Uninstall Swype - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there a way to uninstall Swype from your vibrant without rooting it?
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klusmj said:
Is there a way to uninstall Swype from your vibrant without rooting it?
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Not that I know of. I uninstalled mine by using root explorer and searching for every file with swype in its name. Then, deleting those files and rebooting.
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curious, why uninstall? Such a small file I cant imagine it is a space thing.
trying to get the beta?

the only way i know of to remove swype off our stock device is via root since it's considered a system application. rooting is really easy, though by your OP your really not interested in doing so. but should you decide to root, theres an update.zip on the top post of this forum located in the stickied thread, or just check the signature of the guy above me since he wrote the guide,
should you decide to root, just grab Titanium Backup off the android market (free) and remove swype with it. Good luck!

yes, the space isn't the issue, im just trying to get the beta. thanks!
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I tried the beta, and it is almost the same as the stock (just a few theme changes). Also, the suggestion bar is now horizontal (and there indefinitely - which I find annoying, as I prefer the previous behavior where it would only show when it did not know the word).

It's not possible because there are lib files which you need to delete to fully uninstall it. The easiest way would be:
1. Root
2. Download the Nitrality app
3. Uninstall stock Swype thru the app (very easy to do)
4. I'm sure you can figure out how to get the Swype beta as I figure you already have an apk for it

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Lost Swype with Eugenes Vibrant Hybrid ROM.

I lost swype and I cannot get it back. I lost it along with slacker, memos, mobiTV and the other apps that came with it.
Any way how to get them back?
SamVib said:
I lost swype and I cannot get it back. I lost it along with slacker, memos, mobiTV and the other apps that came with it.
Any way how to get them back?
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I think you might get better answers by asking this question in the hybrid tread?
I read that you need to install swype "beta" version to get swype back.
I'm sure the other apps can be found in the market I'm sure?
Did you even run a Titanium Backup to restore apps?
Yes, I do a scheduled Titanium backup and backup before installing a rom.
You didn't lose them... you removed them by flashing that ROM...
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Buy root explorer, move the swype.apk from vibrant9 (or vibrant7,6,etc.) into your system/apps. Worked very well for me.
swype is the only one thats been giving me problems... others just need to be reinstalled.
can i get an explicit confirmation from those of you that says it works, that on r1, not the first hybrid (that worked for me), you were able to pull the swype apk from vibrant9 or whatever and get it working on r1?
EDIT: fix works. just pull and copy system/lib file as indicated below
Install the Evo Swype apk that's floating around. It works
SamVib said:
I lost swype and I cannot get it back. I lost it along with slacker, memos, mobiTV and the other apps that came with it.
Any way how to get them back?
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Eugenes roms don't have the bloatwate i.e. mobi tv and others. If you want them, back them up using root explorer before flashing streamlined roms. But one of the reasons the roms have a snappier response is that the extra programs aren't bogging it down.
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eugene373 said:
You need libSwypeCore.so put back into the /system/lib folder then you can Push the app back into system/app
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eugene gave the fix over in the Hybrid development thread. No other Swype 'fix' worked for me and his simple resolution has brought Swype back to my phone.
you didnt read what you were flashing? it says all the crap is removed.
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eugene gave the fix over in the Hybrid development thread. No other Swype 'fix' worked for me and his simple resolution has brought Swype back to my phone.
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+1 i wish people would use the search rather than post a new forum topic. If you do use the search then please say so in your OP. Just like he said before you flash ALWAYS DO A NANDORID BACK UP and he is not responsible for anything you do to your phone.
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eugene gave the fix over in the Hybrid development thread. No other Swype 'fix' worked for me and his simple resolution has brought Swype back to my phone.
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+1, works perfectly.
It's not working for me... I pushed both Swype.apk and libSwypeCore.so to their respective folders, but when I select it as an input method it shows an error that says swype hasn't been configured for my device, and I can't switch languages... what should I check?
Any chance on getting that apk?
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Any chance on getting that apk?
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Why not just regester it that way no matter what rom you run you will have it?
http://beta.swype.com/
Just downloaded thanks for the link now if I can just get it themed lol
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What's bloatware?

I'm kinda new to this so can some one please explain to me what exactly is bloatware on my phone?
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Bloatware is all that crap on ur phone u never use and can't get rid of
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For example that annoying amazon mp3 app?
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Yes among others
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Can I remove them some how?i have root explorer so can I just go to system/app and delete them?
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If you have rooted your phone, you can do it with Titanium Backup. Just be extremely careful what you delete. I believe there is a list of safe things to delete floating around on the Cyanogen mod forum. Shouldn't be hard to find with inspector Google.
Bloatware would be anything that is not a stock android apk. Be careful not to delete anything that has to do with google or you will be sorry. I forgot the url but there is a master list of all the apks you can delete. Just google "android apk stock list"
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Its probably best to just move the apks into a separate folder on your sd card rather than deleting them. The that way if you mess up you can just move it back into the correct directory. Or if you change your mind.
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to the OP, I gave instructions in the sticky if you want something to reference. I agree with ^, I used Root Explorer to copy all of the files and then pasted them in a folder on my SD card. Then went back to system apps and deleted them, rebooted, good to go. I also gave a list of everything that could be deleted.
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Samsung GS2 GT19100
Hey guys Im sorry if this is not supposed to be here, But I really need some advice.
I just recently bought a SGS2 in Canada with Bell Mobility and I was able to root my phone so that I could unlocked it. However Since I did this every time I turn on my phone I get a Yellow Triangle with and exclamation mark. and also this mark is on the top left corner of my home screen but very tiny. Now the phone works like a charm nothing is wrong, but I want to know if there is some way I can remove that from my power up screen and from the home screen?
And my last questions would be, Now that I have unlocked my phone can I unroot it? or will this locked my phone again?
Thanks .
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to the OP, I gave instructions in the sticky if you want something to reference. I agree with ^, I used Root Explorer to copy all of the files and then pasted them in a folder on my SD card. Then went back to system apps and deleted them, rebooted, good to go. I also gave a list of everything that could be deleted.
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+1 Op this is probably the best way to do it. Plus if you ever need to put the apks back, all you got to do is move them back, wipe dex and cache and reboot.
One thing that I usually do is use TBPro to freeze it first and see if there are any adverse effects. Did you know that gTalk works with the market? If you delete gTalk, you may see some wierdness with the market. If you just froze it, then you can thaw it out and move on.
My question is can we delete the odex files singly or do they have to be deleted in pairs with the apk?

Request- black swype apk from bionix rom

I uninstalled mine by accident. Anyone have it?
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Dan_Brutal said:
I uninstalled mine by accident. Anyone have it?
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you can download the bionix rom if you don't have it , unzip and pull the .apk from the system/app directory.
Tried that. Didn't work. I used astro and tried to install the swype apk from 1.8. I get installation unsuccessful.
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Instead of installing it, try moving it to the system/app directory with something like Root Explorer
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I uninstalled mine by accident. Anyone have it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755112
they got it from here, its the "Black Glass" theme
Thanks bronk and topshelf. I got it back. First time using root explorer. Nice app. Hey topshelf, go bruins!
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Dan_Brutal said:
Thanks bronk and topshelf. I got it back. First time using root explorer. Nice app. Hey topshelf, go bruins!
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they are playing their asses off!!!
Thomas is an animal this season.
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Dan_Brutal said:
Thomas is an animal this season.
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oh my god its amazing....i love watching the old man fight for his job.....we better careful about turning this into a hockey thread before the mods yell at us...GO BRUINS!
Go Beantown!!
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I'm trying to do this too, which part of the Bionix apk do I actually pull out and put into system/app? I'm using Axura right now but I love the Bionix Swype theme
I'm pretty new to this whole Android thing
edit: do I just replace the Swype apk I already have?
pookguy88 said:
I'm trying to do this too, which part of the Bionix apk do I actually pull out and put into system/app? I'm using Axura right now but I love the Bionix Swype theme
I'm pretty new to this whole Android thing
edit: do I just replace the Swype apk I already have?
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just download the metamorph in the link i posted earlier in this thread
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just download the metamorph in the link i posted earlier in this thread
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is it possible to do it without metamorph? I don't want an extra app on my phone that all it does was reskin Swype.. I have access to the Bionix.zip so is it possible to somehow rip the Swype from there into mine? I have Root Explorer too...
pookguy88 said:
is it possible to do it without metamorph? I don't want an extra app on my phone that all it does was reskin Swype.. I have access to the Bionix.zip so is it possible to somehow rip the Swype from there into mine? I have Root Explorer too...
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oh i didnt realize you dont want metamorph on your phone.....its tough to believe that some people can live without it hahaha
anyways, easiest way to install your swype is place the .apk in C:/AndroidSDK/tools on your PC, then access your device through adb (command prompt) and simply type this command:
adb push Swype.apk /system/app (then press enter)
then bang! your new Swype.apk was installed over the one you currently have
TopShelf10 said:
oh i didnt realize you dont want metamorph on your phone.....its tough to believe that some people can live without it hahaha
anyways, easiest way to install your swype is place the .apk in C:/AndroidSDK/tools on your PC, then access your device through adb (command prompt) and simply type this command:
adb push Swype.apk /system/app (then press enter)
then bang! your new Swype.apk was installed over the one you currently have
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great thanks, I will try that, does push just basically overwrite? Can't I just manually do this in root explorer? Or does adb push actually do something in addition?
pookguy88 said:
great thanks, I will try that, does push just basically overwrite? Can't I just manually do this in root explorer? Or does adb push actually do something in addition?
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it overwrites...i can prob do it in root explorer, but i would never tell you to do something i personally never tried, but go right ahead if thats what you would prefer
To the OP, if you are trying to get a specific theme only for Swype, then just use my metamorphs. The Bionix rom uses a Non voice input version of Swype if i remember correctly, and the theme is one of the old ones I found and had in my non v.i. thread. Currently, my metamorphs are for voice input only, but i promise, it's the simplest way to create, distribute, and apply these themes. Sure, it's easier to just replace an .apk with an update.zip, which would allow me to edit the libSwypeCore.so file to change the trail line color as well, but it is also a monumental undertaking in themeing software with REAL fragmentation issues. You thought Android was bad? BAH! I don't even know a rough estimate of the number of versions of Swype being utilized now... If I were to theme the .apk itself, then I would have to do a separate one for Vibrant, Epic, Fascinate, Captivate, GT-I9000, Evo, DX, DInc, etc, etc, until I FINALLY get ONE theme for ALL the versions of Swype. Metamorph eliminates the need for that. You can just install Metamorph, apply the theme, and then uninstall metamorph. You won't lose your theme
hoey2011 said:
To the OP, if you are trying to get a specific theme only for Swype, then just use my metamorphs. The Bionix rom uses a Non voice input version of Swype if i remember correctly, and the theme is one of the old ones I found and had in my non v.i. thread. Currently, my metamorphs are for voice input only, but i promise, it's the simplest way to create, distribute, and apply these themes. Sure, it's easier to just replace an .apk with an update.zip, which would allow me to edit the libSwypeCore.so file to change the trail line color as well, but it is also a monumental undertaking in themeing software with REAL fragmentation issues. You thought Android was bad? BAH! I don't even know a rough estimate of the number of versions of Swype being utilized now... If I were to theme the .apk itself, then I would have to do a separate one for Vibrant, Epic, Fascinate, Captivate, GT-I9000, Evo, DX, DInc, etc, etc, until I FINALLY get ONE theme for ALL the versions of Swype. Metamorph eliminates the need for that. You can just install Metamorph, apply the theme, and then uninstall metamorph. You won't lose your theme
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when you say theme is it only a swype theme that I'm applying? I don't want to change the theme of the whole rom just to change the swype skin
Just download this swype from the link below and use root explore and move it to /system/app reboot and your done! Its with voice.
http://rapidshare.com/files/434798194/Swype.apk
Enjoy!
reksp13 said:
Just download this swype from the link below and use root explore and move it to /system/app reboot and your done! Its with voice.
Enjoy!
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I tried to install the swype.apk but it just keeps force closing any idea why? i recently updated to eugenes gingerclone rom but i miss swype and cant find a working version anywhere!

[Q] Swype 3.0

I have rooted my photon and wondering if anyone knew what to do to get swype 3.0? I know we have to delete the one that came preloaded which I believe we can do rooted right? TIA.
Just google swype beta, register, the rest is history. ;-)
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Just google swype beta, register, the rest is history. ;-)
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Except that it isn't, because you have to disable the currently installed Swype in order to install the new one. You can't do that without deleting it, which in turn requires that you be rooted.
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Except that it isn't, because you have to disable the currently installed Swype in order to install the new one. You can't do that without deleting it, which in turn requires that you be rooted.
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Which if you would have read his post you would see that he said his phone is rooted. all he would need to do is delete or rename the swype apk.
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I guess my question is where do I delete the swype file(s) from?
Swype.apk is in system/app
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That worked. Thanks!
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Which if you would have read his post you would see that he said his phone is rooted. all he would need to do is delete or rename the swype apk.
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I did read his post. I also read your post. I actually comprehended both of them. My reply was intended to point out that you do, in fact, have to delete the old before you bring in the new, which was entirely missing from your concise list of rock 'n roll.
Questions been answered. Can we please move on
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Oh, just for anyone else doing this you also need to delete libSwypeCore.so from /system.lib
I used root explorer to do this. Swype forceclosed on me when I did a reboot but had not deleted the libswypecore so I'm hoping this was the problem.

New Swype 3.25

Just installed the Prerealse of Sype 3.25 and it seems to work a lot better on the Photon then 3 that was always force closing on me. Also on this version you can finally remove words from your personal dictorany in the settings menu. No more highlighting word the pressing swyp key.
How you do it? The updated installer won't recognize that I want to update it lol
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I tried deleting the swype file with root explorer but it kept saying read access only. Do I have to unlock the bootloader to get this to work I am rooted though.
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abrcrmdl23 said:
I tried deleting the swype file with root explorer but it kept saying read access only. Do I have to unlock the bootloader to get this to work I am rooted though.
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On the top press the button and change it to rw
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Your actually suppose to uninstall the current version you have then use the installer to install a new version.
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How you do it? The updated installer won't recognize that I want to update it lol
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Hey man welcome to the world of photon! I just registered for the beta odd Swype and every time I need to install Swype I just do it through the installer and it loads the latest version on whatever phone I like.
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predwing said:
Just installed the Prerealse of Sype 3.25 and it seems to work a lot better on the Photon then 3 that was always force closing on me. Also on this version you can finally remove words from your personal dictorany in the settings menu. No more highlighting word the pressing swyp key.
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+1, I'm using it now and it is way better!
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+1, I'm using it now and it is way better!
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I agree it is a lot better. I love the new user dictionary options it has. It was such a pain the the rear to remove words you added by mistake, and now you manually tell it to add those words no longer does it happen automatically.
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hmm i installed Swype 3.25 beta, but it keeps force closing on me. any ideas? I just renamed Swype.apk before installing the beta.
Keyboard is sweet needs to be themed
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tuxytuxy said:
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hmm i installed Swype 3.25 beta, but it keeps force closing on me. any ideas? I just renamed Swype.apk before installing the beta.
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I had the same issue the first time I installed swype. I uninstalled both swype and installer then reinstalled the installer and it works great now. I do agree it would be even better themed. Maybe white like the photon orginal swype
predwing said:
I had the same issue the first time I installed swype. I uninstalled both swype and installer then reinstalled the installer and it works great now. I do agree it would be even better themed. Maybe white like the photon orginal swype
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how did you delete the original swype? by renaming /system/app/Swype.apk and
/system/lib/libSwypeCore.so ?
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how did you delete the original swype? by renaming /system/app/Swype.apk and
/system/lib/libSwypeCore.so ?
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You are brilliant, I have been trying to use the swype-install.apk to download my beta since I have root now and it kept FCing and I didn't know there was a lib that needed to be renamed, THANKS A TON!!!
actually I deleted it with titanium backup then installed the swype beta installer
I just renamed them. After a reboot, o got nothing but force closes.
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I just renamed them. After a reboot, o got nothing but force closes.
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There is also another file. I install whatever one you want, in this case 3.25. Reboot then as it is force closing go into keyboards and disable it. Then go into manage applications and uninstall swype. Then reinstall it with the installer. Done deal
The problem is there is one more file besides the lib/apk. I don't know what/where it is, this is just how I do it, works for me perfectly. No need to rename anything.
So to recap,
delete swype apk.
install 3.25 using the installer
reboot and disable swype (stops the FC's)
go to manage applications under settings>applications, then uninstall swype (not swype installer, just Swype)
reinstall Swype with the installer again.
enjoy Swype goodness
And watch this dude in the beginning, he will make you feel swype slow..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DngXwUoyqCA&feature=player_embedded
Hope I can link this, just a youtube vid of the new swype functions. Sorry if I can't.
-DJ
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There is also another file. I install whatever one you want, in this case 3.25. Reboot then as it is force closing go into keyboards and disable it. Then go into manage applications and uninstall swype. Then reinstall it with the installer. Done deal
The problem is there is one more file besides the lib/apk. I don't know what/where it is, this is just how I do it, works for me perfectly. No need to rename anything.
So to recap,
delete swype apk.
install 3.25 using the installer
reboot and disable swype (stops the FC's)
go to manage applications under settings>applications, then uninstall swype (not swype installer, just Swype)
reinstall Swype with the installer again.
enjoy Swype goodness
And watch this dude in the beginning, he will make you feel swype slow..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DngXwUoyqCA&feature=player_embedded
Hope I can link this, just a youtube vid of the new swype functions. Sorry if I can't.
-DJ
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Thanks, seems to have worked perfect. Thanks button pressed.
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So, I've registered and all that jazz, but running into 'Sorry this isn't an Android phone' business...
I use both the Dolphin browser and stock and I know I have to change them back into 'mobile mode', but (A) I didn't realize I had set them in desktop mode and (b) I've spent nearly 10 mins per menu system, and I don't see clearly where it say "mobile mode/view"
Is there a link to the installer that I can QR scan or something, b/c this would be a grave annoyance, seeing as though I already uninstalled the stock Swype with Titanium Backup, etc..
Help..
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So, I've registered and all that jazz, but running into 'Sorry this isn't an Android phone' business...
I use both the Dolphin browser and stock and I know I have to change them back into 'mobile mode', but (A) I didn't realize I had set them in desktop mode and (b) I've spent nearly 10 mins per menu system, and I don't see clearly where it say "mobile mode/view"
Is there a link to the installer that I can QR scan or something, b/c this would be a grave annoyance, seeing as though I already uninstalled the stock Swype with Titanium Backup, etc..
Help..
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If you have an android phone laying around just download the .apk from the site and put it on your phone.
-DJ
Djspinister said:
There is also another file. I install whatever one you want, in this case 3.25. Reboot then as it is force closing go into keyboards and disable it. Then go into manage applications and uninstall swype. Then reinstall it with the installer. Done deal
The problem is there is one more file besides the lib/apk. I don't know what/where it is, this is just how I do it, works for me perfectly. No need to rename anything.
So to recap,
delete swype apk.
install 3.25 using the installer
reboot and disable swype (stops the FC's)
go to manage applications under settings>applications, then uninstall swype (not swype installer, just Swype)
reinstall Swype with the installer again.
enjoy Swype goodness
And watch this dude in the beginning, he will make you feel swype slow..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DngXwUoyqCA&feature=player_embedded
Hope I can link this, just a youtube vid of the new swype functions. Sorry if I can't.
-DJ
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Thanks, you are very right.
that is the only way to get swype working.
Install, Uninstall, Install again.

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