Xperia M/Dual 4.3 T9/Phonepad Keyboard - Sony Xperia M

1. Go to messages and prepare to start a new message.
2. Look at the top left corner of the screen, you will see the keyboard symbol. Type on that and then you see 'international keyboard'. Click on Chinese. When in Chinese mode, click on language (CN) and put in English.
3. Now you have the T9 keyboard back on 4.3!
The other thing to note:
1. If you upgrade directly from 4.1 to 4.3 via PCC, not flashing an .FTF then you should still have the keyboard. But, do NOT untick the T9 keyboard option in message settings or repair your phone if you want to keep the keyboard.

many thanks...

3rd party app "anysoftkeyboard" (it's free) has a much better T9 keypad anyway, I suggest those that like to use T9 abc def give it a try :good:

No problem. Thanks for the tip on the other keyboard too.

thanks for the tip Bro...

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[REQ] Original HTC keyboard files

Hi all,
It seems that i'm loosing abilties of the touchscreen keyboard ( loosing ABC mode )
I hope that some one can post the original files.
Cause I dont know what to do else
I havent changed anything about my keyboard...
Hope you guys can help me out
Thnx in advance
do u mean u are stucked in "number mode" of the keyboard ?
lcw622 said:
do u mean u are stucked in "number mode" of the keyboard ?
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Yes indeed !
Edit:
Any solution to that??
I too have this problem, or at least something similar.
I flashed to Davideuk's V2 Topaz rom. After installing I found the new keyboard worked in both keypad and qwerty with t9 support However today I discovered that t9 no longer works and the keypad only types numbers, even with the letters showing and regardless of t9 or ABC selected. This evening I'll probably re-flash the rom and go through my settings and apps, checking 1 at a time to see what breaks it... unless someone knows of a fix already?
millski said:
I too have this problem, or at least something similar.
I flashed to Davideuk's V2 Topaz rom. After installing I found the new keyboard worked in both keypad and qwerty with t9 support However today I discovered that t9 no longer works and the keypad only types numbers, even with the letters showing and regardless of t9 or ABC selected. This evening I'll probably re-flash the rom and go through my settings and apps, checking 1 at a time to see what breaks it... unless someone knows of a fix already?
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No need to flash new ROM. If you have HD Tweak installed scroll down to T9 Mode and disable it. Your keyboard should be totally operational again!
Fallen Spartan said:
No need to flash new ROM. If you have HD Tweak installed scroll down to T9 Mode and disable it. Your keyboard should be totally operational again!
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Indeed this worked
Strange that it effects eachother.
Altho now I cant switch to T9 mode ....?
Fallen Spartan said:
No need to flash new ROM. If you have HD Tweak installed scroll down to T9 Mode and disable it. Your keyboard should be totally operational again!
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Funnily enough I already tried that, but I must have forgotten to soft reset because after trying again (thanks to your advice) and resetting it worked. And my t9 works too Many thanks!

Best software keyboard - the TouchPAL 4.0

Dear All,
Touch PAL has a beta version available the Touch PAL 4.0 (upgrade from 3.5), its just the best software keyboard i ever have used. Now my HD is almost perfect, such good that i even have doubts to buy the Touch PRO 2.
Thx for the heads up. I agree, no matter what other keyboard I try, just always go back to touchpal...bit of a learning curve to it but worth it as once learned its simply the best and fastest to use. Just love it!
Any link to the beta version? I recall I really liked this, but ditched it as it didn't have a landscape mode.
**EDIT** Sorry, here it is - http://www.cootek.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=854
I didnt know this software before this, post, but after try it, it is the best keyboard software by far
thanks
I have been using this since 3.5 and think it is the best ever, and now with v4.0, it simply blows everything away!
I prefer this over Fingerkeyboard2 and the HTC Touch Input.
I've started using it since it's FOC day v.1.0.. It has come quite a long way.
Like the new landscape layout (tho' I hardly use THD in that mode) and I can type as fast using the T+ layout as if I'm in portrait mode! Cool!
Now, waiting for them to load up other language pack, and hopefully add in some symbols on the T+ layout, instead of having two '.' and ','.
Sian said:
I've started using it since it's FOC day v.1.0.. It has come quite a long way.
Like the new landscape layout (tho' I hardly use THD in that mode) and I can type as fast using the T+ layout as if I'm in portrait mode! Cool!
Now, waiting for them to load up other language pack, and hopefully add in some symbols on the T+ layout, instead of having two '.' and ','.
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All languages wich already exists will also work for 4.0
You just have to modify one little thing..
Open ActiveSync and open the Device Browser and go to "My Windows Mobile based device.." then go to Program Files\TouchPal\Surfaces..
There you will see already installed languages.. now open up the directory off the language you want to have available in TouchPal 4 for example dutch.
In this directory you will see dutch.img and surface.data just simply rename the surface.data to dutch.data same as the name of the directory..
If you get the message can't modify jadajada.. then just chose another keyboard on you're device, and then it will work after the renaming you must restart you're device!!!
Happy Typing T+
For this version there are other language files?
djxfma said:
All languages wich already exists will also work for 4.0
You just have to modify one little thing..
Open ActiveSync and open the Device Browser and go to "My Windows Mobile based device.." then go to Program Files\TouchPal\Surfaces..
There you will see already installed languages.. now open up the directory off the language you want to have available in TouchPal 4 for example dutch.
In this directory you will see dutch.img and surface.data just simply rename the surface.data to dutch.data same as the name of the directory..
If you get the message can't modify jadajada.. then just chose another keyboard on you're device, and then it will work after the renaming you must restart you're device!!!
Happy Typing T+
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hi
tried this for norwegian language, but did not work.
I see the language but I can not choose it.
I bought it for my kaiser and it was great. It's picked up some problems with the Touch HD implementation though. Odd fiddly bugs like the unreliable way it interacts with the HTC input selector, occasional reversion back to the WM6 keyboard and it's not brilliant with opera.
Hopefully they'll fix.
Jon
Sad to report that I lost v.4.0.. after trying to tweak the language file.. this may not be the cause, since others have not issue with it.
Basically, v.4.0 doesn't load or load up a blank page (1/2 the height of the normal keyboard size) at the bottom which doesn't disappear untile I change the SIP. Uninstall, reinstall, uninstall and install v.3.0 and reinstall v.4.0 etc all no use.. sad...
sigh..
Edit:
Solved the problem with the help from the developer. Back up your language files in Surface, uninstall TouchPal, delete all the TouchPal folder in Program File and reinstall. Then Soft reset. Viola!
Anyone tried deleting the other language file before? Is it ok? How about the Chinese language file from v.3.5? Anyone tried it yet? I have it installed, but it's the fifth one on the list at the bottom, so can't access it unless I remove one of the other language.
You will have to remove other language files before you can select another.. just installed a new rom i'm trying some other language files right now.. I will report the status of the testing
**UPDATE**
"Have to be 3.5 language files.."
Norwegian :: tested :: Works file: Norwegian.rar
Dutch :: tested :: Works file: dutch.rar
Install language file:
1. Chose another keyboard
2. With ActiveSync open up the Device Browser
3. Go to \Program Files\TouchPal\Surfaces
4. Extract here an language file from above
5. Restart youre device
6. Select TouchPal keyboard
Reminder:
You have to delete other language files before you can use other language files
1. Chose another keyboard
2. With ActiveSync open up the Device Browser
3. Go to \Program Files\TouchPal\Surfaces
4. Delete every language you don't need except for English
5. Restart youre device
6. Select TouchPal keyboard
Greetz,
DJ XFMA
brodos123 said:
hi
tried this for norwegian language, but did not work.
I see the language but I can not choose it.
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Check this post it wil help:
Language install
djxfma said:
You will have to remove other language files before you can select another.. just installed a new rom i'm trying some other language files right now.. I will report the status of the testing
**UPDATE**
"Have to be 3.5 language files.."
Norwegian :: tested :: Works file: Norwegian.rar
Dutch :: tested :: Works file: dutch.rar
Install language file:
1. Chose another keyboard
2. With ActiveSync open up the Device Browser
3. Go to \Program Files\TouchPal\Surfaces
4. Extract here an language file from above
5. Restart youre device
6. Select TouchPal keyboard
Reminder:
You have to delete other language files before you can use other language files
1. Chose another keyboard
2. With ActiveSync open up the Device Browser
3. Go to \Program Files\TouchPal\Surfaces
4. Delete every language you don't need except for English
5. Restart youre device
6. Select TouchPal keyboard
Greetz,
DJ XFMA
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I did the above before, and I can't even get TouchPal to launch after deleting the language files that come with it.
if can't afford..using chinese version instead of cracked version..XD
The title should read "Best software keyboard - the TouchPAL 3.5"
IMO 4.0 is a step backwards, I don't use landscape keyboard so the only good thing about this update is nicer skin.
swedish dic SUCKS
This software is great and one of the best if not the best IMHO.
BUT no matter how good a software is for putting in text is. If the dic is bad there is really no use for it.
Different tempus for verbs is non existing and so cumbersome to input. the best would be if it could use the HTC dic like fingerkeyboard. Which really is the best dic a experience so far.
Other really bad thing is trying to get help on their forum to build a good Swedish dic has been non excisting. Atleast for me.
just my 2 cents
Regards
/Frewys
Nice keyboard indeed, and language version of djxfma works good.
Bu I miss the SMS name suggestion function of the HTC input and finger keyboard.
I will give it a try though.
Thanx for this application.
L.
It still can, just a bit more troublesome. After typing the name, press 'Space' and then delete the spacing and the name suggestion will work.

HTC Touch HD missing qwerty on keyboard!!!

I have lost the text page on my full qwerty keyboard English,
Can this be fixed?
maybe hard-reset, or install a new keyboard
Thanks
i tried re-setting my device - no luck, also tried using the other input methods - still no luck.
Any other ideas?
any link to download the original English keyboard...??
hmm....
I found no link to the original english keyboard
What makes me stunning is that the other input methods also don´t work...
download this keyboard:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2010/02/21/download-swype-v3-9-for-htc-hd2/
Try if it works... if not, you will have to reset windows mobile totally. This option can be found in the settings and it´s called something simmilar to reset/erase storage (i have a german version) there you have to enter 1234 and then you can reset the device
Cheers, stephan1
sorry but i will restore the original English keyboard...
if touch "up" keyboard button i see only my Greek language and not English and Greek...help!!!

[Q] How can I switch the default keyboard from the HTC one to the Android

1. I rooted the Desire with "Unrevoked3".
2. Install the ROM "Bravo_WWE_2.29.405.5_v5" (FroYo 2.2)
3. Install the "Android.keyboard.v2.3"
4. download and install the "AnySoftKeyboard"
Now I have problem the swith the default keyboard from HTC to any other keyboard (see the attached picture of my "Language & Keyboard" screen)
Can any one halp me the change this default keyboard?
I need keyboard with Hebrew support and the HTC keyboard dont have it.
In WM I use the "SIPChange" but I cant finde any App like this for Android
rahav said:
1. I rooted the Desire with "Unrevoked3".
2. Install the ROM "Bravo_WWE_2.29.405.5_v5" (FroYo 2.2)
3. Install the "Android.keyboard.v2.3"
4. download and install the "AnySoftKeyboard"
Now I have problem the swith the default keyboard from HTC to any other keyboard (see the attached picture of my "Language & Keyboard" screen)
Can any one halp me the change this default keyboard?
I need keyboard with Hebrew support and the HTC keyboard dont have it.
In WM I use the "SIPChange" but I cant finde any App like this for Android
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perhaps you should be finding a Hebrew dictionary set for the keyboard, and use it together with a mod keyboard available in this forum
sent via morse code
OK I finde how to switch the used keyboard:
after I install the new keyboard I need to:
1. Go into any text field so the keyboard will be appear on the screen.
2. Long click on the optical trackpad. (A "Edit text" dialog will pop-up)
3. Click on "Input method". (A "Select input method" dialog will pop-up)
4. Click on the keyboard you like to use.
"that's all folks"

[Update]QWERTZ for Xoom external Keyboard

Here is my version of a QWERTZ Keyboard Layout for german (flashable by recovery).
Use it for your BT or USB Keyboard.
I have a 3G Xoom with hc 3.2 modded for european running but it should work on every xoom afaik.
If you have root and you know what you do and you want a german keyboard layout for your german bluetooth or your usb keyboard you will have to take the following steps:
- download zip to your device
- move it to external sdcard (or internal in case you have the modded recovery for this)
- boot into recovery
- use "install zip from sdcard" to install
How it works:
- it replaces (/system/usr/... keychars/Generic.kcm and keylayout/Generic.kl) in your system directory to give android the right mapping for a QWERTZ Keyboard.
WARNING:
- if you toast your cat with this - I am not responsible for that!
- if you brick your device - look at the cat - I am not responsible for that!
For german speaking audience...
Q&A:
Kozdoba said:
Please could you provide some manual how to add another language.
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Have a look into the ZIP-File. There a two files. One tells the system which scancode of your keyboard maps to which keycode. The other tells the system which chars maps to which keycodes.
For the lookup of the keyboard scancodes use KeyTest.apk from Chris Boyle.
To edit you have to use a program that is able to handle Unix carrige returns and the file has to stay at UTF8 - I myself use PSPad for this task (there is a russian version available and its totally free!).
Your primary target is Generic.kcm (changes to Generic.kl are very difficult because you are not free to choose the keycode name - they depend on some internal android header on compile time!) - some of the mapping are obvious some other not. For russian I think you will have to put them like in a special notation like " '\u00e7' " (it just an example how to notate hex chars - my best guess is to have a look here).
Kozdoba said:
I would like to use Russian and QWERTY layout for Bluetooth keyboard.
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I do not think this can be done without a very special app for the keyboard. Maybe you can mix up things by setting the soft keyboard to the one language and the hard keyboard to the other.
Will it work with the original Motorola Xoom Keyboard?
I do not know - but if you tell me it does not I will my best to make it work. The original Xoom Keyboard has a vendor code that may or may not be known to the us version of 3.2 now - if you want me to fix it contact me please.
Will it work with my XYZ brand keyboard?
That depends. In most cases - for example you can connect that keyboard to your pc successfully - it will work. Contact me if it does not.
Is it possible to remap the windows key to home?
Yes it is. Find the 'special version' (QWERTZ_Xoom_DE_Windowskey_as_Home.zip) below.
Btw: it's spelled QWERTZ and not QUERTZ.
Just telling you this because I've seen that you made the same mistake in another forum as well...
ooops ... you are right.
Silly mistake, sorry.
Riffer said:
Here is my version of a QWERTZ Keyboard Layout for german flashable by recovery.
I have a 3G Xoom with hc 3.2 modded for european running but it should work on every xoom afaik.
If you have root and you know what you do and you want a german keyboard layout for your german bluetooth or your usb keyboard you will have to take the following steps:
- download zip to your device
- move it to external sdcard (or internal in case you have the modded recovery for this)
- boot into recovery
- use "install zip from sdcard" to install
WARNING:
- if you toast your cat with this - I am not responsible for that!
- if you brick your device - look at the cat - I am not responsible for that!
For german speaking audience...
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Does it give possibility to use both layout QWERTY and QWERTZ? Please could you provide some manual how to add another language. I would like to use Russian and QWERTY layout for Bluetooth keyboard.
Thanks.
it's also possible to install perfect keyboard free. after activating this keyboard you can also choose the german layout for the stock keyboard.
burgi400 said:
the german layout for the stock keyboard.
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For an external hardware (usb or Bluetooth) keyboard?
Kozdoba said:
Does it give possibility to use both layout QWERTY and QWERTZ?
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No. Its just a change to QWERTZ by replacing the mapping files.
Kozdoba said:
Please could you provide some manual how to add another language. I would like to use Russian and QWERTY layout for Bluetooth keyboard.
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I will add some sentences to the start post for this.
also worth noting that some hardware keyboards will have their own .kl files, like the BT moto keyboard will load its own .kl file by default e.g Vendor_22b8_Product_093d.kl so modding generic .kl may not work for all external keyboards
Riffer said:
No. Its just a change to QWERTZ by replacing the mapping files.
I will add some sentences to the start post for this.
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Thanks any way, but it's not decision that I need. I would like to have both languages on keyboard, because I use them 50/50.
Kozdoba said:
Thanks any way, but it's not decision that I need. I would like to have both languages on keyboard, because I use them 50/50.
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Just to understand:
you want to use the same keyboard for qwerty and russian?
Riffer said:
Just to understand:
you want to use the same keyboard for qwerty and russian?
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Yes, I need both layout on one keyboard. So I could use external keyboard for typing in Russian and English, like on virtual one. It's weird that Google or Moto forgot to add support for several languages for the virtual keyboard((
Is it possible to match the "windows"-key to the home button? Keycode is 117.
Yes it is.
Find the 'special version' in the starting post.
I have the same issue as Kozdoba.
Have an Apple wireless keyboard that I want to use with Swedish layout when writing email and messages, but in standard US layout mode otherwise.
It should be possible to switch between layouts when needed.
I guess this would require someone to make some custom changes to the Honeycomb input code, and for that Google need to release it into AOSP.
i flashed the zip, but not only the z/y buttons are switched, also many other buttons. but i would like to undo it. is there a flashable zip to, or do i have to restore my backup?
i would like to just change the z/y buttons
btw i am using the brand new ensington keyfolio for unversal 10" tabs

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