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Install soft keyboard onto the Rogers HTC Dream without root

So I noticed a bunch of you are having the 'issue' of the official Rogers HTC Dream not having a software keyboard like the Rogers HTC Magic.
This was posted on haykuro's blog:
http://www.droiddeveloper.com/hrbuilds/htc_ime.zip
Original Link Here: http://haykuro.theiphoneproject.org/?p=213
This is newer than the HTC TouchInput IME that is included on the HTC Magic and is compatible with the HTC Dream. All you have to do to install this keyboard is to extract the .apk file from the zip file and install it with a program such as ASTRO or AppInstaller (no need to push the libt9.so). Afterwards, you will notice that TouchInput will appear in your Locales & Text menu where you can calibrate the keyboard and change settings.
I'm not 100% sure if this works as I don't currently have a device to test with me anymore but I'm pretty sure it worked last time I tried it.
Good luck!

Worked on my currently not unrooted Rogers Dream!
Thanks!

esmith said:
Worked on my currently not unrooted Rogers Dream!
Thanks!
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So your phone is rooted...?
-bZj

ahhh... the double negative. hehehe.
I didn't have any issues with the htc_ime.apk is this keyboard any better, or is it just the same thing?

hey im new to the whole android thing ive tried to install the htc soft keyboard but had no luck. right now i have the t-mobile my touch 3g..any help plz

Another way I found useful
Go to the market, and find the app "any soft keyboard"
What you do is just search keyboard and keep on scrolling down until you find it, then install it. Then go to local and select any soft keboard
voila
also available in many other languages + dvorak for those interested.

i<3andr0id said:
ahhh... the double negative. hehehe.
I didn't have any issues with the htc_ime.apk is this keyboard any better, or is it just the same thing?
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It's the same thing.

DroidX Multi-touch keyboard for Froyo

Hey gang,
Many people have been wanting the Droid X/2 Multi-touch keyboard on ARMv6 froyo roms, so I went and fixed it for everyone.
This APK should work on *ALL* Froyo roms both ARMv6 and ARMv7, and may work on Eclair as well(I've not tested it)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
There are two files in the zip,
push libjni_latinime.so to /system/lib
push droidx-keyboard-kaosfix-v3.apk to /system/app/
Please let me know if you find any bugs, and we'll see if we can sort them out.
Thanks to Invisiblek for the original APK.
If you like my work, think about donating to my coffee fund.

Kaos - when I go to launch it then it says Activity not found - com.android.inputmethod.latin
any ideas?

Did you reboot after installing it?

Thanks so much! I can finally stand texting on my phone

Sorry no.... (bag over head)

Downloaded and installed, works great!! Thanks!!

Sweet! I looked at this a few days ago and I couldn't get it working
Sent from my nonsensikal froyo

Thx kaos you da man
Launch and uninstall are my only options using astro

When I attempt to install, it gives me (2) buttons, "Uninstall" and "Launch". It thinks this app is already installed.... (it's not)
Is the "internal" package name the same as an existing (pre-installed) keyboard ? It comes up as "com.android.inputmethod.latin".

punk.kaos said:
Did you reboot after installing it?
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Still have same error... strange. Maybe my phones keyboards are messed up. I'll wair for v31. thanks man you rock.

hallstevenson said:
When I attempt to install, it gives me (2) buttons, "Uninstall" and "Launch". It thinks this app is already installed.... (it's not)
Is the "internal" package name the same as an existing (pre-installed) keyboard ? It comes up as "com.android.inputmethod.latin".
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Same as me

same issue as everyone else. Seems like it thinks it's installed when it's not.

i got it installed. but i get a force close after two letters typed
hope this helps

punk.kaos said:
Hey gang,
Many people have been wanting the Droid X/2 Multi-touch keyboard on ARMv6 froyo roms, so I went and fixed it for everyone.
This APK should work on *ALL* Froyo roms both ARMv6 and ARMv7, and may work on Eclair as well(I've not tested it)
Please let me know if you find any bugs, and we'll see if we can sort them out.
If you like my work, think about donating to my coffee fund.
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Awesome work Kaos Donating now

hallstevenson said:
When I attempt to install, it gives me (2) buttons, "Uninstall" and "Launch". It thinks this app is already installed.... (it's not)
Is the "internal" package name the same as an existing (pre-installed) keyboard ? It comes up as "com.android.inputmethod.latin".
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Yeah, the stock LatinIME.apk has the same internal name.
You may need to remove that before using this.

BeinDroid said:
Still have same error... strange. Maybe my phones keyboards are messed up. I'll wair for v31. thanks man you rock.
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Using Titanium Backup I uninstalled android keyboard 2.2 from my phone then installed the new apk from kaos. Do that everyone.

ti-89rox said:
i got it installed. but i get a force close after two letters typed
hope this helps
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Remove the stock LatinIME apks, they (can sometimes) interfere.

punk.kaos said:
Remove the stock LatinIME apks, they interfere.
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thanks kaos! works great
Edit: Spoke too soon not fixed after removal

Where is the stock APK located? this can't be removed using the regular uninstall method on the phone correct? it would need to be done via adb?

quic said:
Where is the stock APK located? this can't be removed using the regular uninstall method on the phone correct? it would need to be done via adb?
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They're at /system/app/LatinIME.apk or /system/app/LatinImeGoogle.apk
Yes, adb is the easiest way.

ANDROID Swype

I've installed many swype builds but when I go to Keyboard setting there is no swype option, swype is installed and selected but no option in keyboard settings to select the swype keyboard using mdeejay froyo sense 1.1 and hastarin kernel

Did you long press in the reply area to bring up input options?

Swype doesnt seem to work with any of the sense builds you just cant select it as an input method from the keyboard. It works perfectly in all stock froyo builds and can be selected by long pressing on the options button on the soft keyboard. The only stock build it doesnt work on is darkstones latest so I assume his version isnt based on stock.
Mark.

i use SlideIT keyboard for sense builds. not as good as swype in a few areas, but basically the same thing

mskip said:
Swype doesnt seem to work with any of the sense builds you just cant select it as an input method from the keyboard. It works perfectly in all stock froyo builds and can be selected by long pressing on the options button on the soft keyboard. The only stock build it doesnt work on is darkstones latest so I assume his version isnt based on stock.
Mark.
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I am able to use swype version 2.4.44.10912.t100 with froyostone sense v.3.2 and mdeejay froyosense series 1.1 clean.
working swiftly on both.

I cannot seem to be about to change the input method at all on a build based on Froyostone Sense V.3.2. Any ideas? I am pretty sure I installed the stock keyboard files right, but there's not even an option in Language and Keyboard to switch it.

You guys are genius, the long press on reply method allowed me to select swype and it shows but but I can't "swype", individual words work but not swype. I will be trying the above mentioned version to see if that works.
Quick update the Swype_v2.4.44.10912_WVGA_English_ANDROID version works a charm.
Thanks for the help guys, now for the battery life issue......

I've attached Swype (Multi Language!(even Dutch supported)) I already use this for months... It works like a charm. I used to have the same problem, it seems there are a lot of different versions of swype but This one will work on Android.
Go to settings - keyboard and turn on Swype. Then go to your massages click a message and press and hold the typing field, you get a bar wich says input, click that and change to swype This version works defenitely.
Please do not post warez on xda.
Hope this helps
Use HTC sync 3.0 on your PC or use a file explorer program(like Astro) on your droid to install the .apk file

Plz remove link swype is warez now as they closed the beta test and talked to site admin about it..
Sent from my Mytouch HD2

I FOUND SWIPE. ok I dont know how long it will last but download mccnjoon76's newest MIUI customize build he has the working swype in the AndroidApps folder cut it save it to your memory card load your android build use file explorer find it then click it

wrecless said:
I FOUND SWIPE. ok I dont know how long it will last but download mccnjoon76's newest MIUI customize build he has the working swype in the AndroidApps folder cut it save it to your memory card load your android build use file explorer find it then click it
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heres a link for the lazy one's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802194

Well that will be removed from his Rom now, as swype is warez and you just alerted everyone to it being there... nice.. and a simple google search will find you a working version and not have to post links or alert people to which roms have it...
Sent from my Mytouch HD2

Swype works in my HD2

squish099 said:
Well that will be removed from his Rom now, as swype is warez and you just alerted everyone to it being there... nice.. and a simple google search will find you a working version and not have to post links or alert people to which roms have it...
Sent from my Mytouch HD2
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oh well my bad but it is bound to happen anyway may as well let everyone know so they can get it b4 its gone and believe me I'v done google and downloaded 5 different swype's wich none worked so I decided to do everyone a favor so get it while you can

[Q] darstone superRam Keyboard

does anyone have another keyboard for the darkstone superRam v1.5?? because the actual keyboard is not really accurate..

Swift Key X Beta
I don't know about many keyboards but if you want to type fast without making errors then i would recommend SwiftKey X beta, its a free download from the android market. The reason i love to use it is because of its prediction system which learns from the way you type in facebook or other social networking sites which are supported.
Try it out and let me know if its good.

hey i like it but is there a way put import the sense keyboard from winmo to android?

download americandroid sd rom. in the folder apps you'l find htc imei keyboard apk which is similar to sense ones. maybe a strange recommendation but i did so

mutil said:
download americandroid sd rom. in the folder apps you'l find htc imei keyboard apk which is similar to sense ones. maybe a strange recommendation but i did so
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maybe it's weird but i get an error :s.. i can change the settings and all that stuff but when i want to type with it it's forced to close :s

dragonovus said:
hey i like it but is there a way put import the sense keyboard from winmo to android?
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check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416

p107r0 said:
check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
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i tried to install it but the application stopped :s so i can't use them i don't know actually where i should place the 2 apk files

dragonovus said:
i tried to install it but the application stopped :s so i can't use them i don't know actually where i should place the 2 apk files
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Put both on SD Card, enable installation of unsigned apps in Settings and then run both with any file manager. Hopefully will install.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

p107r0 said:
Put both on SD Card, enable installation of unsigned apps in Settings and then run both with any file manager. Hopefully will install.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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hiya thanks it worked!!

Swype Beta

Apparently, the new beta will not work if we've already got it installed.
Shame as some of the add-ons and tweaks sound like a good step forward.
Anyone got any ideas if they'll ever update the versions we've got preinstalled? or is it simply waiting on it to leave beta and end up in the store?

With the SGS1, swype was updated whenever the firmware was updated.

It works, you just have to "force install" it.

I've been using it for over a week now. Works great. Can't sync with Facebook (to get custom words) but other than that I'm typing away.

how do u guys get the new version 3 to install? I download the Installer from Swype.com by login to my account. Then when i run it, it say to disable swype first but i was unable to do that.
Thanks 4 the help!

xxlikquidxx said:
how do u guys get the new version 3 to install? I download the Installer from Swype.com by login to my account. Then when i run it, it say to disable swype first but i was unable to do that.
Thanks 4 the help!
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you could remove swype from /system/app like I did and then install the new version

soyef said:
you could remove swype from /system/app like I did and then install the new version
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Yep, you have to force uninstall the stock version, which requires root and something like Titanium Backup.
Or, if you like making things more difficult for yourself, you can go into /system/apps and delete Swype.apk and delete libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib and then install.

cool thanks!

Yesh I realised after we could force install it, I'm gonna leave it and hope they update with the next firmware. I'm running pretty close to stock at the minute, want to get a feel for the phone in it's naked state to start with.
Thanks for all the info guys. Much appreciated.

sweet, I forgot to backup my stock swype though before I uninstalled, what will happen when the beta expires?

so i installed the new version, reboot the phone and then swype isnt swyping anymore, just regular typing works. Then i tried to reinstall it and it said "Generating license failed".. anyone knows the fix for this?

xxlikquidxx said:
so i installed the new version, reboot the phone and then swype isnt swyping anymore, just regular typing works. Then i tried to reinstall it and it said "Generating license failed".. anyone knows the fix for this?
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Happened to me too I removed the beta with titanium and reinstalled

I like the principle of swype but find it frustrating to use due to the dictionary giving bizarre choices and editing being counter intuative. I look forward to trying beta 3 of swype but until Samsung deliver it on a future firmware update I'm not using it any more. However I have just discovered SlideIT and a m trying it out, it works just like swype and my opinion is favorable, it seems more accurate and easier to edit mistakes. It is a free trial and the full version costs money but it looks like a good alternative too those of us that don't root and therefore can't have swype beta 3 yet
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

I'd been using the beta for oh maybe 9 months and it only ran out once and all I did was log back into the site and generated another license.
I look forward to Samsung rolling out another version in the firmware. The one installed seemed smoother than my old beta, who knows the new beta might be even better.
Since 2.3 editing wrongly spelt words became much more annoying. Though I swear it's slowly learnt how I type.

So it's not possible without root ?