How to Install Swype Beta on the Droid X2 - Motorola Droid X2

Swype beta has many enhanced features that the stock version does not have. It also contains links to an extensive system of help files, videos, tutorials, etc. to get you proficient at using swype. And last but not least, the dark beta keyboard display looks cool on the Droid X2. (See screen shots below.) However it will not install on our phone because the X2 stock version is a system app and Swype beta is installed as a user app. (The Swype beta installer checks to see if you have a system version of Swipe on your phone, and will not install the beta if you do.) If you would like to try out the enhanced beta version here is the easiest way I have found to install it.
First, you MUST be rooted. This method assumes you are rooted and are using Titanium Backup and Root Explorer.
To uninstall the stock version do this...
1. In settings, select a keyboard input method other than Swype.
2. Make a backup of the stock Swype app with TBU, in case you want to reinstall it.
3. Next, wipe data with TBU, then uninstall the program. (This will uninstall the app "/system/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod" and it's associated data files.)
4. With Root Explorer, go to the /system/app folder and check for a file called Swype.apk. If it is there delete or rename it. There may also be a lib file with a path of /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so. If this file is present, you should delete it as well.
5. At this point some folks have advised wiping cache and Dalvik cache with the X2 Recovery app, but if the above steps are followed, I have not found this to be necessary. Use your own discretion.
Now Swype is gone from your X2, and you are free to install the new beta version. If you already have the Swipe Beta Installer app on your phone, just use that. If not, go to http://beta.swype.com/ and follow the instructions to install the latest beta version.
Remember that the beta version of Swype is a user app (installed in the /data/app directory). If you are upgrading to a ROM that has the stock system version built in, and you are not intending to do a complete data wipe, then you will want to uninstall the beta first. Then you can follow these steps again after you upgrade your ROM.
Enjoy.

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[HOW TO] Update swype to ANY version

WARNING CAN SCREW UP THE SYWPE APP
Don't do this after reboot swype won't work
This is a how to update/reinstall on your android galaxy s phone
REQUIREMENTS
Rooted phone
Sideloading enabled
TiBu installed
1. open root explorer and delete these three files
\system\apps\Swype.apk
\system\apps\swype.odex
\system\lib\libswypecore.so
/data/data/inputmethod.swype
[WILL UNINSTALL SWYPE]
2. download and install the swype installer (attached)
sign in as
[email protected]
password: password
3. test it, see if it will install if not continue the guide
4. reboot into stock recovery and clear the cache, will not damage phone
5. test the install it should install
6. If it is unable to give you a license uninstall swype using Tibu
7. Try to reinstall swype with the swype installer
8. Still no license? repeat steps 6 & 7
9. Follow the guide for enabling
This is a complete guide i am not responsible if you somehow screw up your phone.
please press the thanks button
there is no need to complete this guide again if you have already completed it for the swype app is no longer a system app.
please post if this worked and if you have any questions
Instead of giving a apk for the installer..
Tell them to get it from
Www.beta.swype.com
That way its updated and they are already registered.
Not finding \system\apps\swype.odex to delete.
If you don't havw the. Odex you can skip the deleting of this
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you should include as a alternative on root explorer to search "swype" and delete all the files it shows besides ones that are in titaniumbackup or sd card.

[Q] Getting Swype Beta to work?

I found a link here on hwo to install the swype beta on a different phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154334
So you don't have to click here are the steps
1) To update the pre-installed Swype to Swype beta you have to have root access or else this isn't going to work
2) Download "Root App Remover" and "Root Explorer" from the android market
3) Run Root App Remover (it will take a minute for it to initially scan the phone for system and user apps)
4) Using Root App Remover go to system apps scroll down to Swype tap it and press recycle, to completely uninstall it (which you have to do) press menu then "SystemApp Recycler" and uninstall it.
5) Run Root Explorer and press the "Mount R/W" button at the top if it isn't already selected, after that to go "system" folder then the "lib" folder and delete the file "libswypecore.so" (if it isn't there then go back into system and then back again)
6) After that go into the "data" folder then the "data" folder and delete "com.android.android.inputmethod" file (if its not there then quit root explorer)
7) After that go to the Swype Beta Website and register, go through all the various steps untill you've finished downloading and installing the Swype Installer.
8) Run Swype Installer and go through all the steps, then download and install the Swype Beta, generate the license using the installer and your done the newest Swype beta is now installed one you Samsung Galaxy S
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So in step 6 when you go to delete the file, I don't see that in my list and wanted to know if it has a different name for our phone.
I tried just un-installing Swype with titanium backup (after backing it up) and then installing the beta but after a restart it would throw an error saying Swype stopped working over and over again until I de-selected it. But I did not follow these steps, only the uninstall and install portions.
Any advice is appreciated.
I had the same issue but then I tried the steps again, and restarted twice and it seemed to work. now I get an error after boot saying it isn't licensed correctly but then it goes away and works for me perfectly.
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I uninstalled Swype with TBP, deleted the libswypecore.so file, rebooted, and installed the beta. It was that simple for me...

[Q] anyone have the stock swype files?

Could someone post the stock Atrix swype installer/files? Want to update to the OTA GB and I have the beta swype installed. Forgot to save off the stock swype files, doh .
edit: I uninstalled the swype beta & installer and tried a droidx swype apk here as a final effort before doing an SBF with .83. It did not work (get the exclamation point icon). Ended up flashing .83 and installed the OTA through the SD card. I'm definitely using TiBackup to save off swype before applying swype beta .
gnahc79 said:
Could someone post the stock Atrix swype installer/files? Want to update to the OTA GB and I have the beta swype installed. Forgot to save off the stock swype files, doh .
edit: I uninstalled the swype beta & installer and tried a droidx swype apk here as a final effort before doing an SBF with .83. It did not work (get the exclamation point icon). Ended up flashing .83 and installed the OTA through the SD card. I'm definitely using TiBackup to save off swype before applying swype beta .
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go search swype in teh "themes and apps" section
it teaches you how to use adb shell or a root file manager on how to save the default swype
Here is the preinstalled swype on GB. one zip is from copying the two swype files, the other is a set of swype files from titanium backup. Version is 2.71.76.23150 , no clue if it's the same as .83. Could be since I did not see any difference.
path for the files in GBswype.zip:
/system/app/Swype.apk
/system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
attachments here

Install Swype Beta on your RAZR!

I love having Swype installed on my RAZR but I like the BETA version because they keep adding more and more cool features. The newest includes Dragon Dictate which really works great! It also now learns your writing style and improves it's predictions.
Problem is if you have Swype pre-installed on your phone you can't install the new BETA, until now.......
Here are the directions to remove your stock Swype and install the BETA:
** warning - changing the wrong files can brick your phone so be careful! **
First, your RAZR must be rooted.
Using Root Explorer:
1. Change your default input method to anything other than Swype.
2. Mount file system as R/W
3. Delete (or move/rename) \system\app\swype.apk
4. Delete (or move/rename) \data\dalvik-cache\[email protected]@[email protected]
5. Delete (or move/rename) \system\lib\libSwypeCore.so
6. Reboot
7. Download and Run the latest Swype Beta installer
If you get FC's after installing Swype BETA then remove Swype and the Swype Installer under Manage Apps, re-boot and install the BETA again. Seems to be some stuff left over from the old version that can cause this problem.
Enjoy!
-runner1717
Thanks I've been waiting for these instructions. Worked perfectly!
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Awesome
Also works on Bionic rooted
Thank you so much for this.
runner1717 said:
I love having Swype installed on my RAZR but I like the BETA version because they keep adding more and more cool features. The newest includes Dragon Dictate which really works great! It also now learns your writing style and improves it's predictions.
Problem is if you have Swype pre-installed on your phone you can't install the new BETA, until now.......
Here are the directions to remove your stock Swype and install the BETA:
** warning - changing the wrong files can brick your phone so be careful! **
First, your RAZR must be rooted.
Using Root Explorer:
1. Change your default input method to anything other than Swype.
2. Mount file system as R/W
3. Delete (or move/rename) \system\app\swype.apk
4. Delete (or move/rename) \data\dalvik-cache\[email protected]@[email protected]
5. Delete (or move/rename) \system\lib\libSwypeCore.so
6. Reboot
7. Download and Run the latest Swype Beta installer
If you get FC's after installing Swype BETA then remove Swype and the Swype Installer under Manage Apps, re-boot and install the BETA again. Seems to be some stuff left over from the old version that can cause this problem.
Enjoy!
-runner1717
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I am getting the force closes, but under manage apps, I only see uninstall the Swype Installer. Where do I uninstall the actual Swype app from?
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I guess another question I have is what's the difference between this and the FlexT9 keyboard. It has Swype and Dragon Diction by Nuance built in, correct?
Icyhot1966 said:
I am getting the force closes, but under manage apps, I only see uninstall the Swype Installer. Where do I uninstall the actual Swype app from?
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I guess another question I have is what's the difference between this and the FlexT9 keyboard. It has Swype and Dragon Diction by Nuance built in, correct?
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Did you ever figure out how to uninstall it? I'm stuck at the same place,ie FC's after following the installation steps
EDIT: Do anyone having the same issue...
FIX: Move or Delete the 3 files (Renaming did NOT work for me- caused FCs)
I did this previous to this post and I just removed the swype apk in system\app and com.swype??.inputmethod stuff in data, didnt touch dalvik cache or the lib.so stuff. I think if you change you keyboard method away from swype and delete the apk(in system\app and if its in data\app too", clear the swype data and even dalvik perhaps, then install the new swype.
All manually of course with es explorer or capable root file explorer.

UnNamed 2.2.1 Swype Problem

I've searched all over the i777 threads to find the answer but didn't, so here goes my question.
A couple of days ago I rooted my i777 and installed UnNamed 2.2.1. Love the ROM! This morning, I got a pop up about Swype, it wouldn't work anymore and to go to beta.swype.com for more information.
Of course I couldn't uninstall Swype and couldn't install the new beta, so I'm stuck without Swype, and that sucks!
How do I get Swype back?
uninstall swype with some sort of file explorer or ti backup. redownload swype beta installer apk, follow instructions....
TA DA you have swype beta again, at least thats how it always worked for me
I'm a bit of a noob so have no idea how to go about uninstalling Swype using a method other than normal...
I had the same issue. Thanks for posting the question and answer!
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N2Exploring said:
I'm a bit of a noob so have no idea how to go about uninstalling Swype using a method other than normal...
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we all start somewhere, TiBu is useful, comes as a free version to test it out, i believe it lets you uninstall system files in the free version. otherwise some are known to use (file explorer es)??? i think thats it. any program that lets you get to the system files.
system->apps->scroll around till you find the swype file and delete
nyamoV2 said:
we all start somewhere, TiBu is useful, comes as a free version to test it out, i believe it lets you uninstall system files in the free version. otherwise some are known to use (file explorer es)??? i think thats it. any program that lets you get to the system files.
system->apps->scroll around till you find the swype file and delete
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Google for a guide to update preinstalled Swype to new beta version.
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Thanks, I found instructions here in the forum under another device...guess I should have expanded my search. Here is the thread for anyone else that needs it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154334
This worked for me:
1) googled swype apk and downloaded (version 3.26)
2) uninstalled swype via TiBu
3) Reboot into download mode (CWM)
4) wipe cache and dalvik cache, reboot
5) install downloaded Swype APK
Thanks...I used the instructions referenced in the link I posted but Swype would FC at launch after I installed. Went back and uninstalled everything again, then wiped the cache and dalvik cache which I didn't do before, then re-installed, and everything works great now. Thanks!!
homerforpres said:
This worked for me:
1) googled swype apk and downloaded (version 3.26)
2) uninstalled swype via TiBu
3) Reboot into download mode (CWM)
4) wipe cache and dalvik cache, reboot
5) install downloaded Swype APK
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I followed these directions and it worked perfectly. Thanks!
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Awesome, I was coming here to find out if anyone else was having the issue and a fix it guide was already up! This board never ceases to amaze me. Followed the instructions and it worked like a charm.
homerforpres said:
This worked for me:
1) googled swype apk and downloaded (version 3.26)
2) uninstalled swype via TiBu
3) Reboot into download mode (CWM)
4) wipe cache and dalvik cache, reboot
5) install downloaded Swype APK
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This worked perfectly for me. Thank you so much! Life is much better now that Swype is back.
I'm having the same problem, however, when I try and register on the swype site using dolphin and web the checkbox for terms and agreements isn't showing up so I can't get the email to download the installer. Are there any workarounds or alternate means of getting the installer?
*edit* I was able to get the swype installer, but I still can't register with the site to login and run their program.
*update* I'm not sure what I did wrong the first time, but I tried the other method in the post and it worked; after I flashed to an older rom and back. For whatever reason out kept force closing on me the first time.
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Is there a way to put the default UnNamed Swype theme back on to the current beta? Lost it after I reinstalled.
Yea use either tibu or nobloat to uninstall Swype
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Kondrath said:
Is there a way to put the default UnNamed Swype theme back on to the current beta? Lost it after I reinstalled.
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+1 to this question
Fantastic
Thank you very much. Been looking for this for some time now.
another happy customer!
homerforpres said:
This worked for me:
1) googled swype apk and downloaded (version 3.26)
2) uninstalled swype via TiBu
3) Reboot into download mode (CWM)
4) wipe cache and dalvik cache, reboot
5) install downloaded Swype APK
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Thanks! This worked for me too. I actually used the Swype beta installer since I had previously signed up anyway.
Just curious: Anyone know why this happened now? And whether this only happened to the UnNamed ROM or others?
I believe it happened to all roms with Swype pre installed on them. Since unnamed is based off of a stock model, that's why it was affected.
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homerforpres said:
This worked for me:
1) googled swype apk and downloaded (version 3.26)
2) uninstalled swype via TiBu
3) Reboot into download mode (CWM)
4) wipe cache and dalvik cache, reboot
5) install downloaded Swype APK
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CWM is recovery mode, NOT download mode!!!!

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