Since this came "Pre-installed"
Is there a work around to get the Newer beta to work on the Droid X?
http://www.swypeinc.com/
I dont think there is. I *think* I read somewhere that those of us with an X are sorta out of luck. My guess on any workaround Would be to use titanium backup to uninstall swype and then try install the beta.
Of course, be sure to create a backup before messing with anything =)
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well fission actually came without swype and it still wouldnt work sadly =[ </3
Some of us in the Fission thread have been successful in installing the new Swype.
Uninstall the existing Swype using Titanium Backup, then delete /system/lib/libswypecore.so
Manually uninstalling without TiBu is something more like this:
$rm /system/app/Swype.apk
$pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
$rm /system/lib/libswypecore.so
Then install the swype installer and it should be smooth sailing from there.
jeftep said:
Some of us in the Fission thread have been successful in installing the new Swype.
Uninstall the existing Swype using Titanium Backup, then delete /system/lib/libswypecore.so
Manually uninstalling without TiBu is something more like this:
$rm /system/app/Swype.apk
$pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
$rm /system/lib/libswypecore.so
Then install the swype installer and it should be smooth sailing from there.
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Confirmed working for me
Works for me as well - awesome.
Only complaint is that the keys are WAY bigger than in the preinstalled builds.
Any chance somone could pm me the beta?
I have ben signed up for a while now, but not gotten anything it heard feedback.
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The beta is open now, I got an email moments after signing up
What the dude above said. Just uninstall the swype on the X, and delete libswypecore.so from /system/lib. Then reboot and install the beta. Note: you can do this with Root Explorer.
Delete Swype.apk from /system/app
Delete LibSwypeCore.so from /system/lib
Reboot
Copy Swype version 2.15 into /system/app
Reboot
If you have troubles with this, after you copy the Swype.apk into /system/app, try clicking on it to install, then reboot.
You should now be updated to Swype 2.15
**MOD EDIT:
Link removed, thread cleaned.
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Therefore the following situations are not allowed:
Distribution of Swype standalone APKs in any form;
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LexusBrian400 said:
Delete Swype.apk from /system/app
Delete LibSwypeCore.so from /system/lib
Reboot
Copy this Swype version 2.15 into /system/app
Reboot
If you have troubles with this, after you copy the Swype.apk into /system/app, try clicking on it to install, then reboot.
You should now be updated to Swype 2.15
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Are there any benefits to using this new beta? If so can someone fill me in? Thanks!
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What are the standard permissions for the swype.apk after installing?
I moved it to /system/app and changed permissions to rw/r/r to match every other system app. I then backed up the libswypecore.so and deleted, rebooted. Then got a bunch of force closes, so I went back to /system/app and clicked on swype.apk and installed it. It wanted me to accept some permissions. Your personal information and phone calls. I want to know what the normal permissions are and if that access is normal when installing this .apk. Thanks!
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What are the standard permissions for the swype.apk after installing?
I moved it to /system/app and changed permissions to rw/r/r to match every other system app. I then backed up the libswypecore.so and deleted, rebooted. Then got a bunch of force closes, so I went back to /system/app and clicked on swype.apk and installed it. It wanted me to accept some permissions. Your personal information and phone calls. I want to know what the normal permissions are and if that access is normal when installing this .apk. Thanks!
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Yes, those are the normal permissions.
SysAdmin-X said:
Are there any benefits to using this new beta? If so can someone fill me in? Thanks!
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2.15 is not the new beta, it is just an updated version of the Swype (ver1.64) that came on our phones, replacing it with Swype (ver2.15)
Bigger buttons, better looking, more accurate.
LexusBrian400 said:
2.15 is not the new beta, it is just an updated version of the Swype (ver1.64) that came on our phones, replacing it with Swype (ver2.15)
Bigger buttons, better looking, more accurate.
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Ah! Thanks brian, appreciate the response
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Thank you!
You guys rock!
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http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?1641-Tutorial-Installing-Beta-Swype-on-Droid-X
Works on stock ROM too.
Droid x
Works Great on my droid x. You guys are great!
Got Swype Beta working on Liberty 1.0 ROM and the Re-Engineered ROM 1.0
Here is what I did.
Using Terminal Emulator
su
rm /system/app/Swype.apk
pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
rm /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
Then I installed the swype beta.
[QUOTE
Using Terminal Emulator
su
rm /system/app/Swype.apk
pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
rm /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
Then I installed the swype beta.[/QUOTE]
Worked like a charm! Quick and painless!
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One thing I dread about updating custom ROMs is having to re-remove all the system apps that I do not want.
Is there an app that can remount /system rw and then delete and uninstall a saved list of apps?
If not, I'm just going to throw together a sh script to get it done.
You could run a batch file
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You could download Scripter and follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924983&page=4
Would involve some intial work but you would never have to do it again.
^ Shift Faced
Or, if you have 7zip just open as an archive and take out the apps you don't want. Throw your bootani in there too while you're at it
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tambourineman86 said:
Or, if you have 7zip just open as an archive and take out the apps you don't want. Throw your bootani in there too while you're at it
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Does CWM not verify the zip?
I thought they had to be signed...?
jesusice said:
You could download Scripter and follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924983&page=4
Would involve some intial work but you would never have to do it again.
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Pretty much what I was thinking about doing if something doesn't exist, though that is skipping the "pm uninstall <package>" step.
All you need is rootexplorer. You can change permissions and delete anything
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http://forum.sdx-developers.com/android-2-1-development/sdx-stock-app-removal/
Confirmed this works for our phone. Only thing is you must backup the apps you wish to remove. Of course, all the other methods described above work, though this is an app designed specifically to remove system apps and their respective odex files. All credit goes to Caspian.
Also, keep in mind, this thread is found in a Samsung Moment forum, which means that when he refers to "safe apps for removal" he's talking specifically about that phone.
Can someone please paste the keyboard apk.
Thanks!
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Have fun with the keyboard
http://www.sendspace.com/file/zzrj7q
Thanks.!!
Now how do I install it? I extracted the zip but it says there is aaproblem parsing the file (I am trying to install on an Atrix)
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Thanks.!!
Now how do I install it? I extracted the zip but it says there is aaproblem parsing the file (I am trying to install on an Atrix)
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you are the person who wanted the app, i just extracted it, try anywhere else on the forum cause i dont have a phone to test it
Oh my god ! I've an Atrix too and I want Sense Keyboard !! Where can I find someone to help me parsing this app ??
To install it you need root and knowledge of adb. Then use these commands
Code:
adb remount
adb push qhdkeyboard.apk /system/app
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/app/qhdkeyboard.apk
Then reboot
Flippy125 said:
To install it you need root and knowledge of adb. Then use these commands
Code:
adb remount
adb push qhdkeyboard.apk /system/app
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/app/qhdkeyboard.apk
Then reboot
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is there another method to install that ? I don't know how to use ADB.. But i'm rooted
belig1234 said:
is there another method to install that ? I don't know how to use ADB.. But i'm rooted
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If you have Root Explorer you can copy it to /system/app after mounting R/W and the long press and change permissions to RW-R--R-- and reboot
is it possible for the atrix users to somehow extract the skype skin they have ....was playing arouind with one today and much prefer the white and black skin they have to the blue one...
with gimpsta you can make your own Sense's skin keyboard then you just have to install an apk
search gimpsta on google
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If you have Root Explorer you can copy it to /system/app after mounting R/W and the long press and change permissions to RW-R--R-- and reboot
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i tried this. but no keyboard appears either in system / keyboards or as a choice when editing
anyone else have an idea?
ekerbuddyeker said:
i tried this. but no keyboard appears either in system / keyboards or as a choice when editing
anyone else have an idea?
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Tried the same thing, i have the Atrix. so it should work cause same resolution.. this needs to get ported
Flippy125 said:
To install it you need root and knowledge of adb. Then use these commands
Code:
adb remount
adb push qhdkeyboard.apk /system/app
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/app/qhdkeyboard.apk
Then reboot
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This zip doesn't have a apk file in it... It has 2 .odex files... Do i place the 2 files in system/app or the folder, or the zip?
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Would like to know as well.
So... Has anyone ported this and/ or got this to work on gingerbread dinc?
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Installing the apk on your devices its not gonna work the apks are tied to framework which you don't have on atrix
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We know it won't work... That's why we've been trying to get some one to deodex it and port it... Personally I need it for dinc not atrix.....
yozpalang said:
Installing the apk on your devices its not gonna work the apks are tied to framework which you don't have on atrix
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Hi! I searched the forums, but didn't see any answers regarding to this.
I'm trying to install the moded versions of SMS and Phone/Contact apps found in Cyanogenmod ROM over stock 2.3.4.
What I did was to extract Contacts.apk, Mms.apk, and Phone.apk from one of CM releases and copied the APK files to /System/Apps/ via Root Explorer (set it from R/W to R/O) and rebooted the phone, but there was no change.
I then tried to install them (from the same /System/Apps/ location) through Root Explorer, but it doesn't let.
Any help would be much appreciated.
If you are trying this you need to check/change permission on each app...the phone.apk will not work though I've tried and got force closes. The dialer and mms apks will work though. The best way to do this is to push via adb. If you don't have sdk and knowledge of the basic adb and shell commands I would highly reccomend becoming familiar with them.
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I have sdk and worked with adb before to root my phone. I'll do some research on how to install apps via adb.
Thank you.
umbrae said:
I have sdk and worked with adb before to root my phone. I'll do some research on how to install apps via adb.
Thank you.
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Just put the apps on your tool folder and enter the following commands....
adb push "your.apk" system/app
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Thanks again. I did that and got confirmation that the files were copied, but the new Mms, for example, wasn't installed.
I tried using "install" command after, but it wouldn't let me. I got a message saying that the file already exists.
I changed the permission and everything, too.
Any ideas?
umbrae said:
Thanks again. I did that and got confirmation that the files were copied, but the new Mms, for example, wasn't installed.
I tried using "install" command after, but it wouldn't let me. I got a message saying that the file already exists.
I changed the permission and everything, too.
Any ideas?
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That's odd...I usually don't have to change permissions when I push an app. What version of the cm7 mms apk are you using? I used it from the stable 7
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sunder74 said:
That's odd...I usually don't have to change permissions when I push an app. What version of the cm7 mms apk are you using? I used it from the stable 7
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I was using Nighties, but I'll try the latest stable 7. Downloading now.
Just to clarify what I did:
First, used the "adb push" method you suggested and the apk files were copied to system/app. I rebooted, but nothing had changed. I then tried to install the copied files via Root Explorer, but it wouldn't let me. I changed R/O and then Permissions, but still couldn't install.
Then I tried "adb install", but it said file already exists. I changed R/O then Permissions, but still couldn't.
After that, I deleted Mms.apk and Contacts.apk and tried all the methods described above again, but still nothing. The apps weren't installed and I kept getting FC.
Lastly, I manually copied the files again via Root Explorer (changed R/O then changed Permission), but still no change and couldn't install.
Hopefully CM 7 packages I'm downloading would work.
I was messing with my newly rooted A2 while driving (I know, it's a big no no ><) and I accidentally deleted swype. I tried factory resetting the phone and now all that shows up is the Multi touch keyboard in settings. Can anyone post it so I can re-install it?
Here ya go. And remember no playing with your phone while driving...You could really mess up your phone.
Thank you! I installed it but it's not working?? I did it like a regular app, am I supposed to install it in a different way??
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You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.
I did and still nothing >< do I need to set permissions??
Edit: or maybe I need the .odex file that comes with it?? I'm just giving ideas :/
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Ok so I messed around with the permissions a bit and I can get Swype to appear in the settings and input method BUT it keeps FC whenever I try to access swype settings or switch to it as my keyboard. Any suggestions?? DO I need the .odex file??
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you need to fix permissions and need the odex file, as well as the libSwypeCore.so file from /system/lib
I overwrote the latinIME.apk and latinIME.odex on my atrix 2 and forgot to backup can someone get me the stock apk and odex files? and will using root explorer work or will i have to use adb? thanks in advance, i'm kinda new at this.
nevermind, i found the post with all of the system apps, it's right here if anyone needs it.
lilhaiti said:
You have to use root explorer and put it into /system/apps/ folder then restart the phone.
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Do NOT use root explorer EVER, to put system files in place. ALWAYS use adb to push the files, then chmod them to 550 once they are moved into place.
Jim
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Use swift x it is much better ;-)
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The installer tells the beta is unavailable for phones with swype preinstalled. Is there a way to force the installation over the preinstalled one?
Thanks
chriz74 said:
The installer tells the beta is unavailable for phones with swype preinstalled. Is there a way to force the installation over the preinstalled one?
Thanks
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delete your swype and libswypecore.so and install the 3.25 using root explore or something similar. use the instructions from the bottom of the first post in lordrx666's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250180
but why use 3.25 beta when 3.26 beta is better? get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19430356&postcount=33
and go here for other customizations for trace color: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162558
* if your swype only comes as an apk and does not include the libswypecore.so, you can get it by making a copy of your swype apk, rename it from apk to zip, open it and go to lib/armeabi/ and you'll see it. copy it and paste it in the same folder as your swype, and rename swype back from zip to apk and you're all set for installing.
goto beta.swype.com and register...
download swype installer, install and follow instructions to download latest swype....enjoy
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question is how to install in preinstalled phones installer doesnt work on preinstalled file
galaxyfitankit said:
question is how to install in preinstalled phones installer doesnt work on preinstalled file
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you need to uninstall preinstalled swype first
use titanium back up(rooted phones) to uninstall
then use swype installer to download latest version
galaxyfitankit said:
question is how to install in preinstalled phones installer doesnt work on preinstalled file
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have you read this thread yet?
help swype on poseidon rom problem
after flashing poesidon rom , swype functionality hasn't been working
ive tried removing the swype.apk using TB but it didnt work
then i deleted the apk from system/app and its lib file from system/lib
i tried re installing it through the swype installer but at the end it says "application not installed" .