Hey everybody, this is my Alien-theme-inspired modified Swype. I thought there would be some users here using Kenns Alien theme and would like to give their Swype keyboard some flashy Alien type look.
Swype (Beta) Version 3.25
Green
{qHD devices only!}
Cyan
-CyanogenMod<3-
Blue
-Check out AT(HONEYCOMB)RIX. Rom-
Red
-Take a look at the DarkSide. Rom-
This is fully themed for QWERTY only, both portrait and landscape. English/Spanish version only.
(Screen shot may be a bit greener/blue-er than it actually appears on screen)
[UPDATE: New Swype 3.25 no longer has green font color in the prediction bar, remains stock blue.]
If you have the stock version of Swype installed this will not work for you, Swype beta users only, otherwise the functionality will be limited.
Please follow this guide to get on the lastest Swype Beta and generate the proper licensing!
Before installing this apk please be sure to backup your current Swype app+data (TiBu)
1- go to the swype website, sign up for the beta. Save the email for the activation code.
2- download the swype installer. Install the installer and open it and let it install
The swype beta.
3- once its done. Back up with the new swype beta with titaniumbackup.
4- uninstall swype with titaniumbackup.
5- install themed swype... Should give you no trouble.
6- restore only the data from previous swype with titanium back up.
And then your all done!
If it fails to install, please report here... but this should work for anyone already running Swype Beta.
((Blue DONE and Red Finished... Requests??))
I hope you guys like this and it works for all of you.. Ill try to answer everybody that has questions or problems installing this.
Download Green Swype
http://goo.gl/0BbWa (Dropbox)
http://goo.gl/cfxhr (Multiupload)
Download Cyan Swype
http://goo.gl/fHLgN (Dropbox)
http://goo.gl/o40a5 (Multiupload)
Download Blue Swype
http://goo.gl/7QbQN (Dropbox)
http://goo.gl/pLKP8 (Multiupload)
Download Red Swype
http://goo.gl/1bf0c (Dropbox)
http://goo.gl/jWcGL (Multiupload)
Thanks to andy2na for HOW TO (Swype Beta post)
Big thanks to indieman91 for the step by step!
Really big thanks to djdarkknight96 for the update help
Please leave some feedback if you install/like my themes!
awesome! did you use any guides to learn how to theme it? i would love to make my own as well
looks great!! been wanting this forever..question though..can u do the same to the slideit kb? the 4.o version has themes..maybe they can be modded?
Im currently running alien and the swype already doesn't work but its there... what exactly are the steps to go about putting this on...?? I don't think I need to backup a non working swipe...
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thanks, great idea and nice job.
personally i would like something a little less flashy though, but with a similar color scheme to what you've done. maybe the same font as the alien 3 stock keyboard. just an idea.
DrunkFuX666 said:
Im currently running alien and the swype already doesn't work but its there... what exactly are the steps to go about putting this on...?? I don't think I need to backup a non working swipe...
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1. You need to follow the instructions in this thread to remove your existing swype version.
2. register on the website for the swype beta program
3. follow the instructions in point 1 link to install the beta installer
4. install this apk
5. run the installer and follow the prompts to license
license issue still
followed the instructions but still having license issue..how would i go about modding the apk?
How to get sywpe beta,
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1. You need to follow the instructions in this thread to remove your existing swype version.
2. register on the website for the swype beta program
3. follow the instructions in point 1 link to install the beta installer
4. install this apk
5. run the installer and follow the prompts to license
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thanks for sharing the link. I guess i figured most people would have already been on the latest swype. did my apk work for you? did you try it?
it should install over your current swype, keeping license intact. But if not i figured uninstall your swype, install this apk, restore data after. please let me know if it worked out for you
rickriego said:
followed the instructions but still having license issue..how would i go about modding the apk?
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you need to have swype beta properly installed, with a generated license and all. you must be a registered user in order to generate it with the installer. modding the apk wont help you since you stated above that your swype isnt working. so youre right backing up your non working swype wont help, need a working beta.
this link above shows exactly how to get it working.
Alright I got swype working... The beta one atleast... but its so damn small...!!! So now what to get this alien working... Just uninstall this apk and installs the green one...?? If its the same size I don't even think I should bother : s
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DrunkFuX666 said:
Alright I got swype working... The beta one atleast... but its so damn small...!!! So now what to get this alien working... Just uninstall this apk and installs the green one...?? If its the same size I don't even think I should bother : s
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you got the latest beta working? you sure you generated the license and all? if so you try installing this apk over your current swype, it should work. if not youll have to backup your current swype, uninstall, then install this one and restore data.
hmmm but swype usually isnt small it should take up like 35-40% of screen space, hope it recognized it as a qHD device. OR maybe you just like gigantic keyboards
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you need to have swype beta properly installed, with a generated license and all. you must be a registered user in order to generate it with the installer. modding the apk wont help you since you stated above that your swype isnt working. so youre right backing up your non working swype wont help, need a working beta.
this link above shows exactly how to get it working.
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sry.. no i HAVE the regular beta running fine, licensed and all. jut cant get the green themed one running..
Thank you dude!
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I'm going to look into changing the trace color for you
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indieman91 said:
I'm going to look into changing the trace color for you
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dude that would be great, i know previous versions you hex edit the libswypecore file but didnt see anyone with a working solution to change v.3.x traces.
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you got the latest beta working? you sure you generated the license and all? if so you try installing this apk over your current swype, it should work. if not youll have to backup your current swype, uninstall, then install this one and restore data.
hmmm but swype usually isnt small it should take up like 35-40% of screen space, hope it recognized it as a qHD device. OR maybe you just like gigantic keyboards
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Haha... Maybe... my favorite keyboard to date is the windows 7 keyboard... Sooooo sexy... And the touch tones are awesome... That dubbed out sound... Amazing...!!!
And yes got the beta working properly now... Look has improved alot... But keys too tiny I feel...and the predictive level I used to get on my sgs swype...
So your saying use titanium backup and back this up then uninstall... Then instal your version and restore app data only from titanium...??
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DrunkFuX666 said:
Haha... Maybe... my favorite keyboard to date is the windows 7 keyboard... Sooooo sexy... And the touch tones are awesome... That dubbed out sound... Amazing...!!!
And yes got the beta working properly now... Look has improved alot... But keys too tiny I feel...and the predictive level I used to get on my sgs swype...
So your saying use titanium backup and back this up then uninstall... Then instal your version and restore app data only from titanium...??
Sent from my Motorola Atrix
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just back up and try installing over it first. that should work, just so you dont have to hassle with the rest. BUT yes if you try installing the greenswype.apk and it fails then go ahead and uninstall and try from there...restore data only if it installs correctly..i really hope this works for all of you.
SORRY IF YOU RAN THE INSTALLER YOU NOW HAVE A NEWER VERSION my apk will not work. im working on a theme for newest Swype. dont know why i let that one pass me by. my apologies.
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dude that would be great, i know previous versions you hex edit the libswypecore file but didnt see anyone with a working solution to change v.3.x traces.
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Oh crap... That's what I was thinking of doing but this a newer version... Its all different... My bad!
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indieman91 said:
Oh crap... That's what I was thinking of doing but this a newer version... Its all different... My bad!
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haha yeah they changed it for some reason. hey can you post that you installed my greenswype.apk successfully and how you did it? so i could help other users. the only phone i tested it was on mine so the more successful results the better i could help others!
Sorry guys...new version
I kept saying latest Swype beta but theres a newer one out that most likely most of you are on. so if you ran the swype installer and are now on Version 3.6.84.26668, I will have that one themed in just a little bit.
Related
Please refer to my thread in the apps section about adding the default android keyboard, HTC Mod, and multi-touch keyboards from the Droid X and EVO 4G
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743618
Onto the main event. Updating Swype.
This worked for me running SlideMR4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715180
1. Reboot into clockwork recovery and reconnect to the computer to gain ADB access.
2. Mount system/
3. Delete the file system/lib/libSwypeCore.co
4. Reboot
5. Install new Swype.
I was able to install these versions (google em')
1.56.30.7625.HVGA
1.58.33.7772.HVGA
1.60.36.8214.HVGA
Then enabled in settings and Swype-ing with no force closes!
Hellraz0r said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743862
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That link takes me to a thread about some other stuff..
I'm trying to install 1.60.36.8214.HVGA via estrongs file manager and it's not working. Any ideas?
maybe.....
Humm... I wonder why?
Install using adb
USE FOLLOWING STRUCTURE:
adb install Swype_1.60.36.8214_HVGA.apk
BTW shoot me a link of where u found the files. EDIT: NVM found them.
elliotshoe said:
That link takes me to a thread about some other stuff..
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Fixed that, my bad.
daewond3r said:
I'm trying to install 1.60.36.8214.HVGA via estrongs file manager and it's not working. Any ideas?
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I believe when I was using SlideMeRoot5r1, I had the same problem trying to install new Swype's. You might try editing the data/system/packages.xml to remove any trace of the old one.
Hellraz0r said:
Please refer to my thread in the apps section about adding the default android keyboard, HTC Mod, and multi-touch keyboards from the Droid X and EVO 4G
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743618
Onto the main event. Updating Swype.
This worked for me running SlideMR4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715180
1. Reboot into clockwork recovery and reconnect to the computer to gain ADB access.
2. Mount system/
3. Delete the file system/lib/libSwypeCore.co
4. Reboot
5. Install new Swype.
I was able to install these versions (google em')
1.56.30.7625.HVGA
1.58.33.7772.HVGA
1.60.36.8214.HVGA
Then enabled in settings and Swype-ing with no force closes!
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ok so i got adb and iam in clock wrk wear do i go to deleat the old swype iam just a lil con fused
rok0187 said:
ok so i got adb and iam in clock wrk wear do i go to deleat the old swype iam just a lil con fused
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Step 3:
adb shell
From shell: rm /system/lib/libSwypeCore.co
Finally got it working.
Man, these versions are fugly compared to the stock Espresso one. Guess we'll have to wait for the official Slide froyo update for that.
daewond3r said:
Finally got it working.
Man, these versions are fugly compared to the stock Espresso one. Guess we'll have to wait for the official Slide froyo update for that.
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Which version specifically? Can you link me?
Thanks
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Finally got it working.
Man, these versions are fugly compared to the stock Espresso one. Guess we'll have to wait for the official Slide froyo update for that.
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Yeah, they are pretty bad. I'm using 1.60 and the color scheme is nice. I might look into theme-ing the new one to look like to stock version.
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I installed Swype just fine with Astro.
What I really miss from the stock ROM is Dragon Dictation. I drive all the time and it was a good was to cheat death while sending messages. The Google voice recognition software is not nearly as good, for me.
Everyone not liking the look of the updated Swype's please give this a shot!
Swype.1.29.18-1.5909.HVGA.Slide.Portable
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?84y5j0b3p7dnx7t
HTC-IME
I like this one http://www.mediafire.com/?4vbfbgea4mfcz3p
What do you guys recommend is the best/most stable updated version of swype to use with the teamfenix froyo?
Okay, so after flashing the new Bionix-V ROM, i have been customizing it to fit me.
One thing I have been dying to get was the skinned Gingerbread keyboard. The Blackout Green one in particular. Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9814026&postcount=169
There is a flash-able .zip and an .apk file. I have tried both methods and still no luck. I followed the instructions and can't seem to get it to work.
I know that the Bionix-V ROM comes with the stock gingerbread keyboard, do I have to delete that one to install the other one? I'm just worried that it will get deleted and I cannot re-install and.
Thanks in advance!
I believe you do have to delete the original first but before you do copy it to ur sd just in case it doesn't work. Don't forget to reboot after you remove and install
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jrod33084 said:
I believe you do have to delete the original first but before you do copy it to ur sd just in case it doesn't work. Don't forget to reboot after you remove and install
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Yes. The next update I post (at least for my mods of them) will automatically remove the original before applying the update.
Sounds good, I will delete the original Gingerbread Keyboard.apk and flash your mod. Will keep a look at your post for the update!
Thanks guys!
camalot said:
Yes. The next update I post (at least for my mods of them) will automatically remove the original before applying the update.
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Can't wait!
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I released an updated Blackout Green yesterday in the original MTM thread. It's near the end. You can also just find the Gingerbread Blackout link in my signature and find it there.
Just starting work on the rest of the colors as it appears no issues have been found with what little changes I have made.
Just an fyi... im using the blackout red gb kb... i just went in with super manager and renamed the stock one and then pushed the blackout (just to make sure if it didnt take i wouldnt lose the stock one too) and all is good and this keyboard is SWEET
This is just a zip you can flash to erase whatever theme you are using (for stock ROM). This will install all stock apps, stock frameworks, fonts and boot animation. I use this when I'm testing themes. Much better than re-installing stock ROM because you don't have to do any wipes (keeping all your apps and settings) and it will keep your OC kernel active. Also much quicker than re-installing stock or restoring nandroid
Disclaimer:
I'm not responsible for anything that may happen to your phone.
Changelog:
3/26/2011 Updated with nfinites 2.0 ROM deodex.
New! 4/4/11 Mikshift 1.1 version available (odex).
Instructions:
Make a nandroid just in case. Use CWM 2.5 or 3.x to flash (uses edify scripting). Busybox must be installed to flash.
Download:
Theme Eraser NFX (deodex) updated 3/26/11
Theme Eraser MikShift (odex) updated 4/4/11
Appreciate this. This is very handy and useful much better and faster than restoring nandriod
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thanks
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Updated, see OP
Ok, I'm coming from the moment and everything seems to be a little more confusing on the shift. I just perm-rooted my shift yesterday. Now I'm looking to theme it. I haven't installed any roms or different kernals yet, because I'm really confused on which one to do, cause a lot of them say something is broken.
So what i wanted to do was apply the cyan dragon theme. So I assume this theme eraser acts like a theme template and I have to use it before applying any theme.
Now the next problem I'm having I can't even download this or the cyan theme. Every time I click on the download link I get directed to the dropbox site and I get a 403 error. I even tried creating my own account and logging in and still don't know how to get the file. Don't know if its a dropbox problem but I've been trying since last night. I've never used dropbox before so maybe I have to do something different to get the file. Unless it's an xda thing and I don't have proper permission to download this file.
Any help would be appreciated, cause I really want to theme this bad boy.
tbag1122 said:
Ok, I'm coming from the moment and everything seems to be a little more confusing on the shift. I just perm-rooted my shift yesterday. Now I'm looking to theme it. I haven't installed any roms or different kernals yet, because I'm really confused on which one to do, cause a lot of them say something is broken.
So what i wanted to do was apply the cyan dragon theme. So I assume this theme eraser acts like a theme template and I have to use it before applying any theme.
Now the next problem I'm having I can't even download this or the cyan theme. Every time I click on the download link I get directed to the dropbox site and I get a 403 error. I even tried creating my own account and logging in and still don't know how to get the file. Don't know if its a dropbox problem but I've been trying since last night. I've never used dropbox before so maybe I have to do something different to get the file. Unless it's an xda thing and I don't have proper permission to download this file.
Any help would be appreciated, cause I really want to theme this bad boy.
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This is not a theme template per se. You don't need to use this to flash a theme. This is for when (for example) your on cyan dragon and you decide you want to try a blue theme. This puts framework, apps, ect back to default (using nfinites rom as a base deodex) since not all themes have the same themed apps and you don't want to have some themed apps leftover on the wrong theme. This is also much faster than reflashing a rom, keeping all your apps and settings. If you're trying to flash cyan dragon then I recommend flashing nfinitefx45's stock 2.0 rom found in android developement first. The issue with the links is dropbox related and I'm planning on moving everything to multiupload later on today, then ill update the links.
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Will this work for Mik**** rom?
please advice.
dumper1234 said:
Will this work for Mik**** rom?
please advice.
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I wouldn't recommend it. Mikshift is an odex rom and this is deodex.
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dumper1234 said:
Will this work for Mik**** rom?
please advice.
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I'm uploading a mikshift version now. Once uploaded, use that version
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MikShift version available now
Hey Dread,
If running the NFX Odex ROM, then which of the two versions would you recommend?
Jeezimus said:
Hey Dread,
If running the NFX Odex ROM, then which of the two versions would you recommend?
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Well in that case I guess I would suggest the mikshift version cuz its odex as well... but it will basically become mikshift at that point...
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do we have to wipe theme before applying another one, if we currently have one installed already?
kizzle4 said:
do we have to wipe theme before applying another one, if we currently have one installed already?
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Its suggested to do so. If you flash a theme over a theme there might be residual themed apps leftover as not all themes theme the same apps.
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niiiice. a great tool. much appreciated
Great work, thanks.
prboy1969 said:
Great work, thanks.
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No problem
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hello i am having some problems with simply honey..
1.[Solved] everytime i try to use swype it force closes
2.the launcher it came with (gingerbread launcher) fc everytime you open it
3.[SOLVED]recovery is still not usable
4. the ocean waves background fc's
5.[solved]sometimes the power button dosent work
If you haven't done so already, reboot into recovery and fix permissions. This always fix many fc, do you still need help with Swype?
thay didnt work and also recovery dosent wok either
Do you have rom manager installed? If so, what is the current recovery?
Edit...I'm reposting what I advised others about Swype.
Try this,
1. Uninstall swype, swype installer, or any left over cache
2. Search for any swype files or lib and delete them
3. Reboot
4. Install the apk attached
5. Log in, choose swype english, install, follow the directions on there until it's finished. Otherwise it won't license it if you don't follow all the directions from the app
http://db.tt/2GoUggF
it isnt about lisecnsing the problem is that it is fcing
yalkowni said:
it isnt about lisecnsing the problem is that it is fcing
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It fc after following all the above steps?
That worked but I still have problems with recovery and the gingerbread launcher
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Download Rom manager from the market, it's free, open it and flash the recovery for your phone, then at the bottom, choose fix permissions. Reboot your phone.
Let me know if this doesn't work.
You should reinstall it.
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also is there anyway somebody can get the ocean waves wallpaper working on gingerbread
Just Factory Reset. It always worked for me.
of course on stock it does but i want it to work on this rom
yalkowni said:
also is there anyway somebody can get the ocean waves wallpaper working on gingerbread
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It works on Revolution rom, you should try it, it is really good.
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yalkowni said:
also is there anyway somebody can get the ocean waves wallpaper working on gingerbread
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FC's for me
and there isnt a GB launcher that came with it ?? i didnt get it
yalkowni said:
also is there anyway somebody can get the ocean waves wallpaper working on gingerbread
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May I ask where you got the ocean waves wallpaper? Market? Or is it included in the rom, if so I can't find it.
Thanks
eggnoodle said:
May I ask where you got the ocean waves wallpaper? Market? Or is it included in the rom, if so I can't find it.
Thanks
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from the market
ali1276 said:
It works on Revolution rom, you should try it, it is really good.
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yeah i know im going to try it......was waiting for 2.0 and im downloading now ....If it works i have to give some credit cause it dosent work on any other gb rom
yalkowni said:
yeah i know im going to try it......was waiting for 2.0 and im downloading now ....If it works i have to give some credit cause it dosent work on any other gb rom
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it DOSENT WORK
the only 2 problems still are on revolution rom too
Try this apk, uploaded to my drop box.
http://db.tt/ISh7uIz
Hey there,
coming from the nexus one the TW things (dialer und contacts) are a welcome feature, but the bundled swype sucks, because you cannot install the newest beta versions which are much much better (Especially for german users, because of the umlauts)!
So i am looking for a STABLE Rom with Android 2.3.6 or 2.3.7 where swype is not included or can be easily uninstalled!
Any suggestions?
Best regards!
Any rom, you can use root explorer to delete the swype.apk from system/app if included. Just choose a rom from the vast selection. Then you can install swype beta.
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sadly no.
moved swype.apk, rebooted, tried to install swype beta, FC's all the way.
So this doesnt work...
debay said:
sadly no.
moved swype.apk, rebooted, tried to install swype beta, FC's all the way.
So this doesnt work...
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There are a bunch of threads around that describe what you need to do and I have done it myself in the recent past. Freezing with Titanium Backup was the way I did it, I think.
Have a search around - you can most certainly do it if you invest a little time and effort...
Freezing didnt work!
But deinstalled with titanium backup, rebooted - installed again and then it worked!
thanks for the help!