#1 - stock email app no longer works. The email app out of the app draw does. How can I change the "Library" so that it points to the working email app?
#2 - where to I clear defaults for the home button? I can only get to Go Launcher (which is fine with me) but my wife wants her Nook home screen back.
Thanks!
Ok, I figured out how to clear defaults using tgps launcher. It is a little cunbersom since there is no back button, but it works.
How do I set the defaults so that pressing the "n" button once let's me choose " home" and go to the book homescteen and pressing it twice takes me to Go Launcher?
I also need to figure out how to either restore the stock email app, or add a different one to the nook library.
Thanks!
bobapunk said:
Ok, I figured out how to clear defaults using tgps launcher. It is a little cunbersom since there is no back button, but it works.
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Swiping right to left on the notification bar usually works for back.
How do I set the defaults so that pressing the "n" button once let's me choose " home" and go to the book homescteen and pressing it twice takes me to Go Launcher?
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I don't think what your asking for is possible yet. The Home button on the B&N menu takes you to your default, the same as pressing twice.
Thanks for your feedback. I found a Nook Home app in the development section of this board. I factory reset the Nook because I could not stand my wife's whining... When I root this again, I am going to use the "n" to launch Go Launcher and have the Nook Home app on the dock.
Any idea why the stock email app disappeared after root? I am guessing that installing G-apps overwrote it or something. If I could have gotten email access back from the Nook Home, I could have placated my wife long enough to figure out the n-button mapping...
bobapunk said:
Thanks for your feedback. I found a Nook Home app in the development section of this board. I factory reset the Nook because I could not stand my wife's whining... When I root this again, I am going to use the "n" to launch Go Launcher and have the Nook Home app on the dock.
Any idea why the stock email app disappeared after root? I am guessing that installing G-apps overwrote it or something. If I could have gotten email access back from the Nook Home, I could have placated my wife long enough to figure out the n-button mapping...
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Hmm, no idea about the stock email. It still shows up in my app drawer. Did you debloat?
bobapunk said:
Any idea why the stock email app disappeared after root? I am guessing that installing G-apps overwrote it or something. If I could have gotten email access back from the Nook Home, I could have placated my wife long enough to figure out the n-button mapping...
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During the rooting process one of the questions is if you want to overwrite some of the stock applications (Gallery.apk, Email.apk, etc) in order to provide ones with better functionality. You could open up the NookandZergy.bat file (right-click and select "edit", of course, this is assuming you're using the same root process I think everyone else is using) and find the line:
Code:
adb push Email.apk /system/app/Email.apk
And just delete that line, and save. Then when you run it the next time, it won't replace the stock Email client.
cfoesch said:
During the rooting process one of the questions is if you want to overwrite some of the stock applications (Gallery.apk, Email.apk, etc) in order to provide ones with better functionality. You could open up the NookandZergy.bat file (right-click and select "edit", of course, this is assuming you're using the same root process I think everyone else is using) and find the line:
Code:
adb push Email.apk /system/app/Email.apk
And just delete that line, and save. Then when you run it the next time, it won't replace the stock Email client.
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Awesome! Thanks, that is what I need to do.
@ckevinwelch - the stock email icon is there, but clicking does nothing. I got a message to pop-up saying that it could not find the .apk
Is there a way to have the root script install the Android email APK without replacing the stock one? Or would it be easier just to install the Android APK after the fact? Sideload? install from market?
This should be what I need to be able to have both a rooted Nook and a happy wife!
bobapunk said:
Is there a way to have the root script install the Android email APK without replacing the stock one? Or would it be easier just to install the Android APK after the fact? Sideload? install from market?
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Eh... it seems unlikely to me, as they will compete for "namespace" as the apps. I've been having trouble with Contacts.apk conflicting with their Social.apk or whatever it is that carries their broken version of Contacts over.
So, basically, they would both be competing for the "Email" name, and you would only get one of them, which for one of you, would be the wrong one.
I would suggest, for the sake of the marriage, just don't install the stock Android Email.apk, and go without a proper Email client.
That sounds like the best option.
I was not sure how changing the name of the APK would affect things. Like if the Google email client were renamed, would it still work?
I do not plan on using the tablet for my own email, so I should just leave out the Google APK, but I would like to know if there is a way run both, just because I am a curious cat!
Related
i take no credit for this as i found it on the i9000 forums. this only wants on android 2.2 by the way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810454
if you replace this apk with the one in your system/app folder, it will work without you having to open the apk and install it. just make sure you back up your orginal email.apk as this one has one problem.
it needs to be resized to fit our phone, we are missing the refresh button at the bottom of the app and it also cuts off the bottom of emails.
what im asking is, can someone resize the dimension of the apk to fit our phone ?
Merci beaucoup monsieur!
Is there anyone that can work on this I tried using the one from sgs tools but it wouldn't load email at all looks nice though using nero v3
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a member in the captive forum named smoothone posted an apk that works on my vibrant with nerov3. however, some are saying that they get camera FC but here's his quote
"Here is a modified Email apk that shows the bottom of the email app that has been cut of when installed on non Galaxy Tab phones. The bottom of this app is where you can manually sync your mail and a menu lets you do multiple delete.
(This has to be pushed to system/app or put there with Root Explorer, it is not an installable apk)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10088626&postcount=64
i found another member who says that they have a working email.apk that doesnt FC secondary camera apps found here. i uploaded it as Email(2).apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10187652&postcount=136
after playing with both apk's that i uploaded. i couldnt get the app to receive emails or download my emails from their respected servers
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Galaxy email.apk
after playing with both apk's that i uploaded. i couldnt get the app to receive emails or download my emails from their respected servers
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I've been using the one by Smoothone since the day after he posted it and am having no problems retrieving my emails from my Google and Yahoo accounts. I'm using Nero V3.
After you push the apk to system\app go to your phone settings, applications, manage applications and find your email app and clear your data and cache. This had solved many issues for lots of users.
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menacetwosociety said:
a member in the captive forum named smoothone posted an apk that works on my vibrant with nerov3. however, some are saying that they get camera FC but here's his quote
"Here is a modified Email apk that shows the bottom of the email app that has been cut of when installed on non Galaxy Tab phones. The bottom of this app is where you can manually sync your mail and a menu lets you do multiple delete.
(This has to be pushed to system/app or put there with Root Explorer, it is not an installable apk)
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WIN.
I'm using the app from Smoothone, the feature set is great and it doesn't enforce my organizations exchange security policy, so I can use it without having to set it to the stupid numeric lock screen, or allow a remote administrator to wipe the phone.
+1
Thanks for finding this. I tried this when it was first posted awhile back and liked it except the size issue. Glad someone fixed it for us. Again thanks for finding.
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menacetwosociety said:
a member in the captive forum named smoothone posted an apk that works on my vibrant with nerov3. however, some are saying that they get camera FC but here's his quote
"Here is a modified Email apk that shows the bottom of the email app that has been cut of when installed on non Galaxy Tab phones. The bottom of this app is where you can manually sync your mail and a menu lets you do multiple delete.
(This has to be pushed to system/app or put there with Root Explorer, it is not an installable apk)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10088626&postcount=64
i found another member who says that they have a working email.apk that doesnt FC secondary camera apps found here. i uploaded it as Email(2).apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10187652&postcount=136
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How to use root explorer? I have the download, just don't find the actual process to take to push the apk.
help appreciated... how to use root explorer
explodingboy70 said:
+1
Thanks for finding this. I tried this when it was first posted awhile back and liked it except the size issue. Glad someone fixed it for us. Again thanks for finding.
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How do you push? If you don't mind explaining...
tu_mamita said:
How do you push? If you don't mind explaining...
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Open Root explorer
Navigate to system/app
Scroll down to email.apk and change to email.bak (saves apk for later, should you want to revert back) to do that just long press and use 'rename'.
Find the email.apk file that you downloaded, long press it, and then either 'move' it or 'cut' or 'copy' it and 'paste' it back into system/app
Alternatively, I like to copy the original .apk and paste the copy in a created folder called stock ROM apps. Then just move the new .apk over the original one in the system/app file. No need to change the names and you can always go back by copy pasting the old one over the top of the new one.
Hope this helps
I've pushed it, but I can't get it to load my inbox. Deleted the files in App manager, but it still doesn't do anything to load the mails. It keeps saying that it's loading, but never finishes. I was able to send a message to my gmail account with it, but I was not able to retrieve one to the inbox that I returned in reply. The outbox works. The inbox is not.
Any suggestions?
P.S.
How about a black version instead of the cartoony blue that Samsung's got running through TouchWiz?
thanks Much appreciated MonteCristo22
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MonteCristo22 said:
Open Root explorer
Navigate to system/app
Scroll down to email.apk and change to email.bak (saves apk for later, should you want to revert back) to do that just long press and use 'rename'.
Find the email.apk file that you downloaded, long press it, and then either 'move' it or 'cut' or 'copy' it and 'paste' it back into system/app
Alternatively, I like to copy the original .apk and paste the copy in a created folder called stock ROM apps. Then just move the new .apk over the original one in the system/app file. No need to change the names and you can always go back by copy pasting the old one over the top of the new one.
Hope this helps
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Much appreciated... However how do I move the new email.apk from the internal to the root explorer system/app??
tu_mamita said:
Much appreciated... However how do I move the new email.apk from the internal to the root explorer system/app??
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Assuming you copied the email.apk to the root of your internal. Open root explorer. Find the folder called 'sdcard' that will be your internal. Click on that and find the new email.apk. Sometimes there will be a duplicate with a ._ in front of it. It isn't that one. It will just says email.apk and have a little android next to it. Long press on that icon and use the move command.
Then use the back button to go to the previous screen and you should see a folder named 'system'. Tap that file. The second file on the next screen is the app file. Click that. Now at the bottom of the screen there should be a button that says 'paste'. That button became active when you used the 'move' command. Press the paste button and it will move the new email.apk to that folder.
MonteCristo22 said:
Assuming you copied the email.apk to the root of your internal. Open root explorer. Find the folder called 'sdcard' that will be your internal. Click on that and find the new email.apk. Sometimes there will be a duplicate with a ._ in front of it. It isn't that one. It will just says email.apk and have a little android next to it. Long press on that icon and use the move command.
Then use the back button to go to the previous screen and you should see a folder named 'system'. Tap that file. The second file on the next screen is the app file. Click that. Now at the bottom of the screen there should be a button that says 'paste'. That button became active when you used the 'move' command. Press the paste button and it will move the new email.apk to that folder.
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You're a life saver MonteCristo. No one has ever taken the time to explain.
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There is no PUSH option in this email.....
Edit: there is in 2nd one.....
Edit: both apps are ****ed. 2nd has PUSH, but PUSH doesn't work at least with mail2web.com......
Anyone have a different working Email APK file? I can get exchange to work but sbcglobal will not load even though I can send mail with the app through it so it is authenticating.
Help - need stock email.apk for Galaxy S
Please help.
I need the stock email.apk for Samsung Galaxy S 2.3.4.
I replased my and didnt save the original.
As title says, just a heads up to get a great kb for our NC for free today only on amazon appstore
(if you get it and want to thank me you can by sending me the apk since the appstore doesn't work in Canada!!! (arggh)
Just downloaded and testing now. Had been going between the Gingerbread and Thumb Keyboards on Froyo, but Swift does seem to be more accurate so far. Think this might be my goto keyboard.
HOWEVER, the stupid Swiftkey icon pops up on the notification bar. It won't go away-- any way to get rid of this?
The free Swiftkey app from the Amazon AppStore doesn't seem to be a tablet version. It also seems to suffer from the white on white problem.
if someone can send me ?
I would like to try it.
The tablet version is in beta so i imagine once out of beta this can update to it
Not able to see predictive words
I installed on my rooted Nook and it doesn't have the same capability as it does on my phone.
The thing that makes this keyboard so nice are the predictive words above the keyboard. The predictive words aren't showing like they do on my phone.
Are others seeing the same thing?
droylance said:
I installed on my rooted Nook and it doesn't have the same capability as it does on my phone.
The thing that makes this keyboard so nice are the predictive words above the keyboard. The predictive words aren't showing like they do on my phone.
Are others seeing the same thing?
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eh, you sure you're using Swiftkey? The predictions are always there, phone or tablet.
droylance said:
I installed on my rooted Nook and it doesn't have the same capability as it does on my phone.
The thing that makes this keyboard so nice are the predictive words above the keyboard. The predictive words aren't showing like they do on my phone.
Are others seeing the same thing?
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You might need to turn on word suggestions in the settings.
Can someone pm me with the file?
Amazon a pp store winner let me cuz I am in Canada. Even though I have it installed.
From 1.1 Nook Color with 1.1 ghz overclock
no point canadoc
Canadoc, there's no point sending the apk to you. amazon is drm'ing their apps, so it is locked unless on the same registered device and linked to the amazon account used to download it. i've alredy experienced this fate several times, using the family account to start with, then switching to my private account. have done it several times, with both free and paid apps. the apks are there, but they keep giving errors like "you are not the owner of this apk". perhaps i just need to delete the amazon appstore after the download?
I use it both on my phone and NC. Great keyboard!
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I downloaded swiftkey, turned on autocomplete and I do not see any of the predictions in either landscape or portrait mode. Any ideas?
Jsorvik said:
I downloaded swiftkey, turned on autocomplete and I do not see any of the predictions in either landscape or portrait mode. Any ideas?
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Did you download the language pack?
I downloaded the SwiftKey KB, but I'm having trouble with the initial setup sequence. After I hit Enable, the screen goes back to the Welcome page instead of the screen where I'm supposed to check the SwiftKey box. Any help?
Thanks.
Rooted Nook Color V1.1.0_r2 (Decad3nce)
and Official CWM 3.0.1.0 (nemith)
Here's what I did to get swiftkey to work:
Using root explorer I made a copy of
com.touchtype.swiftkey.apk
(found in data/data)
and pasted it in system/apps
then rebooted
After that, choose it as your keyboard either in NookColor Tools
or longpress a text field and pick input then choose Swiftkey
Hope this helps
Confirmed doesn't work if installed on device it wasn't purchased from. Oh well.
sign up for the beta and download tablet optimized version. much better IMO.
Canadoc said:
Confirmed doesn't work if installed on device it wasn't purchased from. Oh well.
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It'll work if you install the amazon appstore and sign into your account.
Unless you're just doing it for piracy, then you're a huge douchebag.
Was signed in. However it said it wad not purchased from my device so if must be Drm with device id
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Clearly I am a complete and total moron. I have just spent an hour with three different root file system apps trying to make this work. I cannot do it. The file simply will not copy to the system/app folder no matter what I try. I can copy it to every other folder it seems, except that one.
Root explorer - can't mount the system folder at r/w. I press the button at the top, but nothing happens. The system remains r/o.
SUFBS - Mounts the system folder as r/w. I can create new folders and files in the system folder with no problems. Can't copy the folder from data/data or anywhere else.
Super Manager (hey it was free and I was desperate) - same deal as SUFBS except it did copy the file finally. Gave me an error that I was out of space. I don't see it listed as an APK. I'm clearly f***ing up something ridiculously simple.
WTF am I missing here?
ok gotta resurrect this one.
i paid for the tablet version recently from the android market and it doesnt install on my rooted NC - i rooted my NC using Manual Nooter.
i also cant seem to locate the apk file. anyone know where the apk file is installed once the app is downloaded from the market?
I love my new Nook Tablet after sideloading all of my favorite apps...the only thing that I haven't had success with is changing to a third party keyboard. I've downloaded the Thumb Keyboard from Amazon, installed it and see it running, I just can't activate it in the Nook settings. Anyone else have success with this?
I have had no success either. I tried swiftkey and, after downloading the language files, once I try to enable it just force closes. It seems the settings menu has completely removed the option to chose which keyboard you want.
Although (and this may be a long shot), I have an idea. I cant test it right now as my nook is dead and I left the charger at work >.<. Anyway, here is my idea:
root the NT
using a root file manager go to /system/apps
locate the keyboard apk and copy the name. (I don't know if case matters but I would just copy it exactly as it appears)
rename the apk after copying the name to something like (keyboard).apk1
now locate the /data/app folder
locate your keyboard app of choice and rename it to whatever your default keyboard is named
move the file to /system/apps
reboot tablet and see if the keyboard you downloaded sticks.
If this doesn't work, that is why we just renamed the origonal apk. Basically, go back into your file manager app and delete the apk for the 3rd party keyboard then delete the 1 after the stock and reboot and your device should be fine.
This works just fine on my phone (I know it's a completely different animal). If nobody is willing to try it, I will today while I'm at work and post back if it works.
pilotguy415 said:
I have had no success either. I tried swiftkey and, after downloading the language files, once I try to enable it just force closes. It seems the settings menu has completely removed the option to chose which keyboard you want.
Although (and this may be a long shot), I have an idea. I cant test it right now as my nook is dead and I left the charger at work >.<. Anyway, here is my idea:
root the NT
using a root file manager go to /system/apps
locate the keyboard apk and copy the name. (I don't know if case matters but I would just copy it exactly as it appears)
rename the apk after copying the name to something like (keyboard).apk1
now locate the /data/app folder
locate your keyboard app of choice and rename it to whatever your default keyboard is named
move the file to /system/apps
reboot tablet and see if the keyboard you downloaded sticks.
If this doesn't work, that is why we just renamed the origonal apk. Basically, go back into your file manager app and delete the apk for the 3rd party keyboard then delete the 1 after the stock and reboot and your device should be fine.
This works just fine on my phone (I know it's a completely different animal). If nobody is willing to try it, I will today while I'm at work and post back if it works.
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I'd be happy to try this, but since I downloaded this directly from the Amazon Appstore I don't have the apk for it. Actually, I've searched using Astro and can't even tell where the app files are on the Nook...
rlefranc said:
I'd be happy to try this, but since I downloaded this directly from the Amazon Appstore I don't have the apk for it. Actually, I've searched using Astro and can't even tell where the app files are on the Nook...
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Bah, this method does not work. I didn't snap that my phone had swiftkey enabled already so the LatinIME.apk being renamed had no effect on the device functions. On the nook, I rooted it and then renamed LatinIME.apk to LatinIME.apk1...which means no more keyboard so I cant rename swiftkey. In my infinite wisdom I tried to master reset (using wipe/deregister device in settings). Apparently this does not completely revert to defaults but just wipes user data...so now I cannot login to my B&N account due to no keyboard!
So...DO NOT DO THIS! >.<
Alternatively...once you have root you can push the renamed swiftkey app (or whatever keyboard app) to /system/apps and that MIGHT work...All I know is, looks like I'm returning my device as I cannot do anything with it
Turn off the device. Hold down the N key and Power it back on to do a factory reset.
pilotguy415 said:
Bah, this method does not work. I didn't snap that my phone had swiftkey enabled already so the LatinIME.apk being renamed had no effect on the device functions. On the nook, I rooted it and then renamed LatinIME.apk to LatinIME.apk1...which means no more keyboard so I cant rename swiftkey. In my infinite wisdom I tried to master reset (using wipe/deregister device in settings). Apparently this does not completely revert to defaults but just wipes user data...so now I cannot login to my B&N account due to no keyboard!
So...DO NOT DO THIS! >.<
Alternatively...once you have root you can push the renamed swiftkey app (or whatever keyboard app) to /system/apps and that MIGHT work...All I know is, looks like I'm returning my device as I cannot do anything with it
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rlefranc said:
I love my new Nook Tablet after sideloading all of my favorite apps...the only thing that I haven't had success with is changing to a third party keyboard. I've downloaded the Thumb Keyboard from Amazon, installed it and see it running, I just can't activate it in the Nook settings. Anyone else have success with this?
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We can use the same method that the KF use to change keyboard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351914
we need root access to do this, but thankfully we just got that today, thanks to some amazing devs
Hope it help you. PS when you figure out what the thumb keyboard DB value is, please post it here in the forum to share it with rest of the nook tablet community.
spoland said:
Turn off the device. Hold down the N key and Power it back on to do a factory reset.
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I actually figured that out just messing around trying to find a hard button reset...this doesn't work either. Apparently a factory reset only resets the factory settings but does not restore the rom to default itself...weird.
hmmm...does anyone know if there is a way to get to adb shell with the device off? or without being able to get into settings...yeah...long shot lol
Anybody had any luck?
Does the same method from the kindle fire work on the nook tablet?
I would really love to use thumb keyboard! Any takers on this project?
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pilotguy415 said:
I actually figured that out just messing around trying to find a hard button reset...this doesn't work either. Apparently a factory reset only resets the factory settings but does not restore the rom to default itself...weird.
hmmm...does anyone know if there is a way to get to adb shell with the device off? or without being able to get into settings...yeah...long shot lol
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Debugging gets disabled after each boot, so no ADB. I think you are screwed. Perhaps this is a sign that you need to go into a B&N and have them "fix" your tablet. When they pop the secret SD card into it, grab the tablet and RUN.
I found in an old Nook Color thread that the file is saved as com.beansoft.keyboardplus.zip in /data/app.
I had hoped to do this without having to root my NT...love to be able to sideload apps but just don't want to hassle with rooting it.
At this point I think I'll just be sticking to the stock keyboard since it sounds like you have to install the apk in /system/app for it to have a shot of working anyway.
i think kfmethod can work if android versions is same
I have not figured a way to change which keyboard is being used, but I was able to find a way to change to different themes of the B&N Stock Keyboard.
Here's how:
1) Download/Install Anycut from the Android Market
2) Open Anycut
3) Select New Shortcut
4) Select Activity
5) Scroll down until you see Android keyboard Debug settings, choose this
6) Go to your homescreen and click on the newly created shortcut
7) Select Keyboard Theme
8) Enjoy!
I'm rooted and I'm not sure if that changes things or not, perhaps someone can test it out for me?
anlog said:
Debugging gets disabled after each boot, so no ADB. I think you are screwed. Perhaps this is a sign that you need to go into a B&N and have them "fix" your tablet. When they pop the secret SD card into it, grab the tablet and RUN.
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For somehow, after updating my su binary to 3.0.3, I don't see the "not in debugging mode" message again in TiB even after reboot...
Theres a thread in apps where a guy found some debuging keyboards and got swift keyboard up and running.
Drewmungus said:
Theres a thread in apps where a guy found some debuging keyboards and got swift keyboard up and running.
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That should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359116&page=2
Nook Tablet SIP Keyboard Switching without rooting
I too am desperate for my Nook Tablet SIP Keyboard to be switchable without rooting. I was previously using windows mobile where you have CTRL+x,c,v,b,u,i,e,y,z, etc -- i used it CONSTANTLY to undo, redo, and most importanly: being able to cut, copy, and paste info form fields.
This is driving me nuts that the standard SIP on a tablet doesn't have such basic features.
I purchased Thumb Board from Amazon (Amazon says it's compatible with Nook Tablet) but I can't execute it... bummer.
After using the hacker keyboard for a day, i found the keys a little too cramped for how fast i type. I ended up just changing the theme to stone and i like it. Im much more accurate with it as well.
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lusayalumino said:
I too am desperate for my Nook Tablet SIP Keyboard to be switchable without rooting. I was previously using windows mobile where you have CTRL+x,c,v,b,u,i,e,y,z, etc -- i used it CONSTANTLY to undo, redo, and most importanly: being able to cut, copy, and paste info form fields.
This is driving me nuts that the standard SIP on a tablet doesn't have such basic features.
I purchased Thumb Board from Amazon (Amazon says it's compatible with Nook Tablet) but I can't execute it... bummer.
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Did you ever figure out a way to get thumb keyboard up and running? If not, I can probably help you out seeing as that is the keyboard I now use constantly.
Sent from my Nook Tablet using Tapatalk
downsay said:
Did you ever figure out a way to get thumb keyboard up and running? If not, I can probably help you out seeing as that is the keyboard I now use constantly.
Sent from my Nook Tablet using Tapatalk
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I'm not rooted and still haven't found a way to use thumb keyboard...if you know of a way to enable this on a non-rooted NT I would love your help in setting it up! Thanks.
I got the email apk from gingerbread up and running on the nook tablet *will update with screenshot. I figured I would try and it worked so no more *****ing about the stock email app being crap. You can now fix it.
How to install:
Download here
Push to SDcard
Move to system/app using root explorer *or free alternative.
change permissions to:
Code:
Read, Write
Read
Read
^ Just like that.
then reboot
and
Enjoy
Don't forget: Backup your stock email apk, just in case.
Does this replace the B&N app when using their launcher too? I'm getting very upset with it constantly re-downloading all of my email...
You need to reboot for it to take effect btw
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I'm having an issue getting this to work. Do you have to push the apk to the sdcard, or can you copy/paste it?
Issues here as well. The app isn't showing up in the list. Reverting for now
I already said you need to reboot for it to show.
Rebooted twice. It would show up as Email or Mail, right? Followed all the instructions, permissions, etc.
Indirect said:
I already said you need to reboot for it to show.
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I did so. I made sure that I followed your instructions. I'm having similar issues with changing out the keyboard, though that may be more related to the apk I downloaded.
Did you guys put it into system/app?
Yep. I used adb because i was already hooked up and working on stuff. Didn't look at logcat because i was working on a compile config.
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Did you guys put it into system/app?
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Of course. After making the /system partition R/W with Root Explorer. Would have preferred to use my own r/w script for /system, but when I got rid of my Droid I think I deleted all of my Android editing/modifying files.
zambien said:
Yep. I used adb because i was already hooked up and working on stuff. Didn't look at logcat because i was working on a compile config.
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It worked just fine on my tablet and another persons tablet. Check completely through your app drawer for it it should be called "Email"
Got it up and going fairly effortlessly...
the mistake I was making?
I am using Go Launcher Ex...after reboot I looked at E and M for Email or Mail...well, it wasn't there (even though I was sorting alphabetically)
It turns out, it WAS there in my app drawer...it just went to the very last page of my app drawer and was listed after Widget Locker...obviously NOT in alphabetical order, haha
Maybe you guys were also having this problem?
Yep that was my issue as well. PEBKAC. Sorry for the mixup. Thanks for the app!
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I found it exactly as described above.
My main issue was that I was initially trying to launch it using the stock nook home apps screen.
downsay said:
Got it up and going fairly effortlessly...
the mistake I was making?
I am using Go Launcher Ex...after reboot I looked at E and M for Email or Mail...well, it wasn't there (even though I was sorting alphabetically)
It turns out, it WAS there in my app drawer...it just went to the very last page of my app drawer and was listed after Widget Locker...obviously NOT in alphabetical order, haha
Maybe you guys were also having this problem?
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Yeah, exactly the same thing happened with me. Go Launcher doesn't always seem to auto-sort correctly.
Not sure if that's an error or feature of Go Launcher but it doesn't seem to happen all the time. Recently downloaded apps are placed at the end of the app draw. I like it cause I down load so many apps, I forget what I've downloaded.
Lately however, I've noticed that new apps appear in order with a little orange label in the upper right corner of the icon - I think it says new.
Awesome! Thanks, Indirect. This worked perfectly for me.
On a side note, this also fixed an issue with contacts. I was stuck with the abysmal stock contact list manager, because nothing else I installed would allow creation or editing of contacts. With the stock email app is in place, I can now use GO Contacts to create and edit contacts.
BTW: email addys open a new email, street addresses open in Google Maps, and phone numbers open chat in textPlus if you have these installed.
the download link is no longer work. Can you send me a new URL?
Thanks
Please ignore my last post. I found it at your other thread.
Thanks
Hey guys,
I really wanted the "Ok Google" from home like I have on my Nexus. After doing this, you can press the home button to wake the device up and then simply say "ok google, remind me to talk to my boss when I get to work". It takes specific versions of the apps to make this work and I located a combination that wiill do the job.
You will need:
Google Play Store installed
Google Search installed from Play Store.
A copy of ADB
Installation
Un-tar.gz this file with whatever program you use for file compression, to a folder called "GoogleLauncher"
Navigate to the "GoogleLauncher" folder,
Using your copy of ADB, type "adb remount", then "adb push *.apk /system/app"
Go to Settings>System>Accessibility>Quick Boot and disable Quick Boot
Reboot your watch.
Conclusion
This worked for me. If you're having problems or you'd like this turned into an app you can download and press a button to perform the tasks above, let me know.
AdamOutler said:
Hey guys,
I really wanted the "Ok Google" from home like I have on my Nexus. After doing this, you can press the home button to wake the device up and then simply say "ok google, remind me to talk to my boss when I get to work". It takes specific versions of the apps to make this work and I located a combination that wiill do the job.
You will need:
Google Play Store installed
Google Search installed from Play Store.
A copy of ADB
Installation
Un-tar.gz this file with whatever program you use for file compression, to a folder called "GoogleLauncher"
Navigate to the "GoogleLauncher" folder,
Using your copy of ADB, type "adb remount", then "adb push *.apk /system/app"
Go to Settings>System>Accessibility>Quick Boot and disable Quick Boot
Reboot your watch.
Conclusion
This worked for me. If you're having problems or you'd like this turned into an app you can download and press a button to perform the tasks above, let me know.
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Would this work for the callisto 100? x201?
dragonfly1113 said:
Would this work for the callisto 100? x201?
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Don't quote the OP in its entirety. Its a waste of space. It can also be confusing if the directions change.
It likely would.
AdamOutler said:
Don't quote the OP in its entirety. Its a waste of space. It can also be confusing if the directions change.
It likely would.
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haha ok thanks. been using tasker to imitate the ok google command for now.
AdamOutler said:
I really wanted the "Ok Google" from home like I have on my Nexus. After doing this, you can press the home button to wake the device up and then simply say "ok google, remind me to talk to my boss when I get to work".
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On my S2, Google Now is both part of the Google Launcher and Google Search. For those of us running Loki's EnSec + Operative, does the Google Launcher below replace SmartLauncher as the home action? In other words, are we giving up SmartLauncher / WP8 Launcher / OUI2.0 to get Google Now?
AdamOutler said:
This worked for me. If you're having problems or you'd like this turned into an app you can download and press a button to perform the tasks above, let me know.
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What about making it a flashable zip? Operative includes TWRP, so we should be able to flash system APKs.
Thanks!
--L.
Or just download and install the apk?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
Jaskru, I was wondering the same thing. I did what you suggest above back in February, and the OK Google launcher has been an option ever since. Works better than typing, for most stuff.
I am otherwise on unrooted stock, though I do not suggest others use their TrueSmarts unpatched at all.
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jaskru said:
Or just download and install the apk?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
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This doesnt work with just installing the APK. you get a toast stating that there is a problem.
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This doesnt work with just installing the APK. you get a toast stating that there is a problem.
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Probably dependent on also having the google search apk installed first, eh?
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Probably dependent on also having the google search apk installed first, eh?
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that's not it. something is missing from the system apps. I tried just installing them, it didn't work.
AdamOutler said:
that's not it. something is missing from the system apps. I tried just installing them, it didn't work.
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I remember when we were first trying to do it before Loki came out with the patch + operative we had to push services (velvet.apk) as a system app... Now, when you get the device and install Loki's patch (+operative I think) or Dees rom that has that stuff in it too you have the up to date velvet.apk as a system app. And, of course you need the search.apk too.
That's where I was coming from. If someone is going to try and push an apk as a system app, they may as well just run Loki's script instead. Thanks for sharing though.
Hey @AdamOutler, Have you seen any differences with the battery life? Thanks for the Post, I got it setup the first try. I was just curious as to what I should expect?
Update: For a simple launcher, this is pretty nice. The apps and the drawer fit nicer then Apex did, even with a ton of setup. Smart launcher is nicer than apex, but there's a lot of setup as well. I just launched the Now launcher and it just worked. My apps look nice and the drawer is clear and easy to read. Now all i want is for my watch to do the notifications like the android wear demo!
you need a computer to run this correct? for the adb part of it? any change you guys can post a screenshot of your launcher so i could see how it looks prior to installing it later when i get home. been switching between nova and wplauncher8
Thanks,
jaskru said:
I remember when we were first trying to do it before Loki came out with the patch + operative we had to push services (velvet.apk) as a system app... Now, when you get the device and install Loki's patch (+operative I think) or Dees rom that has that stuff in it too you have the up to date velvet.apk as a system app. And, of course you need the search.apk too.
That's where I was coming from. If someone is going to try and push an apk as a system app, they may as well just run Loki's script instead. Thanks for sharing though.
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Stop trolling my thread. You're wrong and now you're looking for loopholes. No, its not in the operative patch. I don't create threads for no reason. Judging by your Post to Thanks ratio, you post unhelpful comments like this one all the time. Just stop it. You're being unhelpful, cluttering the thread, and adding misleading information.
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Hey @AdamOutler, Have you seen any differences with the battery life? Thanks for the Post, I got it setup the first try. I was just curious as to what I should expect?
Update: For a simple launcher, this is pretty nice. The apps and the drawer fit nicer then Apex did, even with a ton of setup. Smart launcher is nicer than apex, but there's a lot of setup as well. I just launched the Now launcher and it just worked. My apps look nice and the drawer is clear and easy to read. Now all i want is for my watch to do the notifications like the android wear demo!
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Yeah, it's battery life appears to be the same or better. I'm getting 70% by the end of the day on wifi with vibration and sound on.
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you need a computer to run this correct? for the adb part of it? any change you guys can post a screenshot of your launcher so i could see how it looks prior to installing it later when i get home. been switching between nova and wplauncher8
Thanks,
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It just looks like a standard Nexus AOSP launcher with a 4x4 grid. It's small, but usable.
Wasn't trying to troll Adam. Was just participating. Guess it was just magic then for me when I flashed the patch and dl and installed the apk with no issues. Sorry for sharing my experience with you.
Is anyone getting a substantial amount of google search crashes since setting this up?
I have been using Google Now as one of my three alternative launchers for over a month. It has never crashed. I say, "OK Google.....launch Tapatalk" and it does. "OK Google....call susan" and it asks me whether to use Phone or Skype (Skype started working for me on the TS after some recent update), then places the call.
To enable this, I followed the same guide I used to get Google Now onto my Nexus4 before KitKat was released for it. Best I can remember I just side loaded a couple of apk's using a guide on some android web site like Android Police maybe. It just worked, appearing as a launcher option with the other two I already had in place.
All this was on my stock insecure unpatched 1/8/1900 with the shipping 20140120 firmware and Google Play side loaded as usual.
I've got screencaps ! They are on the TS though, and I cannot type on that thing hardly still.
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Lost my notifications launcher
Hi everyone,
One thing I noticed when I switched to this launcher: no notifications bar on the top. Did anyone else get this? Something to think about if you're going to make it your default.