So I just rooted my nookcolor, got it working perfectly except for two keyboard related issues:
1. Whenever I select to use the gingerbread keyboard, no keyboard appears when I click on a data field.
2. When I click on 'Keyboard Settings' in the settings menu, it crashes to the home screen. I'm really just trying to turn off the setting that shows the pop-up when a key is pressed.
Does anyone have any ideas how to fix this?
Okay so I've solved the first issue by installing the gingerbread keyboard apk, however I'm still running into the second issue. I cannot for the life of me access my keyboard settings, whenever I clicked it the screen just crashes to the home screen. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there an APK for settings that I could replace to get this working?
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Look in the extras area for NookColor Tools
It's a screwed up place to put the keyboard selection but it's there!!
Thanks for the reply however I do not see an 'Extras' section. I've looked in both the Nookcolor Tools and the regular NookColor settings. I see the 'Keyboard' settings that crashes on me, however I don't see an 'Extras'. Could you point me in the right direction?
Nevermind, I'm an idiot. I know what you're talking about. However, that's not my issue. My issue is that when I click on 'Keyboard Settings' inside of settings, it crashes to home. I want to set my keys to not pop up when i type.
I also have a newly rooted NC and am having Keyboard issues too. (I just saw this thread as I was posting my own). I have the same issue of it crashing when you try and look at the settings. I also had the same issue with the GingerBread keyboard not showing up in a text field. I uninstalled it because I think it is broke.
I have been working with trying to get Japanese Keyboards to work with the nook so here is what you might want to do. It is ass backwards.. but its how I've been doing it to get keyboards to show up when I try to use them.
- Download a new/different gingerbread APK
- If you install it.. i bet you won't be able to select it from the keyboard list.. even after restart.
- Make sure in NookColorTools the check box is checkd for allowing 3rd party apps (if the bottom fails you might need to uncheck it and recheck it)
- Buy Root Explorer
- navigate in RE to the mysterious /data/app/ folder and find the apk that you
downloaded.. and copy it.
- navigate to /system/app/ and push the button at the top to allow writing of files.
paste the apk into this directory.
- hold in the file and it will prompt to install it.
- it might ask to replace existing ... say OK.
- Install successful.. now you will see the keyboard to choose from.
I was able to solve my gingerbread keyboard problem by just re-downloading the apk and pushing it to /system/apps/. after that i was able to select it and it's working just fine now.
however, my only problem now is accessing keyboard settings. it just always crashes to home screen. all i want to do is set the pop up on keyboard to off!
bump! anyone?!
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I was able to successfully install and use Smart Keyboard Pro. The lack of a keyboard settings program was a real problem. I was able to copy the apk to the sdcard and then using root explorer I copied it to /system/app and then ran it from that directory and installed it. I next used the Keyboard Manager program from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830177 to select which keyboard for portrait and which for landscape. I have not yet figured out where to put the downloaded dictionary. It is much preferable to the NC keyboard IMHO. Time to try some other keyboards.
Edit - I was able to copy over the dictionary file and adb installed it without a problem.
Hopefully this will work with other keyboards.
There are two problems involved:
1. You can't enable an IME, because such setting is lacking
2. You can't switch IME, because long tapping a field doesn't give you any popup
Putting the keyboard into /system/app makes it automatically trusted (1) and enabled.
With the keyboard manager you can then fix (2).
However, I believe the same thing can be achieved by editing settings.db (the one where you also enable non market apps) manually. I'm not sure if there's an easy way to edit this with a (root permissioned) app though.
Anyway, good work!! I'll try your method with SwiftKey and some Japanese keyboard later.
UPDATE: I couldn't get it to work... KeyboardManager kept on nagging about a missing permission (WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS or something like that).
Try changing the permissions of the file in /system/app to allow all groups and users full access. That worked for me. I am typing this on Better Keyboard right now.
It was my fault... I hadn't read the KeyboardManager instructions. I had installed it as a normal app. Now that I placed it in /system/app as well it "worked".
Well, SwiftKey worked perfectly fine, but I couldn't get OpenWnn plus (adaption of the standard Japanese IME of Android) to work. It does show me the keyboard but as soon as I press a key it disappears.
I can't get either of the keyboards to show up in keyboard manager... I've tried swiftkey and smart keyboard pro both.
I am currently using better keyboard which is my favorite. Try rebooting a couple of times as that seemed to help me along with changing permissions.
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Well, SwiftKey worked perfectly fine...
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How did you get it working? I tried downloading SwiftKey from the market, but it isn't showing up in Keyboard manager... did you install it on an android phone, configure it, then pull the apk over to the nook?
I just got Ultra Keyboard installed using this method. If your not familiar with it Ultra is very customizable and has what they call "tracing" which is just like swype! I had to change the permissions to get it to work I checked all of the boxes which probably isn't required but I don't know much about permissions.
Where is the apk for smart keyboard pro. I downloaded it from the market but cant find it.
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Where is the apk for smart keyboard pro. I downloaded it from the market but cant find it.
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Should be in data/app It probably will have a weird name but the little symbol should be a keyboard
It worked. Something happened and I had no keyboard at all. I opened the keyboard manager and there were no keyboards listed. I sort of freaked out a little lol. I restarted and smart keyboard pro was listed. So I felt a lot better and all I can say is the iphone keyboard looks awesome.
How would one get the english dictionary working for smart keyboard? I can do adb commands just not sure what to do. I downloaded the english dictionary when it prompted me to but thats all I have done. I have the sdk working on a windows 7 machine if that helps also.
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How would one get the english dictionary working for smart keyboard? I can do adb commands just not sure what to do. I downloaded the english dictionary when it prompted me to but thats all I have done. I have the sdk working on a windows 7 machine if that helps also.
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I downloaded and installed it from the market..
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I downloaded and installed it from the market..
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Thought someone said you had to adb install to install it.
Nevermind I got it
I installed SwiftKey from the market, adb su'ed, mv'ed it to /system/app and rebooted, used the NookTools to enable it. It's working great.
Caveat: Looks like some of the text in the configuration is missing or it's grey-on-grey and can't read it.. So I read someone suggesting setting it up beside your phone so you can see what the options are. Basically anywhere there's a list of settings with radio buttons or checkboxes, no text. But the settings, and keyboard itself is all fine.
Don't bother to launch it from the launcher, it just gets stuck trying to turn itself on, just go through the Nook Tools and do it, and once you enable it, use the Config button on the keyboard to enter the configuration.
I'll be posting in their forums about this to see what they can do.
No matter what I do I can't get Smart Keyboard installed
Can someone PLEASE post exact steps how to install the apk ?
I have it installed but can't see it in keyboard manager
Thanks
I bought it from the market and installed it. Then I copied the apk file from /data/app to /system/app. Then I made sure the permissions were rw-r--r--. Then I rebooted and went into the Nook Color Tools and selected the default keyboard to smart keyboard pro
Thanks for the prompt reply
I'll try that - if I figure out how to set permissions
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Thanks for the prompt reply
I'll try that - if I figure out how to set permissions
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Remount /system, copy the apk to system, chmod 644 the com.whatever.file.apk, reboot.
I got customized nookie froyo 0.6.6 onto my nook color on the eMMC. After heavy set up (note: don't want to repeat it all again), I decided to switch my keyboard from Android keyboard to Gingerbread keyboard. It was already there anyway.
Right away, I get "Sorry! The application Gingerbread keyboard (process net.thinkdifferent.inputmethod.latin) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."
Obviously trying again (going to any page, going to a text box) results in the same message. So it's a pain to navigate and it's not possible to type.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to switch keyboards without being able to see the keyboard and changing the input method? I can't get to the input method because the keyboard won't load.
I have ADB. Just let me know! I just prefer not to reflash so all my set up is gone. And I was just about to take a nandroid...
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I got customized nookie froyo 0.6.6 onto my nook color on the eMMC. After heavy set up (note: don't want to repeat it all again), I decided to switch my keyboard from Android keyboard to Gingerbread keyboard. It was already there anyway.
Right away, I get "Sorry! The application Gingerbread keyboard (process net.thinkdifferent.inputmethod.latin) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."
Obviously trying again (going to any page, going to a text box) results in the same message. So it's a pain to navigate and it's not possible to type.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to switch keyboards without being able to see the keyboard and changing the input method? I can't get to the input method because the keyboard won't load.
I have ADB. Just let me know! I just prefer not to reflash so all my set up is gone. And I was just about to take a nandroid...
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I had the same problem wth FCs when using the gingerbread keyboard. To get the "Android Keyboard" back, long-press any text input box, like the address bar in the browser, then choose input method from the pop-up. You may get FCs while doing this, just close it and try again.
I haven't figured out a solution to make the gingerbread keyboard work yet...
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I had the same problem wth FCs when using the gingerbread keyboard. To get the "Android Keyboard" back, long-press any text input box, like the address bar in the browser, then choose input method from the pop-up. You may get FCs while doing this, just close it and try again.
I haven't figured out a solution to make the gingerbread keyboard work yet...
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Thank you sooo much. That worked.
To those that have similar issues, you need an EMPTY text box and long press it. It cannot have text. I tried with Dolphin mini browser and the built-in browser and because it had text, I would only get copy, paste, add bookmarks and etc.
I could revert when I composed a new message in GMAIL and long pressed the text box for Compose.
Empty Text field example please
I have tried many text fields trying to long-press and return to the android keyboard. I do not get most to do anything while pressing. The Dolphin browser bar did pop up a menu but its the same as another poster says above in the thread, that it gives normal copy/ paste/ save options, nothing re: keyboard.
Any other suggestions for reverting off of the Gingerbread keyboard?
Thank you.
*Editing original, i located "Nook Color Tools", that is where the keyboard was changed and can be switched back. Poster in a separate thread also provided the answer for me as i was finding it myself. See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955198&highlight=gingerbread+keyboard
So, I softbricked my D3 last night. I then started work on how to fix it.
Here was my problem: I rooted, remove some app, then started having problems. I would get FC's in motoblur apps. I then decided to factory restore my phone.
This is when the problem started.
In the setup of the D3, you are asked if you wanted to setup location services. If you click next, I would FC then go back to adding an account.
Here's where my solution comes in.
1. Add your Google account
2. Send your self an email with a link to a launcher in the market
3. Install launcher
4. Hit the "Home" button
5. Phone will ask you what launcher you want to use. Make sure to select what you want and check the box to make it default.
Hope this helps anyone in the same spot I was at.
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So, I softbricked my D3 last night. I then started work on how to fix it.
Here was my problem: I rooted, remove some app, then started having problems. I would get FC's in motoblur apps. I then decided to factory restore my phone.
This is when the problem started.
In the setup of the D3, you are asked if you wanted to setup location services. If you click next, I would FC then go back to adding an account.
Here's where my solution comes in.
1. Add your Google account
2. Send your self an email with a link to a launcher in the market
3. Install launcher
4. Hit the "Home" button
5. Phone will ask you what launcher you want to use. Make sure to select what you want and check the box to make it default.
Hope this helps anyone in the same spot I was at.
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I also posted about this somewhere, I am looking into what apk I removed that causes this when I find out I will post it here then you can just put it back and set its permissions and should be able to finish setup and go back to the blur launcher.
Same basic thing happened to me, problem is that you can't connect to ADB because you can't get into settings to enable USB debugging. Unless someone knows a way around it.
Hi
Got a rooted kindle fire hd with google services
Playing with dpi settings and found that a dpi of 200 looks amazing, only problem being the keyboard is screwed up - perfectly usable, just looks rubbish
Just install an alternative keyboard I thought- no so simple
They install, but I can't select them for use until iMovie them to /system/app. I can now select them but they force close. Any ideas? I have changed permissions. Do I need to move them somewhere else?
Cheers
Bryan
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Hi
Got a rooted kindle fire hd with google services
Playing with dpi settings and found that a dpi of 200 looks amazing, only problem being the keyboard is screwed up - perfectly usable, just looks rubbish
Just install an alternative keyboard I thought- no so simple
They install, but I can't select them for use until iMovie them to /system/app. I can now select them but they force close. Any ideas? I have changed permissions. Do I need to move them somewhere else?
Cheers
Bryan
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What keyboard software did you install?
I use AnySoftKeyboard, I just install it and i'm good to go, no need to move it to system/app, and it does not crash too!
AmrBanawan said:
What keyboard software did you install?
I use AnySoftKeyboard, I just install it and i'm good to go, no need to move it to system/app, and it does not crash too!
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Thanks for reply, I've tried swift and hackers keyboard.
Just tried your suggestion and the same thing, its installed but cannot be selected as an input method.
I'm lost now if this is just working for others
bryanchapman9999 said:
Thanks for reply, I've tried swift and hackers keyboard.
Just tried your suggestion and the same thing, its installed but cannot be selected as an input method.
I'm lost now if this is just working for others
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Try Touchpal, that one seemed to fit the keys correctly at all dpi settings for the Kindle Hd. Just make sure you dont try and use the mic feature. You might want to disable it in your settings. Cause the keyboard to force close until i disabled the mic.
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Try Touchpal, that one seemed to fit the keys correctly at all dpi settings for the Kindle Hd. Just make sure you dont try and use the mic feature. You might want to disable it in your settings. Cause the keyboard to force close until i disabled the mic.
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Same thing I can't even use it.
I seem unable to deselect the 'amazon' keyboard
I now have 3 keyboards installed and I can select the check box to the left of all of them but am unable to de-select amazon.
If i now select the default input method, amazon is the only option and the 3rd party keyboards are now unselected.
Got it sorted after digging in some seemingly old threads.
Bit of a schoolboy error really ...
Don't know how you guys are doing it without copying to system/app
anyway, I copy the apk from /data/app to /system/app, change permissions AND then tap it to install it once more - I guess this last install step copies libraries somewhere ??
Reboot and all is as expected.
Thanks for your help guys.
Bryan
Use nook color tools to choose an alternate keyboard
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i love to use use swiftkey. But on galaxy s6, even after I choose swiftkey as default keyboard, samsung keyboard turns itself into default keyboard after a while (anywhere from few minutes to hours...). it is so annoying to select manually swiftkey all the time. Any way around this issue?
gurus , any idea ?
if nothing else you could probably use tasker to automatically set swiftkey as your default keyboard every X minutes/hours and/or when you use X programs.
OR you might be able to make it notify you via popup/alarm when samsung keyboard becomes default in order to try and pinpoint the cause
It'd be a little more advanced than anything I've done with tasker so I can't give you step by step instructions on the setup you'd need to create, but a quick google yielded these instructions, you could tweak it to your needs:
http://code.rawlinson.us/2012/10/android-change-keyboard-based-on-app.html
it's not a real fix, but a temporary workaround is better than nothing. I'm currently using tasker to workaround an issue I have with MMS not sending when connected to wifi. (Shuts wifi off for 10 seconds when mms comes in)
Questions:
-Have you attempted using another 3rd party keyboard to see if it does it to all keyboards or just swype? I use "Jelly Bean Keyboard" (downloadable from google play) and I can say once or twice its gone back to samsung keyboard, but i THINK that was due to me tinkering and accidentally resetting defaults.
-though more than likely useless, have you tried wiping your cash? shut phone off then hold power + home + volume up (or is it down?) and select wipe cash then restart phone
-finally although I don't recommend this until all other options are exhausted, it's worth asking just to know what you've tried, have you done a factory reset yet?
i've downloaded swiftkey and set it as default in my S6 just to try and help, I'll use it for a day or two and see if it resets on me and report back
Disable or freeze the Samsung keyboard
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From what I know you can't disable Samsung keyboard, at least not without root
Edit: nevermind, went into input method in settings and yes theres a disable option for Samsung keyboard.
Ive been using swiftkey since yesterdays post, so far no issue, its stayed as the selected option
finally, got it working. I have been trying to disable samsung keyboard from settings, but it will enable itself everytime. this time, i have also disabled google voice typing option, and now Swiftkey stays as default. I dont know what is the co-relation between the two, but it works. Thanks all of you for various suggestions.
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finally, got it working. I have been trying to disable samsung keyboard from settings, but it will enable itself everytime. this time, i have also disabled google voice typing option, and now Swiftkey stays as default. I dont know what is the co-relation between the two, but it works. Thanks all of you for various suggestions.
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I keep google voice typing enabled for occasional use while driving if I need to respond to a txt asap, along with an alternate (jellybean) keyboard as primary, it's never caused an issue for me before
Day 2 into using swiftkey keyboard (with google voice typing enabled) without any disabling/resetting to default samsung keyboard problems
On a side note, if I could remove the word suggestion bar I'd probably keep swiftkey now, got a theme i like on it and learning to enjoy it, though I dont use the swype function at all