What are the keyboard options for the Hero? - Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Sorry I just rooted and put CM6 on the phone for my wife and I am just curious as to what option she now has for a new keyboard. Can she get the droid x multi touch keyboard or swype?
Thanks, Thomas

Swiftkey, htc keyboard, swype. I tried thedroid xkeyboard and didn't like it too much.
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unCoRrUpTeD said:
Swiftkey, htc keyboard, swype. I tried thedroid xkeyboard and didn't like it too much.
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So pretty much the same options as with my Evo. Cool, thanks for responding kindly lol.

where can i get a swype board?? id like to try it out.
also, does anyone know when its gonna be available to everyone?

shapewriter is nice,I use it as my main keyboard however its off the market now.Anybody know if I can duplicate my shapewriter app for someone else to use?

search swype beta with yahoo, the first site that pops up should be it. Then sign up on the website and have them send you and email. Go to the email on your phone, the email will instruck you back to the web site to sign in and download the beta. In order for the website to determin what phone you have you need to make sure your phone browser is in android mode. After that just install it and go select it in your keyboard settings then you need to go to a text, click impute methode and select swype.

xjayman said:
shapewriter is nice,I use it as my main keyboard however its off the market now.Anybody know if I can duplicate my shapewriter app for someone else to use?
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As long as shapewriter is "free" you can back it up with an app like titanium back up and then load it onto any device with that save. It should be as simple as navigating to the titanium back up folder and pulling the shaperwriter.apk or whatever its call to your computer and then putting it on the device you want. and installing it with astro or root explorer or something similar.

twilk73 said:
As long as shapewriter is "free" you can back it up with an app like titanium back up and then load it onto any device with that save. It should be as simple as navigating to the titanium back up folder and pulling the shaperwriter.apk or whatever its call to your computer and then putting it on the device you want. and installing it with astro or root explorer or something similar.
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cool ,thanks! ill give it a try.

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[Q] Help with Lost Keyboard

Hey all,
Rooted my nook today and after playing for a while I wanted to experiment with the Gingerbread keyboard. Now I get no keyboard at all. It just does not load. I go to settings/keyboard and it just kicks me back to the home page.
I'm running nook 1.1 rooted. with app launcher pro. I have not tried to restore defaults and then reroot.
Thanks
Found it. It is under the app drawer for launcher pro under the NookColor Tools
same thing happened to me, then i figured out the same menu you did. I can't get any keyboard other than the stock nook keyboard to work either. SwiftKey is downloaded, but won't show up on my keyboard list. and i have no cut and paste. have you worked that out yet?
gannon3502 said:
same thing happened to me, then i figured out the same menu you did. I can't get any keyboard other than the stock nook keyboard to work either. SwiftKey is downloaded, but won't show up on my keyboard list. and i have no cut and paste. have you worked that out yet?
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If you have a copy of Root Explorer, you can use it to move your KB apk files from /data/app to /system/app
Read more: http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Replace_the_Default_Keyboard#ixzz1DwawgTuh
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Modock13 said:
Found it. It is under the app drawer for launcher pro under the NookColor Tools
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Thanks for that. Saved my happy a**.
Keyboard issues
I have just rooted my nc, and trying to login to youtube, but I get absolutely NO keyboard at all, I must me missing something. I can't get any keyboard even in the regular nook homepage or search section
Any help would be appreciated!!!
Thanks in advance

New swype 3.0

Hey everyone i thought i would bring the good news to people who are swype fans and let you guys know that the new swype 3.0 is available for download and is open for the public to join as well.
i know people on the TB were having some problems with swype in the beginning, and for all i know got fixed long before beta 3.0, but regardless the new 3.0 fixes the spacing problem on the TB and has some cool new features as well, go check it out at swype beta website
http://beta.swype.com/
Great find.. thanks!
Works great
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It seems to have fixed the issue at reboot. Don't need to toggle input methods anymore to get swype fired up which was anoying
So far so good! First time that the downloaded beta actually typed properly. Previously had to use a diff version found on xda here somewhere.
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anyone else getting slight lag with swype 3.0 on gingerBAMF?
I still have to toggle. Did you guys remove and redownload the installer our simply run the installer and let it update the app?
Swype issue?
When double spacing on swype it does not auto install period, is anyone else experiencing this?
mrmarshall428 said:
When double spacing on swype it does not auto install period, is anyone else experiencing this?
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same issue here. really annoying
I totally uninstalled the installer & app... started from scratch... Works fantastic, no spacing or reboot issues.
The new inline word suggestion is top notch. Will see how it "learns" but maybe just a half step below swiftkey so far after a few minutes of use...
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same issue here. really annoying
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Just swype from period to space. Much easier motion.
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I still like Flext9 a lot...although I am using this on my Xoom because it supports tablets and Flext9 doesn't.
+100 on flext9.
Autospacing doesn't work for me when i am texting. Works fine in email and other applications though.
Uninstall and re-install worked for me.
I agree, the update is really nice. It still does not work with the pre-installed messaging app, but with apps like handcent, I will never go back to the pre-installed app.
I logged in with my account, installed the installer and the version says 1.1.26483. Is that just the installer or is something wrong?
I went ahead and installed it and my swype isn't white like in the picture either.
I bounce between Swype and FlexT9 periodically. Flex is easier with words that have double letters, but it really, really sucks in dealing with spaces after punctuation.
I bounce between Swype and FlexT9 periodically. Flex is easier with words that have double letters, but it really, really sucks in dealing with spaces after punctuation.
Thanks so much for posting this, I was lamenting my lack of swype, now I can swype to my heart's content. That reminds me, is there a way to put away the swype keypad like the stock one?
ncobs said:
Thanks so much for posting this, I was lamenting my lack of swype, now I can swype to my heart's content. That reminds me, is there a way to put away the swype keypad like the stock one?
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Missing Download buttons!

I just installed CM7 on two NC's. I am seeing something strange in the Android App store. Some of the more common apps that I have used in the past like Astro, Facebook and others do not have a download button (or any button for that matter).
If someone can explain why and what I can do to resove this problem that would be great. A side note the NC's are using two diffrent gmail accounts.
Same and I'm using one gmail account. Also it looks like I've had a kinda old version of Facebook installed for a while (1.6.1) without marker stating there was a .2 or a .3 release. I uninstalled the app and that is how I found out about there being no download button. So it might of been a problem with some of the last nightlies as well
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It's a problem with new market. Try uninstalling updates in the settings for the market.
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I think it is because the new market is device sensitive, our devices show up as B&N nook colors, the market thinks we are running crippled e-readers and doesn't let us download all the cool ****.
Do what koopakid08, go to your application settings > manage applications, find the market and "uninstall updates"
New market looked crap anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196417
khaytsus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196417
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I followed what people said to do in this thread but when I try to edit the MarketUpdater.apk file name I get an error "Insuffecent Permissions". I'm really new to all of this I feel like I am missing some important part of this CM7 process. Any light on what I'm missing would be great!
ira41798 said:
I followed what people said to do in this thread but when I try to edit the MarketUpdater.apk file name I get an error "Insuffecent Permissions". I'm really new to all of this I feel like I am missing some important part of this CM7 process. Any light on what I'm missing would be great!
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What I did was rename MarketUpdater.apk to MarketUpdater.apk.bak by using linux on the sdcard that I'm booting cm7 off of. Not sure how to do it if you're running cm7 on the emmc.
With the help of a friend I found what I had to do so I am able to edit apps if CM7 is loaded on the emmc. I found this extremely useful so I will link the wiki that fixed my issue.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
ira41798 said:
With the help of a friend I found what I had to do so I am able to edit apps if CM7 is loaded on the emmc. I found this extremely useful so I will link the wiki that fixed my issue.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
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What did you fix? How?
I updated and also have no Download button. The panel that button should be on flashes white. When I uninstall updates, my old market comes back, but after I leave the market, the new one returns, with the download button. After I leave that market and return, functionality falls apart. The main page doesn't open correctly, Download button disappears, and frames become shaky. What's the deal???
The new market hates us all and laughs at our suffering.
irisclara said:
The new market hates us all and laughs at our suffering.
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LOL! But don't think I'm your new Market, to laugh at you: I'm one of the sufferers with not only download buttons being eaten by Green Dude, but also icons for previously downloaded apps missing. Mine are all free apps, but I can't imagine how people with disappearing paid apps could get refunds now.
Anyone to share his/her experiences with the best/fullest alternative apps marts? Thank you.
In app manager I turned off compatibility mode and now have all the download buttons back.
patgnds said:
In app manager I turned off compatibility mode and now have all the download buttons back.
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Huh?
Rodney
rhester72 said:
Huh?
Rodney
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patgnds said:
In app manager I turned off compatibility mode and now have all the download buttons back.
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It can't be that simple! Can someone please try this? I'm not in wifi range at the moment.....
patruns said:
It can't be that simple! Can someone please try this? I'm not in wifi range at the moment.....
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Obviously it can't be that simple, since at least a few of us have no idea what this "App manager" is...
settings
programs
manage applications
all
market
turned off compatibility mode.
Wow. I was with you to the last step. Couldn't find "compatibility mode" in the old market or in the new.
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I simply downloaded super manager from the market then renamed market updater..
1. Open super manager
2. Enable root function option
3. Use built in file explorer in super manger to find market updater.apk.(should be in system apps...)
4. Rename. I simply renamed (.bin instead of apk...)
This will preventing market from updating...
Hope this helps all....
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elwood1229 said:
Wow. I was with you to the last step. Couldn't find "compatibility mode" in the old market or in the new.
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Searched, seems that feature is available on MIUI only. No lucky with stock CM7.

Swype 3.25

I got an email saying I was eligible to download a new beta version of swype before its release. It said since I'm currently using swype beta 3.6, I get to try out the newest version. I tried downloading it and it wouldn't do it at all. Anyone else get this email, and also able to actually download it?
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I had to uninstall swype and swype installer and get the new swype installer (the email should have a link) to get it to install 3.25
Yeah, it said if I already had swype installer, which I do, to just uninstall my version of swype and use installer to update. I'll try what you said, to uninstall swype installer. Thanks for the tip. Btw, how is the new swype? Worth it?
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Its the same as 3.6 but they fixed the "jumpy" cursor issue when you try to put it in the middle of a word. Its also supposed to have improved copy and paste but I haven't used it.
BenKranged said:
I had to uninstall swype and swype installer and get the new swype installer (the email should have a link) to get it to install 3.25
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I ran into issues with the install as well until i followed the same process you describe.
Cdub3 said:
Yeah, it said if I already had swype installer, which I do, to just uninstall my version of swype and use installer to update. I'll try what you said, to uninstall swype installer. Thanks for the tip. Btw, how is the new swype? Worth it?
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Well worth it in my opinion. The copy and paste is a great improvement and really well done. Also you can manage your own personal dictionary which is really nice.
Wait...3.25 is AFTER 3.6?
studacris said:
Wait...3.25 is AFTER 3.6?
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I had the same thought. Guess the swype team doesn't know how to count. Couldn't live without it though, so we'll let it slide
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studacris said:
Wait...3.25 is AFTER 3.6?
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A lot of devs do it. 25 comes after 6
Think of it as 3.06 vs 3.25. Some programs don't let you put in the leading 0, so not much ado about it.
Now - where are the directions for launching Twitter (and others) and can I pick my apps (like Plume) instead?
Ahh - found this:
Swype Gestures
Quick Editing - Access cut, copy, paste, and select-all functions in a flash!
Cut - Swype from the Swype key to the X key
Copy - Swype from the Swype key to the C key
Paste - Swype from the Swype key to the V key
Select-All - Swype from the Swype key to the A key
Send-to-Application - Highlight any text, anywhere, then send it directly to an application with a quick gesture. Currently supported apps are Twitter, Google Maps, and Facebook
Twitter - Swype from the Swype key to T-W to create a new tweet using the highlighted text
Google Maps - Swype from the Swype key to G-M to search Google Maps for the highlighted text
Facebook - Swype from the Swype key to F-B to create a new wall post on Facebook using the highlighted text

New Swype Beta

The previous Swype Beta expired on me this morning. Fortunately, I had already registered for the previous Swype Beta. I uninstalled Swype and the Swype Installer, reinstalled per the instructions on the Swype Beta site and everything seems to be working great.
They removed an annoying feature that was added the last time. Previously, if you tapped on a word that had been entered, the text cursor would jump to the end of the word. It was very annoying. It no longer does that.
Also, in the Swype settings you can edit your user dictionary. It will give you a list of all the words in your personal dictionary, and you can delete or add more words. Nice!!! However, they don't let you edit the system dictionary. I would really like to remove "st" from their dictionary. If I'm swyping fast, I usually get "st" instead of "at".
redger725 said:
The previous Swype Beta expired on me this morning. Fortunately, I had already registered for the previous Swype Beta. I uninstalled Swype and the Swype Installer, reinstalled per the instructions on the Swype Beta site and everything seems to be working great.
They removed an annoying feature that was added the last time. Previously, if you tapped on a word that had been entered, the text cursor would jump to the end of the word. It was very annoying. It no longer does that.
Also, in the Swype settings you can edit your user dictionary. It will give you a list of all the words in your personal dictionary, and you can delete or add more words. Nice!!! However, they don't let you edit the system dictionary. I would really like to remove "st" from their dictionary. If I'm swyping fast, I usually get "st" instead of "at".
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I'm having a real problem with getting the new swype, any chance you could post the new apk? I've tried everything.
And I can't seem to completely remove swype... any advice?
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lord sargent said:
And I can't seem to completely remove swype... any advice?
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Same here.
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Got it, had to uninstall using titanium back up. All good now, thanks
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I've tried 3 times to remove it with titanium, no beans... anybody have any suggestions?
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lord sargent said:
I've tried 3 times to remove it with titanium, no beans... anybody have any suggestions?
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Use Root Explorer or similar to manually remove all references to Swype from the /system folder and subfolders. Don't forget the libSwypeCore.so file, too.
I haven't tried it just yet, but I'll give those above suggestions a go later today.
EDIT: It worked, just don't forget to REBOOT after deleting and then use the Swype Installer.
i just used root explorer and removed the apk, then re installed using the installer and it didnt work.. until i did a restart. then i was able to re install it successfully.
Lost it again, can someone post the apk as well as the lib file, I'd be so grateful!
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Forget it, got it
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