Update 2:T
There is something massively wrong with the dictionary on this keyboard. I am going to uninstall it and try another one. I'll leave this one up as it works, just has a dictionary that's missing basic words.
Update:
Ripped this out of a Sensation (qHD res) AOSP ROM.
Considerations:
Works perfectly
SMS app is not registering as such and therefore you are not getting access to emoticons but it does give you emoticons in G+
Notification is semi-persistent in the bar about selecting input type (no idea why)
To Install
Check install non-market apps in security settings
E-mail attached apk to yourself via gmail
Click install in gmail app
Turn on keyboard via "languages & Keyboard"
Original Post
Hi,
I really dislike the HTC Sense keyboard. Is it possible to just sideload the ICS keyboard?
There are a few available on the market but i much prefer just to use the raw apk, not someone has reworked.
Thanks!
Debatable I got the ics keyboard from market its nice and a few more options
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I decided to give it a try:
I ripped out the keyboard out of this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
e-mailed latinIME.apk to myself on gmail.
Clicked install and it worked perfectly.
Only issues is that I am still not getting the emoticons on the SMS app because the keyboard only shows emoticons in chat/messaging apps not email. The SMS apps seems to not register itself as a SMS/messaging app.
I've attached the keyboard to the first post for all to enjoy.
Related
Here are two of the onscreen keyboards that I use on a daily basis, swype is also a great alternative but posts with swype links have been shut down by the mods so the best thing to do is to sign up for the beta program directly here or use google
Of course to install these for now you can go to the thread created by me on xda here to sideload the .apks
These are both being used currently on my 2.2.1 Rom with zero issues.
Thanks to all that have made these programs possible, we truly appreciate the hard work.
HTC_IME (My Favorite tap to type on screen keyboard)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
** UPDATE: Keyboard from Android 2.3 +
http://www.appbrain.com/app/keyboard-from-android-2-3/com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin
or the try the FREE version first, info here: http://www.appbrain.com/app/keyboard-from-android-2-3/com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free
** UPDATE: Big Buttons Keyboard Deluxe
http://www.appbrain.com/app/big-buttons-keyboard-deluxe/com.bigbuttons.deluxe2
or the try the FREE version first, info here: http://www.appbrain.com/app/big-buttons-keyboard-standard/com.bigbuttons
Renamed Gingerbread Keyboard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875202
Not knowing much about these kybds, I'm curious as to whether you have a preference towards one or the other using swype? I can't use and android without it after using it on my captivate.
rwon said:
Not knowing much about these kybds, I'm curious as to whether you have a preference towards one or the other using swype? I can't use and android without it after using it on my captivate.
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Swype is nice but inputting email addresses and passwords are somewhat of a hassle.
I prefer HTC_IME as the tap to text option of the two because of the word prediction software that is always on point.
Its hard to compare swype vs. the one above because they are completely different ways of using your onscreen keyboard.
The HTC ime mod is the best. I don't like the clunky stock keyboard the inspire had. Plus the layout was shifted from other virtual keyboards. The mod keyboard give you the ability to customize so much. Including the layout.
mentalcase said:
The HTC ime mod is the best. I don't like the clunky stock keyboard the inspire had. Plus the layout was shifted from other virtual keyboards. The mod keyboard give you the ability to customize so much. Including the layout.
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Yeah, I would rather deal with the occasional hassle w/ email and passwords and text like a mad man... lol
rwon said:
Yeah, I would rather deal with the occasional hassle w/ email and passwords and text like a mad man... lol
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Well I have Swype fully working on the Inspire, installed using the Sideload Wonder Machine for Windows (Best thing since sliced bread).
Highly recommended
The gingerbread keyboard keeps force closing on me.
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Same here, the Gingerbread KB FC's on me. I reinstalled just to be sure but it still does it. Anybody know how to fix it?
The Gingerbread KB worked fine on my HTC Dream / G1.
Thats weird, I didnt get around installing it on the Inspire yet so maybe Ill have to edit the OP and take that link to the app off if more continue to report the FC.
For those having issues just unistall it and use the other options listed please.
HTC_IME - High resolution version (Froyo/2.2)
and
Swype are the only onscreen keyboards I currently have installed as of now.
There is a gingerbread keyboardon the market
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I just noticed that it FC's when you have different languages enabled in the settings. If you don't tinker with the settings at all (default) it will work, but I mainly write in English and Spanish and is the main reason why I installed it to begin with...
never mind it FC's as default as soon as you try to type the first letter...
trying the one on the market in a minute...
Tried the one on the market and it even has more features than the one in the forums, I highly recommend it...
swype wont install
i got the .apk for the swype installer and sideloaded it, but now, every time i run the installer it still tells me that the install is blocked...how did you guys get past that without having the ACTUAL keyboard .apk (not the installer .apk)
morganblackstone said:
i got the .apk for the swype installer and sideloaded it, but now, every time i run the installer it still tells me that the install is blocked...how did you guys get past that without having the ACTUAL keyboard .apk (not the installer .apk)
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You might want to try this app instead, unsure why you are having issues with Swype:
http://www.androidtapp.com/slideit-keyboard/
I would really like to use swype though...I appreciate the suggestion though...any ideas or does anyone need clarification of my problem?
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morganblackstone said:
I would really like to use swype though...I appreciate the suggestion though...any ideas or does anyone need clarification of my problem?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Like I said in the OP google is your friend, lol.
We cant post up swype .apks, its prohibited.
i understand that, and thats totally fine...but how the heck do i install it? i got swypeinstaller.apk to install fine. but after that it attempts to download and install the swype.apk from the server and it tries to install it, and thats where it gets blocked. so im trying to figure out how to install the swype.apk that was downloaded through the swype installer, when i cant find any temp file or anything that just says swype.apk
morganblackstone said:
i understand that, and thats totally fine...but how the heck do i install it? i got swypeinstaller.apk to install fine. but after that it attempts to download and install the swype.apk from the server and it tries to install it, and thats where it gets blocked. so im trying to figure out how to install the swype.apk that was downloaded through the swype installer, when i cant find any temp file or anything that just says swype.apk
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This is where you might want to contact swype directly.
That would be my best advice for you.
I'm working on getting the Gingerbread keyboard working.
That sentence just doesn't feel right to me.
lonesomecrow said:
Same here, the Gingerbread KB FC's on me. I reinstalled just to be sure but it still does it. Anybody know how to fix it?
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/keyboard-from-android-2-3/com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free
Download this.
How did you install swype, in bullet point. Mine went like this
-registered on swype's website
-downloaded swypeinstaller.apk
-used sideloading wonder machine to install swypeinstaller.apk
-opened swype installer app
-logged into swype's server
-downloaded the 2.5MB swype (english/spanish)
-got the install blocked error, gave option to go to settings or cancel (obviously settings does nothing because we cannot check "unknown sources")
I'm not new to this stuff, and i've had HTC phones before, so i really doubt i did anything wrong, and i cannot accept the fact that the phone i purchased on launch day is blocked more than anyone elses phone that also got it on launch day. Im not being a jerk, but the only people that can help are the awesome devs on XDA, so help lol prease
I just got the phone 2 days ago and have been browsing around for answers and come up with very little....
First off, if I were to do the root, unlock bootloader, etc., am I still only limited to ROMs specificially for the AT&T phone or can I use ARHD for example from the other forum?
Second, is there any way to use the real ICS keyboard instead of HTC's or one off the market? I had a galaxy nexus and really like that one. I am currently using a copy from a while ago from the market and its not as good.
Third, I like the revamped messaging app, but doesn't have the emojin support. Was wondering if there was anything on the market besides GOSMS or Handcent, etc. that could allow that with the stock messaging app.
Appreciate your time and thanks in advance
Cerebro22 said:
Second, is there any way to use the real ICS keyboard instead of HTC's or one off the market? I had a galaxy nexus and really like that one. I am currently using a copy from a while ago from the market and its not as good.
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I also came from a gnex, and love the stock ICS keyboard. The easiest way to safely get it for free is to download one of the latest CM9 nightlies from http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=maguro&type=nightly
Then open the zip, go to system/app, and copy LatinIME.apk out. Put it on your one x and install it. You'll then have to go into settings->language/keyboard, and enable the keyboard.
After that, go to any text field on your phone (like your browser's URL bar), make the HTC keyboard pop up, then drag down your notification bar and you'll see the switch keyboard notification.
No root required, nice and safe.
That is an awesome trick lol...Do you have any other apk suggestions I can use from the CM build?
It works perfectly! Thanks again
Cerebro22 said:
That is an awesome trick lol...Do you have any other apk suggestions I can use from the CM build?
It works perfectly! Thanks again
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I haven't felt the need for anything else from my gnex, so I didn't attempt to use any other apks. I know a few people were requesting the stock sms and dialer, but you really need to be careful pulling system/app apks out, since there could be dependencies.
slippers67 said:
I also came from a gnex, and love the stock ICS keyboard. The easiest way to safely get it for free is to download one of the latest CM9 nightlies from http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=maguro&type=nightly
Then open the zip, go to system/app, and copy LatinIME.apk out. Put it on your one x and install it. You'll then have to go into settings->language/keyboard, and enable the keyboard.
After that, go to any text field on your phone (like your browser's URL bar), make the HTC keyboard pop up, then drag down your notification bar and you'll see the switch keyboard notification.
No root required, nice and safe.
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NICE So much better to type on now!
Anyone else for the emojin question? I found the answer to the first one.
Thanks
I just updated my HOS (Vodafone) from ICS to Jellybean, and now I no longer see the 'Smileys' option in the Message app menu (for selecting a smiley to insert into the message text). I'm using the Swype keyboard, as I was with ICS.
Anyone know how to get this 'Smileys' menu option back?
They moved the smiles to the default keyboard. Now it's accessible from all apps.
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They moved the smiles to the default keyboard. Now it's accessible from all apps.
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Unless one happens to be one of the thousands using a different keyboard, in which case it's not accessible anywhere...
Thanks for rapid response, anyway.
Keyboard workaround
I found a way to keep the Swype keyboard I like and still have access to the smileys list...
This is probably well known, but since no-one has mentioned it - if more than one keyboard is installed and enabled at the same time, a keyboard icon appears in the notification area that allows you to swap keyboards on-the-fly, and so get access to any features on any keyboard. Not ideal, but as good as it gets.
For anyone who wants it. I like them and I did this just to show my wife that android can do the same and better things than iphones!
1st I flashed a emoji enabler from here-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879056
Make sure you thank iridaki for this! I used the v3 zip for the bigger emoji's.
Next you can do 1 of 2 things or both.
I use the 4.2 keyboard w/ trace. If you use this you can also get the 4.2 emoji keyboard from here--- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056558
I didn't flash I just put the system apps and lib in corresponding places and rebooted. This will have the android emoji's.
Or you can download this mms.apk that allows you to insert emoji's and look mo like the iphone's emoji's. You get this from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33957466.
If I knew how to modify apps I would love to modify our messaging app to insert the emoji's.
Enjoy and please thank these people for their work
Edit: if you use the mms.apk you need to freeze the stock text app or you will get duplicate messages.
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How, for the love of god do I remove the emoji keyboard symbol from the 2.0 keyboard?
Look I am not an emoji hater, I just choose to not use them.
I don't understand how Google felt they were more important that the return key, which I did use.
Can anyone help me rid my keyboard of that emoji symbol?
schreibman said:
How, for the love of god do I remove the emoji keyboard symbol from the 2.0 keyboard?
Look I am not an emoji hater, I just choose to not use them.
I don't understand how Google felt they were more important that the return key, which I did use.
Can anyone help me rid my keyboard of that emoji symbol?
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not sure.... but i do remember upon installing an aosp messaging app the option was there to turn off emojis. i didnt try it though. you could probably just dig up and apk of a previous stock key board that doesnt have emojis or just use some of the ones in the play store
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You could just hit shift and then enter..
schreibman said:
How, for the love of god do I remove the emoji keyboard symbol from the 2.0 keyboard?
Look I am not an emoji hater, I just choose to not use them.
I don't understand how Google felt they were more important that the return key, which I did use.
Can anyone help me rid my keyboard of that emoji symbol?
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Someone please
remove new emoji , have one touch smiley of 4.0
Found it!!!!
I have a new nexus 4 and updated it to KitKat, emoji come by default on keyboard.on my galaxy nexus, I just had uninstall all update on Google keyboard to remove emoji.but that doesn't work on KitKat 4.4
I try many 3rd party app, but no one have smiley in SMS app.
You have to download the old Google keyboard at :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312179 ... Choose v1.1.1881.801980 . install it, if. It doesn't work like me, uninstall stock android keyboard(need root uninstaller) and you gonna get your old keyboard!!!!
I went to Google play store and pulled up the Emoji Keyboard app and uninstalled it!!! I was having the same problem.