[Q] Android 4.3 users (testers)...Re: Changing system fonts? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II

Has *anyone* had luck? Fortune? Changing the system font(s) in Android 4.3 builds?
Every method I've tried so far...iFont, Rom Toolbox font installer, even manually replacing the system font ttfs....results in either insta-lock and/or bootloop on reboot in 4.3

Skripka said:
Has *anyone* had luck? Fortune? Changing the system font(s) in Android 4.3 builds?
Every method I've tried so far...iFont, Rom Toolbox font installer, even manually replacing the system font ttfs....results in either insta-lock and/or bootloop on reboot in 4.3
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I am having the same issue tried all the same methods you have tried

Having the same issue on Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 2

UPDATE!
Running SlimROM 4.3
iFont on Play now changes fonts just fine on 4.3 :victory:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kapp.ifont

Skripka said:
UPDATE!
Running SlimROM 4.3
iFont on Play now changes fonts just fine on 4.3 :victory:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kapp.ifont
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Skripka said:
UPDATE!
Running SlimROM 4.3
iFont on Play now changes fonts just fine on 4.3 :victory:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kapp.ifont
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I downloaded a font, put it on sd card, clicked it and it restarted. I got a bootloop. Should i change the settings to samsung since thats what im running? I really dont want to have to deal with a boot loop again if its not gonna work properly
Im currently trying another method right now which i hope works.

crackedvenom2 said:
I downloaded a font, put it on sd card, clicked it and it restarted. I got a bootloop. Should i change the settings to samsung since thats what im running? I really dont want to have to deal with a boot loop again if its not gonna work properly
Im currently trying another method right now which i hope works.
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Most all the fonts included with iFont that I tried work fine. Their Ubuntu font for example.
PS-before ****ing with iFont always do a Nandroid.

Guys, every font in the op has worked flawlessly for me, hope you like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398785
Sony sketch is in the list. It changes all fonts, even on the keyboards.
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This is the font I'm using now, can't remember what its called in pic above.
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Can't change font

Last time I can change font but now I can't anymore. Flashed it with CWM but still at stock font. Help please? Tried several times still no hope so I post this.
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jeff7424 said:
Last time I can change font but now I can't anymore. Flashed it with CWM but still at stock font. Help please? Tried several times still no home so I post this.
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Go into your mounts and storage menu on CWM. Mount /system, then try to flash your font again.
lightningdude said:
Go into your mounts and storage menu on CWM. Mount /system, then try to flash your font again.
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Tried before. Still the same.
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Download "Font Installer" off the Play Store
Problem solved
CTU_Loscombe said:
Download "Font Installer" off the Play Store
Problem solved
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Okay it solved. But I got a question. Before that I was using ROM Toolbox to install but every time when phone reboots it still remain stock font. Any help?
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jeff7424 said:
Okay it solved. But I got a question. Before that I was using ROM Toolbox to install but every time when phone reboots it still remain stock font. Any help?
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I haven't a clue mate. I just use Font Installer for the rather sexy Sony Sketch font. Looks just like the old PlayStation style
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[MOD]No increasing ring tone - LJ2 - i317

Well I'm not sure why Samsung does this, however it drives me nuts. So here is the phone.apk without the increasing ringtone stuff.
Flash in recovery.
You must delete the "SecPhone.odex" in /system/app after installing. Until I can make a time to have the zip do it. Thanks
Click here to download
Enjoy!
I was looking for a way to disable this.. thanks!
Thanks man.. awesome mod...needed this
I flashed from recovery, rebooted and it said updating apps,starting apps, had my wife call but it still does that lame ascending ringtone. I tried rebooting and now every time it reboots it says updating apps, starting apps.. sucks lol takes a little longer to start up now. Any way to fix? I also found the file you talked about deleting but it said it was read only.
redrider54 said:
I flashed from recovery, rebooted and it said updating apps,starting apps, had my wife call but it still does that lame ascending ringtone. I tried rebooting and now every time it reboots it says updating apps, starting apps.. sucks lol takes a little longer to start up now. Any way to fix? I also found the file you talked about deleting but it said it was read only.
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I had the same problem with it not working then used rom toolbox pro to kill the said file rebooted and works perfectly.
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Wow I was waiting for this mod!!! Sham on you Sammy for making this wonderful Dev make it right. I for sure didnt forget to hit the thanks button on this one!
Worked like a charm. Had to delete the odex file, then the mod took. A cache/dalvik wipe took care of the "upgrading apps" screen. My ringtones start loud and stay that way. Many thanks!
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I can't seem to find the "secphone.odex" file. Only secphone.apk.
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wblteen said:
I can't seem to find the "secphone.odex" file. Only secphone.apk.
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Are you running a custom ROM? If so, you're probably already deodexed.
OK. I got ya. I still get the "updating apparently" on restart. I have cleared caches.
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OK. I got ya. I still get the "updating apparently" on restart. I have cleared caches.
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Not sure I can be of much more help if you're on a deodexed ROM already. I've stuck with rooted/de-bloated stock for the time being. Wiping the caches solved it for me, aside from the first boot after the cache wipe, of course, but I'm still fully odexed aside from that one file I deleted.
It worked for me this time, thinfs different from the first try, im now on the lite de-bloated stock rom and modded kernel
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So it looks like I need to modify the zip install to remove the .odex file.
Makes sense since de-odexing turns the .odex into a classes file inside the apk, which is then edited. I'll edit the zip today to remove to .odex file.
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So it looks like I need to modify the zip install to remove the .odex file.
Makes sense since de-odexing turns the .odex into a classes file inside the apk, which is then edited. I'll edit the zip today to remove to .odex file.
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The att note 2 owners don't get how lucky they are to have you here... yet...
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Any chance to incorporate call recording into this?
Found here from international version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938808
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The att note 2 owners don't get how lucky they are to have you here... yet...
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+1 I am patiently waiting for his release, big fan of his work
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antiochasylum said:
So it looks like I need to modify the zip install to remove the .odex file.
Makes sense since de-odexing turns the .odex into a classes file inside the apk, which is then edited. I'll edit the zip today to remove to .odex file.
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Did this ever get done, sir?
antiochasylum said:
Flash in recovery. Even if you aren't de-odexed this should still work. In the zip I did not have it delete the .odex extension in /system/app. So after you flash this feel free to delete the SecPhone.odex, or leave it, your choice.
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I installed and it did not work. I then used Root Explorer to delete /system/app/SecPhone.odex, cleared caches, rebooted and it works fine.
Thanks for the utility it was greatly needed.
9wire said:
Did this ever get done, sir?
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I have not yet. I'm sorry. Can anyone do it for me? Busy at work at the moment.
How to revert?
antiochasylum said:
Well I'm not sure why Samsung does this, however it drives me nuts. So here is the phone.apk without the increasing ringtone stuff.
Flash in recovery.
You must delete the "SecPhone.odex" in /system/app after installing. Until I can make a time to have the zip do it. Thanks
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I fully agree with you, this volume increase doesn't make any sense however, is there a way to revert back to the previous state should something go awry? Thanks.

[MOD] No navi button MOD for JB/ICS Razr M xt907 Roms

No USER friendly! Sorry I can't create update.zip
Need Safestrap for BackUP and change permissions (chmod -R 755 /system/framework/framework-res.apk).
This mod can open for you full screen display in Razr M without loose toggle bar, just copy framework with style what you want to /system/framework dir, and change permission to file.
Files in zip for 4.1.1 & 4.0.4 Android.
noVbutton - no navibar in Vertical orientation, yes in Horizontal
noV-Hbutton - no navibar in Vertical orientation, no in Horizontal
origin - original file
Of course you can change all manually if decompile framework-res.apk and find file named dimens.xml
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height">18.0dip</dimen>
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height_landscape">18.0dip</dimen>
<dimen name="navigation_bar_width">42.0dip</dimen>
link to framework-res.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1763662&d=1361913475
Thank you! I've been trying to figure out if this could be done. Swapped in your file using Root Explorer on the phone, everything crashed (kinda expected). Rebooted, changed permissions, and now she's working great!
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Thank you! I've been trying to figure out if this could be done. Swapped in your file using Root Explorer on the phone, everything crashed (kinda expected). Rebooted, changed permissions, and now she's working great!
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Ugh, tried to follow in your footsteps but got totally screwed. Wasnt able to chmod, tried rebooting and stuck in bootloop
Developer only?
Does this work for the developer and regular versions? Anyone tried this with the official JB OTA from Verizon?
I used Root Explorer, not a terminal. Running on stock Verizon Jelly Bean, retail version.
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It Works!
Yeah, FINALLY! Get rid of that craptastic waste-of-space navbar.
If anybody want to know, here's how I did it:
Note: I used root explorer
1. I used my windows 7 machine to extract the version of framework-res I wanted.
In my case, i'm on the 4.1.1 JB Verizon OTA, so I chose the 4.1.1 noV-Hbutton.
2.Copy the framework-res of your choice to the root of your internal storage card.
3. Using your file manager (Root explorer in my case) copy the framework file from your internal storage to "\system\" NOT "\system\framework\". Note, if you do this step and it asks you if you want to overwrite "framework-res.apk" STOP!
4. Using your file manager, write down the permissions for your existing "\system\framework\framework-res.apk".
5.Go to the framework-res.apk you just copied "\system\framework-res.apk" and change permissions to match those of your existing framework-res file.
6. AFTER the permissions have been changed and verified (I exited completely out of root explorer, then re-opened it and double checked that the permissions where the same) you can safely move and over-write the file in "\system\framework\".
7. Here's the reason. If you just copy the modified framework file straight from your internal memory to its home in "\system\framework\" the permissions won't be right, and there is a VERY good chance you will end up in an endless bootloop. Copying the file to "\system" first gives you the opportunity to modify its permissions BEFORE overwriting the existing framework file.
Good luck!
Update: Not sure why, and it isn't causing any problems, but every time I reboot the phone, it goes through the "android is upgrading your apps" dialogue".
Guess I got lucky avoiding a bootloop. I just copied the new file, went to /system/framework, renamed the current file, and pasted in the new one. Then all the applications crashed, I rebooted, and changed the permissions. I did have to sign back into all my accounts (Google, Facebook, etc), but zero issues since then.
I'm still loving it! The nav buttons took up so much space. The new version of LMT that you can trigger from the bottom makes it perfect.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
Op you rock man! Thanks ks a ton!
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kensdavid said:
Ugh, tried to follow in your footsteps but got totally screwed. Wasnt able to chmod, tried rebooting and stuck in bootloop
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same thing happened to me
I got moved the new framework file into the folder except I accidentally deleted it at the same time. Everything started to "stop working" and after I did a hard reset recovery (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition) it stays stuck on the "android" boot loop (past the motorola logo) any help on restoring my phone??
The framework in the OP doesn't work with Eclipse Rom so I recompiled it from the eclipse framework. Same instructions as OP just different file.
So to recover, this is for Eclipse 1.1 no buttons
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ruaj1rr6klmici/framework-res.apk
If I helped you out toss the OP and I a thanks plz :good:
Stock TB
Clienterror said:
The framework in the OP doesn't work with Eclipse Rom so I recompiled it from the eclipse framework. Same instructions as OP just different file.
So to recover, this is for Eclipse 1.1 no buttons
If I helped you out toss the OP and I a thanks plz :good:
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I would like to do this for TB. Are you using apktools?
im running cm10 beta on my razr m and i found that simply adding "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1", to the end of your build.prop without the " then reboot. This will make the bottom nav bar disappear.
I found this by accident attempting to make the nav bar translucent so im not sure why it works, but it does for me.
theycallmekenny said:
im running cm10 beta on my razr m and i found that simply adding "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1", to the end of your build.prop without the " then reboot. This will make the bottom nav bar disappear.
I found this by accident attempting to make the nav bar translucent so im not sure why it works, but it does for me.
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It causes systemui.apk to FC on stock based ROMS. Great for CM10 based ROMs.
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hillmom said:
I would like to do this for TB. Are you using apktools?
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Yea just decompile the framework from the rom you want and edit the lines in the op to all zeros. It's located in the "values/dims.xml" (I think). Recompile apk then drop in the meta folder from the original framework inside the new framework (I used 7zip). Just copy to phone, set permissions, and reboot.
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Clienterror said:
Yea just decompile the framework from the rom you want and edit the lines in the op to all zeros. It's located in the "values/dims.xml" (I think). Recompile apk then drop in the meta folder from the original framework inside the new framework (I used 7zip). Just copy to phone, set permissions, and reboot.
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Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
hillmom said:
Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
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No problem, after you do it once it isn't a big deal
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hillmom said:
Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
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So what was the mistake you made when trying to recompile?
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sniperkill said:
So what was the mistake you made when trying to recompile?
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I'm using APK Multi Tool, and I didn't install the framework-res.apk for 4.1.1 first.
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hillmom said:
I'm using APK Multi Tool, and I didn't install the framework-res.apk for 4.1.1 first.
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Oh, and okay. I know when jelly bean and ICS first came out everyone was having a hard time with recompiling the .apk's from ics and jb. I haven't tried it since. I'm assuming that they must have fixed all that by now?
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sniperkill said:
Oh, and okay. I know when jelly bean and ICS first came out everyone was having a hard time with recompiling the .apk's from ics and jb. I haven't tried it since. I'm assuming that they must have fixed all that by now?
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Yes, they did update them. I tried earlier with an older utility, and was getting really frustrated because I couldn't get the apk to recompile. APK Multi Tool os awesome, I need to play with the themeing tools it has.
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finally Google wallet works

I just flashed the initial file, and then setup Google wallet. Then I rebooted into recovery and flash the second file that appears to put your build prop file back to the original Samsung settings.
I tried the other methods mentioned but they didn't work for me.
Here is the link to skynote rom thread and it contains the two files in the first post or so. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093870 You can see who to thank for this at this thread.e
I don't take credit for any of this other than taking a chance and flashing these files from the Skynote Rom thread and trying on my Note 2 that has Cleanrom 4.0.5.
The cards I added to Wallet were my visa credit card, debit card and American Express.
Today I made two vending machine purchases using wallet with pictures attached. FYI I live in the Seattle Washington area and have not tried this wallet anywhere else.
Thanks i'm going to try this on jedi rom and see if it works.
*Update*
It installed without issue for me and setup without any FC or anything else. I'll test it out tomorrow at cvs to make sure it works but so far so good. I'm on the latest Jedi rom.
futuregerald said:
Thanks i'm going to try this on jedi rom and see if it works.
*Update*
It installed without issue for me and setup without any FC or anything else. I'll test it out tomorrow at cvs to make sure it works but so far so good. I'm on the latest Jedi rom.
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Got it working on Jedi XpX , however, when i revert to my jedi build.prop, the wallet app dissapear.
i'd like to get it workingwith an official jedi build.prop so i'll keep trying some stuff, i'll keep you updated
Doesnt work for me on Jedi XPX. Hangs at the "Setting up Wallet for purchases" part of the install.
THANKS ALOT!!! worked on BLACKOUT RC3 like a charm.....just installed first zip and setup google wallet and then flashed second zip and walla...google wallet and spen works...AWESOME!!!:good::good:
rockinandroid said:
THANKS ALOT!!! worked on BLACKOUT RC3 like a charm.....just installed first zip and setup google wallet and then flashed second zip and walla...google wallet and spen works...AWESOME!!!:good::good:
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I taught RC3 had the wallet stuff built right in there. No need to flash anything. Just change the build prop after setting up wallet. All these zips do is change the build props from NEXUS back to I317.
Just my 2ยข
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I can confirm that it works with the jedi rom. Just made my purchase today at whole foods and the receipt popped right up., really happy with this!!!
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darksora145 said:
I can confirm that it works with the jedi rom. Just made my purchase today at whole foods and the receipt popped right up., really happy with this!!!
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but you keep using the skynote build.prop?
then all adjustments and tweaks to build.prop by ptrm are gone you have the skynote one
i'm currently trying to find what don't work in jedi's build.prop that make the wallet dissapear when i revert it.. i'll post if ever i find anything that works.
Thanks for this, it worked on my STOCK rooted i317. Just flashed the first one, rebooted and set up Wallet, and flashed the second one. Haven't gotten to test it yet but I can't imagine having a problem with it since it let me set everything up and I was able to load back into the app after the 2nd flash. Awesome, thanks for the info OP.
No I flashed the revert to go back to note 2 and all my functionality is still good so I'm back to note 2 build prop
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Works great on CleanRom 4.5.
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Pple who have done this on jedi, do you use your old jedi build.prop after?
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If you downloaded the two zip files from sky notes page for Google wallet it tells you that you have to get rid of the old Google wallet stuff so it doesn't get wonky when you set up the new ones. And yes you do have to use the old build prop afterwards. That's what the finalized zip is for after you flash the step 1 zip
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I tried this setup on my ATT note 2 and can not get past "setting up wallet for purchases". I am running Clean Rom and have followed the steps exactly. I have also tried clearing the cache and data on the wallet apk and the nfc services. Any thoughts on what to try next?
Ok, tried another method and now I am stuck at adding card though it does show as a new device added and it shows me the card that is on file.
nigelquest said:
I tried this setup on my ATT note 2 and can not get past "setting up wallet for purchases". I am running Clean Rom and have followed the steps exactly. I have also tried clearing the cache and data on the wallet apk and the nfc services. Any thoughts on what to try next?
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nigelquest said:
I tried this setup on my ATT note 2 and can not get past "setting up wallet for purchases". I am running Clean Rom and have followed the steps exactly. I have also tried clearing the cache and data on the wallet apk and the nfc services. Any thoughts on what to try next?
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what do you mean by cant get past? Do you mean it takes more than a few minutes and then you give up and reboot? I would make sure you uninstall any google wallet apk you have on the phone and any other traces of it. Maybe then reboot and try the two files again?
It eventually fails to add the card after a few hours. As for the first failure I gave it many, many hours. Ill give your suggestion a try though. Thanks!
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what do you mean by cant get past? Do you mean it takes more than a few minutes and then you give up and reboot? I would make sure you uninstall any google wallet apk you have on the phone and any other traces of it. Maybe then reboot and try the two files again?
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I get to this screen, get an email from Google saying I activated a new wallet and then it sits here indefinitely.
As I understand this doesn't work up here in Canada right? Are any of you guys Canadians? Love to have this.
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Now after about an hour I get this. Tried on lte and wifi.

keyboard issue

Can not select different languages from space in stock keyboard
Plz help
Have you tried to force stop and clean the cache from the keyboard app?
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DiogoCV said:
Have you tried to force stop and clean the cache from the keyboard app?
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i have done every thing remove keyboard and flash again but no success
Sorry, I didn't understood.. What have you flashed again?
You could try a clean install..
What ROM do you have and what's your phone variant?
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DiogoCV said:
Sorry, I didn't understood.. What have you flashed again?
You could try a clean install..
What ROM do you have and what's your phone variant?
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stock keyboard pull from phoenix rom 18.8 replaced using root explorer.
no success
then i make zip flash file samsungime.apk and flash
no success
some time early on this rom working very well using two language change from space of keyboard.
now some problem accured.
have not solved
relisys667 said:
Can not select different languages from space in stock keyboard
Plz help
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Try hard reset and reflash ROM.
relisys667 said:
stock keyboard pull from phoenix rom 18.8 replaced using root explorer.
no success
then i make zip flash file samsungime.apk and flash
no success
some time early on this rom working very well using two language change from space of keyboard.
now some problem accured.
have not solved
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I can't remember the exact path in 4.4.2 TW ROM since I'm running aosp ROM at the moment but this has something to do with settings in accessibility search for this solution in phantom thread or dn3 thread. If you disable that then you'll be able to select another language for keyboard and swiping the space bar will switch it.
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