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So I just found what appears to be a permanent fix for running the new android 2.2.6 market on Fission. I know others like myself were having a lot of issues with this. I'm on the 2.3.1 build of it.
Note: I have tried clearing cache, updating, etc... and haven't had a single Force Close error!
1) So I downloaded a copy of the market apk from here (I used the first alt link):
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/11/download-new-android-market-version-2-2-6-for-all-2-2-phones/
2) Then download the app ZipSigner off of the android market so we can resign the apk.
3) Open zipsigner and type in the location of the android_market.apk that you downloaded.
4) Give the output a new name like android_market-sign.apk
5) Install the new signed market file as you would any other app. It asks you about overwriting but just install it and it will "upgrade" your current app, just install it and it will be successful now.
6) Run the market normally and everything should be good!
Side Note: If you were to have any issues you can also just go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications->All, find the Market entry and click "Uninstall updates" and it takes you back to the normal 2.2.
Let me know if this works for you guys also!
Works great for me! Love it compared to the old market ..thanks for the fix. Never tried it before but its working fine now. What is the signer program for? Im curious what else it could be used for?
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works for me! had to manually put in the file location because it said it was missing a file explorer
droid2andyou said:
works for me! had to manually put in the file location because it said it was missing a file explorer
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Same here, but it worked like a charm. Thanks!
Works well! thank you!
i had this working last night. i signed it on my pc then pushed it to my phone but same method lol
Yea I had to manually type it in since I only have root explorer.
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Works great. Thanks I did have to type it in manually also ,but it works
Edit, Nevermind.
Not workin for me. When try to install I get the "application not installed" warning.
*I installed the one i downloaded though. Seems to work fine...for now.
Thanks ... you know, sometimes it's amazing what you (I) can actually do if you only follow directions.. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Thanks!!!
Sure it is going to help many users
If it does work over time I will post it on FRM.
I swore I signed it and it gave me FCs after a few reboots so maybe I did forget to sign
phrozen87 said:
So I just found what appears to be a permanent fix for running the new android 2.2.6 market on Fission. I know others like myself were having a lot of issues with this. I'm on the 2.3.1 build of it.
Note: I have tried clearing cache, updating, etc... and haven't had a single Force Close error!
1) So I downloaded a copy of the market apk from here (I used the first alt link):
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/11/download-new-android-market-version-2-2-6-for-all-2-2-phones/
2) Then download the app ZipSigner off of the android market so we can resign the apk.
3) Open zipsigner and type in the location of the android_market.apk that you downloaded.
4) Give the output a new name like android_market-sign.apk
5) Install the new signed market file as you would any other app. It asks you about overwriting but just install it and it will "upgrade" your current app, just install it and it will be successful now.
6) Run the market normally and everything should be good!
Side Note: If you were to have any issues you can also just go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications->All, find the Market entry and click "Uninstall updates" and it takes you back to the normal 2.2.
Let me know if this works for you guys also!
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Itd not working. I'v got CM 6.1
Worked perfect for me .. even seem 10x faster than the original one I installed! Woot woot!
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works for me! had to manually put in the file location because it said it was missing a file explorer
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What did you type in im having problems trying to get it to find the file.
thanks
Thanks phrozen87! It is now up on Fission ROM Manager...gave you credit
droid void said:
What did you type in im having problems trying to get it to find the file.
thanks
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Just put the Android_Market.apk on the root of your sdcard then change the filepath to: /mnt/sdcard/Android_Market.apk
And change the signed output filepath to: mnt/sdcard/Android_Market_signed.apk
Then go to your sdcard either through file manager or root explorer or astro and just run the apk like you would any other.
I had some trouble to but just typing it in worked and now I have this working great!
With the zipsign update that came today you should just be able to select the file using the built in browser. Just give the output any other name like vending-sign.apk or something. Run the file then from any file browser after its signed.
And im not sure if this helps CM as I only have a droid 2 and just kinda accidentally stumbled on this fix as I was playing around with some other files but it prob should work
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I tried again and im still getting the install error. followed your directions, what am i missing?
phrozen87 said:
With the zipsign update that came today you should just be able to select the file using the built in browser. Just give the output any other name like vending-sign.apk or something. Run the file then from any file browser after its signed.
And im not sure if this helps CM as I only have a droid 2 and just kinda accidentally stumbled on this fix as I was playing around with some other files but it prob should work
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What can you accomplish when you zip sign apks?? I did the market fix and it worked well but I wanted to know why they need to be "signed"...can you sign maybe an apk you backed up from an old droid 2 that was rooted and paid for the apk but have a new google account and dont want to pay for it again..would that have them show up in market? Jw?
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Need some help...
I installed the leaked GB update over top of Fission 2.6.1. Everything works fine now except for Swype. When I try to use it, it says "the swype package you installed is configured for another device and will operate with limited functionality."
I went to the swype site to have the beta files resent to me. I tried to uninstall both the app and the installer. The installer I can uninstall but the app does not have 'uninstall' as an option.
I then try to go into Astro root explorer to either delete or rename the libswypecore file but can do neither.
Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get swype to work? Thanks.
You can't do anything with those because you don't have root access. A lot of people are having problems with Swype and GB. Just give it some time, this is still a leaked version and as of now I believe there is no way to root that GB file. I'm sure there will be a way rolling really soon, along with the actually GB update for our phones.
well root has been found now so figure a day or to for swype to be fixed
The installed version of swype in the GB rom is no good, if you have beta access for swype then the easiest way to fix is to grab root explorer, rename or delete the swype apk, and then download the swype installer and install a different version. I've got it working again on my D2 running GB
Thanks that worked great. I renamed the.apk
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Still can't get it to work. The version of Swype that I have came with the Fission ROM that was on my phone. I tried using Super Manager to delete that libswypecore file but can't. The file won't delete. As a result, I can't download a beta that I'm registered for.
Any ideas?
Try this, I just got it to work last night. Go to beta.swype.com, I'm pretty sure their beta registration is still open. Sign up for registration, but before you do all that go to root explorer and change the name of swype.apk (I changed to swype.apkk). The continue on beta.swype.com, register for the beta version and they will send you an email, and follow instructions to install.
HerroMoto said:
Try this, I just got it to work last night. Go to beta.swype.com, I'm pretty sure their beta registration is still open. Sign up for registration, but before you do all that go to root explorer and change the name of swype.apk (I changed to swype.apkk). The continue on beta.swype.com, register for the beta version and they will send you an email, and follow instructions to install.
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Is 'root explorer' the only app that will allow me to change the name? I tried using 'super manager' and 'astro' and neither worked in changing the name.
Got it to work. The mistake I made was not setting up root access within Super Manager.
Thanks for your help.
I think there are more apps, but root explorer is the most known. I tried this method and everything worked but when I restarted my phone I started getting force closes and re downloaded it all and it works fine again.
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Hi all,
As the title implies, I just tried updating to the newest version and keep getting an error telling me that it's running in limited mode (allows key press) but when I swype, NOTHING!
The funny thing is when i try to generate the license I follow the steps:
1) click disable swype (it then throws you to the keyboard selection screen where i choose android keyboard)
2) uncheck swype (I don't even see this option on the keyboard selection screen, I'm on MIUI
3) hit generate license
For the previous build... the hack/fix/trick was to start from a swpye free device, install the installer, then install swype... After doing this, you don't go back into the installer to generate the license, you'd go backup the swype apk using a backup tool, then uninstall swype... then restore the backup (then long press home button) and click on swype installer which would register and generate ok.
Any Thoughts?
Worked perfect for me. As a previously registered member, all I did was log in. Dl the installer. Installed the swype. Used it. Realized why i deleted it to begin with. Uninstalled. Looks better, yes...would rather type the Damn thing out than have to correct over and over again little errors that my HTC kingdom keyboard fixes. Good luck w your install tho
Also mine generated its own license after i completed the install.
weird... are you on MIUI?
I'm at a loss as to why it won't work.
I'm trying some suggestions found here:
http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?3719-Install-Swype-on-MIUI-without-Titanium-Backup!
i finally got my hands on a 3.0 apk. It will not install. The forums say it won't install over a "system" version. So now i think i have to figure out how to remove the installed version.
stkiswr said:
Worked perfect for me. As a previously registered member, all I did was log in. Dl the installer. Installed the swype. Used it. Realized why i deleted it to begin with. Uninstalled. Looks better, yes...would rather type the Damn thing out than have to correct over and over again little errors that my HTC kingdom keyboard fixes. Good luck w your install tho
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One of the new features of 3.0 was tap correction, so it can do the same things the stock keyboard can as well.
SilverStone641 said:
i finally got my hands on a 3.0 apk. It will not install. The forums say it won't install over a "system" version. So now i think i have to figure out how to remove the installed version.
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It sounds like you've got the preloaded version installed.
Try using root explorer to uninstall it.
-RR
Well isn't that amazing!!
Finally got this working on MIUI.
I followed the steps from the 4th post on http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?3719-Install-Swype-on-MIUI-without-Titanium-Backup
"Sorry, but for me it does not work.
This guide has now works for me.
Download installer
Download and install swype
At the enable step leave the installer and select swype as the input device
Reboot your phone
After Reboot, open the swype installer again
Select "Select Android keyboard" and change input back to android keyboard
Choose disable swype, go to applications and uninstall swype but NOT THE INSTALLER
Go back to the installer and generate license
This should put you through the download process again so just follow it and re-install swype
Once re-installed it should generate the license, but it still won't work
Reboot your phone again and all should work, enjoy!
From here: http://forum.swype.com/showthread.ph...7436#post17436
However, thank you for your help! "
h20wakebum said:
It sounds like you've got the preloaded version installed.
Try using root explorer to uninstall it.
-RR
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This is exactly what i had to do. I found the existing swype apk, deleted it, restarted the phone and was able to install the new version.
All i have to say so far is awesome! Typing in "normal" mode doesn't seem to lag or be as clumsy as before. Plus(my favorite feature so far) it now asks if you would like to add a word to the dictionary instead of just adding whatever i happened to be typing at the time on it's own. MUCH more control over what words are included. I'm still playing around with it, but so far i'm impressed.
Does miui comes work swype already? If it does you will need to get a file explorer...then go to system/app and look for swype....when you find swype deleted and then reboot your phone...when the phone is on instal swype installer and swype and just follow the instruction to regenerate the license....it work for me....
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luisrod03 said:
Does miui comes work swype already? If it does you will need to get a file explorer...then go to system/app and look for swype....when you find swype deleted and then reboot your phone...when the phone is on instal swype installer and swype and just follow the instruction to regenerate the license....it work for me....
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There is also a library file to delete. in system/lib/libswype.so or something like that. I had to delete that file before it would work for me.
Its more efficient to delete the swype.apk from system/app if you need a file explorer let me know our you can go to the market and download one
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I'd also say just titanium backup to remove and then install the new apk.
Worked for me at least, and man is this worlds better than 2.5xxx
all thats needed to install the new beta is uninstall the official apk and lib.
on miui just install then restart the phone. the licence will generate itself. im loving the new beta, but i must admit im a bit jealous if the themeing honeycomb users got for the honeycomb version of swype 3.0.
No issues here. Just uninstalled Swype and went to beta.swype.com to download the new one.
Running AOSP EVO Deck (modded CM7)
aph said:
No issues here. Just uninstalled Swype and went to beta.swype.com to download the new one.
Running AOSP EVO Deck (modded CM7)
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Swype quit working and after a reboot it says a newer version is a available and I need to update. However, I cannot uninstall the old version. Going to Applications -> Manage Applications -> Swype yields no "Uninstall" button (I guess because it is included in the ROM).
What do I do? I tried just installing the new beta and I still have the same issue. Swype doesn't work and keyboard is surrounded by a blue box.
I'm having the same problem.... I can't figure it out.
Try deleting the .apk on system files? Using root explorer or other methods
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Tried this and installed the new Beta. Now it just keeps crashing.
Should I do something besides just deleting the apk?
EDIT:
Found the answer... Follow The Jack of Clubs post and it worked:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101232
Good to see you solved it
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No matter what I try I can't install the new Swype. The one in the Serindipity 7 ROM doesn't work.
I have uninstalled it, then I used root explorer to delete anything that says SWYPE, then I downloaded the new beta SWYPE INSTALLER and run that. It downloads SWYPE BETA then when I install it I get a message that simply says "can't install."
Yes, I created an account and successfully activated it.
I've gone through the process multiple times. Any suggestions? The one suggested in this thread doesn't work.
not trying to be funny, but try FlexT9. Awesome keyboard with multiple ways to input, including swiping, writing and voice. Haven't looked back after using this and it is the first thing I install on my devices.
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No matter what I try I can't install the new Swype. The one in the Serindipity 7 ROM doesn't work.
I have uninstalled it, then I used root explorer to delete anything that says SWYPE, then I downloaded the new beta SWYPE INSTALLER and run that. It downloads SWYPE BETA then when I install it I get a message that simply says "can't install."
Yes, I created an account and successfully activated it.
I've gone through the process multiple times. Any suggestions? The one suggested in this thread doesn't work.
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Go to the system/lib folder and delete the libSwypeCore file(will need root explorer). Reboot. Now try to install swype again.
I'm not a developer but I try to play one on XDA. Seriously I'm not a developer. DlevROM Yo!
You could try using Go keyboard. It is a regular keyboard, free, and supports swype too.
Hello,
Anyway when I first got my one s I was able to install swype onto it without any problems, I like it A LOT more then the default junk on it. So last night I wanted the new tmob update, and since I had root and SU I had to do all the voodoo to unroot and relock my phone before hitting it with the RUU.
So now I got it updated and then got root and SU back, so I reinstall all my stuff onto it. I get to installing the swype beta onto it, but this time I get an error saying "error: this screen size is not supported. Check beta.swype.com/android/faq for a list of supported sizes"
Did the screen dpi get changed with the new update or did I miss something?
I think I maybe wrong, I am on 1.53.531.16 710RD which I don't think is the newest tmob. Also when I check for update it's not finding one.
The new Swype beta installer should work. Get it from the official site. They fixed that bug.
Bernardos70 said:
The new Swype beta installer should work. Get it from the official site. They fixed that bug.
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Did that this morning and got the error. I'll delete and re download to check.
Yup, same error. Can you host the install apk for me?
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It is my understanding that you need to do the 3 dot menu mod before Swype thinks your screen size is OK.
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It is my understanding that you need to do the 3 dot menu mod before Swype thinks your screen size is OK.
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Do the what now? Never heard of it or did it last time. Got a link with info?
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No, that's not true, you do not need any mod. My One S is completely stock and swype works fine. I will try to upload the apk and PM you with it.
Bernardos70 said:
No, that's not true, you do not need any mod. My One S is completely stock and swype works fine. I will try to upload the apk and PM you with it.
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Thanks, I want to rule out the apk before I mess with stuff.
Must be something I did, your copy is giving a parse error.
LOL Now I see why the error, what you uploaded is only a 1kb file.
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Try this one, it's the actual one...
Do not flash, just unpack and install like any other .apk
MOD EDIT: apk removed. Swype apk is not allowed to be distributed on xda.
rootrider said:
Try this one, it's the actual one...
Do not flash, just unpack and install like any other .apk
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Thanks, and it works fine. Just that was the CORE apk and not the installer, I am not going to knock it. But now when I goto type an icon in the upper left shows a keyboard, I don't recall it but whatever I can live with it.
RiffyDivine said:
Thanks, and it works fine. Just that was the CORE apk and not the installer, I am not going to knock it. But now when I goto type an icon in the upper left shows a keyboard, I don't recall it but whatever I can live with it.
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It asks you to enable swype.
Maybe due to a bug this happens when opening certain programs and returns, also it's enabled. Make shure to check swype settings in settings -> language & Keyboard -> swype.
rootrider said:
It asks you to enable swype.
Maybe due to a bug this happens when opening certain programs and returns, also it's enabled. Make shure to check swype settings in settings -> language & Keyboard -> swype.
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Yes, it worked without any issues. Just needed to turn it on in the settings unlike with the installer where it does it for you. I threw it up on my dropbox so next time if I get this issue again I got a plan.
Well about 2 mins ago it just installed the core files on it's own and synced my license number up. Neat.
RiffyDivine said:
Thanks, I want to rule out the apk before I mess with stuff.
Must be something I did, your copy is giving a parse error.
LOL Now I see why the error, what you uploaded is only a 1kb file.
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D'oh! I should've known better than to trust just going to the apps drawer and going "share" to dropbox. Sorry, bro!
RiffyDivine said:
But now when I goto type an icon in the upper left shows a keyboard, I don't recall it but whatever I can live with it.
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I have not installed the update yet (don't feel like reflashing recovery etc.) But I get that "enable Swype" notification in the status bar (with keyboard icon) quite often.
I love Swype, but it's just a keyboard...how long does beta need to be???
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