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Will an English version ROM work will Chinese Apps?

Hi,
I want to find a fast ROM for my gear (Sapphire 32A, HTC Magic). I am not sure if an English version of ROM suitable to work with Chinese applications, especially Chinese Input Method?
Thanks.
narke

narkewoody said:
Hi,
I want to find a fast ROM for my gear (Sapphire 32A, HTC Magic). I am not sure if an English version of ROM suitable to work with Chinese applications, especially Chinese Input Method?
Thanks.
narke
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They should be as long as you got the HTC_CIME i think is the name of the chinese one.
Anyway, the real question is: Are the Chinese applications suitable for english version ROM

ronni.rasmussen said:
They should be as long as you got the HTC_CIME i think is the name of the chinese one.
Anyway, the real question is: Are the Chinese applications suitable for english version ROM
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What is HTC_CIME? Is it a specific ROM version? And, could you tell me how can I find out what version of ROM is on my phone?
Thanks.
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narke

HTC_CIME is HTC chinese input method editor (or something like that ) it exist as HTC_CIME.apk
So try to search but HTC_CIME.apk around the forum, not sure all roms will work with this if not i bet there is an default android CIME. But read several places that this is working on some of the no-sense roms released here on xda.
Since i'm not Chinese or even know the language i never had any use for it so don't know much about it either. Don't flame me if i'm wrong, just trying to help giving you some words there might help you in your search for a solution

ronni.rasmussen said:
HTC_CIME is HTC chinese input method editor (or something like that ) it exist as HTC_CIME.apk
So try to search but HTC_CIME.apk around the forum, not sure all roms will work with this if not i bet there is an default android CIME. But read several places that this is working on some of the no-sense roms released here on xda.
Since i'm not Chinese or even know the language i never had any use for it so don't know much about it either. Don't flame me if i'm wrong, just trying to help giving you some words there might help you in your search for a solution
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Thank you anyway. But you still not tell that how do I know what is the version of ROM currently running on my phone? For example, you know yours is "CursorSense32A-1.2.6.1".

Narkewoody: the easiest way to use Chinese applications or see Chinese characters is for you to install an add-on program, such as CE-Star or Monster Chinese. The downside of doing it is that certain system-related prompts will be shown in Chinese, as opposed to English. Let me know if this doesn't make sense. You may also want to go to the CE-Star and Monster Chinese websites and take a look. Good luck.

Swype 2.44 Dutch [waiting for MOD approval] no 'direct' DL link

Hey everyone here at xda, Lovely forum here! Learned everything there is to know to about custom apk files, the best software for android and swype!
Last week my Swype 1.61 expired and I was in Panic! no more fast texting!! so I fiddled around for 3 days to get a working swype again.. 1.6x seems to be dead with experation problems.. so started working on 2.44
Thanks to the files supplied by Bec07 FROM the ROM released by norrgrd, combined with the files posted by ipmode_11. I was able to make a working 2.44 DUTCH swype package which can be installed on non-rooted WVGA devices(at least working on HTC Desire).
Code:
TLDR, in a nutshell:
Swype 2.4.44.10912.t100 Package with ONLY dutch language in it.
Usable on non-rooted phones. Put theapk file on your SD, install: DONE!
***Download the apk from rapidshare*** "1.To prevent spam to the forums,
new users are not permitted to post outside links in their messages.
All new user accounts will be verified by moderators before this
restriction is removed."
I will tell you this much, the file is uploaded as:
"Swype_v2.4.44.10912_WVGA_Dutch.rar"
any moderator.. mail me at the mail-adress I regged with on this forum and i'll give you the rapidshare link for the apk I made so you can approve. *wants to contribute back*

To be honest, i think more people would use it if it included the english language aswell, with browsing webpages in mind (and posting on forums like these).
I'm also wondering if its possible to replace te current swype sound with the old 1.6 "click" one, the current one is annoying as hell!

sound replacement isnt to much work.. switching between languages will not work with the 2.4 files I could get my hands on (and trust me I have searched the entire web).
You can include more 'dictionary' files and add them to the language list ("languages.lst" file).
But the menu that pops-up when you press Q, wont show ANY options.. not even the dutch one I added.. So its Dutch only for now. It is possible to fix this if you root your phone I think, but I havent gotten around to trying that.. swype for texting is all I rly wanted for now.

As swype is oem licenced only, and the desire does not ship with swype, we cannot allow users to post swype for the reason it is "warez" to r
be bypassing the trial period.
Thread closed.

[Q] Is there any guide for changing the language of the ROM？？

Hope flash english to chinese.Anyone can offer a guide about how to do this？
Thanks in advance!

clarkkov said:
It's quite easy, but it depends on the ROM you are using. Some ROMs support specific languages (locales). To change the locale go to phone's "Settings" app. Tap on "Locale and text" entry and then tap on "Select locale" entry. Select your desired locale and reboot the device.
Sadly I have not seen Chinese locale in SG3 ROMs (probably because I was never looking for it). There is Korean locale in most of SG3 ROMs. Try flashing a couple of stock ROMs to see if they have Chinese locale or wait if someone replies which ROM is he using to get Chinese locale...
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Thank you all the same……
Maybe my description is not clear enough ,I mean how to make the ROM support chinese by modifing some files of the ROM.
My english is not good enough,hope you can understand……

clarkkov said:
Oh, that's another matter...This would include translation of the corresponding files in the framework, and the OS itself. All .apk(s) need to be translated, which considers decompiling and the recompiling the whole .apk, hunting down the GUI .xml(s), adding the translation and so on...Isn't there Chinese Android translation/localization?
...and I forgot one very important thing, the Chinese fonts and grammar! This can cause many compatibility issues. As I understand, Chinese characters cannot be translated respectively from Alphabetical characters. This would involve coding/writing a new/separate module for decoding and encoding Chinese characters. If Chinese is similar to Korean, this is the place to start. Word prediction and autocerrect software would have to be written also - for the keyboard, new keyboard layout etc...A lot of work (assuming there is no Chinese localization for Android).
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Thx a lot.
There are people who do the translation work on the Internet.But they are not able to turn every ROM to chinese version,especially when i find a ROM which i like from xda. I think i should try to find out how they do the work and learn it……

Developers only to enter here !!!!!!

Opened this subject so gave the signal is ignored by most developers of Arabic that deal with more people of the Middle East, and I want to interact with me in this subject seriously. And put several questions to be answered.
Do you add the Arabic language difficulties programming? Why, if the French and English, Chinese and others is not difficult.
I tried hard to integrate localization of multiple sources to multiple copies. I find sometimes accepted and sometimes the system fails and re-install it again
I know I am a user and not a developer but I get the tire on the front of an Arab of the new system and new versions by developers. I feel so sad that we Arabs are not accepted when the developers and the Arabic language neglected in the margin
Thank you and please consider the issue seriously.

Its most likely too much hassle for a western dev to even bother attempting to incorporate the language since it uses right to left instead of left to right and would need more modification to rom maybe.
Remember devs do this because they enjoy it, not because they are trying to serve you or others. If you really want Arabic language try a Arabic forum or find a Arabic dev or user that can do it for you.
By the way , use proper topic titles that describe the topic. Your title is not descriptive.

1st: thnx2u
i want all developers Join to this thread

Yes, I am with you says you are right.
But there are some manner of languages ​​such as Arabic and Hebrew which are written from right to left, we find that developers are added and the Arab is not added.
I, for my system (NDT SENSE3.0 PYRAMID BASED V6.0) I was impressed by being fast and no problems it has tried repeatedly to converting it into Arabic, but was re-installed the system fails once again tried several copies of Arabization Arabization not notice that I mean that it is a separate unincorporated with the system and thus was forced to do several attempts so that I can correct that this localization is very boring not notice it
If you have a solution please kindly give me the link so that I can use that version and thank you

kasserx said:
1st: thnx2u
2nd : Yes, I am with you says you are right.
But there are some manner of languages ​​such as Arabic and Hebrew which are written from right to left, we find that developers are added and the Arab is not added.
I, for my system (NDT SENSE3.0 PYRAMID BASED V6.0) I was impressed by being fast and no problems it has tried repeatedly to converting it into Arabic, but was re-installed the system fails once again tried several copies of Arabization Arabization not notice that I mean that it is a separate unincorporated with the system and thus was forced to do several attempts so that I can correct that this localization is very boring not notice it
If you have a solution please kindly give me the link so that I can use that version and thank you
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Go through the SD forums and search for Boxmax. I don't know what developers' views are on this, but perhaps you could contact him via PM and ask how to do this. If you are willing to use SD builds loads of his have Arabic RTL support.

Exactly this version of an Arab, but not required I use the offline version (NDT SENSE3.0 PYRAMID BASED V6.0) by a NAND Magdrl

[Q] Custom ROM from stock, just add language

Hi,
Can someone point me to procedure or guide how to take stock rom fromthe unit and just addnadditional interface language.
Thanx,
DiNo

Well, you are still looking?
Ok, I popped open a rom, and what I saw, was in the /system/usr/xt9/databases/ldb, were ldb files in multiple languages. (LanguageDataBase)
My guess, is that this is part of the multi-system language based on region.
So my guess, is that if you find a rom (any rom), that contains your regional language, you should be able to copy that Ldb file, into the custom rom zip, and let it re-compress the zip file, then try flashing it. This may give you the language support you are looking for.
It's a guess for me, but, it may work. Maybe something else is needed.
I have a feeling, finding a custom rom in Croatian, will be extremely difficult. So, sometimes, you have to do it yourself. Find your regional HC 3.2, and unzip it, and look inside.

Hi,
Thanks for reply.
I found out that motorola Xoom latest stock rom has Croatian language built in.
Would it work to copy ldb file from it or there will be issues since it is for another device ?
Thanks for tutoring but this are my first steps
Regards,
DiNo

dnovak said:
Hi,
Thanks for reply.
I found out that motorola Xoom latest stock rom has Croatian language built in.
Would it work to copy ldb file from it or there will be issues since it is for another device ?
Thanks for tutoring but this are my first steps
Regards,
DiNo
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Usually, we don't copy files from a rom other than acer. Not without doing a recovery backup first.
It's possible you will be ok. I think at the most, it will force close, or reboot. Or, it may work. I would be interested to know.
Also, you may want to take a look around and see if there are other files that may be linked to language. I was just lucky finding what I found.
I guess it will all depend on if the zoom ldb uses the exact same format as the Acer roms. 50/50 chance.

Seems I have found additional info on changing to a different language. Hope you want to learn a little programming
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/how_to_translate_any_rom_to_any_language