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I just removed Twitter via ADB and the entire process went by smoothly, like always. Problem is, Twitter is still installed on my phone. It still works and all but it says I removed it.
I can't uninstall via Titanium Backup or any other way because it says the APK can't be found. When I look for apps on my phone using "adb shell ls -1 /system/app/"
Twitter isn't on that list anymore and when I just try to remove via ADB anyway, it says file can't be found..
What's up? lol
push the file back to your phone in ADB then try to uninstall with TI. I had that happen with latitude before, it was pretty annoying.
If you go to the market does it say installed when you search for it?
Orangeandblue302 said:
push the file back to your phone in ADB then try to uninstall with TI. I had that happen with latitude before, it was pretty annoying.
If you go to the market does it say installed when you search for it?
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Thanks for the tip. It said it wasn't installed on the market so I re-downloaded it and un-installed it with TI. Thanks!
you're welcome, glad i could help!
clemmie said:
Easy Install Instructions:
*MUST BE ROOTED W/ TITANIUM BACKUP and CWM INSTALLED*
1. Go to https://beta.swype.com/android/create/ and register for the beta
2. Wait for email confirmation and follow steps to do so
3. In Titanium Backup, look for and uninstall Swype
4. Reboot into Recovery Mode and clear Dalvik Cache and Cache Partition Edit: or go into Root Explorer or other root file explorers, and delete /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
5. Reboot Phone
6. On your phone, go to https://beta.swype.com/android/get/ and download the updated installer. When it downloads, open it and log in
7. Choose the Full version or the English/Spanish version
8. Start Swyping!
Hope that helps.
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You will have to remove it via Titanium Backup. If it still fails to install the APK you'll have to manually log into via adb (or use a terminal emulator) and remove the following:
/system/apps/Swype
/system/lib/libSwype*
That should do the trick. I've just installed a 2.6.x today on my Cappy and it's very nice.
Hi:
I tried to remove via Titanium, that did not work. So, I used Root Explorer and deleted the 2 files. Install was still unsuccessful. So, I used ADB to try to remove, and it says No such file or directory.
Even though I had Swype backed up with Titanium, it will not allow me to restore it, and I am completely unable to install a newer version.
I have searched and can't seem to find the stock Captivate Swype to try to reinstall it.
Any suggestions? I am desperate.
Thanks!
Use root explorer to copy over the existing files
newter55 said:
Use root explorer to copy over the existing files
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newter:
You are my hero! You're suggestion worked perfectly. Thanks SO much!
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Not a problem...glad it worked. Sometimes people make things more difficult than they need be.
Could somebody post a short step-by-step on how to do this?
I need some help.
I used root explorer to look for the
/system/apps/Swype
/system/lib/libSwype*
files.
I found the libSwypecore file, but i didn't have any Swype files in /system/apps.
I deleted that file after uninstalling Swype using Titanium Backup. No success and I'm confused about what you mean by copying over the files using with root explorer. When I try to install my new version of swype, it asks if I would like to still install it since it's a system app (I'm guessing Swype is still recognized as part of the system). Then...it says it's unsuccessful.
Also, I can't restore for some reason since Titanium Backup doesn't have the option anymore
Where do you go to download the new Swype?
I have 2.4 currently.
Sent from my Captivate.
No one?
Sent from my Captivate.
I'd like to get this as well. They now have a double-tap to correct words!
MikeyMike01 said:
No one?
Sent from my Captivate.
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2.6.48.....from axura...but I think docs have updated swype as well?...not 100% sure, dont know of a direct download, might be due to the porting it to other devices and xda crackdown on swype downloads
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I believe the beta is 2.10. I haven't found an easy way to download 2.10 as it is only made available to Sywpe beta users and they aren't taking any more applicants at the moment.
I'm really hoping they make 2.10 more available soon...
MikeyMike01 said:
Where do you go to download the new Swype?
I have 2.4 currently.
Sent from my Captivate.
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I've downloaded a modified version somewhere and I deleted system/lib/libSwypeCore.so and also deleted the other two swype components via TiBu. Rebooted and installed the 2.10 apk fine
Also di11igaf's 2.0.1 rom has swype 2.10 in it
So, I uninstalled with Titanium Backup, deleted /system/lib/Swypecore.so. Rebooted my phone
Now, when i try to install the new Swype version, it initially says
"Replace application
The application you are installing will replace another application. All previous user data will be saved."
Ok and Cancel are my two options
I choose Ok of course, try installing and it says Application not installed.
From what I can tell, it seems like the stock Swype is somehow still recognized?
Edit: Nevermind, I got it working. I pushed/copied the files over.
Installed swype 1.60 version (many language packs including Dutch that I needed) by using the copy paste method. Uninstalling via titanium and removing any swype trace and then trying to install it by tapping the .apk didn't work, it just said install not succesful. Sideloading it via Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine gave me an error stating I did not have enough space (i have more than enough), oh well, at least the copy paste method worked. Renamed the 1.60 swype file to Swype.apk and put it in system/app/ and rebooted and worked... Thanks for the help, can finally (looked for a long time) now swype in dutch!
I tried to install and failed
Everybody here talks about "I copied over and it worked"
What do you copy and over what? Could you be more specific?
Just google swype beta and sign up for it and follow the instructions there.
Hi:
Does anyone have the original swype version found on the captivate? I updated it to a newer version some time ago, with help from this thread, but now (starting today) I am getting a message saying that my trial is over, and the "swype" feature is no longer working.
Please help.
Thanks!
UPDATE: I have found several other versions of swype, and uninstalled, and installed several. I seem to be having the same results. They all install, but the"swype" feature doesn't work, only regular typing works. I still have not found the original Captivate version.
Any thoughts?
Thanks again!
UPDATE: Okay, so I uninstalled all Swype using Titanium, then I went to the Swype website, signed up for the beta, and installed. Voila, it's working perfectly now I just hope this version doesn't eventually give the trial is exipred version eventually.
Hi everyone,
I'm not sure if this will make sense, but I am planning to remove the default swype keyboard on my SGS i9000 and install a beta one since Swype has opened up their doors for new beta testers. However, after registering and running SwypeInstaller, I was told by it that I need to remove the Swype first on my SGS--which I can't since it's a system application. So I installed Titanium Backup Pro and froze it then re-ran the Swype Installer. And of course it doesn't install since I cannot overwrite system apps.
In short, I'm now under the dilemma of removing the default Samsung Swype which I couldn't get back unless I reflash a stock firmware or keeping it and not installing the Beta Swype. I think the beta swype is more updated (I've ran it on my x10).
Is there any other way to update the Swype in our SGS?
Thanks.
you need to be rooted, connect with adb and do
rm /system/app/Swype.apk
rm /system/app/Swype.odex
rm /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
reboot
Thanks. My SGS is rooted and all, but i'm not sure I'm up for some ADB action yet. In case I use Titanium Backup to remove it or use Root Explorer, will it work?
titanium won't remove the lib, in root explorer you can delete the 3 files. but honestly adb is a lot quicker imho
Hey, should I back up those files first before deleting them? Thanks.
I installed the new beta on my Galaxy S, but it just forced closed. This may be due to the fact that I couldn't remove the lib file though.
Also I restarted after remove the old one by using Titanium Backup, but when ever an application got focus it force closed. After restarting that fixed up.
I couldn't restore the old version of Swype, so I had to reflash to get it back.
Hopefully we'll get the self updating Swype soon .
XlAfbk said:
you need to be rooted, connect with adb and do
rm /system/app/Swype.apk
rm /system/app/Swype.odex
rm /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
reboot
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Can you tell me how to mount /system as RW in adb?
I am only able to access in RO
EDIT: i managed to get to system in RW mode after rebooting to CWM recovery. I guess this is the only way?
Use sgs tools to remove it, you can find it in the market.
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spydr11 said:
Use sgs tools to remove it, you can find it in the market.
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Ahh good tip - worked nicely!
However - now I can't get Swype to install!
I'm officially on the beta, so am using the installer rather than trying to sideload an apk.
But at some point it prompts me to authorise its installation, saying "this is a system application - are you sure you want to replace it?" - although I've removed (in theory) the system version of swype.
Any ideas?
I'm having the same issue... tried deleting all the files associated with swype using root explorer, no luck...
BrixtonBiker said:
Ahh good tip - worked nicely!
However - now I can't get Swype to install!
I'm officially on the beta, so am using the installer rather than trying to sideload an apk.
But at some point it prompts me to authorise its installation, saying "this is a system application - are you sure you want to replace it?" - although I've removed (in theory) the system version of swype.
Any ideas?
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Figured it out, deleted the libswype file then restarted, so far its working great.
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This really sucks.
I'm a new SGS user and all this rooting and ADB stuff is quite beyond me. All I want is a simple way to update Swype that came pre-installed and apparently that is not possible.
I've been having a lot of problems lately....I've searched all over Google and tried many different versions of Swype but get the same result...it keeps force closing itself whenever I try to use it.
It worked flawlessly before when I first got the phone! I decided to try the new Swype beta and stupid me I didn't backup Swype with Titanium (though I did make a backup with Titanium but not sure how to use it or if it'll solve the Swype problem) and installed the new Swype Beta from the official site but it gave me:
"Sorry!
The application Swype (process com.swype.android.inputmethod) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
dumpstate_app_201012212300_com_swype_android_inputmethod.log has been saved. Use *#9900# to copy out log."
I restarted, uninstalled and reinstalled many times but it's the same outcome I want my swype back!!! T.T I THINK it comes with Android 2.1? I'm not sure...it was on the phone when I bought it 2nd hand.
Regardless I'm sad regular keyboard SUCKS comparatively.
Thanks in advance.
Running Android 2.1 unlocked and rooted.
Same Problem here !
Try this;
Uninstall Swype, also delete libSwypeCore.so from your phone! Restart your phone, and reinstall Swype through an apk
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Try this;
Uninstall Swype, also delete libSwypeCore.so from your phone! Restart your phone, and reinstall Swype through an apk
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More specifically, uninstall swype using an application like Titanium backup.
Also, delete /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so using root explorer or ADB. Then reboot your phone and install swype like an apk.
I love the quick responses...but strangely enough...
I have done those things. I deleted the libSwypeCore.so BUT it comes back whenever I look into root Explorer and I have even tried to delete it multiple times! And yes I did delete it and try rebooting (powering off device and powering back on) but it still remains! When I delete it it's gone until I exit the folder...then it comes back
I'm stuck with SlideIT for now which kinda sucks in comparison...I want to use the new swype, which they made open beta btw, but sigh
And I've tried multiple APK versions but to no avail...even 1.5, 2.1.0, 2.15, 2.6.5.
Using SlideIT for now and it pales in comparison to Swype Any ideas?
All I can say is that I had the exact same problem as you, and deleting libSwypeCore.so was the magical break through for me. Like canuck had posted, I uninstalled with Titanium Backup, and then deleted libSwypeCore with Root Explorer.
Hopefully someone else comes in with another solution for you.
yea I tried to delete the libSwypeCore.so but it would come back LIke a bad rash...a really quick instant bad rash...I delete it and as soon as I enter the folder again it's there again!!!
Is there another way to delete it permenantly?
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Is there another way to delete it permenantly?
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Hmmm, I don't know if this is your problem, but maybe you forgot to click "Mount R/W" before you tried to delete the libSwypeCore.so file? Also, make sure you click "Mount R/O" after you're done deleting.
to be honest, i had the same problem. I just resorted to installing a custom rom.
just to make sure.. are you uninstalling the program before you delete the file. If you are forgetting to uninstall it first, could be a good reason as to why the file keeps returning.
If not, then not quite sure myself. Using a custom rom and if you are, could just backup apps/data and reinstall the rom... just another idea..
Zug
I'm on a fascinate...
but similarly....
mine keeps returning upon reboot too. Tried reinstalling / uninstalling with manage apps / reinstalling / uninstalling with titanium... (and deleting libSwypeCore.so after each uninstall... ) only to find libSwypeCore.so back after both restarts. Swype installs fine but when I try to run it it FC. Also get a FC for the swype process when booting up my phone even though slideit is currently set to default.
arg
i dont wanna reflash / format. im lazyyy
Edit: I figured out why I couldn't get rid of it. Root explorer... Even though when I navigate to the folder it said R/w, when using the search function to find the file within the folder...(as I'm too lazy to scroll down) it wasn't letting me delete it with R/W. I had to just scroll down to the file and longpressdelete... i didn't realize the search results wouldnt be in RW even though it said RW at the top.
FYI... The beta installed properly and no longer FC's
thanks, guys. i was able to get it to work. i was having the same problem. i made sure to delete the files using root explorer, i cleared the swype date, force closed then unistalled. then redownloaded the swype beta that i was using. everything is working good now.
im using an atrix.
tried all of this reinstalled and still getting buzzing and forced closes got to be a way to get this to work
Hi guys,
I rooted my phone yesterday. This all went very well, the icon in my programlist is there but now...
I tried to remove some preinstalled programs with (an older version of) Root Explorer. When I push the button ' remount as R/W' nothing happends. So now I still can't remove any program from my phone?
Who has got the solution?!
Thanks!
PeterFdeVries said:
Hi guys,
I rooted my phone yesterday. This all went very well, the icon in my programlist is there but now...
I tried to remove some preinstalled programs with (an older version of) Root Explorer. When I push the button ' remount as R/W' nothing happends. So now I still can't remove any program from my phone?
Who has got the solution?!
Thanks!
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If you don't have a current licensed version of root explorer, it may not work.
You could try Titanium. I use that to both delete apps and freeze them. On stock ROM, I generally only freeze them so OTA updates will still come through.
Try this app, works for me
Root Uninstaller
I can remove every app I want with Titanium Backup
Enable USB Debug mode
you can also freeze apps via adb.
just do
adb shell
pm list packages
pm disable com.app.App
where com.app.app is the program you'd like to disable