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http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2010/10/car-home-for-android-gets-personal.html
Looks pretty nice - you can have it turn on when you pair with certain BT devices (like your car) and you get a nice interface for use in a car.
It is supposed to be in the market now:
EDIT - not in the market yet - maybe because of our build info.
EDIT AGAIN - the fine print now says only Nexus1 and Moto Droid - so here it is for the rest of us:
Confirmed Working now - thanks to majkeli and TheMaginator below:
1: Install com.google.android.carhome-1.apk
2: Install this CarHome Launcher (first rename it to end with .apk instead of .zip)
All i get is install blocked. Im rooted even. Cant seem to find any 3rd party install settings on froyo?
Mine installed fine, but it's nowhere to be seen in the app launcher. I also noticed that on the installation complete screen, where you usually have the "Done" and "Open" buttons, the "Open" button was disabled and greyed out.
When I attempted a second install, it noted that the app was already there, and installed again, with the same results. Interesting.
smokestack76 said:
All i get is install blocked. Im rooted even. Cant seem to find any 3rd party install settings on froyo?
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You need to enable sideload as was done in 2.1
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G35tr said:
Mine installed fine, but it's nowhere to be seen in the app launcher. I also noticed that on the installation complete screen, where you usually have the "Done" and "Open" buttons, the "Open" button was disabled and greyed out.
When I attempted a second install, it noted that the app was already there, and installed again, with the same results. Interesting.
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+1 same here
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+1 same here
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+2 same on my side
Yeah, i posted it before i tried it. I installed via ADB, but same results. Says it istalled successfully and copies it over, but no visible app.
It does uninstall oK.
i can see the wallpaper in live wallpaper gallery but force closes every time i try to apply it
This worked for me:
http //goo.gl/PhoN
CarHomeLauncher
So basically the apk the OP graciously attached does not have the launcher just the app so the launcher is what is needed.
I tried this and it worked:
1: Install the CarHome.apk the OP provided
2: Install this CarHome Launcher (first rename it to end with .apk instead of .zip)
Thanks for the link majkeli
Works like a charm.
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So basically the apk the OP graciously attached does not have the launcher just the app so the launcher is what is needed.
I tried this and it worked:
1: Install the CarHome.apk the OP provided
2: Install this CarHome Launcher (first rename it to end with .apk instead of .zip)
Thanks for the link majkeli
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Thanks for finding the answer - i rolled back to 2.1, but looking forward to finally using this.
Im not doing something right. Changed the launcher to .apk but it keeps the zip look. Is it supposed to change or something because I can't install. Tried using Sideload wonder and it doesn't recognize me changing the launcher and I tried using Root Explorer and if I click on the launcher it goes inside the app?
flashman2002 said:
Im not doing something right. Changed the launcher to .apk but it keeps the zip look. Is it supposed to change or something because I can't install. Tried using Sideload wonder and it doesn't recognize me changing the launcher and I tried using Root Explorer and if I click on the launcher it goes inside the app?
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Where are you renaming it? On your PC or on the phone? I reccomend you do it via Root Explorer
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glad this is working now This phone cant continue to keep getting better can it?!
alphadog00 said:
Thanks for finding the answer - i rolled back to 2.1, but looking forward to finally using this.
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+1. Had to roll back as well, but I'll save it for the official 2.2 when the time comes. Thanks
Cheers alphadog00! Works great.
Using it and Liking it. Good work people!
I originally renamed it on my pc and when I put it on my phone it didn't change. Didn't think it roils keep the.zip so renamed it and working now. Thanks.
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Really like this app. First time using it and works great. Running froyo.
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This is the DX keyboard and has been successfully put onto the fascinate, credit goes to adrynalyne for putting this together. This version should not give you FC errors when you reboot the phone
Needs to be flashed with clockwork!
UPDATED 10/12/10
I'm sorry how do you install this?
Edit: found out how.
cool thanks.. i was looking for this!
How exactly is multi-touch useful on a keyboard?
d12183 said:
How exactly is multi-touch useful on a keyboard?
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Don't you type with 2 fingers? There you go
taypotts said:
Don't you type with 2 fingers? There you go
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Well yeah... but wouldn't you be able to do the same without multi-touch?
d12183 said:
Well yeah... but wouldn't you be able to do the same without multi-touch?
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take a non-multi-touch keyboard and press one key then try to press another key. It will only pick up on the first key that you press.
You can type with 2 fingers but it's like you have to use one finger at a time fairly slow.
shauder said:
This is the DX keyboard and has been successfully put onto the fascinate, credit goes to adrynalyne for putting this together. This version should not give you FC errors when you reboot the phone
Needs to be flashed with clockwork!
UPDATED 10/12/10
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shauder said:
This is the DX keyboard and has been successfully put onto the fascinate, credit goes to adrynalyne for putting this together. This version should not give you FC errors when you reboot the phone
Needs to be flashed with clockwork!
UPDATED 10/12/10
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I am getting force close (something about a latin file). Any solutions?
SAME HERE FORCE CLOSES! Thanks now need to restore with odin.
Dammit
larry996 said:
SAME HERE FORCE CLOSES! Thanks now need to restore with odin.
Dammit
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Clear the Dalvik cache. It works you guys are just doing something wrong.
i'm getting force closes too...i assure you i did precisely what it said... install with cwm. how do i get rid of this?
**edit*
nevermind....it's gone
Will this work with the vibrant? Running a custom rom?
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I don't see why not.
I had this up and running on my phone and now its gone. Could changing the tw launcher have deleted it? I just tried to flash it but it didn't work
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Keys are tiny!
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I originally installed the .apk of this keyboard and got FC's. I cleared the entire devlik cache and installed this .zip via clockwork and I'm still getting FC's. Any ideas?
Alright I figured it out. FOR THOSE OF YOU HAVING A FORCE CLOSE WITH "LATIN" IN THE NAME, these are the steps that I took (if you've already flashed via clockwork):
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE, this is just how I fixed this issue.
1.) Go into system/app and DELETE your DXkeyboard.apk
2.) Go into data/devlik cache and delete the line that has "DX.." in the name (i forgot what its called)
the above two steps thus far are what I DID, they may not be necessary.
3.) unzip the dxkbd file that was in the OP on your desktop
4.) go into "system" and you'll see "app" and "library"
5.) copy the .apk file and .so file from "app" and "library" respectively and put them on your sdcard
6.) using root explorer, move the .so file to system / lib
7.) using root explorer, move the .apk file to system / app
8.) DELETE "latinIME" apk and odex
9.) DELETE latintutorial (or something like that, its right under latinIME odex i believe)
10.) reboot
With the exception of deleting things, thats precisely what the package in the op does.
adrynalyne said:
With the exception of deleting things, thats precisely what the package in the op does.
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I couldn't get the first post or the CW zip to work, but following the steps from that last post finally got it working.
Hi there,
Any suggestions on how to enable slideit keyboard? Everytime I go into settings and push "keyboard" it goes straight back to home screen.... any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
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Did you copy the .apk into apps and install it? Try uninstalling and reinstalling it afterward, then selecting it from NookTools.
U have to use nookcolor tools
Nook Color via Xda App
I had a similar problem and found out that the keyboard apk file has to be in the system/apps folder but usually gets installed into data/apps.
If that's the problem, you can move it with adb or buy Root Explorer which makes it much easier.
Mobileread forum for the color nook (developer's corner) has a thread entitled
"How to get Gingerbread keyboard?"
I can't post the link directly because I'm new to this forum.
Thanks guys, I'll try that!
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I have gotten all the custom keyboards I tried, working perfectly. Presently using SwiftKey. You just need to move the apk file to system/apps, set the permissions similar to other apks in the folder and then install that apk from there. After that you need to reboot, otherwise the keyboard won't show up on Nook Color Tools. After booting, open NC Tools and change the keyboard.
Invisman said:
I have gotten all the custom keyboards I tried, working perfectly. Presently using SwiftKey. You just need to move the apk file to system/apps, set the permissions similar to other apks in the folder and then install that apk from there. After that you need to reboot, otherwise the keyboard won't show up on Nook Color Tools. After booting, open NC Tools and change the keyboard.
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were you able to get the word suggestion to work with swiftkey? I installed and chose it as my keyboard in nookcolor tools, but the word suggestion doesn't work.
I've been using the cognition build and today I can't use swype anymore because it says the trial period has ended.
Uhh wtf, how would I go about to getting my swype back?
swype has apparently released an update and many people have expired versions on their phone as of this morning. I'm not sure how to fix it, though.
Im on serendipity 5.11 and the same happened to me last night. How do we fix this?
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Smitty50 said:
I've been using the cognition build and today I can't use swype anymore because it says the trial period has ended.
Uhh wtf, how would I go about to getting my swype back?
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were you using one of the themed versions?
Uninstall swype with tibu, delete libswypecore.so from /system/lib with a terminal, adb, or a root file explorer, reboot.
Go to beta.swype.com sign up and get the installer and follow instructions from there. It will be un themed but working.
Pronounced stooood-a-cris
There are two threads in Q&A right now with same issue. They have several links and a few options that may help you.
The attached .zip file is a CWM flashable file to re-install the default Swype that comes with Cognition.
CB650 Wolf said:
The attached .zip file is a CWM flashable file to re-install the default Swype that comes with Cognition.
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Change the file name to update.zip and go from there?
Smitty50 said:
Change the file name to update.zip and go from there?
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no. just download it to your sd card and flash it like you would any rom
studacris said:
Uninstall swype with tibu, delete libswypecore.so from /system/lib with a terminal, adb, or a root file explorer, reboot.
Go to beta.swype.com sign up and get the installer and follow instructions from there. It will be un themed but working.
Pronounced stooood-a-cris
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Thanks. I uninstalled manually as you said, tried to install the beta, received an error, rebooted the phone and tried installing the beta again and it worked fine.
studacris said:
Uninstall swype with tibu, delete libswypecore.so from /system/lib with a terminal, adb, or a root file explorer, reboot.
Go to beta.swype.com sign up and get the installer and follow instructions from there. It will be un themed but working.
Pronounced stooood-a-cris
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this worked for me...thanks!
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The attached .zip file is a CWM flashable file to re-install the default Swype that comes with Cognition.
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Worked for me.
Originally running Serendipity 5.12 with themed Swype that expired.
Flashed this with CWM and have stock non themed Swype working without issue.
Thanks CB650 Wolf for pulling Swype out of Cog and posting!!!!
beta error went away with that zip file but I can't actually swype. I can see the swipe lines but nothing appears on the screen after. the keyboard blinks and then nothing. anyone else?
nyydynasty said:
beta error went away with that zip file but I can't actually swype. I can see the swipe lines but nothing appears on the screen after. the keyboard blinks and then nothing. anyone else?
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Maybe reboot or uninstall and re-flash?
How did you install?
I booted into CWM recovery.
Selected the ZIP from SD card and flashed.
Upon reboot it was working.
Edit: Performed steps above on two different Cappys.
Working on Serendipity 5.12 and Cog 3.04
Delete lib @ own discretion
Deleting lib removes any "custom" words from Swype...you don not have to remove it to install the new Swype
CB650 Wolf said:
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Worked for me as well. No need to uninstall first, and retained custom words. My home screen widgets wouldn't load afterward, but recreating them corrected that. Thanks CB650 Wolf for putting this up!
I have the latest Swype beta now in my ROM.
jmiller2979 said:
Deleting lib removes any "custom" words from Swype...you don not have to remove it to install the new Swype
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I wish I saw this before I deleted it. I just noticed I have to redo all the "custom" four letter words I love to swype so often. Will remember this when swype decides to put out another beta in about four weeks. Swype is still worth the trouble in my book. Especially since my wife and her iphone have to tap tap tap!
SqB
rayburne said:
Maybe reboot or uninstall and re-flash?
How did you install?
I booted into CWM recovery.
Selected the ZIP from SD card and flashed.
Upon reboot it was working.
Edit: Performed steps above on two different Cappys.
Working on Serendipity 5.12 and Cog 3.04
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interesting. I tried to flash that zip file on two different captivates, both running Phoenix7 and they both have the same problem that i described above. I then uninstalled swype and installed fresh...same problem.
My friend running Paragon6 has a working swype. I iz confewzd
nyydynasty said:
interesting. I tried to flash that zip file on two different captivates, both running Phoenix7 and they both have the same problem that i described above. I then uninstalled swype and installed fresh...same problem.
My friend running Paragon6 has a working swype. I iz confewzd
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Does it give you an error saying that swype is configured for another device?
1. Change input method to any other keyboard.
2. In the /system/app folder, delete Swype.apk
3. In the /system/lib folder, delete libSwypeCore.so
4. In the /data/data folder, delete the com.swype.xxx folder
5. In the /data/dalvik-cache folder, delete the [email protected]@swype.... file.
6. REBOOT OR IT WON't INSTALL PROPERLY
7. Install and run the swype beta installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Installer link here http://db.tt/cD8HXlI
You also can rename the files to .xx.bak so you have a backup. This works 100% for me on Com Rom 2 after just installing today so I don't know how this will work on systems that have been used daily for a while.
I take no part if none of this works and permanently deletes swype from your phone. Your own fault.
Credit to google leading to this post by Snow02 on droid x forums
What exactly is it?
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A keyboard
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Its the newest version of swype. I was running it when I was using JTs CM7 but I thought it was worse then our TW swype.
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Its the newest version of swype. I was running it when I was using JTs CM7 but I thought it was worse then our TW swype.
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How is it worse?
Its not I just swyped this from 3.0 I personally think its better I didn't make a single mistake while writing this when I usually do with older versions.
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tonu42 said:
Its not I just swyped this from 3.0 I personally think its better I didn't make a single mistake while writing this when I usually do with older versions.
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I completely agree with you, its a complete improvement from the last version. The word suggestion window is gone and moved to a frame above the keyboard, word prediction is way more accurate, swyping is more accurate, etc.
I'm a big swype user, so thanks for the instructions...may give this a whirl.
Where can I find the swype beta installer?
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http://beta.swype.com
The biggest change (other than tablet support) with Swype 3 isn't even the much improved suggestion window or the faster and more accurate swiping: it's that Swype now does predictive tapping too.
No more need to switch between Swype and the stock keyboard or SwiftKey if you aren't in a swiping mood. That's why their tagline for 3.0 is - and I'm not making this up, just watch their promo videos - "Stroke it AND poke it."
So what color is the new swype?
Edit: My sywpe expired so im being forced to update. Instructions worked perfectly thnx.
Thanks for the instructions. Worked perfectly. Now to get used to the slightly different interface...
Thanks for putting this little tutorial out there cuz after updating to UKB2.1 the swype keyboard stopped working
I admit I might not the most brainy person when it comes to this
Had a heck of a time figuring out how to remove those system files... finally resorted to Root Explorer (paid app) to remove these files (I am sure there was a way to do it without, but I refer you to the above comment)
For some reason the swype beta likes to be authenticated twice...
and after the second authentication process, I made sure to reboot before using the keyboard...
so far it is working and I like the new keyboard... (I had better since it would take me another whole afternoon to figure out how to install the old swype keyboard)
thanks again and keep up the good work
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Thanks for putting this little tutorial out there
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jabberjaw said:
Had a heck of a time figuring out how to remove those system files... finally resorted to Root Explorer (paid app) to remove these files (I am sure there was a way to do it without, but I refer you to the above comment)
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Glad you got it worked out, but wanted to let you know not to feel bad about going to root explorer. You will likely find that you have a lot of uses for it - there is a LOT that goes on round here that having root explorer makes life a lot easier to follow...
Enjoy!
I just updated to 2.1 and my swype crapped out on me too. I've tried everything to get it working, but nothing works.
I've been trying to delete the swype.apk and other files instructed here, but they won't delete. 'don't have permission," "read only" or "Cannot Delete." I'm using Root Explorer too, and trying to switch Mount r/o to r/w, and it won't change! Someone help me! I'm going through Swype withdrawls already!
What program is everyone using to locate and delete files?
BTW, I've switched keyboards before I try to delete, still no luck.
neotrixy,
i remember having similar difficulty
try changing [mount r/o] button before you select the app you want to delete,
couldn't find a another protected system app to delete to try this again, but I was able to switch the mount button back and forth by pressing the grey button at the top of the screen
hope this helps
ps- i did find that someone posted a swype fix in the UKB thread (not sure if it works)... it is way back in the thread... but i had already switched to beta before i found it
No, i think already mentioned, for whatever reason, the button won't change to r/w. It's stuck on r/o. I don't know what the problem is, I've never had a problem like this before.
Thanks for the help though!
Any other ideas?
I think i got it fixed...I downloaded a newer version of Root Explorer, and it let me change the r/w.
Thanks guys!
ok,
It sounds like your Root Explorer program has not been granted superuser permissions yet.
I can't remember when it asked for those permissions, check in your superuser icon to see if Root Explorer is listed in there and has a green circle next to it.
I have been looking in looking around in the Root Explorer menus but don't see anything
I hope it is as easy as clicking the allow button in superuser, if not my other thought would be to uninstall and reinstall Root Explorer to see if it will ask for superuser permissions when you open it up.
good luck
Yes
Thanks for your help. I was so frustrated with Verizon having made that (or so they thought) permanent. That is so stupid they want their people stuck with an old version. Appreciate all your help. God bless in Jesus' Name.