I've been wondering this for a while now but I'm sure there's how do I update my swype?
You dont, if you want to use the swype 3.0 betas you have to uninstall the current one and install from their site.
The pre-installed one is just that, 351/360 are the newest bundled versions
RussianSolja said:
I've been wondering this for a while now but I'm sure there's how do I update my swype?
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Download and install swype installer . You can find by some google or I prefer swype own website. I am wittibg this from my streak so can't unpload , I will upload the aap as soon as I get to my laptop . And fre e z e. Swype or delete from root explorer , go to system/aap
Look for swype here and delete,
Now go to data/data. Look for swype related folder and delete it, . Now restart your device , when rebooted. Open swype installer we just installed. It will guide you ,
NOTE- WHILE IN ROOT EXPLORER YOU NEED TO PRESS THE BUTTON SATIN R/W . AND WHEN UPDATING U NEED WIFI OR DATA CONNECTION
Edit- forgot to mention . Go to swype website register there in beta section or so. Don't remember. You will get email. Still can download the swype installer from below link
http://db.tt/EyzTe4T
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
you also need to delete libswypecore.so from system/lib/
Here is the full way that I did it:
Use Titanium Backup to uninstall Swype. (note: freezing swype did not work, i had to uninstall it)
Use Root Explorer and delete (or rename) /system/lib/libswypecore.so
Register for the beta here: beta.swype.com
They will send you instructions to your email on downloading a Swype Beta Installer. Follow them.
Once installed, run the Swype Beta Installer, choose your language and follow the on screen instructions.
On a side note, I really do like the new beta better than what we had. Buttons are slightly bigger, however I did have to turn off auto-correct.
RussianSolja said:
I've been wondering this for a while now but I'm sure there's how do I update my swype?
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If you understand Russian, then look detailed instruction here: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=150358&st=1180#entry5715103
Sorry, is there anyway roll back to original Swype which was installed with stock rom?
Thanks
rm001 said:
If you understand Russian, then look detailed instruction here: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=150358&st=1180#entry5715103
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English Translation:
Installation Instructions Russian Swype (if not the method works by Xamid )
Requires root-access and file manager SU File Manager & Terminal
1. Open File Manager SU & Terminal . Enable read / write mode, to do so, click " Menu -> System Mount R / W ". Notification window will appear and the letter "S" in the upper left corner will turn red
2. Go to / system / app / and delete Swype.apk and Swype.odex
3. Go to / system / lib / and delete libSwypeCore.so
4. Go to / system / lib / Aries_EUR_Open / and delete libSwypeCore.so
5. Rename the downloaded Swype with Russian in Swype.apk
6. Open Swype.apk archiver (WinRar on your computer will do), we obtain from the folder / lib / armeabi / file libSwypeCore.so
7. File Swype.apk of paragraph 5, copy the / system / app /
8. File libSwypeCore.so copy of paragraph 6 in / system / lib / and / system / lib / Aries_EUR_Open /
9. Go to / system / app / and set Swype.apk tapom the file
10. Leave from the SU File Manager & Terminal, check in Settings -> Language and input, which came with the keyboard
khoacoi said:
Sorry, is there anyway roll back to original Swype which was installed with stock rom?
Thanks
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Look in the simple streak thread...theres a link to install stock Swype there that should work for you.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA Premium App
lordmorphous said:
Look in the simple streak thread...theres a link to install stock Swype there that should work for you.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA Premium App
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I found it, thanks for your help.
Thanks,
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
English Translation:
Installation Instructions Russian Swype (if not the method works by Xamid )
Requires root-access and file manager SU File Manager & Terminal
1. Open File Manager SU & Terminal . Enable read / write mode, to do so, click " Menu -> System Mount R / W ". Notification window will appear and the letter "S" in the upper left corner will turn red
2. Go to / system / app / and delete Swype.apk and Swype.odex
3. Go to / system / lib / and delete libSwypeCore.so
4. Go to / system / lib / Aries_EUR_Open / and delete libSwypeCore.so
5. Rename the downloaded Swype with Russian in Swype.apk
6. Open Swype.apk archiver (WinRar on your computer will do), we obtain from the folder / lib / armeabi / file libSwypeCore.so
7. File Swype.apk of paragraph 5, copy the / system / app /
8. File libSwypeCore.so copy of paragraph 6 in / system / lib / and / system / lib / Aries_EUR_Open /
9. Go to / system / app / and set Swype.apk tapom the file
10. Leave from the SU File Manager & Terminal, check in Settings -> Language and input, which came with the keyboard
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Do not forget to change permissions accordingly to both new files copied , the /system/app/Swype.apk and the /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so and will work perfectly .
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk
lordmorphous said:
you also need to delete libswypecore.so from system/lib/
Here is the full way that I did it:
Use Titanium Backup to uninstall Swype. (note: freezing swype did not work, i had to uninstall it)
Use Root Explorer and delete (or rename) /system/lib/libswypecore.so
Register for the beta here: beta.swype.com
They will send you instructions to your email on downloading a Swype Beta Installer. Follow them.
Once installed, run the Swype Beta Installer, choose your language and follow the on screen instructions.
On a side note, I really do like the new beta better than what we had. Buttons are slightly bigger, however I did have to turn off auto-correct.
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this worked for me, thankyou lordmorphous
Related
UPDATE: Hotaru has made some updates to the KB apk. this wont work right off the bat though for NC.
Step 1. Download the latest keyboard from here.
Step 1: You must rename you existing GB keyboard or remove it.
Step 2: Then use Root Explorer OR adb push to copy the file to /system/app
Step 3. Click on the gbkb.apk and install it
Step 4. Use Root Explorer and come back to /system/app and modify permissions of the apk file like this
Code:
[SIZE=4][COLOR=Blue]
Read Write Execute
User X X
Group X
Others X
[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Step 5: Reboot your NC and select the new keyboard in NCTools
Detailed steps for installing gingerbread keyboard on NC
A big thanks to hotaru for porting the keyboard to 2.1, ne0fhyk for the keyboard app & nookDev team for all tips..
This post is written on the following assumptions:
1. You have Nook Color
2. You have a firmware 1.0.1 (1.0.0 may work, but i haven't tested this keyboard with it)
3. Rooted it with Autonooter for 1.0.1 - BTW if you used Auto-Nooter, you will have Droid-X keyboard as default NOT the Stock Keyboard.
Step 1. I would recommend that you download the gingerbread 2.1 keyboard (gbkb.apk) from hotaru as there may be updates..
Step 2. --OPTIONAL-- Install Keyboard Manager developed by ne0fhyk (You really don't need this since Autonooter has NCTools app which can be used for the same purpose. the only advantage this tool has is that you can use 2 different keyboards for portrait & landscape ;P)
To install:
1- Download the app (KeyboardManager.apk) on your device sdcard.
2- Using Root Explorer, move the apk file to /system/app
3- Using Root Explorer, edit the file permissions like below:
-- User: 'Read/Write' checked
--Group: 'Read' checked
--Others: 'Read' checked
4- Exit Root Explorer
Step 3. Backup, remove & install Gingerbread keyboard ( You dont have to remove your old keyboard if you have the keyboard manager installed. so u can choose between autonooter droidx kb if required)
Open your command prompt or console and remount /system as writable.
HTML:
adb shell
#mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
#exit
Copy the default keyboard (LatinIME.apk) from /system/app as a backup, as we will be removing this file shortly.
HTML:
adb pull /system/app/LatinIME.apk LatinIME.apk
Transfer your keyboard APK to /system/app
HTML:
adb push gbkb-2.1.apk /system/app
Now we have to Remove LatinIME.apk
HTML:
adb shell
# cd /system/app
# rm LatinIME.apk
# exit
Alternatively, you can rename the LatinIME.apk if you do not wish to delete it, as this will enable you to freely switch back to the stock keyboard layout.
HTML:
adb shell
# cd /system/app
# mv LatinIME.apk KeyboardBackup.apk
# exit
Now Reboot NOOKcolor & enjoy Gingerbread keyboard...
HTML:
adb reboot
See the screenshot below
Once you bring the keyboard up touch the setting button (2nd from lower left) and you'll see the settings screen. you can switch to the droidx keyboard from here but not back. Vibrate dont work yet...
UPDATE: For people having trouble with the keyboard
When you followed the steps and removed the LatinIME.apk without backing it up, you can still get from the post below. After you "push" LatinIME back into /system/app, reboot the NC & follow the instructions (THANKS TO wtd966)
Reinstall the gbkb-2.1.apk using root explorer and it'll work. Here are the steps:
HTML:
Step 1. Using Root Explorer Navigate to /system/app.
Step 2. Click on your GingerBread keyboard apk: gbkb-2.1.apk
Step 3. Click install.
Once re-installed long click in a text field untill you get the option to select input method.
Re-select GingerBread keyboard.
very cool will give it a go after dinner
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Woot Got it working thanks to the guide
Thanks my dude!
Worked great for me once I learned to follow directions and not pretend like I knew what I was doing... I love it, great keyboard and doesnt go into full screen mode when in landscape. Much appreciated!
Thanks so much!
I do plan to use this keyboard, but just a quick question--would this work for any keyboard .apk, such as Shapewriter or Swiftkey?
Well I am not so lucky. I followed your instructions to the letter, but now I have no keyboard at all. When I open Keyboard manager the only keyboard listed is in fact GingerBread .... so I check the box, but when I go to type inside any application NO KEYBOARD shows up at all. And I did not back up LatinIME.apk either so I am screwed.
What can I do ?????
Thibor69 said:
Well I am not so lucky. I followed your instructions to the letter, but now I have no keyboard at all. When I open Keyboard manager the only keyboard listed is in fact GingerBread .... so I check the box, but when I go to type inside any application NO KEYBOARD shows up at all. And I did not back up LatinIME.apk either so I am screwed.
What can I do ?????
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grab the keyboard from the Sideload_Update. It's in system/app/
Thibor69 said:
Well I am not so lucky. I followed your instructions to the letter, but now I have no keyboard at all. When I open Keyboard manager the only keyboard listed is in fact GingerBread .... so I check the box, but when I go to type inside any application NO KEYBOARD shows up at all. And I did not back up LatinIME.apk either so I am screwed.
What can I do ?????
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Ok I found a copy of LatinIME and pushed it. It works... but the GB keyboard still wont run for me even tho I select it in keyboard manager. **shrug**
Thibor69 said:
Well I am not so lucky. I followed your instructions to the letter, but now I have no keyboard at all. When I open Keyboard manager the only keyboard listed is in fact GingerBread .... so I check the box, but when I go to type inside any application NO KEYBOARD shows up at all. And I did not back up LatinIME.apk either so I am screwed.
What can I do ?????
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Sorry for these questions. but it'll help me solve your problem
1. I want to make sure that you did not INSTALL the apk but did an "adb push" to /system/app
2. did u enable r/w instructions for the keyboard manager?
3. the keyboard can also be changed with "NookColor Tools". If you rooted with AutoNooter, you can see this app
4. always reboot after the process.
5. also can you please let me know what firmware version u have on your NC?
Thibor69 said:
Well I am not so lucky. I followed your instructions to the letter, but now I have no keyboard at all. When I open Keyboard manager the only keyboard listed is in fact GingerBread .... so I check the box, but when I go to type inside any application NO KEYBOARD shows up at all. And I did not back up LatinIME.apk either so I am screwed.
What can I do ?????
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CocoaGoddess said:
Thanks so much!
I do plan to use this keyboard, but just a quick question--would this work for any keyboard .apk, such as Shapewriter or Swiftkey?
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Sorry.. both these keyboards do not work.. but Gb is awesome in its own way...
Thibor69 said:
Ok I found a copy of LatinIME and pushed it. It works... but the GB keyboard still wont run for me even tho I select it in keyboard manager. **shrug**
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I had the same problem. I reinstalled the apk using root explorer and it worked. Maybe it will work for you. Here are the steps:
Navigate to /system/app.
Click on your GingerBread keyboard apk: gbkb-2.1.apk
Click install.
Once re-installed long click in a text field untill you get the option to select input method.
Re-select GingerBread keyboard.
Good Luck!!
may want to sticky this because i was having the same issue as well
Thanks for the.heads up up, i love this keyboard on my evo... What was your starting point prior to install? Freshly auto nootered 1.01? Xboxes auto script? I think some of the files might be different for those with the modded droid x kb.
madrascafe said:
Just saw a post on XDA elsewhere by hotaru where he posted the GB keyboard for 2.1
Was able to install it and am putting it thro the works.
here are the steps... PLEASE FOLLOW THEM unless u wanna screw up the keyboard. no harm thou, you can always recover.
1. Go HERE and download the keyboard 2.1 - THANKS Hotaru
2. Now go HERE and follow the instructions to install the Keyboard Manager. This is a very cool manager as u can manage the landscape & portrait separately
3. Now head over to NookDevs and backup your LatinIME.apk as described and push the apk you downloaded from step 1.
4. reboot & enjoy
I will write a detailed step-by-step instructions in a bit but wanted to share the excitement..
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Many thanks to madrascafe. Follow the instruction and the keyboard and keyboard manager work well.
Sent from my LogicPD Zoom2 using XDA App
wtd966 said:
I had the same problem. I reinstalled the apk using root explorer and it worked. Maybe it will work for you. Here are the steps:
Navigate to /system/app.
Click on your GingerBread keyboard apk: gbkb-2.1.apk
Click install.
Once re-installed long click in a text field untill you get the option to select input method.
Re-select GingerBread keyboard.
Good Luck!!
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That worked perfectly! I was trying to do this with Astro, but there was no install option (only Launch). With RE, i was able to reinstall like you said, and it works great!
norkoastal said:
Thanks for the.heads up up, i love this keyboard on my evo... What was your starting point prior to install? Freshly auto nootered 1.01? Xboxes auto script? I think some of the files might be different for those with the modded droid x kb.
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Yup.. freshly auto nootered 1.0.1.. haven't tried autoscript yet..
madrascafe said:
Yup.. freshly auto nootered 1.0.1.. haven't tried autoscript yet..
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Autonooter now has NC tools installed with the option to choose the keyboard. Why would we need need to add Keyboard Manager? Is landscape not enabled with NC Tools?
Thanks!
norkoastal said:
Autonooter now has NC tools installed with the option to choose the keyboard. Why would we need need to add Keyboard Manager? Is landscape not enabled with NC Tools?
Thanks!
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you're right.. no need for the KBM... old habits die hard .. i've also mentioned NCtools in my post..
Great got it working, one question.
I got it working, but every time the keyboard changes from landscape to portrait a pop up says
"Exception caught: java.lang.SecurityException: using null token requires permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
Is this normal or do I need to change permissions on something?
kevinpc said:
I got it working, but every time the keyboard changes from landscape to portrait a pop up says
"Exception caught: java.lang.SecurityException: using null token requires permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
Is this normal or do I need to change permissions on something?
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kevin.. i recommend that you start from scratch.. i.e. restore to stock firmware and use autonooter.
1. not sure how you rooted ur NC? did u use autonooter?
2. make sure u have superuser pack in your NC.
First of all..
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE SWYPE!!!!
Also, I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone...
This is just a zip file that can be used to install swype to a custom rom.
What is Needed...
1)The attached Zip file
2)Swype.apk and libswypecore.so
3)Clockwork Recovery (i tested using clockwork 3.0.0.6)
4)7-Zip (or any other zip utility that can place files into a zip without extracting)
How to...
1) Open up the attached file in 7-Zip
2) Place Swype.apk in the "app" folder
3) Place libswypecore.so in the "lib" folder
4) Place the zip file in your sdcard
5) Boot into recovery
6) Go to mounts and storage
7) Mount "system"
8) Go to the main menu and install the zip file
9) Reboot and go to any text field
10) Hold the text field until a popup appears
11) Click "input method"
12) Select Swype
If for some reason it does not work, go to the system folder using root explorer or something similar and make sure the permissions are as follows for both the Swype.apk and the libswypecore.so
User: Read Write
Group:Read
Others:Read
If this procedure does not work for any reason, please send me a pm with the following information
1) Rom
2) Recovery Version
Also: Special Thanks to Marine6680
This is just a zip file.
TrueBlue_Drew said:
This is just a zip file.
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yes, but my reason for posting it is because it contains the script to flash along with it being signed. this way the only thing missing are the files.
VibrantOwnr said:
First of all..
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE SWYPE!!!!
Also, I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone...
This is just a zip file that can be used to install swype to a custom rom.
What is Needed...
1)The attached Zip file
2)Swype.apk and libswypecore.so
3)Clockwork Recovery (i tested using clockwork 3.0.0.6)
4)7-Zip (or any other zip utility that can place files into a zip without extracting)
How to...
1) Open up the attached file in 7-Zip
2) Place Swype.apk in the "app" folder
3) Place libswypecore.so in the "lib" folder
4) Place the zip file in your sdcard
5) Boot into recovery
6) Go to mounts and storage
7) Mount "system"
8) Go to the main menu and install the zip file
9) Reboot and go to any text field
10) Hold the text field until a popup appears
11) Click "input method"
12) Select Swype
If for some reason it does not work, go to the system folder using root explorer or something similar and make sure the permissions are as follows for both the Swype.apk and the libswypecore.so
User: Read Write
Group:Read
Others:Read
If this procedure does not work for any reason, please send me a pm with the following information
1) Rom
2) Recovery Version
Also: Special Thanks to Marine6680
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An easier way to do this, which is what I have been doing, is to simply use a File Manager with Read/Write (Root) privileges and copy the libswypecore.so file into your system/lib directory and then install the Swype.apk like a normal app. This way you can do everything without needing to reboot.
I installed by giving them my email getting the apk and installing...you could almost calk it average lol
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
can someone provide me a copy of swype.apk and libswypecore.so? Thanks.
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Didn't know it was against the rules to post the .apk.
My bad!
@aussiehairspray
If I'm not mistaken, I don't think this is allowed to be posted... Swype's rules.
I'm no admin but I just don't want to see you get in trouble.
schizopunk said:
@aussiehairspray
If I'm not mistaken, I don't think this is allowed to be posted... Swype's rules.
I'm no admin but I just don't want to see you get in trouble.
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You are not mistaken. Posting the swype apk and lib files is not allowed and is actually illegal
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
AGx-07_162 said:
An easier way to do this, which is what I have been doing, is to simply use a File Manager with Read/Write (Root) privileges and copy the libswypecore.so file into your system/lib directory and then install the Swype.apk like a normal app. This way you can do everything without needing to reboot.
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I posted this so o once you add the files you can just flash this anytime you flash a new rom. this would mainly help crackfkashers. For Every one else, your methods may be easier/faster
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
so quick question, how would I go about uninstalling this?
Swype FCs every time it tries to load.
Mytouch 4g CM 7.02
I'm getting force closes as well using the files posted here. I followed these instructions here because after installing via the sywpe installer beta everytime I rebooted my phone it wouldn't trace anymore. To fix this I needed to disable and reenable swype. So as of right now I'm still outta luck.
To remove swype though simply go into titanium and scroll down to swype and delete it.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Unfortunately swype force closes are not due to this zip and chances are it is the ROM. I would suggest trying fix permissions from recovery or ROM manager. Other than that I would not know what would be causing the force closes.
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA App
maybe i'm confused but i just went to swype.com and registered for beta and it works fine
is this different?
Before I ever tried the files here I used the beta installer that I registered and it seemed like everytime I rebooted it wouldn't swype anymore and the keyboard would flash like an error. I've been running cyanogenmod nightlies, currently on 61. I've tried fixing permissions before but it never corrected the issue.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
I tried the Root Explorer method with the same results. No matter what I do to install Swype on any ROM other than CM7, I can't get the keyboard to "swype". I've even created a new account with swype to download it again with no luck. I'm close to using something other than CM7 as my daily ROM but I need Swype! Any more ideas?
Thanks!!
When it won't swype after reboot. Try selecting another board, type something, then go back to swype and slide. Used to work for me when I was using swype
this worked flawlessly! thanks
im running nightlies. i downloaded iced glacier for the original swpe .apk and libswpe files. just selected update zip from sdcard in clockwork.
forse closes, then i uninstalled and uses root explorer to copy both files, than i change the permissions, it worked but gave error about licencing, that this is for some other device. im using htc panache stock GB ROM.
than yesterday i realized new beta is out i re-registered and installed the latest beta which is ofcourse much better , only thing im missing is light colored theme of oribngnal swype.
atifsh said:
forse closes, then i uninstalled and uses root explorer to copy both files, than i change the permissions, it worked but gave error about licencing, that this is for some other device. im using htc panache stock GB ROM.
than yesterday i realized new beta is out i re-registered and installed the latest beta which is ofcourse much better , only thing im missing is light colored theme of oribngnal swype.
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I got the constant force close using the new swype 3.0 the way I fixed it was deleted it then right after I reinstalled it I rebooted in to recovery and cleared both caches and fixed permissions. I don't think rom manager fix permission is working right for this version.
Easy way to speed up wifi
Install instructions:
1. Install Root Explorer
2. Download tiwlan.tip file and then unzip the that file and put in the SD card...
Open Root Explorer (Mounted on R / W) / SDCard / menu button / Multi-select / chose tiwlan.ini / Copy / system / etc / Wifi / then click paste / replace...
3. Reboot...
4. Enjoy in new wifi speed
5. Press thanks if you like my work...
6. Rate my thread...
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1019371
SeeZaar said:
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1019371
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Link not working.
y2p said:
Link not working.
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Indeed, the URL has been shortened with those dots, here you go;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019371
Sent from my X8 using XDA
!!!!!!!!!THIS THREAD IS STRICTLY FOR MODS, AND MODS ONLY, THERE WILL BE NO ARGUING ON THIS THREAD!!!!!!!!!
Users, i am not dev, but i want to help.....do here is this thread.
On this thread feel free to post how-to's, non play store apps etc. So long as its mad based/related. Questions are allowed!
So lets get to it!
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
Mod what?
Android>iOS... Android FTW!
so to load a new launcher for root users:
1. Root Your Device!
2. Using a root explorer like es file explorer or root explorer mount system R/W
3. Grab the all for whatever you want from wherever you have it, and just copy it into you /system/app/ folder
4. Re-name the "Launcher.apk" application in the /system/app/ to "Launcher1.apk"
5. Voila you can now use any launcher in the system app folder-->note you may need to reboot
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craby1925 said:
so to load a new launcher for root users:
1. Root Your Device!
2. Using a root explorer like es file explorer or root explorer mount system R/W
3. Grab the all for whatever you want from wherever you have it, and just copy it into you /system/app/ folder
4. Re-name the "Launcher.apk" application in the /system/app/ to "Launcher1.apk"
5. Voila you can now use any launcher in the system app folder-->note you may need to reboot
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There is no need to rename the launcher.apk. After another launcher is installed you will be given the choice of which launcher you want to set as default, you can change back to stock launcher by clearing the defaults of the custom launcher. Better to not change system files if you dont have to. After you move the new launcher to system/app folder change the permissions to rw-r--r--.
onemeila said:
There is no need to rename the launcher.apk. After another launcher is installed you will be given the choice of which launcher you want to set as default, you can change back to stock launcher by clearing the defaults of the custom launcher. Better to not change system files if you dont have to. After you move the new launcher to system/app folder change the permissions to rw-r--r--.
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Would you need to rename the new launcher to anything special, or is setting these permissions and/or placing into this directory enough?
4Bn0rmL said:
Would you need to rename the new launcher to anything special, or is setting these permissions and/or placing into this directory enough?
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Nope, I just got a special/stupid kfhd, that wouldn't work unless launcher was renamed.
Sent from my Fire HD with root!
Alright,
1st, device spoofer will cause BOOTLOOPS!!!! so don't buy!
(I learned this the hard way)
so this isn't really a mod but if you boot-looped your device by messing with build.prop than here is a quick fix:
1.Make sure you have adb set up nice for your fire by following the amazon developers @ https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/getting-started.html AND that you have the orignal build.prop file
Make sure you read the entire page verbatim, especially if your a mac user, because all the answers are either on the page or in the links
2.You either will need to have temp root or have already been rooted.
3. Make sure the device is actually reaching adb, check this by waiting until the sparkly kindle fire logo comes up, and then doing adb devices
4. Down to Business: Turn on the fire and wait until you reach sparkly kindle fire logo.
5.Navigate to platform-tools folder and place your original build.prop file there
6.type
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv build.prop /system/build.prop
exit
exit
reboot
7. If you already kept a backup of the original build.prop file on the device, than change the mv line to
Code:
mv /system/build.prop.bak /system/build.prop
-->and there ya go, post if you have problems
craby1925 said:
so to load a new launcher for root users:
1. Root Your Device!
2. Using a root explorer like es file explorer or root explorer mount system R/W
3. Grab the all for whatever you want from wherever you have it, and just copy it into you /system/app/ folder
4. Re-name the "Launcher.apk" application in the /system/app/ to "Launcher1.apk"
5. Voila you can now use any launcher in the system app folder-->note you may need to reboot
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Hi,
Will this replace this awful carousel thing ? And therefore, redirect the home button ?
Sorry, i'm not a native english speaker, i don't understand the "Grab the all for whatever you want from wherever you have it".
Does it mean that i copy the new launcher's apk file to /system/app/ ? And do i have to install the new launcher ?
Thanks
iCoN3o said:
Hi,
Will this replace this awful carousel thing ? And therefore, redirect the home button ?
Sorry, i'm not a native english speaker, i don't understand the "Grab the all for whatever you want from wherever you have it".
Does it mean that i copy the new launcher's apk file to /system/app/ ? And do i have to install the new launcher ?
Thanks
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Download a launcher from the play store
With a file manager move the apk from /data/app/ folder (It will be named differently than you are used to, usually has the company or developers name instead) to /system/app/ folder then reboot.
No need to change permissions as they are the same coming from /data/app/ folder
onemeila said:
Download a launcher from the play store
With a file manager move the apk from /data/app/ folder (It will be named differently than you are used to, usually has the company or developers name instead) to /system/app/ folder then reboot.
No need to change permissions as they are the same coming from /data/app/ folder
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Thanks ! It worked perfectly. Goodbye carousel !!!
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Are there any alternates to the soft button bar like a stock jb one or something? Or can we not do that because of the odex? I know it's systemui.apk I tried installing a cm9 systemui.apk on my kf2 and system/app rwrr but on reboot all I got was black screen. I backed it up and restored it with adb so I know what i'm doing... for the most part. Sorry for an y random spaces or periods... swype doesn't like furious tapping on the kf2. Needless to say, I have swype as default keyboard and launcher pro as launcher.
Well, I tried the same wpthing with a similar result. My best guess is that it works off of framework res so...until there are custom ROMs we have to wait. But, I've been toying with an idea: if the favorite button on the saftbar was rewritten to display recent apps, e.g. that it always displays 8 apps from data list x, and data list x is a list constantly updated saying the most recent app. Then the app could be themed minorly to have the window over window PNG and voila: a little bit better stock ROM. My problem is that I'm not a coder of any kind, so its a slow process.
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fmkilo said:
Are there any alternates to the soft button bar like a stock jb one or something? Or can we not do that because of the odex? I know it's systemui.apk I tried installing a cm9 systemui.apk on my kf2 and system/app rwrr but on reboot all I got was black screen. I backed it up and restored it with adb so I know what i'm doing... for the most part. Sorry for an y random spaces or periods... swype doesn't like furious tapping on the kf2. Needless to say, I have swype as default keyboard and launcher pro as launcher.
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I could try to edit it for you. I don't have a Kindle Fire HD, so you'll have to upload me the framework-res.apk and test it for me. Make sure you backup before you test it though.
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Has anyone figured out or tried to replace or disable stock search and get Google search to work. I've tried a few things with no luck. I would also like Google now.
For Google search, it's really tedious.
For it to work you have to rename the stock search to iforgothenameofit.apk.bak
Than you have to grab the Google search app from jelly bean gapps via goo.I'm, and push it to the system/app folder with permissions rw-r--r--
Than you have to push all the framework files, permission files, basically any other non-apk file to the folder of which it belongs.(you can get this from the whole zip file that you got from goo.I'm
MAKE SURE THAT EVERY FILE YOU PUT IN THE SYSTEM DIRECTORY HAD PERMISSION RW-R--R--
*This can actually be done with a root explorer fairly easily
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Hi, XDA Dev. Why when I Install some apk, says Application Not Installed?
Give me a how to
Bcoz ur phone is not compitanle with that app.... Wrong section... Reported...
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Sometimes we can use them by copying apk to data folder. Just copy the apk file to "/data/app folder and sey the permission. And reboot.
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Hi very_lie, need specifics, what method are you using- ADB? Are you rooted? What app- is it compatible with your device, app store(play/aptoide) will tell you yea or nay. Assuming you are rooted, use a good file manager, go into settings of the file manager, give it root permissions, and change mount system folders to writable, they will be read only originally. Find out where the app needs to go. For example, earlier today, I replaced talkback app because the version that came with custom ROM force closed. Google came out with an update recently that works for me. In file explorer, went to /system/app to find out what its called- talkback.apk. Downloaded v. 3.5 from aptoide(be careful), renamed it talkback.apk. go to /system/app, deleted older talkback.apk, go to data/dalvic cache and delete system @ app @ talkback.apk @ classes.dex Took renamed apk, copied it(from sd), just long press on the file and options come up, select copy. Navigated to /system/app and paste it there. Reset permissions, again long press hit permissions, will probably at rw-rw-rw, change to rw-r--r-- read write, read, read. Reboot. Upon reboot, may say android is upgrading-all is good-dalvic cache is building. Now with certain apps you will want to delete its data- in /data/data. For this app didn't need to. Also some apps can't be put in /system/app. On my phone HTC Evo 3d, ones like facebook, Twitter, translate and other google app can. Ones like Skype n dropbox cannot- they forced closed and can cause others to misbehave. So open up your app n see if it works. Go back into file manager, /data/data and make sure your app's permissions are rwxr-xr-x. Hope this helps, follow this same format when putting"forcing" app on data partition- /data/app
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I revived the topic after so much time to thank the contribution that helped me to reinstall a service that I uninstalled by mistake in my Note8.
Thank you very much!
Regards
It's easy done wit "adb install <app.package.name>"
Do it without a PC...
Regards
gatul said:
Do it without a PC...
Regards
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I've got a old version of APK editor pro , that I can use . Version 1.00 to bypass any install errors .. don't ask me how to get it though. Regards :angel:
Of course I could also have flash stock firmware again but I needed a simple solution to use the media I had available at that moment, only two Note 8 (mine and my wife's to extract the apk) and little 3g signal (when I had) to find a solution.
I appreciate the recommendations after having solved the problem but the object of my post was to thank for the help, the rest are anecdotes.
Regards
fil3s said:
I've got a old version of APK editor pro , that I can use . Version 1.00 to bypass any install errors .. don't ask me how to get it though. Regards
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How to get it?