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Swype for Android.

Today i saw a post on another forum that there is a leaked version of Swype but does this work for our beloved HTC hero aswell ?

No, currently only works in WVGA resolution (Droid/Nexus One) and as our Hero is HVGA, this will not work and has been suggested by people who have tried it.
I believe they are developing it for our reso as we speak? Im looking forward to it!

I really can't wait for this to be released for the Hero, especially after trying it on a friend's Droid.

gah dont get me started, iv been waiting for this since swype released the idea! ahahah

Hey I released a modified version of this that will work on the hero. Check it out over at iq0.org

persiansown said:
Hey I released a modified version of this that will work on the hero. Check it out over at iq0.org
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Hi!!
Thanks. I had downloaded this and tried to install. but it dosn't work.
1. Downloaded this apk.
2. Copied this to sd ram of Hero,
3. Installed this from Astro.
I have MoDaCo 3.1 installed.
Please help.

persiansown said:
Hey I released a modified version of this that will work on the hero. Check it out over at iq0.org
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thanks for that, so far so good. Works a treat for me

Neo+6210 said:
Hi!!
Thanks. I had downloaded this and tried to install. but it dosn't work.
1. Downloaded this apk.
2. Copied this to sd ram of Hero,
3. Installed this from Astro.
I have MoDaCo 3.1 installed.
Please help.
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I assume you got? signed-swypebeta.apk.zip ??? rename it just to apk and re try?>

anarchyuk said:
I assume you got? signed-swypebeta.apk.zip ??? rename it just to apk and re try?>
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Tried this.
Let me tell you what all I did.
After installing this I could't find it in all programes so I went to Astro again and click on swype.apk, so it gave me option of browse file or open Apps Manager. After selecting Apps Manager, there were two options: uninstall , launch. I had selected Launch, which gave error:
"Main Activity not found for com.swype.androide.inputmethod"
Also I had tried Settings>Local&Text>Swype
(I wonder that now I have downloaded and installed Local2 (for Indian region))???

Neo+6210 said:
Tried this.
Let me tell you what all I did.
After installing this I could't find it in all programes so I went to Astro again and click on swype.apk, so it gave me option of browse file or open Apps Manager. After selecting Apps Manager, there were two options: uninstall , launch. I had selected Launch, which gave error:
"Main Activity not found for com.swype.androide.inputmethod"
Also I had tried Settings>Local&Text>Swype
(I wonder that now I have downloaded and installed Local2 (for Indian region))???
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ohh you mean you cant get it up when you install it? This will be the htc keyboard stopping it, its a right pain but you can get them to swap!

Working great for me!! Thanks a lot for this

ShapeWriter is a similar thing, it's awesome and works on the Hero.

Any chance on some tips on how you guys managed to enable the swype keyboard?
I've got it installed, ran the the tutorial, ticked the enable box etc. but just don't get it to pop up on the screen...
Only thing I've noticed is that the Default option under swype settings just says "Please Wait"
By the way, I bought Shapewriter for the TabletPC and think it has great potential. Especially with ATMOIC layout enabled. But I think the company looks like it is heading towards a dead end. No updates for ages to known issues. Forums have spam on them and questions that have not been replied to for months etc.
Hence I'm hoping swype will be my way forward instead.
Zuber

@zuber
I managed to get it working by opening a fresh type screen (Message, Google search) Press and hold on the empty space and it pops up with input options...select Swype

Got it thanks
Better than Shapewriter imho.
Still a bit buggy, so looking forward to the final version. Hope they do a version for the tablet PC soon as well.
Zuber

Is it possible to have an apk that adds other languages. I'd like to use French with Swype...

-FIXED-[China-only] Market : "Download was unsuccessful..."

[Edit]
Turned out that the lovely chinese governement somehow got to Android
Anyhow, thanks to Marcus, we have the solution, tested & confirmed working by myself.
Please follow the instructions at that link :
hiapk.com/bbs/thread-278678-1-1.html
Then you'll be happy. If you need more detailed informations, let me know.
I haven't been trying to understand the changes I made. If you somehow feel that it's a problem for you, then leave the phone as is. Also, I guess this will be usable only for rooted phones.
Have fun! And once again, thanks to Marcus.
Romain
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[original post, FYI]
Hey all,
Starting yesterday, I am having this error with the market.
Any app I try to get will give me that error : download was unsuccessful, please try again blah~
Weird thing is that it really happened out of the blue, because it was working fine until yest noon. I am on CM 5.0.7.1-N1, with the radio that came with Froyo. Issue exists with Wi-Fi and 3G.
I tried : reboot (multiple times), newer CM, Nandroid restore to a point when it was working, deleted/recreated APN.
I m too lazzy to try and downgrade the radio, and haven't tried to install Froyo.
Strange thing is : gmail app won't connect, but the email app will work (well, I knew that it isn't an internet access related issue, but still...). If I try and install a ROM from scratch, the initial Google login will fail again and again.
Actually, I have one suspicion. I am in Beijing, on China Unicom. I know that China hasn t been kind on Google lately. Any other user in China experiencing this same issue? Or does this just happen sometimes?
Thanks!

I am in GuangDong, and for the past 2 days similar things just happened to me.
I didn't use the GMail app but now you mentioned it, I tried it and it didn't work. It is stuck with "No connection (Retry)" screen
Using Email and setup a GMail account works fine with me as well.
Hopefully, this is not one of the other 'stunt' of the Great China Firewall.

Argh...
I do believe that we may be f***ed, at least temporarily...
Let s see where it goes, but if you do experience the same troubles, then it might a nation-wide thingy.
Are you on China Unicom, too?
Only time will tell.... But let's hope we won't have to give up on Android in China.
Any other Android friends in China having troubles? I ll update the title of the tread, see if we can catch more people's eyes.

Re: [In China only ?] Market : suddenly, "Download was unsuccessful..."
I'm in Shanghai and can only access market apps and gmail syncing with my vpn.
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same here in shanghai

i have htc dseire and now same problem happened in shanghai too .

Solved
Guys there is a fix here: hiapk.com/bbs/thread-278678-1-1.html
Good Luck
Marcus

Hey, good catch!
Will give it a shot, then report back here how it went.
Thanks
[Edit] It works! Follow Marcus link, and you ll get unstuck.
If anybody needs detailed directions, feel free to let me know.
Will edit the title and original post.
Romain

***EDIT
Gmail and the Market work on my US simcard roaming on China Unicom.
I'm in Guangdong; i've also had the same issues with Gmail and the Market at the same time. Both don't work on the network (Unicom) or WiFI connections; I'll have to give that fix a try later, thanks.

Hello!
Can somebody translate the procedure into English?
Thanks!

The procedure is to edit your host file with the information shown.

I m happy to share this, so here is the easy way to do:
1-get the file rootexplorer, which is attached here, if you don't have it.
2- install it, of course If you do not have a file explorer to get to it, then push the file.
3- open it, then find the folder /etc, open it
4- remember to touch the button "Mount R/W" to change the status of the text r/o into r/w right next to the button.
5- find the file called "hosts", and long press it. scroll all the way down to "Open in Text Editor"
6- there is already a line of stuff in there, so just skip a line and type :
209.85.135.100 clients2.google.com1
209.85.135.101 android.l.google.com
209.85.135.100 android.clients.google.com
underneath. I guess the spacing does not really matter, but they have to be each on a different line, as shown here. Also, it is a pain in the ass to type, so make sure there is no typo at first try
7- in options, save&exit (it creates a backup by itself)
8- reboot (not sure if that s necessary)
9- it works
there you go.

Does this fix works with a phone not rooted?

Yoopo said:
Does this fix works with a phone not rooted?
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Hi, I am guessing that no, it won't, since you need to access root files. I m not sure but seems to make sense to me.
Sorry! Also, this is what is preventing me to go straight away to Samsung i9000, since it isn't rooted yet...

I didn't root my Legend yet and if i do so and the fix doesn't work, I will be stuck with the phone with no app on it.
At least now I have all my apps and only Gmail and the Market don't work.
Any idea from where this issue come from and if it will resolve itself?
It's the end of the chinese holiday... so maybe some hope...

sorry i m naive in the field of this mobile tech world .
i reached to the hosts file through your solution but i can't change read only files to write

this rooting stuff looks too complicated for htc desire .
is there any other way , without roooting my desire

Sorry, mate. I don't own a desire, so I really cannot help with this issue.
True enough, it's only those two apps which will not work, but still a little annoying to have to go and look online for the apps and to download them manually.
Ask on the Desire forum about this

4- remember to touch the button "Mount R/W" to change the status of the text r/o into r/w right next to the button.
In my htc desire i can't get this "mount r/w" is its the functionality of root explorer . because i can't see any option to change from r/o to r/w

Hey, what can i do if my phone isn't rooted?
Same problem as everyone has, apps not installing and no gmail.
I dont get it, why it happened. Stupid Great firewall.
I have froyo 2.2. how can i root it just to change hosts files? dont want any custom roms tho. tnx

[Q] How to add swype keyboard to Precision 3.5

Hi, I've searched, read, looked - and I'm not finding out how to do this. I've run several roms - and am liking the Precision line - but in the latest one, the swype keyboard was removed...and I really like the swype keyboard. Are there directions on how to get this working in my setup once I've flashed to the Precision 3.5 rom? I cannot figure out how to get a swype keyboard added - regardless of the rom, if it's not already there.....
Currently I'm running one of the other roms - just because I cannot figure out how to get this working. Sorry if I've missed something, I appreciate the time and work ya'll do - so trying to make as much effort as possible before asking repeat questions.
Cheers!

In the ROM you are using now get "super user" access (though I bet you already have it). Then download a file manager that will show root files (I use "Root Explorer" but it is a paid app); the only free file manager that I know of that will give R/W access to the root folders is "Android Mate" (just watch out it tries to be a little more than just a file manager and will try to become your home app, so don't let that happen).
Navigate in your current ROM to "/system/app" and find "swype.apk", then copy it to your external sd card so you will still have it when you load your new ROM.
Load the ROM you want and get "super user" access, download the file manager you used above (Paid or Free), go to your external sd card and copy the "swype.apk", navigate to "/system/app" and paste.
You should now be able to select and use your swype keyboard!

You can also use the free app Super Manager but it also tries to be more than a root explorer. Imo root explorer is well worth paying for.

Jeff,
Thanks - did that; so I'll reflash and try that. Do you know, will this approach work for the life wallpapers also. I started searching for that and gave up since that wasn't a rom deal breaker for me. :/
Thanks again!

Trying to use both the free apps failed - i.e. copying and pasting the Swype.apk does nothing i.e. I'm not ending up with this .apk in my system folder or any other folder I try. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, if you can't actually do this, or what. I don't want to buy something to try and change my keyboard....kinda silly TBH. Anyone know what might be going on?
Cheers!

sawdog881 said:
Trying to use both the free apps failed - i.e. copying and pasting the Swype.apk does nothing i.e. I'm not ending up with this .apk in my system folder or any other folder I try. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, if you can't actually do this, or what. I don't want to buy something to try and change my keyboard....kinda silly TBH. Anyone know what might be going on?
Cheers!
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Easiest way to get swype, I'm using precision as well, google swype beta then register and download swype installer, next install swype installer then run it login with user name and password you registered with it will bring up two options select either then download the rest is self explanitory.
[ROM] Precision 3.5 [Kernel] Suckerpunch #51

jivy26 said:
Easiest way to get swype, I'm using precision as well, google swype beta then register and download swype installer, next install swype installer then run it login with user name and password you registered with it will bring up two options select either then download the rest is self explanitory.
[ROM] Precision 3.5 [Kernel] Suckerpunch #51
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Perfect; worked!
Thanks so much Jivy.
Cheers!

/Q/The original launcher from another LG-how to enable?

Hi, I'm new to Android, I would like to ask one thing. I would like to record phone this launcher - is downloaded from this site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769138
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/thumbtalllgoptimuszlaun.png/
I downloaded home selector and LG Home. Both *. apk I copied to the phone and tried to install from phone. Home selector is installed - no error, but when I install LG home it´s write the message "This is a system application. The correction you want to replace it? All previous user data will be saved." Click on OK, I installed, being installed and then "Application not installed".
I have no root and I have the original ROM V10i.
How can I, please, this launcher to get Black, preferably with native widgets?
Thank you very much for your help.
Sorry for my english, czech looser

tomhrusk said:
Hi, I'm new to Android, I would like to ask one thing. I would like to record phone this launcher - is downloaded from this site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769138
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/thumbtalllgoptimuszlaun.png/
I downloaded home selector and LG Home. Both *. apk I copied to the phone and tried to install from phone. Home selector is installed - no error, but when I install LG home it´s write the message "This is a system application. The correction you want to replace it? All previous user data will be saved." Click on OK, I installed, being installed and then "Application not installed".
I have no root and I have the original ROM V10i.
How can I, please, this launcher to get Black, preferably with native widgets?
Thank you very much for your help.
Sorry for my english, czech looser
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well you need root if it is recognised as system app. then you need a file manager to navigate to system folder amd manually copy the file inside system/apps. then reboot and it should work. in case it doesn't then you need to go to system/apps again and click on it so it asks you to install. it should if you have rooted propperly. but why on earth would you want that launcher. it is old, not as good as thw ob stock and not even sure if it scales to ob screen resollution as optimus one has half screen res than ob. there are many launchers out there that are faster and more beautifull like go launcher or launcher360...

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well you need root if it is recognised as system app. then you need a file manager to navigate to system folder amd manually copy the file inside system/apps. then reboot and it should work. in case it doesn't then you need to go to system/apps again and click on it so it asks you to install. it should if you have rooted propperly. but why on earth would you want that launcher. it is old, not as good as thw ob stock and not even sure if it scales to ob screen resollution as optimus one has half screen res than ob. there are many launchers out there that are faster and more beautifull like go launcher or launcher360...
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Ok, thanks for your reply...I´ll look for another launcher

Or if you have adw you can ad this theme.

[Q] Install apk from stock rom backup

Hi,
I installed Nameless ROM and I love it. However, I'd like to reinstall some apk from my stock rom backup, namely HTC_IME.apk and IMEXT9French.apk, which are french canadian HTC keyboard and system locale. I tried every way to install these. Copying to system/app, install from sdcard, from adb shell. Nothing works. I thought it might be because these utilize odex files and nameless don't. So I tried deodexing using xUltimate, but this too fails.
Any idea how I might fix this??
Thanks.

Did you try installing the apk with the default package installer
and what do you mean "Nothing works", does it not show in manage apps or the keyboard

I don't have the original apk installer because it came preinstalled on the phone.
By nothing works I mean that the french canada locale does not show under language and keyboard. Also the HTC keyboard in french is azerty whereas a french canada keyboard is supposed to be qwerty.
I know I can bypass this by installing another keyboard, but I liked the HTC one and I made a point to resolve this issue just for the sake of it and as a way to learn how all this apk and android stuff works.
I've finally been able to deodex the fils manually, but still not working. When I run the apk and choose install, I get an error message "not installed".
I guess there might be some dependant files that need to be present in the Framework folder or maybe elsewhere?
Any suggestion?
Thanks

jfcabana said:
I don't have the original apk installer because it came preinstalled on the phone.
By nothing works I mean that the french canada locale does not show under language and keyboard. Also the HTC keyboard in french is azerty whereas a french canada keyboard is supposed to be qwerty.
I know I can bypass this by installing another keyboard, but I liked the HTC one and I made a point to resolve this issue just for the sake of it and as a way to learn how all this apk and android stuff works.
I've finally been able to deodex the fils manually, but still not working. When I run the apk and choose install, I get an error message "not installed".
I guess there might be some dependant files that need to be present in the Framework folder or maybe elsewhere?
Any suggestion?
Thanks
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Is it just the stock Canadian keyboard your looking for? If so let me know and I'll pull the apk and post it for you.
In the future Titanium Backup may be useful to you, it's saved my butt plenty of times.

You should be able to get away with unzipping this archive and copying the two files I've included to system/app/ then restarting the device.
Let me know if that works.

Thank, I will try that. I already tried copying these two files from my stock backup, but that was not successful. I'll see if it's different with yours. I'll let you know what the result is.

awful eourchas
I'm still getting the f$%?" ASZERTY keyboard whenever I switch to french. I found that I can keep the English keyboard and turn on the second language autocorrect for french, which is working but not ideal.
I will take a look at Titanium Backup and see if I can come up with something.

Yeah, I would try restoring with Titanium Backup, later tonight I can send you a TiBa file. Did the French keyboard use the qwerty layout when you were on stock? My girlfriend uses an Optimus l7 and her stock keyboard had two layouts, t9 and qwertz which was extremely annoying and hard to use.
Also, maybe it's worth while to look into another keyboard, I switched to SwiftKey and find its way more functional than stock. I don't find it is slow like I remember from over a year ago on my x10.
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda premium

Yes my stock had a french qwerty keyboard.
I'll take a look at Swift Key. I had installed GoKeyboard but did not like it cause it takes way too much screen estate.

Majellico said:
Did you try installing the apk with the default package installer
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I can't see it. What's the actual name of the Installer?