype.apk file out of the zip somewhere you can easily get to it on your phone) and overwrite your version with the original. After you've pulled the file, copy it then paste it in the system\app folder of your phone using something that can write to your system folder like Root Explorer (or whatever you prefer). If you use Root Explorer, before pasting the file in system/app, be sure to click the Mount R/W button at the top (click it again to Mount R/O after your done). If you still have the ACS zip on your card, you can do everything with Root Explorer (including extracting the Swype.apk from the zip) without needing your PC. Of course, I'd do a backup in TB of your current Swype and if your new to this, I'd even do a full backup using Rom Manager or in CWM just to be safe.
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[Solved] stock Jellybean calendar widget on custom ROM not showing vibrant color

Hello. I'm currently running a cm10 kang ROM but every gaaps package I've flashed has the old ICS calendar widget with the washed out colors. I was wondering if anyone knew of a gaaps package that had the vibrant JB widget or just a .apk I can install.
EDIT Ok, I got it working. I took the .apk from a stock Jellybean ROM and copied into system.
So,
1. download the .apk here. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4b...DZEUmgydHRPUTQ
2. Use root explorer or something that's able to access /system and navigate to system/app and go to CalendarGoogle.apk and move it to your desktop or your SD card. (personally I deleted it since if something went wrong I could just reflash the gaaps package to fix it.)
3. Using root explorer copy the .apk I posted to /system/app and make sure you change permissions. (I personally have them all set to read, write, and execute)
3.5 If you try to click on the app no that it's copied it will not install, just wanted to let you know that this seems normal.
4. Reboot
5. Once your phone has booted back up try adding the widget and it SHOULD be the more vivid colored widget!
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Yes, this annoys me too
I haven't found a fix yet

Ok, I got it working. I took the .apk from a stock Jellybean ROM and copied into system.
So,
1. download the .apk here. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4bA7ve5MmmBNDZEUmgydHRPUTQ
2. Use root explorer or something that's able to access /system and navigate to system/app and go to CalendarGoogle.apk and move it to your desktop or your SD card. (personally I deleted it since if something went wrong I could just reflash the gaaps package to fix it.)
3. Using root explorer copy the .apk I posted to /system/app and make sure you change permissions. (I personally have them all set to read, write, and execute)
3.5 If you try to click on the app no that it's copied it will not install, just wanted to let you know that this seems normal.
4. Reboot
5. Once your phone has booted back up try adding the widget and it SHOULD be the more vivid colored widget!

foxehkins said:
Ok, I got it working. I took the .apk from a stock Jellybean ROM and copied into system.
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It works fine!
However, I got duplicated calendar apps and entries in sync settings. Deleting original Calendar.apk and GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk solved the problem.

Eddie1506 said:
It works fine!
However, I got duplicated calendar apps and entries in sync settings. Deleting original Calendar.apk and GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk solved the problem.
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Awesome, glad to see it worked man =]