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[MOD] HTC_IME (8th June) v27: Small fix

I'm now taking a break from the work on this mod due to serious lack of time. I've spent a huge amount of time on this mod already and also shared all my code and methods. I hope the community has benefited from this. You are all free to do whatever you want with my code if you want to make further improvements. I hope I can find some time to continue this little project later this summer. Thanks for all the encouraging words, feature suggestions and bug reports. Couldn't have done this without you all
Credits:
The old low res hack is based on the version posted by Cyanogen.
The new low res and high res hack is based on the version posted by modaco.
JesusFreke for smali/baksmali.
Couldn't do this without them.
Features:
(Compacted this list to save space, the point is that there are many features not to make this list readable )
Customizable language settings, Smileys hacked into the hide key (see screen shots), Swap Smiley/12# button, Custom smileys, Custom word candidate bar that raises the keyboards so dictionary won't cover the app you type in, Position of word candidate list is saved if you long press and move it, Left align word candidate list, Prediction in fields with own suggestions (search bar etc.), Prediction in fields that sets the filter flag, Prediction in URL fields, Disable automatic capitalization, Play sounds in silent mode, Set sound level, Custom sounds, Automatic space insertion, Enable prediction with cursor in or adjacent to existing words (QWERTY only), Enable a space bar key in URL keyboard, Support for German QWERTZ hard KB layout, Show voice input button for all keyboards with a settings button, Disable key preview popup, Use Google development server for voice (supports German but isn't online 24/7), MANY HTC bugs fixed, the changelog for a few of them, Droid SE X10 landscape support, User dictionary import/export, User dictionary accepts any character, not just HTC approved ones, Custom vibration length, Character replacement (can remove diacritic chars), Pipe key in qwerty mode, Move cursor with volume keys (for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10), Easier access to language specific chars in qwerty popups, Configurable gesture (swipe) actions, Gesture actions: Delete word, delete sentence, shift, hide kb, cursor after word, voice input, switch language, switch keyboard, Use phone keypad / compact qwerty symbol kb for QWERTY, Toggle accept dict. suggestion by space / period / comma, Fast language and keyboard switching by gestures, Version tracking by aTrackDog, Custom domains for .com key
And not least:
My source code is now available for your own modding pleasure
All hacks are configurable in the settings dialog.
Changelog for latest versions
Code:
/*
* 27
* Fixed: T9 is now disabled when adding words manually (sorry, missed that bug report on v26b1)
*/
/*
* 26
* Separate version for Froyo (2.2) due to changed voice input API:s
* Fixed: User dictionary should now be saved correctly on Sense ROMs (if installed correctly!)
* Fixed: Slightly better SMS detection
* Fixed: Custom popup domains will work without enabling custom popup time (caused by typo)
* Fixed: Smiley insertion right after period removed first smiley char
* Fixed: Settings not remembered for some locales
* Fixed: Tweaked space insertion around parentheses some
* Fixed: Fixed "Predict in Browser" option on Froyo (workaround for Android issue #8563)
* Fixed: Space deleted after period insertion and use of chars from symbol KB (HTC bug)
* Fixed: No auto add words didn't always work
* Fixed: Smiley button didn't work on symbol KB
* New: Calibration is considered for all layouts
* New: Modify button height/width on all layouts
* New: € £ added to f popup
* New: T9 toggle settings now remembered
* New: Export/import settings to/from SD card
* New: Pipe added to alt. symbol keyboard (page 4)
* Gesture: Cursor before word
*/
/*
* 25
* New: Move lang. specific popup chars closer to pressed key (help me support more langs!)
* Option: Replace chars only for SMS
* Option: Custom domains for .com key
* Option: Insert period on double space
* Option: Toggle accept dict. suggestion by 12# key
* Option: Configurable custom sounds
* Option: Change language with volume keys
* Option: Adjust portrait QWERTY key width
* Changed: Delete last sentence breaks on comma again.
* Fixed: Space insertion disabled for URI fields (causing problems)
* Fixed: Space insertion tweaked for French
* Fixed: Removed Romanian since not working (blame HTC)
* Fixed: Don't insert space if prediction is disabled in browser
* Fixed: Predict in URL working again.
* Fixed: Sound for HW KB working again
* Gesture: Toggle QWERTY prediction on/off
*/
Download
v27
High resolution version
High resolution version (Froyo/2.2)
Low resolution version for Android 1.6 and up
Low resolution version for Android 1.5 (no voice input)
Instructions:
Download and unzip (not flashable update.zip!)
Install the two apks (HTC_IME & Clicker) using your favorite method (via a file manager or adb install -r). Sense users shouldn't (and needn't) install Clicker.
There is no need to push anything to /system
Go to Menu, Settings, Language & Keyboard. Activate "HTC_IME mod"
To change keyboard, long press on lower left key on stock keyboard or any input field. Select input method in the menu.
See note below if you have earlier versions than v22 installed already!
Requirements:
Android
Compatible resolution screen
Compatible CPU. Sorry can't say which they are but I know some Samsung phones are not supported. This is due to the included HTC native prediction library.
Configuring my hacks
All configuration is now done in the settings dialog. No need for config files on SD card (v22 and up).
Some options modifies stuff that are set when the keyboard first loads. Thus you need to kill it for changes to take effect (or reboot).
Upgrade notes
Starting with v22 I now use my own java package name. This means that it can be installed in parallel with stock HTC_IME (no root needed on Sense).
Settings from v21 and earlier can't be read from v22 and up. You must enter them again. The user dictionary can be exported from v21 and imported into v22. Both versions can coexist during this process. This inconvenience will only happen between v21 and newer. Sorry for this, but this change will enable me do to more advanced mods in the future.
v23 has a hires Clicker. You should install it if not using Sense
Source code
Interested in how I do this? I've decided to share the sources for the mod so that the project can live on when I get tired of it. You can study it just for learning or implement your own mods. You are free to do whatever you want with if as long as you buy me a beer
Download source code
Please spend a few hours trying to set it up and figure out some stuff on your own before bombarding me with questions...
Feeling thankful?
Donations are appreciated. Donate here.
Changelog:
Version 25 Highres pre Froyo, High res Froyo, Lowres >= 1.6, Lowres 1.5
Version 24 hires lowres: Fixed: Droid/Milestone/X10 landscape kb broken due to upscaling, Alt. symbol kb. not set correctly on start input, FC on boot when using some locales, Delete last sentence tweaked
Version 23 hires lowres: Fixed: User dictionary broke in v22 due to changed package name. Sorry!
Version 22 hires lowres: New: My own package name, Fast language & keyboard switching by gestures, Settings dialog redesigned, No more .htcime on SD, all is now GUI based, Hires Clicker, Version tracking by aTrackDog. Fixed: Scale landscape KB on Droid/Milestone/X10, Add word dialog now shows kb automatically, FC on show add word dialog in landscape, Proper hires settings icon from Incredible, P and W in phone number keyboard, Workaround for back button bug in xScope browser Option: Configurable gesture actions, Show current language on start, Kill keyboard from settings, Disable voice button also for English, Use phone keypad / compact qwerty symbol kb for QWERTY, Toggle accept dict. suggestion by space, Toggle accept dict. suggestion by separators, Volume keys for dpad up/down, Gesture: Delete last sentence, Move to end of word, Cycle language, Cycle keyboard types
Version 21 hires lowres: Options: Move cursor with volume keys, Move Scandinavian popup chars closer to pressed key Fixed: More swipe detection tuning, Less laggy sound and vibration feedback with swiping enabled, Space insert more robust
Version 20 hires lowres: Options: Swipe up for shift, Swipe while composing a word (dict. showing), Swap Smiley/12# button, Insert word entered in add word dialog into edited text. Fixed: Swiping more robust, Long press on symbol key now working again, Tweaked candidate bar height calculation (Droid 2.1), Improved HTC popup timer when lag is detected (HTC bad design), Android smiley is :-\ and not :-/ , Bug in landscape autocompletion (gmail compose etc.), Autocap issues in certain cases (blame HTC ), Better handling of (pseudo) multi touch events (easier to press space and periods etc. more quickly)
Version 19 hires lowres:Lowres!, Options: Clear user dictionary, Swipe down to hide keyboard, Swipe left to delete last word, Character replacement (can remove diacritic chars), Custom smileys. Changed: Import/export of user dictionary is now threaded, Pipe key added to qwerty symbol keyboard, Fixed voice hack was enabled by default even if disabled in settings
Version 18: Changed: Hid HTC hidden settings again (caused too much trouble). Option: Smiley button instead of hide kb button, Custom vibration length, Toggle smiley dashes. Fixed: User dictionary editor no longer FC's on modaco custom rom, Word candidate bar now works on Droid 2.1
Version 17: Option: Toggle prediction on/off for single line browser forms
Version 16: Fixed: space insertion is now disabled for password fields with compact qwerty & phone keypad, Prediction cache was not emptied in some cases resulting in weird behavior when starting input next time (prediction continued where you left off last input)
Version 15: Fixed URL KB space hack caused FC on slash key in compact qwerty and phone keypad
Version 14: Option: Disable automatic adding to user dictionary, custom popup delay for secondary characters, swipe right for voice input, toggle space insertion after separators, access hidden HTC internal settings (control vibrator etc. TAKE CARE IN HERE!), prediction in URL fields, disable key preview popup. Fixed: cleaned up settings dialog a bit, deleting voice text by back space now works again, space insertion is now always disabled in some fields (browser URL etc. caused problems). New: My own (experimental!) hard keyboard mapping code (enables space in URL for hard KB, removes need for QWERTZ hack etc.), apk version now shows my version instead of HTC's version (smoother upgrades, more logical), Import/export user dictionary, Can now enter any character into user dictionary (HTC just allowed letters and digits)
Version 13: Option: left align word candidate list. Fixed: experimental Droid 2.1 landscape support, more robust period insertion on space double tap, rare FC when moving the candidate list (HTC bug), typing " I'm " with compact qwerty (HTC bug), FC when clicking on disabled T9 toggle button (HTC bug), better compatibility between space insertion and smileys, User dictionary is no longer a pain to manage due to scrolling (consequence of HTC incompetence, learn how to use ListViews and Adapters guys!)
Version 12: Fixed rotation issues in some apps (ie Terminal). T9/ABC setting is now remembered when switching between letter/number views (HTC's bug, not mine)
Version 11: Fixed saving position of word suggestion list (a typo caused the same value to be used for all orientations). Fixed auto cap in browser with physical keyboard.
Version 10: Many new options (see feature list). Fixes: voice input in all keyboards, voice input didn't capitalize correctly, "speak now" dialog showing to early, prediction not showing for passwords anymore, auto capitalization for T9/compact QWERTY now works in browser, smoother movement of word suggestion list, settings button showed "EN" (now scaled icon from lowres), Landscape now works on Droid (with resolution related glitches)
Version 9: Fixed the screwed up enter key in v8. Added experimental voice server settings. For German to work you will have to use the alternative server.
Version 8: Added custom word candidates bar. Fixed wacky SHIFT key. Word candidate list position now remembered. Configurable in settings dialog. Added some Extras to voice input Intent copied from stock KB (missed earlier). One step closer to Droid landscape support.
Version 7: Fixed compatibility with Terminal Emulator in CyanogenMod, KB going haywire in CoPilot and word candidate list shows to low (hid active input field sometimes like in stock messaging app). Lowered android:minSdkVersion from 7 to 3. This could mean stock Droid support, but don't complain when it FC's on Cupcake
Version 6: Tweaks to the sentence auto capitalization code. Should now work in most web browser forms such as the message composer on this forum. Tweaked enter key behavior a bit.
Version 5: Show voice input button for all languages instead of EN button in all keyboards that uses the same layouts as the English ones. To fix this in all other layouts, modding binary XML is required. I need help with that. Voice input seems to use your current locale if supported, and English as fallback.
Version 4: New voice input control logic that doesn't break Google Voice search. Changed voice processing URL from dev server to stock keyboard settings.
Version 3: Fixed FC in User Dictionary editor. Fixed HTC not obeying EditorInfo.imeOption flag flagNoEnterAction (caused two sends in stock messaging app)
Version 2: Fixed FC in user database
Version 1: Initial release featuring language settings hack with .htcime and dictionary support in web browser forms. Tested on N1. Clicker is low res for now.
Old low res:
Version 4: Better support for OpenEclair (at least one reported succes with Dutch on it)
Version 3: Supports Samsung Galaxy/Spica (this version has never been featured on xda)
Version 2: Dictionary support in web browser forms
Version 1: Initial release featuring language settings hack with .htcime

Hi
Is working right on lanscape?

Is this still the pixelated 320 pixel one?

Yes it does work in landscape, although It doesn't cover the whole screen. It's still usable in my opinion. All other versions of HTC_IME has this behavior on nexus. It's because it's designed for lower resolutions. I haven't changed this.
Edit: It's also pixelated due to the higher resolution on Nexus. Maybe we can use something from the upcoming Bravo. Time will tell.

And what about the HD2 skin
Never edited this apk, so i dunno if can be do it

Nice one. thanks for this.
I've been looking for a way to do this.
Since you can't post the link could you please tell me what file I need to change on the cyanogen version so that I can have multiple languages?
I've been paying around with it but wasn't successful.
Thanks
Lou

Swedish user
Works great! Thanks!

I'm still waiting for a mod to approve me as a non spammer so I can post the link
The main edit is done in SIPUtils.smali. This method originally loads languages from htc's customization provider.
.method public static localeLanguagePicker(Landroid/content/ContextI
I have replaced its content entirely. This is where I load the info from .htcime or in it's absence fall back on default values.
The key points here is the variables
Lcom/htc/android/htcime/HTCIMMData;->mSettingsLocaleData:[[Ljava/lang/String;
Lcom/htc/android/htcime/HTCIMMData;->mSettingsLocaleNumber:I
You must populate the array with your languages and set the number correctly.
In Java terms you have for example
Code:
int dims[] = new int[]{19, 2};
String[][] d = (String[][]) java.lang.reflect.Array.newInstance(String.class, dims);
d[0][0] = "English";
d[0][1] = "0";
d[1][0] = "Arabic";
d[1][1] = "14";
mSettingsLocaleData = d;
mSettingsLocaleNumber = 2;
This would give you English and Arabic. localeLanguagePicker must return the current selected language id as int, so you must read that from SharedPrecerences (key is "keyboard_language")
I have also removed a to call ListPreference.setValueIndex from
.method private localePicker
in KeyboardSettings.smali to avoid a FC.
It's complicated to explain in an easy way... I'll pm you the URL for my mod. baksmali it and diff it to cyanogens

This is the link to jonasl's work.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/gonyzgh0i3o/htc_ime_custom_settings.zip

thank you so much for this. I hope you can post this soon because many people have been waiting for this.
MERCI
GRACIAS
THANKS.

can we still use the voice dictation feature (the mic key in the google keyboard) to dictate commands with this apk?

No, there is no such button on the HTC keyboard and I have not added one. I have just fixed the language settings dialog. The keyboard is designed for Hero w. 1.5. voice input doesn't exist on it. Also some people like me don't use speech input so we don't miss it.
It's more like I have restored the original features on non-Hero phones than adding new ones.

Thanks so much! This is what I had been hoping for for a *very* long time.

samawil said:
thank you so much for this. I hope you can post this soon because many people have been waiting for this.
MERCI
GRACIAS
THANKS.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I already posted it for everyone since jonasl was not allowed to post links here yet.

So I installed the htc ime and put the .htcime file in the root of my sd, and get the htc keyboard now and can select Swedish as a language but its not like I get "åäö" keys or anything, what exactly is it you're supposed to get with this mod?

Swedish dictionary support. It will work exactly as on stock HTC Hero firmware. Set it to Swedish. Start write a SMS message. Tap in the word "nastan". It will suggest "nästan". To write åäö manually, press and hold a or o and slide to the correct character. This is the way the Hero keyboard works, no more no less.

jonasl said:
Swedish dictionary support. It will work exactly as on stock HTC Hero firmware. Set it to Swedish. Start write a SMS message. Tap in the word "nastan". It will suggest "nästan". To write åäö manually, press and hold a or o and slide to the correct character. This is the way the Hero keyboard works, no more no less.
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Oh ok, Yeah I used the previous HTC_IME floating around before this and I was hoping for actual buttons, but the dictionary is a welcome addition!

The updated link...
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mmqmjuzorvm/htc_ime_custom_settings2.zip

Updated the mod to enable dictionary prediction in web forms in your browser. I've never seen that working on any HTC_IME before, not even on Hero. If you want that, download and install again. First version is still available in post #9.

when i choose arabic i dont see any arabic letters on the keyboard?!? i did this manually before this post but didnt work for arabic

Text editor that is not limited by file size

I am proud to present Need To Write!
It's a text editor unlimited by file sizes and offers a lot of customization and power tools.
v1.76 onwards also allows you to choose the language for its user interface. Currently supports English and 简体中文. If you would like to volunteer your translation services for your preferred language, just drop me an email at [email protected] or post on NTW's facebook page!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Completely FREE version!
Paid version
Difference between Paid and Free version is mainly in the poweruser options.
Paid version mainly adds lotsa poweruser options ;D
1) Remembers up to 9999 undo/redo operations
2) Control over the End-Of-Line characters (Apple, Unix and Windows tend to handle different End-Of-Line differently when doing plain text editing)
3) Allows user to specify buffer size
4) Allows custom fonts and background images
5) Allows user to customize 6 extra Themes in addition to the built-in 3 Themes.
6) Allows toggling of word wrap
7) Continuous Text to Speech.
8) Automatic backup of multiple files to user specified locations on SD card
Free version:
1) Remembers just 1 undo/redo operation, plus 1 reset buffer
2) Defaults to Android EOL handling
4) Fixed 10000 buffer size
5) Custom fonts and backgrounds disabled. You can still paint over the existing 3 themes with a solid color though, just adjust your Opacity bar in your themes dialog.
6) Customization of 3 built in Themes.
7) Always wordwrap
8) Text to Speech reads single paragraphs only.
9) Automatic backup of 1 file to user specified location on SD card
Version 1.71 features:
1) A File List, which works like a Bookshelf/Task_list/Recent_files hybrid management system. So basically, you can use it as a Task list, text bookreader, and text file editor as well.
2) Edit mode with unlimited file size, and tracking system to resume your reading/editing progress.
3) HTML mode! Supports non html files as well.
4) Text to Speech! I'm gonna use it to listening to ebooks when my eyes are tired
5) GoTo, Search, Replace, Cut, Copy, and Paste
6) Multiple Undo and Redo with undo history up to 9999(for the full version). Also comes with a sliding bar to easily rewind and fast forward the changes you made.
7) Themes! Customizable display; you can specify your own background images, custom fonts, background and font colors, line spacing, indents etc.
8) Landscape mode
9) EditText view with inertia scrolling, and yet no irritating problems of the view rectangle not being called to show your cursor, nor the rectangle jumping all over the place when you try to place your cursor far away.
10) Toggleable word wrap and autocapitalization (if supported by keyboard app)
11) Specify what End-Of-Line chars for saving your files with.
12) Tons of encoding options from ISO, windows 125_, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.
13) Share your files or just specific lines of selected text via email, bluetooth etc.
14) Automatic backup of files to user specified locations on SD card
15) HTML mode to easily switch between plain text and HTML view
If you like what you see, download now!

OMG, I just realized I published v1.1 on 2011-01-11!!!!! Damn, I should have labelled it version v1.1111

Latest version 1.3 is up!
Major changes are:
- Bookshelf/memo_list/recent_files hybrid system. Basically, you can use it as a memo list, bookreader, and text file editor.
- Fixed most of the pesky question marks by using windows-1252 as the default encoding.
- Added a lot of encoding options from ISO, windows 125_, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
- Themes! Customizable themes, and you can specify your own background images (Paid version only).
- Share your files via email/bluetooth etc.
- Built in file browser
- No more popup nag box! :s

Almost every time i try tap for next page, the program crashes
Samsung Galaxy S i9000, Froyo.
L.B.

Hmmm.... this is really strange since you did manage to load the part you are currently viewing, my guess would be write permissions for that file, or possibly an issue with custom fonts or custom background image if you have specified any. Another likely reason could be due to the recent mess up I made with 1.32 to 1.35, where I changed the backup file placement system quite drastically.
Pls let me try to fix this by answering the following questions.
1) Does it happen in View mode only, or Edit mode only, or both?
2) Do the >> or << buttons work?
3) Does "GoTo" work?
4) How big is your file? It could be because there isn't enough space to save the backups.
5) Does this happen for every file, or just one particular file?
6) If (5), have you tried "Forget" on that file, then reloaded it?
If 5) and 6), then as a last resort, you can try deleting mnt/sdcard/.NeedToWrite, then reopen the file. But backup file data will be lost, so just make sure you save all your other files first.
Time zone where I am is midnight now, so I will not be able to reply you until 10 hrs later ,

New version 1.40!
NTW now talks! Comes with ability to adjust pitch, speech rate, and supported languages.
But be warned, I think Android's Text to Speech is a bit buggy, so the voice doesn't really respond consistently to my controls for pitch and speech rate.
Edit: I found out it does respond consistently, but I have to be patient and wait for the next sentence to play naturally, instead of pressing stop and play for instant replay

v1.41 is out. It only patches NTW crashing due to certain Text to Speech settings. Download if you encounter this crashing.

Ok, I think I've solved the crashing problem some of you may be experiencing. Hopefully anyway......
v1.42
- Patches NTW crashing due to your phone's Text to Speech settings or lack of TTS.
- More encodings: ISO-2022 for JP, KR & CN. KOI-8R for russian.

Heheheheh!!! Always wanted to implement multiple undo/redo, but only recently figured out how to do so efficiently
v1.45
- Multiple undo/redo! Undo History bar allows easy rewinding or fast forwarding of your changes, maxed at 9999 steps.
"Reset chunk" replaces the original Undo/Redo menu option.
Clicking of "Reset chunk" is recorded in Undo history.
Note: Free version has Undo history of only 1 in addition to "Reset chunk".
- Improved File Browser
- Streamlined File List interface.
Long press to view the preview, file properties, "Forget" and "Share" options.

NTW v1.47 is out!
Basically, this update makes the search, goTo, and undo/redo operations much easier than before. It also makes much better use of the space at the top which was previously just showing the filename and current %.
- Implemented fast scroll thumbs for browser and NTW shelf .
- Icon toolbar for convenient undo/redo, goTo, search, load next/prev chunk. Long click of undo/redo buttons pop up the undo history bar. Click the % display to shwo the goTo dialog.
- Improved goTo function.

NTW v1.48 is out!
- Fast scroll thumb for the main text box! (Built from scratch, whew! The behavior of ListView's fast scroll thumb was really tough to emulate properly )
- Progress bar above icon bar to show you where is your currently loaded chunk.
- Search backwards in addition to searching forwards. Plus some tweaks to search behavior

v1.49 is out!
This is mostly tweaking the behavior, performance and efficiency of undo/redo, search and replace, and the cursor.
- Fixed search backwards so that it works for single char searches too.
- Tweaks to UI of file browser and File List when adding/forgetting files
- Changed Replace operation so it is more compatible with undo/redo
- Fixed the auto shifting of cursor interfering with delete by holding down delete key
- Minor cursor tweaks and speed enhancement to File List

V1.51 is out!
New features:
- Incredibly cool Viking android as fast scroll icon!
- Even more incredibly cool menu icons!
- Delete command now available in file browser. This should be useful if you sometimes find yourself itching to do some file clean up from within NTW itself.
- Adjustments to left and right indent seekbar range and auto fadeout time of fast scroll icon.
- Self-fading pop up dialog boxes for messages like successful save, successful overwrite, or other error messages. I made the fadeout time for non-error related messages quite fast, but if you still find them irritating, let me know and I'll program in a check box to toggle their existence.

V1.52 is out!
Changes:
- File List now displays the file name only.
- Added shortcut to change "Encoding". Long press the main editing window to bring up the context menu, then select "Encoding Options".
- Ratings button, and my blog address added into Help
- Text cursor will no longer move along with the scrolling page.
- Tablet users should (hopefully) be able to find NTW in the Market now.
- NTW now supports only Android v 2.2 or higher. I think NTW was crashing for for v2.1.
I'm thinking I should probably move on to something else for now. Have an idea for an interesting variation of a file explorer....
I'll get back to NTW as and when I have time, maybe improve the search and replace or the GoTo % accuracy etc.

v1.53
Mainly bug fixes for Tablets:
- NTW now supports only Android v 2.2 or higher. I think NTW was crashing for for v2.1.
- Patched some crash on start up bugs
- Changed iconsbar layout to uniform spacing
- Soft Menu button will now appear for tablets with no physical menu button
(I just hope what I did to solve this did not stop NTW from appearing in the Market Search results.)
Yes, I did it again... released a new version specifically to patch the last updated version , forgive my hasty uploads.

v1.55 is out! You should get this if you have files with very similar names or chnage the upper/lower case of your filenames. File List is also improved for easier viewing of file details across multiple files.
Note: v1.55 should support Android 1.6 onwards
Changes
- 1 touch save button on the toolbar
- Fixed bug of corrupted file if only the upper/lower case of filename is changed when using the complete save dialog.
- Added buttons in File List to expand/collapse file properties. Email me if you want more development in this aspect.
- Help menu in File Browser and File List.
- Fixed bugs of upper/lower case and very similar filenames.
- Various tweaks

v1.59 is out
- Search now allows limited usage of wildcards '*'. See Help for details.
- Replace button is now more versatile. Useable as a paste button too.
- fixed issue of other textboxes taking up whole screen in landscape mode.
Note: Icons bar are now horizontally scrollable, although you'll only realize it if your screen is really small. This is in preparation for at least 4 more icons which you may be able to guess the use of ...

v1.60 is out
- Dedicated cut, copy, and paste icons!
- Dedicated text selection tool. Works like a shift button except it doesn't affect uppercase/lowercase. Single tap on its icon will have the same effect as holding down the shift key. Then tap anywhere on the screen to place the end of the text selection.
- Icon colors will now behave properly
- Misc tweaks and slightly nicer icons
And now, be prepared for v1.61 to fix any bugs I seem to always leave behind somewhere..
Note: For those who have experienced crashes when navigating with NTW's file browser to particular folders, the cause of this is apparently due to some atypical file or folder properties/permissions that screw up NTW's autosorting by date system.
I dun know how to fix this yet. In the meantime, you can simply use a generic file browser to navigate to the file you want, then long click on it and choose NTW to open it. NTW should then be able to open it normally. If NTW still crashes and won't start up again without crashing, then you can try going to your sdcard/.NeedToWrite folder, open your log.txt file and delete the line containing the problematic file path.

Yay! v1.60 was released without any need for major debugging afterwards
Let's hope v1.61 can do the same.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you NTW v1.61!
- Sort NTW's shelf by file name, date, type etc!
- HTML view at long last! And with text justification (i.e. alignment of both left and right)
However, HTML mode is view only, but you can easily switch between raw text and html modes to edit it on the fly.
Note: File with non ".html" extensions are displayed using a default template whose font size, spacing and colors will follow your theme settings. If you know how to use HTML tags, you can insert them in yourself to manipulate the look of specific words and sentences, and even display pictures! However, the text that your custom tags wrap around must not contain any newlines.
Files with ".html" extensions are displayed using the file's specifications. Some errors may be present due to NTW's chunking system.
- No more weird truncation between each chunk. Loading of each chunk will now preferentially start and end with newlines, spaces, ".", or ","
- Disabled long press during view only mode.
- Tweaks to copy/cut/paste, select text functions
- Made some icons more informative.
- Minor tweaks and corrections
Feedback, anyone?

OT, but at least its still my app
Ahem, pls help me share my vid? I'm hoping to make it go viral

[APP][2011.07.29]GO Keyboard International V0.3.3 released!

GO Keyboard is the best and the most popular keyboard on the android market！
GO Keyboard can make your typing fast and smart. It is a must choice of Android mobile phone.
REQUIRES ANDROID: 1.6 and up
Main features:
1.Predict in multiple languages and keyboard layouts
2.Has accurate dictionaries
3.Smart to set skin and back ground
4.Import contacts
5.Import SMS To user dictionary
*Auto-memory and correct as you type
*Multi-point touch keyboard
Date：2011-7-29
Version：0.3.3
*The input method engine optimization, speed up the input !
1．Add Hong Kong and Taiwan stroke input method (Hong Kong user need to update the dictionary).
2．The location of preview word shows changes to text box with Chinese handwriting input method.
3．Add the option for menu initialization, backup and recovery.
4．Modify the list of input languages shows.
Date：2011-7-22
Version：0.3.2
Pink theme has been on-line, you can enter (Setting menu - Theme will be automatically updated the latest theme)
1. Fix the Black theme can not be used bug.
2. Add phone keyboard mode.
3. Fixed Gtalk, QQ repeat words bug.
4. Add Korean keyboard symbols (... ♡ ♥ ☆ ★)
5. 26 key symbol keyboard add (☆ ♤ ♡ ♢ ♧)
6. Fix Chinese symbol hardware keyboard mapping.
7. Add two Russian keyboard layout.
8. Add option for portrait full-screen and landscape full-screen.
9. Add custom long press key pop-up time.
10. Add option for slide transitions.
11. Add Taiwan zhuyin input method (To use zhuyin need to update the dictionary)
12. Arc menu display direction (left or right display)
13. Fixed voice key input invalid bug.
14. Fix Korean keyboard double-click input space bug.
Date：2011-7-15
Version：0.3.1
1. Add Fantasy text plugin "gÖ ҜÊýbÖâ ® d" (click on the top left corner 3G Logo to enter the plugin).
2. Add option for custom left column symbols and sort (Menu -> Display -> Custom left column symbol).
3. Adjust the White Theme.
4. To extend the time of display the magnifying glass.
5. Fix the English keyboard upside down Y、Z key bug.
6. Modify the settings Theme browse mode.
7. Black theme updated,please download.
Date：2011-7-8
Version：0.3.0
Update Log:
1.Fix vibration failure bug
2.Add custom key-tone style option(To select different key tone, enter the settings menu -> Sound and vibrate -> key tone type)
3. Fix Hebrew, Arabic R2L display problems.
Tips:
You can long press the candidate word to save the word to dictionary.
Next version preview:
We will release more themes, more cool!
★We are always listening and respecting your feedback & advice
App Screenshots
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Links:View attachment 672985
Themes for GO Keyboard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1177170
Handwriting+Fantasy Text Plugins:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1177179
Follow us:
Visit our Blog: http://gokeyboard.goforandroid.com/
Visit our official website:http://www.goforandroid.com
Email to us: [email protected]
Thank you for your support!

Please support japanese!

Japanese language pack has been finished by GO DEV TEAM.It will be released soon.
You can pay attention to our blog:http://gokeyboard.goforandroid.com/archives/category/language-pack?lang=enThanks!

What about Brazilian Portuguese?

I saw this thread earlier and said I gotta check it out. Well I did and it's great. I already use go launcher and SMS so I figured this would be good as well. Was always looking for a good t9 keyboard. HTC keyboard ain't horrible but this one seems to be a lot better with predictions.
Thank you very much and all your work is appreciated.
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA App

Thanks for your support.

Updates are available!

Updates are available now~

what is multi-touch point?
if that means its a multi-touch keyboard, its not? i tried pressing a letter at and then another while still keeping the first letter pressed, and it only detects the first one.

PLEASE add a Neon theme

Please add multi-touch support.

Wow, this keyboard has improved a LOT recently. Japanese support is something I really want in a keyboard, as well as good English support, so I don't have to switch constantly. This one fits the bill. Are there more themes other than the 5 or so included in the settings menu, or is that it?
I particularly like that you can set the haptic feedback as short as you want. With many keyboards, the buzz is just too strong so I turn it off. I set it to the absolute minimum on this app, and it's just a mere suggestion of a vibrate, that you hardly even notice consciously, but still provides some tactile response to hitting a key. Nice.

loving go keyboard !!!
also .. i love all GO APPS ... i only dont use go score heheh
but please , could there be an option to " show landscape as default " ? even if phone has auto rotation disabled ? ( like web browser option ).
also a quick keyboard key to switch from landscape to portrait and vice versa.
THANKS !!

How can I use the spell check features? I have been making spelling mistakes on purpose and the suggestions are nowhere near the intended word, i.e I type "kat" and go keyboard corrects to "later" instead of cat or offering suggestions.

[APP] [4.0+] Multiling O Keyboard, highly customizable keyboard with 200 languages

No, I did not make it, but have been using it on my cellphone.
But it works very well and the layout can be completely done by yourself.
As it is a keyboard for hackers and Android enthusiasts, I post it here.
Lots of languages, commands can be programmed, skins can be made yourself with just a JSON file. It can be a floating or a 'normal' screen bottom keyboard and its prediction works well, not as good as Swiftkey but it is OK.
You can put a Ctrl key and Tab key in it so it even works in a terminal or SSH client nicely. It has a suggestion bar (more than three suggestions as in Swiftkey). The Autotext plugin allows to make shortcuts which is also present in some other keyboards. The 'Hackers Keyboard' can easily be mimicked by this kb.
I am not a sponsor of the developer (this app is free).
+ Highly customizable
+ The only kb with self-defined layout
+ Suitable for terminals
+ Skinning possible
+ Many languages
+ Developer (Han Honso) highly responsive via Google+ community
- Prediction not as good as Swiftkey
- Loading of skins only via copy/paste a JSON file, no buttons or switches for it
- Switching between float and full screen bottom somewhat clunky
- Changing layout only possible via copy/paste of JSON, no files loading
- No import / export tool
Enjoy !
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kl.ime.oh&hl=en (free app)
Google+ community: https://plus.google.com/communities/107644390494533535449?cfem=1

mermaidkiller said:
- Prediction not as good as Swiftkey
- Loading of skins only via copy/paste a JSON file, no buttons or switches for it
- Switching between float and full screen bottom somewhat clunky
- Changing layout only possible via copy/paste of JSON, no files loading
- No import / export tool
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Now it has import/export option in Settings-->Misc

[GUIDE] Jbak2 Keyboard

I created this thread to spread the love for the Jbak2 keyboard. Although I love it on my 10.4" tablet I prefer the MultiLing O keyboard for my phone. Link to my shared pCloud here http://pc.cd/VJ47
I've been using Android devices for about 10 years?, I think, and since the beginning have been on a quest for a good keyboard—'good' being a keyboard with:
4 directional arrow keys
Always-on number row
Alternate characters displayed on keyboard
A REAL delete key like on a PC keyboard (aka 'forward delete')
Extreme configurability (compare to MultiLingO, which I've also used)
Add whatever key you want, wherever you want.
Editable emoji keyboard; place the ones you use most often in the quick-access secondary/emoji keyboard.
Many other configuration options.
Minimal permissions:
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.VIBRATE
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
I found all these things, and much more, such as:
Built-in Copy/Paste
Text Selection key
Undo/Redo
in the Jbak2 keyboard https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jbak2.JbakKeyboard (not to be confused with the abandoned Jbak keyboard, of which this a kind of a 'fork').
It's only drawbacks, imo, are that it's made by a Russian dev and not everything is translated to English, and it's Autocomplete dictionary is somewhat lacking.
As for the first thing, I've used online translators to learn some of the more esoteric things (all the basic/setup stuff is already translated, so this is not a hindrance to using the app). And for the second, I've been adding new words to the app's English dictionary as I encounter them (just one click does it), so my personal English dictionary ('user_vocab.cdb', which I have backed up and copied to any new device) is pretty well fleshed out with the words I use.
In over a year of use I've configured what I consider to be a nearly perfect keyboard and I share with you the fruits of my labor here http://u.pc.cd/pPtctalK (old link removed 12 Apr 22)
If you decide to try out the keyboard, I suggest going through the initial installation, including downloading and installing the language dictionary. After completing installation, and skipping any configuration options that are not absolutely required, use the files as described below. This will give you 'my vision' of how it should be set up (see screenshots), and is at least a good starting point for your own exploration of the settings.
13 MAY 2020 EDIT:
I uploaded to the pCloud site an alternative emoji keyboard. You'll just need to copy all four "smile_San..." files to the 'keyboards' directory and it will then be an option in Languages and layouts—>Emoji keyboard.
This is what I'm currently using, as it gives you many more emoji to choose from—via the page selection buttons on the left.
And, fyi, you can always edit the .xml files to include whatever emoji you so desire.
Place the 'en_qwerty_tabletTiTiB.xml' file in
/storage/emulated/0/jbak2Keyboard/keyboards [this is the layout file]
For emoji support (which is accessed by long-pressing Return, if you use my settings file), place the
'smile_San_keyboard.xml' file also in
/storage/emulated/0/jbak2Keyboard/keyboards
Place the settings file (perfected over a year of use)
'settings_backup.xml' file in
/storage/emulated/0/jbak2Keyboard
overwriting the existing file if necessary.
Next, select it in setup, Other settings>Load settings
That's it! You now have a nearly perfect keyboard
EDIT 13 MAY 2020:
I uploaded to the pCloud site an alternative emoji keyboard. You'll just need to copy all four "smile_San..." files to the 'keyboards' directory and it will then be an option in Languages and layouts—>Emoji keyboard.
This is what I'm currently using, as it gives you many more emoji to choose from—via the page selection buttons on the left.
And, fyi, you can always edit the .xml files to include whatever emoji you so desire.
EDIT 12 APR 2022:
Newer Layout and Functionality info at http://u.pc.cd/pPtctalK
# New layout Jan 2022.
Changes were made to accommodate quicker text editing and my many-times-daily use of the pipe | symbol in my Markdown files. (In fact I'm using Markor right now).
One of the more useful capabilities of this keyboard is the 'sel'/Select key. Use it in combination with the Arrows and Gestures.
Of particular interest to those who edit large text files are the 'Top' and 'Btm' keys which move the cursor to top or bottom of the text file. (Of course you can change these, create your own gestures, and modify almost anything else about this keyboard!).
### Gestures (some new):
Swipe Up - To Start of string (line)
Swipe Down - To End of string (line)
Swipe Left - Delete word to Left of cursor
Swipe Right - To End of Paragraph
SpaceBar Left - Select All
SpaceBar Right - Open the Main Menu
The ⦚ replaces the '123/opt' key of old. Tap ABC/opt to return to QWERTY.
...then, Longpress 'ABC/opt' for other cool stuff. Tap ABC/opt to return to QWERTY.
Longpress 'uppercase/pencil' key to see the 'TextEditing' screen. Tap ABC/opt to return to QWERTY.
Longpress 'return/smiley face' key for emoji. Tap 123/opt to return to QWERTY.

Thanks so much...i regard this as the best keyboard...very lightweight and well fleshed
Simple keyboard, multilingo and Anysoft keyboard comes next
Thank you for your settings...i was already contemplating the time I'll spend adding taste

It seems you discovered the same rough diamond I do.
I'm using the jbak then jbak2 keyboards from a while (years) and discussing some issues with the programmer (who is not the most friendly guy I met) I could get them partially corrected, finally.
The project is rather laying around with no updates. He didn't react positively to my cooperation proposal...
Since this keyboard is a fork from another already existing one I'll look at the possibility to get a fork permission from the originator too.
We'll see what happens.

Raart said:
It seems you discovered the same rough diamond I do.
I'm using the jbak then jbak2 keyboards from a while (years) and discussing some issues with the programmer (who is not the most friendly guy I met) I could get them partially corrected, finally.
The project is rather laying around with no updates. He didn't react positively to my cooperation proposal...
Since this keyboard is a fork from another already existing one I'll look at the possibility to get a fork permission from the originator too.
We'll see what happens.
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Great news!