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HTC keyboard on mytouch

tried to install it but its giving me permission errors i read somewhere you don't need to be root to install?

Yes you do, you have to have root to be able to replace system files.

Root is not yet possible on the Mytouch.
it is being worked on but for now you must stick to Googles keyboard
and or buy "better keyboard" from the market

Actually you dont have to have root I was able to install it on my Mytouch without any problems. Check out my post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=539818

that still didn't work for me it install but when i try to change the the other keyboard it still shows the regular android

mykenyc said:
that still didn't work for me it install but when i try to change the the other keyboard it still shows the regular android
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Go into your SMS message
Hit New Message
The place where you would type a text, long press it.
Choose the Input Method.

mykenyc said:
that still didn't work for me it install but when i try to change the the other keyboard it still shows the regular android
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i officially worship you now its working love you guys

still wont work
I have installed it but when i hold it down and click inpot methond it still only brings up android keyboard

chase.vanatta said:
I have installed it but when i hold it down and click inpot methond it still only brings up android keyboard
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go to settings - locale and then check the HTC keyboard, as an available keyboard, now you can long press in a message and select it as your input method

nvm. I'm a tool. lol

after trying the htc keyboard out i like how it looks but its so slow at times is it because its not rooted version?
but the word correction on the htc one to me is wayyy better

awesome, its gonna be a long day when my touch comes in the mail.

[App] HTC_IME Mod v27 for EVO

So I flashed Flipz Rom, and fell in love with the HTC_ime keyboard mod that doesnt include the arrows that the stock HTC keyboard does... I flashed Damagecontrol and it didn't include it, so I went hunting for it and found it in the N1 forums.
-No arrows to get in your way like the stock keyboard
-Very customizable
All credit goes to jonasl from the Nexus One Forums
Original N1 Thread
Direct Download for the HTC_Ime for the EVO
Screenshots:

installed, works. thanks!

Do you need to be rooted? For this mod to work? I'm on unrooted stock Rom.. installed it but the arrow keys are still intact.

konfuzed said:
Do you need to be rooted? For this mod to work? I'm on unrooted stock Rom.. installed it but the arrow keys are still intact.
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I just installed it and its working perfectly . The arrows are not there any more for me btw.

konfuzed said:
Do you need to be rooted? For this mod to work? I'm on unrooted stock Rom.. installed it but the arrow keys are still intact.
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Its not a mod. Its a whole different keyboard. You have to activate it in the settings and then long press on any text field and change it from Touch Input to this.

Thanks... finally got it to work. I totally forgot to long press

@Auramaster, great find... Thanks

Anytime guys, just trying to help the Evo community

Oh my,......this is much better,....thank you!!

With all these options is hard not to get overwhelmed and lost,....does anyone know if there are color options?

Uprightmusic said:
With all these options is hard not to get overwhelmed and lost,....does anyone know if there are color options?
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there's an online themer by gimpsta..allows you to detail quite a bit, including a spacebar icon (you'll see ) By far the best keyboard ever!

KERKEDAGAIN said:
there's an online themer by gimpsta..allows you to detail quite a bit, including a spacebar icon (you'll see ) By far the best keyboard ever!
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I'd like to know more,...guess I'll stay tuned.

http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/
It is awesome. I have made several themes from the browser on my EVE and downloading them directly to the storage card and installed.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

I downloaded my theme but when i open app manager all i get is uninstall. How do i apply theme to keyboard?

krazyflipj said:
I downloaded my theme but when i open app manager all i get is uninstall. How do i apply theme to keyboard?
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Tap uninstall and then go back and Install it. I believe this removes the older version of HTC_IME then you install the skin version

dmoses1969 said:
http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/
It is awesome. I have made several themes from the browser on my EVE and downloading them directly to the storage card and installed.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
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So does it make the other buttons grow a lil or they are the same size, but the directional buttons are just gone.

If I rename the file and keep the same extension will it load up ok? It should right?

tried this but don't like it.. eventhough it removed the arrow keys, but it's missing the "hide keyboard" key. I use that often when typing in username password on websites that are zoomed in..

^ Hitting back removes the keyboard if it's up. Just saying, so no need for the keyboard drop down button.

I simply assigned swipe-down gesture to hide the keyboard. Convenient.

Themed Swype

Different colors at the bottom, delete the color from the file name when placing on sdcard. i.e. blueupdate.zip > update.zip
MUST BE DEODEXED
All Swypes have matching tracers
All these are for 2.2, there is no reason you shouldnt be on 2.2
Original images from bilbobrian, just some extra days on my part getting it to you
As always do a back up
If on 2.2 and have boot strapper installed to use this update .zip, throw it on sd card, open droid x bootstraper reboot to recovery, apply update.zip, reboot done!
........ without bootstrapper method...........
if you want just the apk for a different color just extract it from the update.zip file
use root explorer or other app to make a copy of your original app ( its in system/app)
First you must remove swype.apk from system/app
any way of your choosing, terminal or adb, then reboot.
follow the following directions
Put the .apk on your sdcard, navigate to it with astro or your fav file browser, open the apk and choose install. If it still says only gives you the option to uninstall, you didnt uninstall correctly.
if you can get it to show up after install go into settings and keyboard and make sure swype is checked
DONE
................ If you somehow botched it...............
restore your back up.
If you were careless enough to not do a back up and your on 2.2 get a clean download here.. MY droid world 2.2 follow those instructions.
then download file again, your last one might of been bad. When in recovery go to mounts and mount system, then install the zip
..........................................................................
Red
Blue to match galaxy s
original 2.1 theme for 2.2 w/ grey tracer swype icons are off, im working on it
Green w/ green tracer
Orange
Black w/ white trace now in less blurry flavor
Themed stock keyboard
Dark Blue
Pink Page 11 for screenie
For all those that pm me to buy me a
BEER , this is how. Dont forget about the original creator of the images, bilbobrian

Thanks, I had this theme on my incredible. Going to install it when I get home.

Thank you so much! This is awesome!

Fantastic work! Thanks

bad4u6669 said:
Finally got the Black Droid Does themed swype working. This is for the X only, landscape mode is different than other versions out there.
Want it?
First you must take full responsibility for the actions you are about to take.
Download the attached link. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QVWKWYK8 Put the .apk on your sdcard.
*optional (using astro or root explorer) Navigate to your system/app folder, find the existing swype.apk and rename to .bak
Open terminal emulator on your X
su
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
cp /sdcard/Swype.apk /system/app
mount -o ro,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
Open a text box and verify. Its that easy
This cannot be done by copy and paste in root explorer.
Credit goes to
teenfaces (xdaforum) for the code used to make this work
bilbobrian (xdaforums) I think he themed this for other phones (please correct me if it wasnt originally him)
Tparker76 (droidforums) for his help
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nice work, greatly appreciated
quick q: how do i get rid of the voice search key? on your screenshot the enter key is by itself, on mine its right next to it so sometimes i hit it accidentally.
thanks

nemesis000000 said:
nice work, greatly appreciated
quick q: how do i get rid of the voice search key? on your screenshot the enter key is by itself, on mine its right next to it so sometimes i hit it accidentally.
thanks
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No, idea. Why would you have a different swype than me? Might want to try to delete your original swype (by root explorer) then just install mine.

Edit: forgot to mention, you sir RAWK, I requested this in a couple diff forums with no response... Do you have a buy me a 6 button? can't see it from tapatalk but I'll gladly click when opportunity comes... I have the same issue... I renamed to .bak prior to entering cmds this voice search isn't even a button it floats between the period and return I'll up a screenie in a sec.
nemesis000000 said:
nice work, greatly appreciated
quick q: how do i get rid of the voice search key? on your screenshot the enter key is by itself, on mine its right next to it so sometimes i hit it accidentally.
thanks
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Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

Damn keeps saying this png has an improper file extension...
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

nemesis000000 said:
nice work, greatly appreciated
quick q: how do i get rid of the voice search key? on your screenshot the enter key is by itself, on mine its right next to it so sometimes i hit it accidentally.
thanks
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+1 for me.
Great looking skin though.

I can upload the apk straight from my settings, but need to know how to do out straight from my phone.... I'm on the road

op updated, praise the android gods for wireless tether.
New apk straight from my settings and one that i just removed the mic pngs from.
The stats for download said 28 downloads, so is this a hit or miss with peoples phones?
If your removing the swype before pushing this one try leaving it there then push the new one. That is how I did it. Strange thing is if you open up the apk and look at the images there is no button for the mic....
Im not going to be able to tether tomorrow, will have spotty service at best. I will try and get on here when I can though, keep me posted.

bad4u6669 said:
op updated, praise the android gods for wireless tether.
New apk straight from my settings and one that i just removed the mic pngs from.
The stats for download said 28 downloads, so is this a hit or miss with peoples phones?
If your removing the swype before pushing this one try leaving it there then push the new one. That is how I did it. Strange thing is if you open up the apk and look at the images there is no button for the mic....
Im not going to be able to tether tomorrow, will have spotty service at best. I will try and get on here when I can though, keep me posted.
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I downloaded both of the links on the OP. the "NEW UPLOAD" file still showed the Voice Mic. The one labeled without mic (Duhh ) did indeed take the mic off my keyboard.
Seems to be working great. Thanks for your work.

I think I may just leave it as is it doesn't get in the way for me and it adds a little custom functionality
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

What happens when the mic image was pressed? Even though there is technically one button there did it do anything?

bad4u6669 said:
What happens when the mic image was pressed? Even though there is technically one button there did it do anything?
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The Mic button DOES bring up Voice Search.
In a funny/related issue, my Swype Skin DOES NOT SHOW the mic, but if you press where it 'was', the voice search comes up anyway

just loaded the second link w/o mic key and its now gone!
great work, keep it up

Voice-to-text is what it does for me...
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

cadillac6661 said:
Voice-to-text is what it does for me...
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
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You are correct. I never really use it, and it looks just like the Voice search box, so I just assumed it was the same.
Zaphod-- (for the geeks out there)

Ok, so i unstalled the themed swype, reinstalled the stock swype. It gave me the space for the mic button but did nothing when pressed. If anyone has the original still there does the mic appear on your and does it do anything?
Anyways, with the stock swype on my phone, recompiled a different themed swype and placed it on my phone. Still no mic button (was never in this build to begin with) and no voice search opens when tapping in that area.
Follow new link for v0.3 and new instructions.

bad4u6669 said:
Ok, so i unstalled the themed swype, reinstalled the stock swype. It gave me the space for the mic button but did nothing when pressed. If anyone has the original still there does the mic appear on your and does it do anything?
Anyways, with the stock swype on my phone, recompiled a different themed swype and placed it on my phone. Still no mic button (was never in this build to begin with) and no voice search opens when tapping in that area.
Follow new link for v0.3 and new instructions.
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bad4u6669, would you mind explaining why the new version should be used vs the old ones, in the OP?

Gingerbread Keyboard...

Hi,
i read these thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875202 and test the Keyboard... i like it but it is on the X10 very small...
Can a X10 developer have a look in it ?
Sry 4 bad english
MfG
UKSheep

Is it possible ?
Apparently it was done properly and answered
Is it possible on the original ROM installed?

i can't get it to work on mine. it installs, but it's not listed in the input method pop up.
nevermind, i needed to check it in keyboard settings...
derp

svtfmook said:
i can't get it to work on mine. it installs, but it's not listed in the input method pop up.
nevermind, i needed to check it in keyboard settings...
derp
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You musst download the "gbkb-2.1.apk"
Then i move it on my sdcard an copy&paste to system/app/ check the permissions "gbkb-2.1.apk" must have the same permission like the other files in the folder.
Now reboot phone...
After reboot it works... but it´s very small
Sry 4 bad english
MfG
UKSheep

UKSHeep said:
You musst download the "gbkb-2.1.apk"
Then i move it on my sdcard an copy&paste to system/app/ check the permissions "gbkb-2.1.apk" must have the same permission like the other files in the folder.
Now reboot phone...
After reboot it works... but it´s very small
Sry 4 bad english
MfG
UKSheep
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I just installed it like a normal app, works good, butit would be better when the keys are a bit bigger
Sent from my x32 using the licking write method....man I am thirsty now!

There is a solution and it works great. Thanks to "TOSHIBA":
Download lcd density free from market, it need root. Open it and set it just the same as default, which is 240 for our phone. Now push apply and reboot.....tadaaaaaaaa...perfect keyboard:
So a complete "How to" for the newbees:
Download from the link from the topicstarter the 2.1 keyboard, first post second download
Install it like a normal app.
Check the "Gingerbread Keyboard" box in settings "Keyboard and Language"
Open for instance SMS and when you are on the text input field long press on it.
Choose "Gingerbread Keyboard"
Download LCD Density from the market and set it at 240 (which is already our default one)
Tap "Apply and reboot"
After reboot check out your new big keyboard.
Cheers,
Arnold

Works great now thanks for updating us PollPixx!
Sent from my X10a v2.1 using swype

PollPixx said:
There is a solution and it works great. Thanks to "TOSHIBA":
Download lcd density free from market, it need root. Open it and set it just the same as default, which is 240 for our phone. Now push apply and reboot.....tadaaaaaaaa...perfect keyboard:
So a complete "How to" for the newbees:
Download from at the link from the topicstarter the 2.1 keyboard, first post second download
Install it like a normal app.
Check the "Gingerbread Keyboard" box in settings "Keyboard and Language"
Open for instance SMS and when you are on the text input field long press on it.
Choose "Gingerbread Keyboard"
Download LCD Density from the market and set it at 240 (which is already our default one)
Tap "Apply and reboot"
After reboot check out your new big keyboard.
Cheers,
Arnold
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will this make other apps look weird?

Thanks for sharing that, Arnold. It worked perfectly.
Edit: It didn't seem to make any apps look weird.

no, everything will remain the same. I tested all apps i have installed and they all seem to be working as before.
Sent from my x32 using the licking write method....man I am thirsty now!

Thank you so much! so much relief after spending the last two days typing with those microscopic keys

PollPixx said:
There is a solution and it works great. Thanks to "TOSHIBA":
Download lcd density free from market, it need root. Open it and set it just the same as default, which is 240 for our phone. Now push apply and reboot.....tadaaaaaaaa...perfect keyboard:
So a complete "How to" for the newbees:
Download from the link from the topicstarter the 2.1 keyboard, first post second download
Install it like a normal app.
Check the "Gingerbread Keyboard" box in settings "Keyboard and Language"
Open for instance SMS and when you are on the text input field long press on it.
Choose "Gingerbread Keyboard"
Download LCD Density from the market and set it at 240 (which is already our default one)
Tap "Apply and reboot"
After reboot check out your new big keyboard.
Cheers,
Arnold
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you fixed the gingerbread keyboard and nobody even bothered to thank your post? unacceptable! with that note, let me be the first one to OFFICIALLY thank you for your help

Nice, excellent have returned back to this gingerboard key board now, thanks

kudos for finding out the fix
just tried it on my x10 and it works great but i realized that once you actually restart the phone-not restart from lcd density app, that all the keyboard becomes small again hence you run lcd density and redo the steps again
any ways to bypass this and have the gingerbread keyboard stay big permanently?

Very Nice
THX

plsss help me out it didnt work on mine i downloaded the lcddensity changer from the market set it to 240 then rebooted my phone but still the keyboard is smalll nd i have not rooted my phone yet. plsss rply

You need a rooted phone to get this work. The application is called "Lcd sensity for root" which should have given you a slight hint...
Sent from my x32 using the licking write method....man I am thirsty now!

It workd out 4 me thx buddy own ya 1
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

dpk0875 said:
kudos for finding out the fix
just tried it on my x10 and it works great but i realized that once you actually restart the phone-not restart from lcd density app, that all the keyboard becomes small again hence you run lcd density and redo the steps again
any ways to bypass this and have the gingerbread keyboard stay big permanently?
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yeah, I just found out now.

hmm, there must be a way to keep this working when you reboot besides let LCD Sensity run over and over again. For me it's no problem, I hardly reboot the phone and the keyboard is worth waiting the extra 2 minutes .... Nevertheless, there must be some way... nice challenge

Soft Keyboard with arrow/alt/ctr keys and needs no internet access

Hackers Keyboard is the only soft keyboard I found that has arrow keys and needs no permissions but is ugly as sin.
Swype keyboard doesn't work and needs internet access. People must be very trusting to install a keyboard that needs internet access.
So any recommends for a soft keyboard?
Most of the keyboards are for phones so they don't take full advantage of the larger screened tablets like the nexus.

I am trying out keyboards.
Super Keyboard works.
I used to use Thumb Keyboard on all my Tablets but it crashes on the Nexus 9.

Can someone not the Google one and add arrows?

Techdread said:
I am trying out keyboards.
Super Keyboard works.
.
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Yes but needs internet access! also, says not compatible with any of my devices. Pity as it looks better than the hacker keyboard

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2640367
[KEYBOARD][4.0+] NextApp Keyboard: AOSP-derived Keyboard with Arrow, Function Keys fits the bill nicely

doogfar said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2640367
[KEYBOARD][4.0+] NextApp Keyboard: AOSP-derived Keyboard with Arrow, Function Keys fits the bill nicely
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This is exactly what I would have suggested. I love that keyboard, it is my default for JuiceSSH, AIDE, and Splashtop

Thumb keyboard has been fixed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.keyboardplus&hl=en

What's wrong with Google Keyboard?
Message has been Baconized

Gormsen said:
What's wrong with Google Keyboard?
Message has been Baconized
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no arrow keys

Techdread said:
I am trying out keyboards.
Super Keyboard works.
I used to use Thumb Keyboard on all my Tablets but it crashes on the Nexus 9.
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Techdread said:
Thumb keyboard has been fixed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.keyboardplus&hl=en
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Needs internet permission and no swype which I have really got used to now.

doogfar said:
Needs internet permission and no swype which I have really got used to now.
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Any keyboard that supports themes will need Internet permission. The keyboard doesn't need an active connection in order to function.
It would be really nice if Thumb Keyboard could have a few material themes put together next, been using it on all of my tablets since my Xoom.
The permissions for Google Keyboard from the Play store:
Google Keyboard
This app has access to:
Identity
find accounts on the device
read your own contact card
Contacts/Calendar
read your contacts
Photos/Media/Files
test access to protected storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other
read sync statistics
download files without notification
use accounts on the device
read terms you added to the dictionary
toggle sync on and off
run at startup
full network access
read sync settings
control vibration
add words to user-defined dictionary
view network connections
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