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.
Hi i have gingercrutz rom. I want to install htc keybord like in the other rom but i can't do this. I have download the htc keybord, installed the two file, flag on the htc-imei imput but when i chose htc imei as a keyboard don't appair nothing. How can i do? There is someone that can help me?
P.s. i havee installed lgkeyboard like un update and that works, but i don't like lg keyboard.
Download the two file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5475283
--put it in the sdcard not in the folder
--install both the file
Clicker
HTC_IME
go to msg
long press
input method
select HTC_Ime
and done.
I succesfull install Samsung Keyboard on CM7 but i don't know how to add languages on it !
I copy my RO language files in T9DB folder but it aint workin' ... when i try to change language, Romanian is not there :|
What should i do ?
Samsung Keyboard -> http://www.2shared.com/file/d2OrgLCr/sam_keypad.html
Language Files -> http://www.2shared.com/file/DVyVAaug/RoLanguageFiles.html
change permissions of those 3 language files to rw-r-r. it worked for me, if it doesnt work try to reinstall whole keyboard
oFFoy said:
change permissions of those 3 language files to rw-r-r. it worked for me, if it doesnt work try to reinstall whole keyboard
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The permission of these 3 language files is not rw-r-r ... is --xrwxr-x !
I tryed to reinstall it, i put the files inside folder then set permission like the other files inside but still no changes ... !
you need to change permissions from --xrwxr-x to rw-r-r
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you need to change permissions from --xrwxr-x to rw-r-r
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Doesn't work ...
I quited trying to instal Samsung Keyboard on CM7... My SS Keyboard works but I use T9 and when I try to add a new word I always have the same error... Inputmethod.xt9.
Changed to Smart Keyboard Pro.
sergini said:
I quited trying to instal Samsung Keyboard on CM7... My SS Keyboard works but I use T9 and when I try to add a new word I always have the same error... Inputmethod.xt9.
Changed to Smart Keyboard Pro.
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smart decision. thats what android is for, choices
hi this is a tutorial where I will show you how to make the keyboard works as the stock rom ONLY FOR CYANOGEN MOD 7.2 , CYANOGEN 9 , MINISANDWICH , THAT ARE NOT BASED ON STOCK ROM THAT BY THESE NO NEED TO DO , but if someone could make the application Keyboard can be installed then it could make the SYM key works it does not work with other applications keyboard
NEED
-winrar
Now download this:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0n4oy7ndn72s5wh
-now that you have downloaded unzip everywhere
- Open the rom (example Cyanogen mod 7) with winrar now go to the system folder and delete the folder USR
-now take the file you unzipped first and pass it to the rom, it will compress and close winrar
-pass the rom to the sd card installed and the keyboard will work with their corresponding keys
I say if someone can make the application Keyboard of stock rom to be installed please comment WITH THIS STOCK KEYBOARD APP THE SYM KEY WORK
COMENT IF WORK OR NOT
sorry for my bad english
Thanks for this! Just installed with MiniCMSandwich and it's working great so far
I tried to copy them with root explorer, but the phone doesn't boot anymore... stuck at bootlogo... any solution?
I want my keyboard back! =(
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro using XDA
CappyT said:
I tried to copy them with root explorer, but the phone doesn't boot anymore... stuck at bootlogo... any solution?
I want my keyboard back! =(
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro using XDA
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just re-install yur ROM buddy... dnt do wipe data/factory reset!
CappyT said:
I tried to copy them with root explorer, but the phone doesn't boot anymore... stuck at bootlogo... any solution?
I want my keyboard back! =(
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro using XDA
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Nooo the files NO COPY WITH ROOT EXPLORER
you had to place files in the zip of your rom , on your pc with winrar.
And copy on your sd card and reinstall the rom
NO in your phone with root explorer!!!!,
heh? cm7.2.0 _has_ possibility to use the hardware keyboard...
just go to settings - phone settings and set your keyboard layout...
otherwise: I tested your package content but all I got was the same like what I already use... sum key also does not work. I guess to get this work you need a certain app, I currently don't have identified I also think there are more dependencies.
Yea but some on fpx 111 this opcion has been delete
and work on minicmsandwich
edwarddd said:
Nooo the files NO COPY WITH ROOT EXPLORER
you had to place files in the zip of your rom , on your pc with winrar.
And copy on your sd card and reinstall the rom
NO in your phone with root explorer!!!!,
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Is the same, I tried also to pack the files into the zip rom (all done on phone, with androzip) but I stuck anyway at bootlogo.
My rom is cm9 fxp 111.
Sent from my Xperia Mini Pro using XDA
I've tried this before and it didn't work for cm9.
Does anyone know about a n official beta version of ICS from SE wich works for azerty?
any news of that?
i have bootloop too.
Wrong section.
Any idea for CM10?
I have the latest Euphoria (RC2.1) on my vibrant. I want to install the old samsung keyboard. I found the apk (axt9IME.apk) however trying to install it using a file explorer I get the "application not installed" message.
I want to use this particular keyboard as I can swipe the space key to switch languages quickly. I tend to type in both English and Arabic in the same sentence a lot.
Also, I would like to install the Experia keyboard. This is the only keyboard I like with a spell tip for the Arabic language. This is also important for me.
I don't know if I have the proper file, but I tried to install "textinput-tng.apk" and got the same problem as above.
Does anyone know what the proper way to install these keyboards is? Doc Master ICS rom has the samsung keyboard and I really miss it! However, it seems too buggy for me.
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Also I forgot to add for the word prediction to work, is there any associated file/apk to transfer? I also have the Experia Arc and have access to all the files on it of course.
I just wanted to update that I found a flashable version of the stock Samsung keyboard with the Arabic language files. Flashing this .zip file worked.
However, that still doesn't answer the question of why didn't the .apk install, even after moving to /system/app and changing the permissions.
I need to learn this if I am to install the Sony keyboard, unless I can find a flashable version with the Arabic files (which I haven't so far)