[THEME] Gingerbread Keyboard (3 versions) - EVO 4G Themes and Apps

Here it is! My themed Gingerbread Keyboard. There will be a total of 3 versions. A green, blue and red one. The theme is a permanent black background, with a "glowing" effect when pressed.
All three versions are based off the latest unrEVOked hacked GB keyboard with auto-correct and predictive text
Download it, and flash it in recovery. Then go to a text field, press and hold until you see the input method popup, select input method, then select Android Keyboard.
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If anyone has a request for another color feel free to ask.

Is there anyway you could do the green one with a faint outline of the keys? I really like the black, but I hate how there's NO outline at all nice work though

Greenfieldan said:
Is there anyway you could do the green one with a faint outline of the keys? I really like the black, but I hate how there's NO outline at all nice work though
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Ya I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I'll post it as soon as I get it done. Would you want a green outline? Or have another outline color in mind?

I would suggest white or maybe a grey.
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This replaces the stock keyboard? Or adds it as another optional input method?

Cool. Thanks!
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Fresh Evo 3.3.0.1

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Perfect for Myn's Warm TwoPointTwo.

gmanvbva said:
This replaces the stock keyboard? Or adds it as another optional input method?
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If you have an AOSP keyboard already, it's going to replace it. If you dont have an AOSP it should come up as an optional keyboard in the keyboard menu.
And thanks for the compliments

I have an issue ... all versions of the gingerbread kb that I've tried only have dictionary / txt prediction working in english, I also type in Spanish so it would be nice to have working predictions for that language. Is there any way to fix this ?

Ok I just checked and I see the original HTC "Touch Input" keyboard still there in the input settings. So this wont replace the HTC keyboard, but it will replace an AOSP keyboard if you have one

xhazyx said:
I have an issue ... all versions of the gingerbread kb that I've tried only have dictionary / txt prediction working in english, I also type in Spanish so it would be nice to have working predictions for that language. Is there any way to fix this ?
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I'm sure there is, but that's a bit out of my technical knowledge. I'm sure that'll be added soon. Whenever they are updated I'll be sure to redo my themes based on the newest keyboards.

xhazyx said:
I have an issue ... all versions of the gingerbread kb that I've tried only have dictionary / txt prediction working in english, I also type in Spanish so it would be nice to have working predictions for that language. Is there any way to fix this ?
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I'm sure there is, but that's a bit out of my technical knowledge. I'm sure that'll be added soon. Whenever they are updated I'll be sure to redo my themes based on the newest keyboards.
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I believe I read somewhere (regarding the Nexus and Gingerbread) that this is basically still beta and only supports English at this time.

I have the sprint lovers rom installed. I flashed this keyboard thru recovery. It said installed (enjoy etc) When I go to messages the same keyboard that was there before is present. In "Language & Keyboard" it only shows the slide it keyboard that i installed before as an option. What happened to the gingerbread keyboard?

leon sprouse said:
I have the sprint lovers rom installed. I flashed this keyboard thru recovery. It said installed (enjoy etc) When I go to messages the same keyboard that was there before is present. In "Language & Keyboard" it only shows the slide it keyboard that i installed before as an option. What happened to the gingerbread keyboard?
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Hmm... that's really weird. You're the first person that's happened to. It wont say Gingerbread Keyboard in the Language & Keyboard menu, it'll just say Android Keyboard. If you don't see Android Keyboard then try it again. If you still don't see Android Keyboard you can always rip the zip apart, pull the LatinIME apk, put it in your SD card, and just install it through Astro.

There is "Android Keyboard" in "Language & Keyboard" it has android keyboard settings underneath its title but no checkmark location to turn it on. FYI Slide It has both the slide it keyboard settings AND a square to place a check next to its name. Android has no square also installed LatinIME on SD used astro open it had 2 options to launch or uninstall. neither option worked. Deleted latin from Sd

leon sprouse said:
There is "Android Keyboard" in "Language & Keyboard" it has android keyboard settings underneath its title but no checkmark location to turn it on. FYI Slide It has both the slide it keyboard settings AND a square to place a check next to its name. Android has no square
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Mine is actually the same way. I don't have a check next to Android Keyboard. Technically it's now the default stock keyboard, so it wont have a check next to it since you can't disable the stock default keyboard. Go to a text field, press and hold and select input method, and select Android Keyboard.

that was it ,working fine now ,many thanks

leon sprouse said:
that was it ,working fine now ,many thanks
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Awesome! glad it worked and hope you like it..
The outlined versions will be out in a day or two. Some personal stuff just hit me hard today and I wont have the time to do it until probably tomorrow. But it WILL come I promise.

Very good stuff, however I am sticking with the grey-backgrounded one. Pitch black is not my style.
See if you can remove that dark background and you will find more business here

Love it! Thanks for the new keyboard! Works great!

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(Updated 7/22/2010!)Droid X multitouch keyboard 2.1 addition

I remember seeing someone wanting a green highlight , multi touch keyboard. So, I made it. Had to change the green dot to blue, so it would look better
I take no credit for making the keyboard work for our devices. I also didn't come up with the fix for the & key.
Thanks goes to zack.xtr we now have a WORKING black multi-touch keyboard. Want to also thank bmtdan for showing me zack.xtr's post. Black keyboard is attached, all credit goes to zack.xtr.
Just follow install instructions below.
Updated all with fixed "<" key​zack.xtr keyboard.
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download below title is "blakmtkb"
Outline keyboard
Download below title is "mtbwg"
Green highlight
Fixed the stretching issue!
Download below title is "greenhighlight"
Ladies keyboard
Download below title is "ladiesmt"
BlackRed
This one is bad looking on the phone!
Download below title is "BRed"
BlackBlue
Download below title is "Bblue"
BlackGreen
Download below title is "Bgreen"
More keyboards HERE
Install instructions
*If you have a previous version installed (modded or not) go to language & keyboards and uncheck Multi-touch keyboard.
*Next go to applications-mannage applications, scroll down to multi touch keyboard and click it. Then click uninstall
*(START HERE IF YOU HAVEN'T INSTALLED IT AT ALL) Next use a file manager to view your sd card. ( Astro, Root Explorer, Android Mate, etc......) Go to where you put it, (If you downloaded it from your phones browser it will be in sd/download. Confirmed with Stock Android browser and Dolphin HD browser) click it. Then click open app manager, then click install.
*Go to settings/Language & keyboard, check Multi-touch keyboard.
*Next go to any field where you can input text. hold down on the text field, and click input method. Select Multi-touch keyboard.
waiting for the black. thatd be great
is haptic feedback working on this cus id love to have it but mine has haptic feedback so otherwise ill just keep mine. good luck with the black version though i cant wait to see it!
also i could get you the haptic enabled apk if you would like it or you could find it in the nexus one forum
So this will allow us to type faster? thats what imtrying to do on mine now and it sucks for that. I mean REALLY sucks
bmtdan said:
is haptic feedback working on this cus id love to have it but mine has haptic feedback so otherwise ill just keep mine. good luck with the black version though i cant wait to see it!
also i could get you the haptic enabled apk if you would like it or you could find it in the nexus one forum
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Well what keyboard you have that has haptic? If you give me it, iI will just mod that one.
EDIT: got the help needed, thank you zack.xtr
super-6-1 said:
So this will allow us to type faster? thats what imtrying to do on mine now and it sucks for that. I mean REALLY sucks
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This is just a small mod someone posted they wanted, when the keyboard was first released, for Evo. They wanted the highlight to be green, so I made it green. As far as speed, I can't increase anything to make you type faster. In my opinion I type faster on this key board with less mistakes.
enragedpaza said:
This is just a small mod someone posted they wanted, when the keyboard was first released, for Evo. They wanted the highlight to be green, so I made it green. As far as speed, I can't increase anything to make you type faster. In my opinion I type faster on this key board with less mistakes.
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Yea i noticed that as well, and if its possible, can i ask for a small persona change to it? Id do it myself but have no idea how Id love the highlight color to be blood red, im trying to make a theme for my phone with that color.
and by the way, i took HTML and this looks a lot like it, if you want send me the files via PM and ill see if i can work on it. I CAN'T guarantee because i dont know how to test it.
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Yea i noticed that as well, and if its possible, can i ask for a small persona change to it? Id do it myself but have no idea how Id love the highlight color to be blood red, im trying to make a theme for my phone with that color.
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How dark?
post a pic of the color or something that has the color already
10
here, take the darkest red part of the moon.
and by the way, i took HTML and this looks a lot like it, if you want send me the files via PM and ill see if i can work on it. I CAN'T guarantee because i dont know how to test it.
nice mod tyvm !! i was looking for the green ! its close to the scene green
I tried, lol. well here is the file to edit. Also posting a link to a signer.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1838214#post1838214
So you want the buttens and background black... what xml file... lol this is going to take a bit to find the right file...
super-6-1 said:
So you want the buttens and background black... what xml file... lol this is going to take a bit to find the right file...
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I'm trying to make the buttons and background black. It's my understanding (from modding the Omnia keyboard, on windows mobile) that xml files control the color of the letter on the keyboard. If it is like Windows, then there is a string in one of the xml documents. Inside the apk there are different xml documents, just can't figure the right one out, and what would control what.
enragedpaza said:
I'm trying to make the buttons and background black. It's my understanding (from modding the Omnia keyboard, on windows mobile) that xml files control the color of the letter on the keyboard. If it is like Windows, then there is a string in one of the xml documents. Inside the apk there are different xml documents, just can't figure the right one out, and what would control what.
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Hey dude, this is already compiled i need the non complied version.
heres the haptic apk i cannot wait to have this in black and green
super-6-1 said:
Hey dude, this is already compiled i need the non complied version.
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not sure I follow?
bmtdan said:
heres the haptic apk i cannot wait to have this in black and green
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That is the one I moddded if I am not mistaken? I will install the one you just posted, and edit this post with my findings
EDIT:Ok that was different. Must have over looked the one that has vibration able to use. Right now I'm working on a couple skins for some widgets/programs. Once I am done I will mod it for you and update first post with it
bmtdan said:
heres the haptic apk i cannot wait to have this in black and green
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I downloaded this through my phone, but it doesn't install. Says something about "no program to open this file". Is this supposed to install as simply as other apk's, or am I going about this wrong? I would love to have haptic feedback within the multitouch keyboard if possible.
thanks
admorris said:
I downloaded this through my phone, but it doesn't install. Says something about "no program to open this file". Is this supposed to install as simply as other apk's, or am I going about this wrong? I would love to have haptic feedback within the multitouch keyboard if possible.
thanks
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It downloaded and installed fine, via computer.

HTC_IME works great!

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This one is my work (aside from taking it from "Damage Control" so I didn't have to de-obex [don't know how =p])! It is 100% original! =D
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EDIT: Oh my gosh! Featured on Droid-life.com! Sorry to disappoint guys, but I don't really know what I'm doing. Someone is probably going to have to take over from here or I'll need to learn a little bit more.
EDIT2: Attempted to get settings working. Failed. Looks like this is the end of the line for me. :| I would always be interested if someone would like to work with me on how to do it though!
Yea, the official one works well too. Would love to see someone rip the version from the EVO with the 4-way arrows on the bottom since the DroidX has no direction pad or mouse wheel.
The four arrow keys would be nice, but the red bullseye lets you easily move the cursor around (similar to the iPhone) and you can set the volume keys to move it left/right too, which is plenty good for me
Raspster said:
Yea, the official one works well too. Would love to see someone rip the version from the EVO with the 4-way arrows on the bottom since the DroidX has no direction pad or mouse wheel.
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I extracted it from the Evo ROM "DamageControl"... but... http://i32.tinypic.com/2wrolyt.png
I'm trying to learn to use (Bak)smali. I believe that is whats needed to crack it.
gIMpSTa Kitchen!!!
Great place to create custom themed/skinned HTC_IME keyboards here--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654179
@gIMpSTa has created a kitchen and its pretty cool... Register, "cook up" your keyboard and install it!!!
EDIT: Upon further review, this is a gIMpSTa keyboard!!!!! Shoulda least shown ppl where they could make there own op!!
martin0285 said:
Great place to create custom themed/skinned HTC_IME keyboards here--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654179
@gIMpSTa has created a kitchen and its pretty cool... Register, "cook up" your keyboard and install it!!!
EDIT: Upon further review, this is a gIMpSTa keyboard!!!!! Shoulda least shown ppl where they could make there own op!!
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Exactly! i was gonna suggest letting ppl know where they could go and create their own skinned keyboard instead of using the one OP created. Its really easy to create your own at his website.
martin0285 said:
Great place to create custom themed/skinned HTC_IME keyboards here--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654179
@gIMpSTa has created a kitchen and its pretty cool... Register, "cook up" your keyboard and install it!!!
EDIT: Upon further review, this is a gIMpSTa keyboard!!!!! Shoulda least shown ppl where they could make there own op!!
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Haha, yeah I guess I should have. That wasn't really the point of the thread though, is why I didn't. =p
On a different note, I have a working Evo keyboard apk if anyone is interested. I spent a few hours on it and learned to use Baksmali/Smali all by myself! =p
If you can, that would be awsome. Thanks. I really appreciate this.
Sent from my DROIDX via Telepathic DLNA.
PlankLongBeard said:
If you can, that would be awsome. Thanks. I really appreciate this.
Sent from my DROIDX via Telepathic DLNA.
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Updated first post for you!
AKValle26 said:
The four arrow keys would be nice, but the red bullseye lets you easily move the cursor around (similar to the iPhone) and you can set the volume keys to move it left/right too, which is plenty good for me
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FWIW the swype keyboard does include arrow keys if you swype from the "swype" key to the SYM key right next to it.
Thanks for the EVO keyboard.
EDIT: Have not been able to turn vibration off of this keyboard, any suggestions? I had it off for all my other keyboards but this one seems to vibrate still.
keyboard
how do i change the droid x keyboard when i install this because i dont see it?
pima said:
how do i change the droid x keyboard when i install this because i dont see it?
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Settings -> Language & keyboard -> Check HTC_IME mod and/or Touch Input
Long press on any text field -> Input Method -> select
dscottjr81 said:
Thanks for the EVO keyboard.
EDIT: Have not been able to turn vibration off of this keyboard, any suggestions? I had it off for all my other keyboards but this one seems to vibrate still.
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Yikes, not sure I can help you there.
x.v_ said:
Settings -> Language & keyboard -> Check HTC_IME mod and/or Touch Input
Long press on any text field -> Input Method -> select
Yikes, not sure I can help you there.
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Thanks anyway
Thank you so much. I thought this was so cool, simple, but those four keys at first used to annoy me, now i miss them.
Thanks again.
dscottjr81 said:
Thanks for the EVO keyboard.
EDIT: Have not been able to turn vibration off of this keyboard, any suggestions? I had it off for all my other keyboards but this one seems to vibrate still.
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< I Have to Say I agree, How?
Sent from my DROIDX via Telepathic DLNA.
I dont see the evo kb under input types. Im new to android so maybe I messed it up. I copied the apk to my sd and installed it through Astro. Is that right?
curney said:
I dont see the evo kb under input types. Im new to android so maybe I messed it up. I copied the apk to my sd and installed it through Astro. Is that right?
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Read the whole thread. I don't need to explain twice. :z
Thanks for the evo keyboard!
I figured it out. My eyes just missed it in kb settings. thx. works great!
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Read the whole thread. I don't need to explain twice. :z
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Hey, did you get a chance to see the Vib issue? well not issue, but to have it off? The Droid X seems to be a rougher and more vibrant vib, well it is Moto, theyre know for that.
I am Patiently waiting, The main thing that is missing, is the Touch Input menu, thats where we change, Well, for the Evo KB.

(updated 10/16/10 with how to ) Droid X multitouch keyboard 2.2 addition themed

So I have been thinking about how to write, how to install instructions. Some people can just extract the flashable zip folder, while others (myself included) have to flash it.
INSTALL​You can try one of two ways......... Extract the zip file, go to the sub folder /system/app, and install the "LatinIME.apk; or reboot into recovery and flash the zip file. Also, after I flashed the first time.... I wanted to delete it. So, I used adb commands. Now I can just install from memory card. I think once you get the file located in /system/lib in to /system/lib on the phone..... you can just delete the keyboard using adb commands, then just install from sd
CREDIT for the port goes to invisiblek. I have made the vibration stronger and fix the & key every where it is neeeded to be fixed. Also i have to thank zack.xtr for helping me with the 2.1 version. With his help I could do it by myself this time around. O yeah, I have to say thank you to bmtdan for pointing me to zack.xtr's post.
Even though it shows ". ," on the period key, it will NOT make a comma on a double tap. I had updates some xml documents, to see if they controlled this behavior. Turns out they only control what was displayed on the key.
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download below called "kb2.2-signed.zip"
greenhighlight
download below called "greenhighlight-signed.zip"
bluehighlight
download below called "bluehighlight-signed.zip"
Black keyboards
bRED
download below called "bRED-signed.zip
Bgreen
download below called "Bgreen-signed.zip
Bblue
download below called "Bblue-signed.zip"
blackmtkb
download below called "blackmtkb-signed
blackmtkbBLUE
download below called "blackmtkbBLUE-signed.zip"
blackmtkbRED
download below called "blackmtkbRED-signed.zip"
Special
I'm setting this up different. I'm going to have the main version then if that version has a hitchhikers version..... Just list it under it. thought more people would like Hitchhikers version, but numbers don't lie. IF anyone can help me find an Android icon (with a white outline around him), I will make an Android "Hitchhikers"version would look sweet.Best size would be 48x48 to 50x50.
With the Hitch Hiker keyboards, when you press "alt" Marvin's eyes will change colors. Settings key looks better then the picture
bluesp
download below called "bluesp-signed.zip"
The pop up key is blue like the cap key. Just wanted to show off the suggestion bar
download below called "hitchhikersLblue-signed.zip
girlblackp
download below called "girlblackp-signed.zip"
hitchhikersBblue
donwload below called "hitchhikersBblue-signed.zip"
redsp
download below called "redsp-signed.zip"
hitchhikers version below called "hitchhikersRED-signed.zip"
wjd keyboard
I am not the original creator of this keyboard. I simply ported it over, and left the red eye out. original version ishere.
Also, I for some reason can not get my update zip files to work. So, apk files only from here on out. (Unless I figure it out.)
download below called "wjdblue"
wjdgreen
download below called "wjdgreen"
REQUEST FORM
If you want one made for you, I need this info:
None pressed key color
alt key etc color (of the keys like alt, settings/symbols, smiley/go/next/etc key)
dot for alt lock color
pop up key color
letter color
suggestion bar color I think, from doing them custom colors..... it's better left untouched. But, if you insist.. I will
suggestion bar letter colors-one for recommended word and for regular word
if you want any fading of the colors let me know or blending of 2 colors
also, if you need a flashable zip or if an .apk will do.
NEW I'm finding some good icons for a lot of stuff,so want one.......... ask for one (football team, baseketball team, baseball team, etc....) would help if you provided it. But if I can find one, I will do it
Last thing lol......... For requested themes, they will be scattered through out this thread. Since a personal one I made for you it will have its own post, lost in the thread lol.
donations will NOT be accepted, and I am doing this for you. So, please don't try to rush me out of my procrastination! Also please wait untill I release it and don't ask for eta.
mine! HAHAHAAAA!
just to confirm, the one you have listed above here is the same as the one you fixed over the weekend with the stronger vibrate correct?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7671954&postcount=81
post 81
so if i have the one in post 81 i dont need this one correct? as of 17 august 2010?
OR is this one you posted here different from post 81? apologies for the confusion...
off topic, i lived in the 'natti back in 2001-2002. lived in clifton area.. ;-)
marctronixx said:
mine! HAHAHAAAA!
just to confirm, the one you have listed above here is the same as the one you fixed over the weekend with the stronger vibrate correct?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7671954&postcount=81
post 81
so if i have the one in post 81 i dont need this one correct? as of 17 august 2010?
OR is this one you posted here different from post 81? apologies for the confusion...
off topic, i lived in the 'natti back in 2001-2002. lived in clifton area.. ;-)
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That is the original keyboard. The one in first post here is a skinned version of it. Screen shot will be up shortly. Just doing a couple back ups from another ROm to aply them to the ROM I like
As far as your off topic goes...... I have lived in clifton too. Cincinnati seems so run down now lol
Dude im from cincy as well!
Hopefully the black/blue keyboard is next. Good job.
They will all be ported lol.
dan what part?
I find this is more responsive than the original droid x keyboard haha...
I'm also from cincy (skyline anyone?)
Greenfieldan said:
I find this is more responsive than the original droid x keyboard haha...
I'm also from cincy (skyline anyone?)
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LMAO I just had chili fries
any one who tries to flash blackmtkb-signed.zip.......... let me know if it is successful. I deleted LatinIME.apk from /system/app, and when I flashed blackmtkb-signed.zip it failed. So I think when I deleted it from /system/app it didn't allow it to flash
Looks great and I want to try it. But if I install the apk (don't flash) will it re-write the default Android Keyboard?
I flashed a zip in a previous thread and had to restore a nandroid cause I want the option of the default Android or this.
fchipm said:
Looks great and I want to try it. But if I install the apk (don't flash) will it re-write the default Android Keyboard?
I flashed a zip in a previous thread and had to restore a nandroid cause I want the option of the default Android or this.
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Yes it will replace the original
Colerain area and I.bleeping love skyline I eat there 4 or 5 times a week lol
Thanks enragedpaza for the latest skinned version of this keyboard. I just got the bRED theme keyboard and it looks nice. The one thing i noticed when using Handcent and double-tapping the ".," key I don't get a comma when double-tapping. Not sure if anyone else is seeing this when using version.
utee05 said:
Thanks enragedpaza for the latest skinned version of this keyboard. I just got the bRED theme keyboard and it looks nice. The one thing i noticed when using Handcent and double-tapping the ".," key I don't get a comma when double-tapping. Not sure if anyone else is seeing this when using version.
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I just update it to show ". ," incase I figure it out. lol
Thank you so very much. Excited about the black and blue version lol
Did anyone flash the blackmtkb?
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Did anyone flash the blackmtkb?
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I am right now just waiting for reboot
Works fine thank you. Wish it were BLUE not green lol
Seriously though this is fabulous thanks
rjmjr69 said:
I am right now just waiting for reboot
Works fine thank you. Wish it were BLUE not green lol
Seriously though this is fabulous thanks
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Gingerbread keyboard works ! (Android 2.3)

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Please note that I use LCD Density of 200 instead of the standard 240.
- Requires ROOT -
There are several sources where the Gingerbread keyboard APK and SO library can be downloaded from (e.g. [1], [2], [3], [4] and [5]), but personally I used this one:
http://fabdroid.com/goodies/Fabolous_GBKB_Fix.zip
IMPORTANT NOTE: this ZIP file is a ClockWork Recovery update file ==> DO NOT USE IT !!! (it will remove your system odex files) Just unzip and grab the APK and SO files.
Because the Galaxy Tab doesn't ship with LatinIME.apk and libjni_latinime.so by default, there is normally nothing to backup. DOUBLE-CHECK to make sure this assumption is correct !! (/system/app/ and /system/lib/) MAKE BACKUPS if necessary.
I used Root Explorer to transfer the APK and SO files from my SD card into their respective system folders, and I fixed the file permissions.
I then went to the system preferences, looked at all the settings for "Android Keyboard" (by the way, haptic feedback/vibration doesn't seem to work). IMPORTANT: select your language in the list and get familiar with the keyboard options BEFORE using it. Then I set the keyboard as the default input method (instead of Smart Keyboard Pro, which I normally use).
I then opened the note-taking app to test the keyboard. It's all working very well, no Force-Closes/crashes. There's a little more latency than Smart Keyboard Pro (I feel), but it's no big deal. It could be related to the handling of multitouch typing. Otherwise the auto-completion / word prediction is nice, so are the popup keys.
I still prefer Smart Keyboard Pro (I might as well, given I paid for it ), but Gingerbread's keyboard is a definite improvement over the stock Froyo one !!
Cheers, Dan
EDIT: when using APKs extracted from the emulator image (system.img, 50MB, download links can be found on XDA), it is recommended to edit /system/build.prop and change "ro.build.version.sdk" to 9 instead of 8 (and reboot).
[1]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863571
[2]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863584
[3]
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...bread-2-3-keyboard-w-working-predictions.html
[4]
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/06/download-gingerbread-keyboard-for-rooted-devices/
[5]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863969
i still wish we had a back and fwwd arrow button also would love to see a keyboard hide button like in sence keyboard why caant android do that for us
maxtcee said:
i still wish we had a back and fwwd arrow button also would love to see a keyboard hide button like in sence keyboard why caant android do that for us
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You mean the "arrow keys" (LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN) ? That's one of the many features from Smart Keyboard Pro that justify its purchase
EDIT: finger-swipe left or right on top the Smart Keyboard Pro, and press the bottom left corner key => this should show the arrows keypad (also check the preferences to see if it is activated).
daniel.weck said:
You mean the "arrow keys" (LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN) ? That's one of the many features from Smart Keyboard Pro that justify its purchase
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i have smart keyboard but its not there is there a special way to turn them on?
Edit I figured it out
maxtcee said:
i still wish we had a back and fwwd arrow button also would love to see a keyboard hide button like in sence keyboard why caant android do that for us
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? My Greek Galaxy Tab has a hide keyboard button. Stock Vodafone Rom.
daniel.weck can you take a screen in landscaper view pls?
I hit the little setting button on the keyboard and turned on vibrate on keypress
le3ky said:
daniel.weck can you take a screen in landscaper view pls?
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I like the new editing options and it has nicer colours, though find the keys a bit small. Shame they can't be increased like in smart keyboard pro. Will run with it a bit longer to see if I can get used to it.
[edit] removed pic as daniel has added it to his first post.
I added the landscape screenshot to the 1st post, thank you !
Please note that I use LCD Density of 200 instead of the standard 240. I'm not sure how the keyboard looks with other settings.
daniel.weck said:
I added the landscape screenshot to the 1st post, thank you !
Please note that I use LCD Density of 200 instead of the standard 240. I'm not sure how the keyboard looks with other settings.
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I use LCD density of 200 too so our captures match up .
Can't get it to do haptic touch despite setting it, but it's not something I usually turn on so no biggy.
well i installed the keyboard like u directed in the Verizon Galaxy Tab and it works perfect. Only downfall is the font is pretty small for a 7in screen. I dled the LCD Density app from market that requires root and changed it to 200 from default 240 and all my font for the whole device went much smaller but the keyboard did look better. Is there anyway to just change the LCD density for the keyboard to make that font bigger and not shrink the Whole Tab's font. Thanks for your help!
Confirm +1. No haptic. 2/3 the size of Samsung keyboard. Easier to use if you're used to an iphone or something with baby keys. Personally I need the bigger keys so its keyboard pro for me.
Sent from my SGH-T849 using XDA App
maxtcee said:
i still wish we had a back and fwwd arrow button also would love to see a keyboard hide button like in sence keyboard why caant android do that for us
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The Menu button on every android phone can be held to either show or hide the on screen keyboard.
crater said:
The Menu button on every android phone can be held to either show or hide the on screen keyboard.
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i wish with every firmware i've tried it doesnt =\
I love this keyboard but why do the keys show up so small on the Galaxy Tab? Is there a way to make the keys larger?
Thanks
pros cons on this over the standard one?
At the moment im using better keyboard

Anyone want Swype Keyboard?

Alright I think alot of us know about Swype on the droid X.
The beta is now open again, for all the android phones out there. It's realy easy to apply, and there's no wait, really, to get the swype keyboard. I myself abso-f**king-lutely LOVE it, because in landscape, the layout is a bit weird but you have a whole hell of a lot more space above the keyboard(all the better for scrolling and selecting your place in the text) plus, for me, even though i blazed on Smart Keyboard, im even faster with Swype.
You can apply for the beta here: http://beta.swype.com/
I don't know how long the beta opening will last. II were you and I wanted this keyboard, I'd go grab it ASAP. It's quite easy to install, by the way. Just make sure that your browser is in Android mode, not Desktop mode.(If it was Dolphin HD. YOu know what I mean, though, right?)
Screenshots coming soon, and will be on another post.
Here are the screenshots!
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Here in a little bit I'll post one with smart keyboard pro for the screen space difference.
EDITSCroll down and I have set this up to display them side by side as if you were holding them landscape. A comparison.
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yes it's a nice keyboard! I am using from 1.xxx beta's! but they should provide an option to enable/disable smiley/enter and mic button! etc...
otherwise usability at its best!
diimaan said:
yes it's a nice keyboard! I am using from 1.xxx beta's! but they should provide an option to enable/disable smiley/enter and mic button! etc...
otherwise usability at its best!
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You should Update it. There's still no disable Option, but when Swyping there's really no need for it, as the space is auto entered and all that, not to mention in my version(the newest, 2.29.71.20203.t100), its not all that space hogging. The engine for it doesnt pick up speech that well on the X10. At least, that's what it's shown me so far. It gets most of it, but for example i said 'be' a few time in testing, and it spat out 'the'.
Also, in my version, there's no smiley key. I think they turned it into a long press somewhere. I'll edit the post after I check.
...Is it really that boring of an input method????
Well, I have something the devs might look at. The site says the keyboard is skin/themeable by OEM's. Not sure what that stands for, but it's interesting. It'd be cool imho to skin it like the sense white letter/saymbol keys and then the delete, enter, symbol and whatnot stay the same.
For anyone who wants it, I'll soon have a video of me using the keyboard posted.
Its been done in the past.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9229822&postcount=15
MarylandCookie said:
Its been done in the past.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9229822&postcount=15
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This is a new one though. The beta is back open. Notice, my screenshots are different.
I know its a new one lol i was just saying the skinning has been done in the past and the same templates work on the new one.
I have the newest version 2.29.71.20203.t100 with the skin in the link i posted in my previous post. Just took that skin and replaced the boring blue one with it.
Mind you my version isnt from the beta link above, although i am on the beta list, its from elsewhere with the checks removed. I just added the skin and signed it as the beta from the link wouldnt work even with just images replaced and re-signed obviously.
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I know its a new one lol i was just saying the skinning has been done in the past and the same templates work on the new one.
I have the newest version 2.29.71.20203.t100 with the skin in the link i posted in my previous post. Just took that skin and replaced the boring blue one with it.
Mind you my version isnt from the beta link above, although i am on the beta list, its from elsewhere with the checks removed. I just added the skin and signed it as the beta from the link wouldnt work even with just images replaced and re-signed obviously.
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Ah ok. Could you show me how to do that?
First of all you need a working version (not from the beta link - obv) and secondly a skin which is in one of the XDA forums (cant remember off the top of my head), you might have to google it.
After that its a doddle and i will explain.
Once you have those or i will PM it tomorrow as its late and i have work in the morning. i will show you.
Not sure how to get those.
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Does anyone know of any option to move the cursor easily between words? (Like stock keyboard magnifying kind of stuff)
Not sure what you mean.
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I mean; a better way to place the cursor in the desired place (you can do that with new stock keyboard; drag in the typed words and above the keyboard another magnified bar comes up to make life easy)
prathaban said:
I mean; a better way to place the cursor in the desired place (you can do that with new stock keyboard; drag in the typed words and above the keyboard another magnified bar comes up to make life easy)
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Oh the popup? I never noticed there wasn't one. The keys are big enough for me. Hrm.... I can leave a post on the forum if you like
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Realorasz said:
Oh the popup? I never noticed there wasn't one. The keys are big enough for me. Hrm.... I can leave a post on the forum if you like
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I agree the keys are bigger and better, but sometimes when you swype and it misses one letter in-between, you will find it very difficult to place the cursor there to key in that missing letter.
If possible, please leave a message in the forum, and let me hope it gets implemented.
Thank you.
prathaban said:
Does anyone know of any option to move the cursor easily between words? (Like stock keyboard magnifying kind of stuff)
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If i remember correctly you can swype from the "swype" button to the sym button to get the arrows.
just double-tap the incorrect word and it will give you a list of alternatives.
realunited123 said:
If i remember correctly you can swype from the "swype" button to the sym button to get the arrows.
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If I remember correctly, it takes few clicks before it shows up the arrows to move the cursor. What I was looking for is something like SE implemented in the stock keyboard (new one).
prathaban said:
If I remember correctly, it takes few clicks before it shows up the arrows to move the cursor. What I was looking for is something like SE implemented in the stock keyboard (new one).
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What's that? I use swype obviously, though still ive never used the stock. USed anysoftkeyboard, then better keyboard, then swiftkey, then smart keyboard pro, then swype. Almost NEVER stock.
And it is possible to double tap on the misspelled word, too.

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