Given 4.1.1 is probably going to be the very last update for AT&T Atrix HD users (Bell guys are lucky with the 4.1.2!), what are we gonna do about this bug? Are we stuck with this problem for good?
In 4.1.1 whenever you switch your default keyboard to any other keyboard (say, SwiftKey or even Swype), the third party keyboard gets disabled on reboot and the OS will switch to the default/stock keyboard. This is not the end of problems.
There is the annoying status bar notification for changing input methods every time the keyboard opens. The only way to disable this from popping up is to have only one active input method. Given the stock keyboard cannot be unchecked in settings, the only way to have only one keyboard that you want (say, SwiftKey for example) is to freeze/disable the stock keyboard app leaving SwiftKey as the only available input method.
Normally, this would work fine. But in 4.1.1, because the OS disables the third party keyboard and tries to reset back to the default keyboard on reboot, when it can't find it, goes into a crash loop leaving factory reset from the recovery as the only option of making the phone usable.
Does anyone have any suggestions to solve this particular conundrum?
Here is the solution I have found:
-install swiftkey from market
-use titanium backup root to backup the app
-uninstall the app
-restore backup (app only)
However, this is only a workaround and every time SwiftKey app or language updates, the OS disables SwiftKey on reboot and defaults to the stock keyboard. So, don't disable the stock keyboard for now unless you want to risk a factory reset every time SwiftKey app or data updates through the market. This workaround also doesn't address the problem of having the annoying input devices prompt in the status bar every time you use the keyboard.
More ingenious ideas / suggestions welcome.
Blue Bell said:
In 4.1.1 whenever you switch your default keyboard to any other keyboard (say, SwiftKey or even Swype), the third party keyboard gets disabled on reboot and the OS will switch to the default/stock keyboard. This is not the end of problems.
Normally, this would work fine. But in 4.1.1, because the OS disables the third party keyboard and tries to reset back to the default keyboard on reboot, when it can't find it, goes into a crash loop leaving factory reset from the recovery as the only option of making the phone usable.
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I have 4.1.1 and use swype as my keyboard. It has never once switched back to the default keyboard on a reboot. I have not having this issue at all.
I have 4.1.1 on my Atrix HD and I use SwiftKey 3. Never had this problem.
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I don't have this issue, and I switch keyboards depending on the number of hands I'm using! Another friend with an Atrix HD also does not face this issue...
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MedleHed said:
I have 4.1.1 on my Atrix HD and I use SwiftKey 3. Never had this problem.
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BreakShadow said:
I don't have this issue, and I switch keyboards depending on the number of hands I'm using! Another friend with an Atrix HD also does not face this issue...
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About a thousand others do: http://support.swiftkey.net/forums/...r-jelly-bean-update-swiftkey-keeps-returning-
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About a thousand others do: http://support.swiftkey.net/forums/...r-jelly-bean-update-swiftkey-keeps-returning-
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I just rebooted and SwiftKey 3 is still my default keyboard. I guess I am just lucky.
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MedleHed said:
I just rebooted and SwiftKey 3 is still my default keyboard. I guess I am just lucky.
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Did you install SwiftKey 3 from the Play Store before you upgraded from ICS to JB OTA? If yes, that is expected.
But if you installed the app afresh in JB or updated the app or language after you had upgraded to JB, you would have this problem.
Swiftkey Flow, Swype, Swype Beta 1.3, Smart Keyboard Pro...everything works fine without having the issue you're facing!
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BreakShadow said:
Swiftkey Flow, Swype, Swype Beta 1.3, Smart Keyboard Pro...everything works fine without having the issue you're facing!
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Like mentioned on the link above, a lot of people are facing. Did you install them all afresh in 4.1.1?
Try uninstalling all of them from the Play Store today, reinstall them again from the Play Store and see if it still works.
Blue Bell said:
Did you install SwiftKey 3 from the Play Store before you upgraded from ICS to JB OTA? If yes, that is expected.
But if you installed the app afresh in JB or updated the app or language after you had upgraded to JB, you would have this problem.
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That might explain it! I installed SwiftKey as soon as I could when I got the phone!
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Still works, did exactly as you said
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When I reboot, not only do I lose my SwiftKey 3 keyboard, but my phone removes any active widgets I have on any of myscreens. AT&T sent me out another HD, andit still happens?!?!
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MedleHed said:
I have 4.1.1 on my Atrix HD and I use SwiftKey 3. Never had this problem.
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BreakShadow said:
Swiftkey Flow, Swype, Swype Beta 1.3, Smart Keyboard Pro...everything works fine without having the issue you're facing!
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This is a confirmed issue for all paid apps in 4.1.1.
Google has, however, corrected it in 4.1.2.
Only fix is to run a custom rom.
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Hi guys,
I have installed this ROM, and normally I use swype.
I have installed swype, but I don't know how to activate it (if it is possible).
The default keyboard is always Touch Input.
Could anyone help me?
Thanks a lot!
Can you open swype and activate it there? Afaik swype asks you there too.
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Hi all,
I've update my M7 from ARHD 9.0 to 9.2 yesterday.. and noted that my power-toggles app was uninstalled.
From notifications, there's a new power dashboard installed.
Anyone know how to remove/disable this? I've tried to find the app 'running' from Apps via Settings. Also held the power-dashboard app via Notifications for some secs to hope it'll point to the App-Info.
Pls. see attached image of the power dashboard.
Thanks!
You'll need to reinstall the rom and keep Settings Extended as your EQS rather than the native EQS. Native EQS is unchecked by default though...
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ilal2ielli said:
You'll need to reinstall the rom and keep Settings Extended as your EQS rather than the native EQS. Native EQS is unchecked by default though...
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Just did a re-install. and still present..
Let me know if anyone has managed to remove this
eteo said:
Hi all,
I've update my M7 from ARHD 9.0 to 9.2 yesterday.. and noted that my power-toggles app was uninstalled.
From notifications, there's a new power dashboard installed.
Anyone know how to remove/disable this? I've tried to find the app 'running' from Apps via Settings. Also held the power-dashboard app via Notifications for some secs to hope it'll point to the App-Info.
Pls. see attached image of the power dashboard.
Thanks!
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How come my native EQS icons don't look line yours? Those look much better.
Never mind you are using a theme I got ya
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How can I remove the voice typing icon from my keyboard? I use the phone layout and the icon has replaced my ?/! Buttons. I never use voice typing, I just want Rid of it. I'm using viperone now, but It wasn't there on ARHD 10.3.
Thanks.
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Try downloading a different keyboard from play store.
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Problem is I quite like the sense keyboard, it works a treat, it's the voice typing that's interfering.
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Swype came installed on my phone, so it's all I really know as far as keyboards goes. It's always worked, but not sure what happened, but when I press the microphone it says "Unfortunately Swype has stopped working" and only option is to hit OK and it closes.
Any ideas what to do?
When this happens to me, I navigate to Settings - Apps - All (scroll to the right) - find Swype. Scroll down and click clear data.
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Thanks! That partially solved my problem. While the microphone button works now, clearing the data made Swype look totally different and I can't find a way to get it to look like it did. Is there a spot for themes or something somewhere? I would like it to appear as it did when I bought my phone.
There's a settings icon on the keyboard.. when I go in there it brings up "HTC Sense Input Settings". Maybe it's not using Swype? Not sure how to get it back on. If I go into Settings, Language & Keyboard, I can find Swype settings. It says it's using Classic theme.
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When this happens to me, I navigate to Settings - Apps - All (scroll to the right) - find Swype. Scroll down and click clear data.
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Go back to where you found that Swype was using classic theme and tap it. This will take you to where you can change your theme.
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It's set as classic. I tried to change it to Silver then back to Classic no luck. The keyboard doesn't even look like any of the themes shown, so I'm guessing it's not using Swype. Not sure how to get it back.
Lemme reboot the phone and see what happens.
Not working.. it definitely is a different keyboard.. because I can't "swype" to type words.. just not sure how to get Swype to come back as default for everything.
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Go back to where you found that Swype was using classic theme and tap it. This will take you to where you can change your theme.
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Ok..... Open up a text message and get to the point where your HTC keyboard Pops up. From there, swipe down from the top of your screen where it shows what applications you have running. You should see "Choose input method." Tap on that and you should be able to change input method to Swype.
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I love you long time. I'll keep both of these in my mental file. Solved.
[email protected] said:
Ok..... Open up a text message and get to the point where your HTC keyboard Pops up. From there, swipe down from the top of your screen where it shows what applications you have running. You should see "Choose input method." Tap on that and you should be able to change input method to Swype.
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LOL
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