Windows Phone 7 Styled Keyboard for Android
(Based off HTC IME mod)
This is a simple keyboard made to look like the Windows Phone 7 keyboard. I am an Android Enthusiast, so I couldn't switch to WP7 just for the keyboard, so I just made my own. Confirmed working on Gingerbread and Froyo, so I'm assuming it should work on 2.2, 2.1, etc. It not please leave in comments. Screenshots are attached, if you like it click thanks!
*EDIT* Some people have said it is not working on Low-Res phones. I will make a Low-Res and post it below.
HIGH-RES PHONES ONLY
Download Keyboard (has DROID on Space) (it's an apk file so just install like any other app): http://www.mediafire.com/?n982pf2fo56s4rf
Keyboard WITHOUT DROID Logo on Keyboard, it is just a blank SpaceBar: http://www.mediafire.com/?g8bzntfu59i0rvo
LOW-RES PHONES ONLY
Download (Low-Res Phones):http://www.mediafire.com/?y03yg5ot9tqzvt0
Windows Phone 7 Click Sound Instructions (MUST BE ROOTED):
1.
---a. Download this ZIP File (CWM2): http://www.mediafire.com/?vk6bjbh3ta58553
---b. Download this ZIP File (CWM3): http://www.mediafire.com/?0a2mbsaffgr56g2
2. Flash in Recovery (Just like you would flash a ROM)
3. Go to Settings > Language & Keyboard > HTC_IME mod (settings) > Text Input > Check "Sound feedback"
4. Go to Settings > Language & Keyboard > HTC_IME mod (settings) > Sound & vibration > Check "Custom Sounds"
5. Insert this for Normal Key
Code:
/system/media/audio/ui/KeypressStandard.ogg
6. Insert this for Space
Code:
/system/media/audio/ui/KeypressSpacebar.ogg
7. Insert this for Backspace
Code:
/system/media/audio/ui/KeypressDelete.ogg
8. Insert this for Enter
Code:
/system/media/audio/ui/KeypressReturn.ogg
9. Go back to the HTC_IME settings
10. Scroll all the way down and click "Kill Keyboard"
11. Type away!
That's a GREAT looking keyboard! Good work
Does this replace the HTC ime skin?
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy Tab
shoman24v said:
Does this replace the HTC ime skin?
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy Tab
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It's not a skin, it's a full separate keyboard. So no it shouldn't replace anything, unless you already have the HTC IME mod keyboard installed, then it might replace that, I haven't tried though.
wdfowty said:
That's a GREAT looking keyboard! Good work
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Thank you!
Looks great and it is awesome would recommend
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Does this have the WP7 keyboard click sound?
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Oddity said:
Does this have the WP7 keyboard click sound?
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Unfortunately no, the click sound is not part of the keyboard in any phone, it is inside the phone's system at /system/media/audio/ui. If you could find the WP7 keyboard sound and make an .ogg file out of it then you could theoretically replace those to get the right sound.
Oddity said:
Does this have the WP7 keyboard click sound?
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If you want though, I'll try and make a quick flashable zip to get the sounds, I just got them working on mine. But if you know how to use adb I can give you those instructions also.
frostincredible said:
If you want though, I'll try and make a quick flashable zip to get the sounds, I just got them working on mine. But if you know how to use adb I can give you those instructions also.
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I would LOVE to have the sound as well, lol.
killerkommotion said:
I would LOVE to have the sound as well, lol.
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Okay, check back tomorrow sometime and I'll get one up, but it's almost midnight here in EST and I'm fixin to go to bed.
Nice work! Its hard to find a really nice looking keyboard thanks!
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Stupid question, but would this work on any Android phone? How about a Samsung Galaxy S (Epic)?
bonanzabucks said:
Stupid question, but would this work on any Android phone? How about a Samsung Galaxy S (Epic)?
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As far as I know it should work on any Android phone, yes.
anyway to take the droid logo off i got an evo.. a space bar is fine jij
I've been waiting for something like this. But I've always wondered, is there a way to remove the microphone/settings key? It's really annoying to keep bumping. Right now I use Smart Keyboard Pro and I removed it.
Hi,
1) does it have layouts for other languages? - Czech for example?
2) Is it possible to remove Droid text on space bar?
Thanks
Could you add a option to change the droid logo to htc logo?
got here from pocketnow I'm usually over in the Glacier forums, but this keyboard is sexy, so I thought I'd say thanks!
It says problem parsing package when i try to install shucks i was looking forward to it lol
Samsung Galaxy S
Related
http://drop.io/p12auxn#
I'm not 100% sure this is it since I don't have my Nexus One yet so I need someone willing to test.
I found it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dFh9RKsN6w&feature=player_embedded
This is the same one that's pixelated on the Nexus One. Also, doesn't stretch the full screen in landscape mode.
It is still the pixelated version. That wouldn't even bother me that much if the correction bar on the top fit on the screen and wasn't horribly warped.
Damn sorry then. The one in the video looks good though.
do you need to be rooted for this? Because I tried it using an appinstaller. It shows up in the clicker, but when I create new messages, it reverts back to the stock google keyboard.
You have to go into the settings and enable it, then when you're in a message box click the box and hold, then select "input method". You can alternate between the 2.
haha ya i forgot to do the "hold" part in the message box. thanks!
pixelated...but at least i don't have to switch back n forth for numbers and punctuations. can't wait for the non-pixelated version w/ microphone key =)
snofrandy said:
haha ya i forgot to do the "hold" part in the message box. thanks!
pixelated...but at least i don't have to switch back n forth for numbers and punctuations. can't wait for the non-pixelated version w/ microphone key =)
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We'll need a high-res 2.1 SenseUI device to come out - probably need to wait for a Bravo leak.
Yep, works fine on N1 running MCR1.1 but pixelated. Will have to live with that for a while as it still beats the hell out of the standard Android keyboard...
Is the file linked from youtube the same as this file?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567294
So I emailed HTC to find out if they will update the htc_ime.apk so that it will work on the nexus or look properly I should say. I am currently waiting for a response... let you guys know when I get a reply. I will post it.
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So I emailed HTC to find out if they will update the htc_ime.apk so that it will work on the nexus or look properly I should say. I am currently waiting for a response... let you guys know when I get a reply. I will post it.
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Ha good luck with that. They won't update it until they release a phone with the Hi-Res Sense UI.
Most likely we'll have to wait until a bravo dump is leaked or another sense UI device w/ a hi res screen's dump is leaked.
I'm running HTC_IME on the N1.... its great to have it back, only complaint is the lack of the dedicated 'microphone' key thats in the default keyboard... so AFAIK once you install HTC_IME you can NOT dictate text messages and the like
Does anyone know how to edit the dictionary for htc ime?
I don't know about editing words but you can erase it by going into your settings > applications > keyboard > clear data.
I installed this and it works great but my only issue-request would be to add more languages. The option is there, when you go to settings from inside the keyboard, but unfortunately, only english is available.
In the past, people have made language packs...could someone do on for this? pleeeeeeeease?
Thanks,
Lou
I used to change com.htc.android.htcime_preferences.xml file to enable dual language on my htc ime. I was wondering if this can be changed in the apk before installing. I dont want to root my nexus.
Thanks
Anyone have any idea what that task killer widget is he uses in the video? Basically its sitting on the homescreen and kills the tasks with one click, no need to open an app...
technogecko6 said:
Anyone have any idea what that task killer widget is he uses in the video? Basically its sitting on the homescreen and kills the tasks with one click, no need to open an app...
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Its "taskiller", find it in the market.
ah ha... all along I was looking for "task killer" thanks!
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.
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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.
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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.
Missed your Wrist Watch? Now you have a new clock design and fancy buttons and new Font!
As my gift to XDA members, this app is free for limited time. If you want to support me buy it on market -->
***Icons in "add alarm" have same color as the watch, i just didnt uploaded pics for those
Link
It only takes 1 sec to click on "Thanks button".
Dear devs, plz do not add the clock to your roms. Thank you.
Credit: 4 Menu buttons are from Miuitheme/Glowbuster theme.
Thanks for you great efforts.
NOTES: App should work for most roms, some devices running gingerbread might have issues. If app finds enough fans, gingerbread version will also be added.
Instructions:
1) Clean cache in your stock Clock app and remove the old widget.
2)rebooting not necessary but recommended.
3)Copy it to your sdcard and install it with your favorite installer
4) Enjoy!
Downloads
Blue-->Link
Green-->Link
Cyan-->Link
Red-->Link
Yellow-->Link
Purple-->Link
This is great!
thank u so much
pretty great, thanks man!
Hey,
Great looking app, can't wait to try it out.
Just installed it to my Desire HD (stock rom, 1.72 firmware) via adb and whenever I try to add the widget to my home screen, it tells me "no more room on this homescreen". This is with LauncherPRO.
On restart of my phone I also got a message saying that the process had crashed and had to force close. (app loads fine however, just not able to put the widget on)
Any suggestions?
I just tried it on my galaxy s it says no enough romm in this page in both launcher pro and touchwiz.
When i open the app it force close and keep doing the same.
I really want this watch but no luck.
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Thanks,
Lovin the green.
Skull Drome said:
Hey,
Great looking app, can't wait to try it out.
Just installed it to my Desire HD (stock rom, 1.72 firmware) via adb and whenever I try to add the widget to my home screen, it tells me "no more room on this homescreen". This is with LauncherPRO.
On restart of my phone I also got a message saying that the process had crashed and had to force close. (app loads fine however, just not able to put the widget on)
Any suggestions?
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There was no need to use adb! It's similar to stock but not same app. The widget will occupy the whole screen. Did you have another shortcuts on the screen when u tried?
iyas94 said:
I just tried it on my galaxy s it says no enough romm in this page in both launcher pro and touchwiz.
When i open the app it force close and keep doing the same.
I really want this watch but no luck.
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Make sure there is no other shortcuts on the screen. Let me know if this helps.
Dan9I said:
This is great!
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Thanks for feedback
Thanks man , looks great and attractive to me . Will give it a try now.
Btw can this directly be installed from the market? Unlike other apps which require root access plus fiddling with the adb process and commands?
virus_spreade121 said:
Thanks man , looks great and attractive to me . Will give it a try now.
Btw can this directly be installed from the market? Unlike other apps which require root access plus fiddling with the adb process and commands?
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You are welcome Yes it can (root & non-root), no need for adb.
but it's a paid version on market and free here for limited time.
adam2010 said:
There was no need to use adb! It's similar to stock but not same app. The widget will occupy the whole screen. Did you have another shortcuts on the screen when u tried?
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Heh, only reason I used adb was because I downloaded the apk on my desktop, and my phone was plugged in but not mounted. I'm lazy like that XD
And yeah, I tried it on an empty home screen, so no other widgets on it.
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Heh, only reason I used adb was because I downloaded the apk on my desktop, and my phone was plugged in but not mounted. I'm lazy like that XD
And yeah, I tried it on an empty home screen, so no other widgets on it.
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I will try to lower the resolution to see if it resolves the issue in next update , stay lazy my friend
same issues here I would love to see this work on my vibrant though.
jtj2318 said:
same issues here I would love to see this work on my vibrant though.
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message received I will fix it when i find time. tnx 4 feedback
Great Work!!
It's me or there isn't a way to have it orange by now?
Thanks
Hey Adam, I've been toying around with the launcher pro settings, just found, your widget uses a 5x5 layout currently which may be why many people are having issues not being able to add this to a home screen since the default is 4x4.
Any chance of a 4x4 version?
Cheers
Harry
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Would appreciate it if someone could upload the file to multiupload.com
Nice! You reminded me of how much I want one of these Nano Watches
Hello Guys, You requested a tutorial, well here it is. I will provide the back up XML files for easy theming.
**MUST HAVE HONEYCOMB THEME FROM MARKET**
** Optionally you can flash the Honeycomb ROM for better Honeycomb feel!**
1. Download and extract ADW Settings.zip to the root of your sdcard.
2. On your phone (You must have ADW installed) press menu > more > adw settings.
3. Go to back up and restore and restore both.
4. Download Ripple Lock free, or Paid (Both work thee same)
5. Start Ripple Lock and click settings and do the following
*Background Settings , wallpaper
* Shortcut Settings, Display Settings Uncheck
*Screen Orientation, Fix Horizontal
*Fix Double Lock Issue, Mode Two
*Uncheck the following ,vibrate icon, music control, status bar, lock icon, only display circle, status bar expand, fix power issue
6. Go back and and press start.
7. Download MultiTask Manager.
8. Add 2 Shorcuts To whatever you want and one to MultiTask Manager Main Service
9.Do not add text to shortcuts.!
10. Make sure you add the correct icon for bottom ones!
11. You should be done. Please post any problems in description.
*Posted a Youtube Video*
Any screenshots?
RaDeN305 said:
Any screenshots?
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Posted a Video from Original Post!
Statement Retracted. Carry on.
1,000 VIEWS!
You should flash the P3D rom, it has a honeycomb look to it
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stanleynhan said:
You should flash the P3D rom, it has a honeycomb look to it
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Yeah Flash the ROM and Apply This Theme! Great Idea
alphadog32 said:
Yeah Flash the ROM and Apply This Theme! Great Idea
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Did you try the honeycomb launcher? its a little laggy so i just used adw with the honeycomb theme. mines is like a honeycomb/gingerbread mix in it
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Did you try the honeycomb launcher? its a little laggy so i just used adw with the honeycomb theme. mines is like a honeycomb/gingerbread mix in it
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Honeycomb Launcher is way too laggy! And Buggy TOO!
alphadog32 said:
Honeycomb Launcher is way too laggy! And Buggy TOO!
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Yeah it is. i would be using ripple lock but it doesnt allow me to use my lock code
stanleynhan said:
Yeah it is. i would be using ripple lock but it doesnt allow me to use my lock code
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Yeah That is the Problem With This Sorry!
This works great on Note:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390934
Enjoy!!!
It works great but many screens are not Note-friendly due to the resolution :-(
Very nice App. MIUI Lockscreens are the best. But I tried about 10 different mtz - and not even one has been displayed correct. Someone should customise some locks for this resolution
I tried it and it froze my phone. I had to pull the battery to restart it.
I prefer my stock lockscreen but thanks for the info
can we have the data monitor app from MIUI?
have you guys tried the lidroid rom yet, check it out it has 5 lockscreen mod in it.
itsme_4ucz said:
This works great on Note:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390934
Enjoy!!!
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I have tried out on G-Note. Not working properly, it installs, but due to high resolution, some themes are not working ( showing small icons etc.), thanks any way for your work.
go locker suits me the best.... using it for more than 20 days , better than the stock lockscreen
Go locker has a issue when using headset and changing song threw headset button, it refuses doubble clicks, so you end up pausing the song all the time, no fun..
Works well this, I have made the default MIUI lockscreen 'English' and changed some of the wording and how the date reads to read more, erm, English
Just unzip and place in the themes folder of the MIUI folder on your internal storage.
Not all themes work, but there are plenty which do... I have ICS theme working perfectly on my note...
- Sent using Galaxy Note
Is it just me or whenever you press home button it unlocks???
There was a same problem with golocker but they fixed it with an update. I think MIlocker hasnt. This happens with just note and S2.
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SuperMane said:
Is it just me or whenever you press home button it unlocks???
There was a same problem with golocker but they fixed it with an update. I think MIlocker hasnt. This happens with just note and S2.
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Noticed that myself today, hope they fix it.
Here is the five points one I translated to english for my own use
extract and copy the mtz file to /sdcard/MIUI/theme
padlad said:
Works well this, I have made the default MIUI lockscreen 'English' and changed some of the wording and how the date reads to read more, erm, English
Just unzip and place in the themes folder of the MIUI folder on your internal storage.
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My stupid version of xda wont let me hit Thanks so I would like to personally thank you until I get a chance to hit your thanks button otherwise... I liked the default lockscreen but wished it was in english and now I am happy.
Till now I used Go Locker too, easy and simple.
But now I use MiLocker! Tons of themes!!!
OK some don't work, but the ones that work are FANTASTIC!
giokou said:
Till now I used Go Locker too, easy and simple.
But now I use MiLocker! Tons of themes!!!
OK some don't work, but the ones that work are FANTASTIC!
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which ones are working?
Does anyone have a working sense 3 style lockscreen, which allows for edited shortcuts?
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which ones are working?
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Almost all mate!
Everything I 've tried so far works and I 've tried lots of them!!!