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.
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Hey guys I just got a Rogers Dream....running through these forums it seems to be the latest build of android
firmware:1.5
kernel: 2.6.27-9something
build:1.85.631.5
my problem is there is no on screen keyboard for it like the magic, is there any way to install it as an app? or where to find such and app? canada does notyet support $ apps
One question, is it enabled?
Go to Settings => Locale & text and make sure that Android Keyboard (or something similar) has a checkmark next to it.
there is no option on this phone for it under that address there is only the option "device keyboard" which only allows me to modify auto complete, capitalize and such seems this phone does not have it loaded on it
wow..unbelievable
Tell me about it I assumed that they were the same platform so the software would be interchangeable I guess its because no one would buy the magic if the dream had both keyboards....anyway anyone know where I can dowload a good on screen keyboard?
u might just have to modd the os....n get one of these roms....
can't you just install the keyboards found here as an apk? There is a thread started by funbacon which has a KB- key.apk and i know i have previously installed it as an apk (ie. just using app installer0- no special instructions)...... give that a go.
There's a bunch of virtual keyboards on the market. Just download one.
install HTC_IME.apk
AbsoluteDesignz said:
install HTC_IME.apk
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how do you install the .apk file without having root access??? currently there is no way to root the Rogers versions. I've read that AppsInstaller can install .apk files, but can AppsInstaller be installed on non-rooted devices? or at least Rogers ones (which are different than other G1s?)
well the file posted worked perfectly I'm not going to mess with the ROM on this phone i just installed it using the appsinstaller application so i guess your misinformed about the phone being rooted to install .apk's i have done several already. Since I'm in canada we don't have access to many of the good apps is there a place where I can download .apk files?
AbsoluteDesignz said:
install HTC_IME.apk
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thanks, i installed it from my sd card using apps installer on my NON-rooted phone.
the latest version of HTC_IME.apk from hyauku's site works perfect on it.
i seem to be having issues with the symbols not working on the slide out keyboard..
petko64 said:
i seem to be having issues with the symbols not working on the slide out keyboard..
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what kind of stuff? i also noticed that in certain apps. i would do ALT + symbol, and it would only do the letter, not the symbol, after 2-3 tries it did the symbol. seems to be a sometimes things for me, pretty rare, I can live w/ it for the soft kb.
Quick How To
I wrote a quick How-To on installing a OSK for the htc dream in canada because rogers disables it.
Hope it helps
Navetz said:
I wrote a quick How-To on installing a OSK for the htc dream in canada because rogers disables it.
Hope it helps
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that why i got a g1 , rogers disables to much in there phones , an old sony erricson i had rogers disabled the flash menu , they try to stick pickles up ppl asses
I've been trying to figure out how to install the evo keyboard to the mattc sense, I just need the keyboard with the arrows any help appreciated
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I want that as well very bad and I was keep on asking for help as well but it seem that no one knows or no one wants to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696543
there's a mod, but so far only works for desire (with sense) on 2.1.
Can't use that since you need to install via recovery which HD2Droid doesn't have & I tried an evo_ime.apk , hope someone figures it out, it sucks not having no arrows.
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i remeember I have been able to install HTC_IME.apk from Fresh EVO rom (see Evo forum) on Mattc 1.3 but it does no work anymore with 1.5...
It always tells : "application not installed" ...
BTW I still do not understand the odex/unodex version of apks...
KillerDid said:
i remeember I have been able to install HTC_IME.apk from Fresh EVO rom (see Evo forum) on Mattc 1.3 but it does no work anymore with 1.5...
It always tells : "application not installed" ...
BTW I still do not understand the odex/unodex version of apks...
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When i had a g1 the devs used odexing to speed up the system. If i recall correctly you need both the .odex and .apk in the same directory for it to work as well as an odexed rom. So i dont think that version will work for us.
do you have the apk for evo, so I can try.
just download the fresh evo rom from evo forum. All apks are in it.
Is this made for hd2 or native evo only?
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djdant said:
I've been trying to figure out how to install the evo keyboard to the mattc sense, I just need the keyboard with the arrows any help appreciated
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AS A WORKAROUND:
Get htc_ime_jonasl_hires22_27.zip (keyboard) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416 (Click -> High resolution version (Froyo/2.2)) Now you can use VOLUME KEYS AS ARROWS when keyboard is open. (Enable it from android settings -> keyboard and set it by tapping and holding a text box. Also goto settings, languages and keyboard, htc ime mod settings, user interface, volume keys , select move cursor.
Now I am able to get the cursor where I want easily.
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
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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
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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
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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
Is it possible to change the key board on a phone? I was using DC's last rom and it had an XDA key board that I liked. I just flashed the .6 version of Sprint/HTC's stock 2.1 rom on my phone. I have rooted it so I can play with it a little and would like to put on another keyboard if possible.........
Thanks for your help..........
Lisa
sure, you can install and use other keyboards, never seen a xda keyboard
I remember in dc's Rom a little xda in the lower left corner.
Where can I find key boards and how would I install it?
After you install a new keyboard you need to long press in a text input box and change input method
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find the apk and either do "adb install name.apk"
or put the apk in the /system/app folder on the phone and reboot
mslisaj said:
I remember in dc's Rom a little xda in the lower left corner.
Where can I find key boards and how would I install it?
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You're thinking of the HTC_IME Mod, a modded version of the HTC stock keyboard developed by an xda member. The apk can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
and once the apk files are on your SD card, you can use any file manager to install them.
mslisaj said:
Is it possible to change the key board on a phone? I was using DC's last rom and it had an XDA key board that I liked. I just flashed the .6 version of Sprint/HTC's stock 2.1 rom on my phone. I have rooted it so I can play with it a little and would like to put on another keyboard if possible.........
Thanks for your help..........
Lisa
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I can make one for you if you'd like? Come to my keyboard thread and request it here
Hi there,
I'm looking for the Swype keyboard for the HTC Legend. I'm currently running a Froyo Rom. I tried one from this website, which didn't work so well, I don't know if it was me or the application because when I opened it, it told me that my trial period expired and that I should upgrade my Swype keyboard application. When I tried using Swype, it would show the line going across but it just wouldn't do anything when I go through the letters, I can only tap on the letters, which would be useless because I would just go back to the normal input method. Any tips? Ideas? Or links to a good Swype Keyboard? The one I tried using but didn't work was:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660206
Thanks for the help.
I have that problem as well ever since the latest version of Swype and after I upgraded to Froyo. Not sure whose fault is it. I switched to Gingerbread keyboard since.
try this rar with version 1.6 swype apk file in it
EDIT: as asked by MOD
you can try to register on swype beta site, and get a newer version of swype. i'm using it, and it work like a charm.
I'mm using Swype since about 3 month. I registered to the beta-program, a friend of mine registered last week and got his version about an hour later. I'm using cyanogenmod 6.1 (Froyo) and swype works like a charm. I also tried cynogenmod 7 (Gingerbread), but there swype closes always.
Get rid of d/l links, or a MOD will. I won't report it, I'm just warning you. On XDA this is seen as warez, and Swype has asked that all download links are removed from here, and all other forums. This sucks, I know. Apply to beta test and hope.
Sorry guys
im on the official swype beta and running froyo...seems like everytime i reboot my phone i have to re-install swype? anyone else have this annoying problem?
Off to Gingerbread
I'm sorry if this is a little off topic, but can anyone please send me a working apk of the Gingerbread keyboard?
I'm on Blayo's ROM, 0.5. I've been trying the app in the market with no success. The app keeps getting FC as soon as I touch the keyboard.
Thank you very much!
nolook said:
im on the official swype beta and running froyo...seems like everytime i reboot my phone i have to re-install swype? anyone else have this annoying problem?
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I think that is the case if you install swype on sd.
Try to move the app to your phone.
ozazi said:
you can try to register on swype beta site, and get a newer version of swype. i'm using it, and it work like a charm.
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I was using the official beta when the problem started. lol
frullewulle said:
I think that is the case if you install swype on sd.
Try to move the app to your phone.
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i do have it installed to my internal memory
I am having the same problem, but I'm using data2ext on balyo's b05 rom.I solve this problem by switching input method to touch input and then back to swype.swype is back to normal.
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I am using swype on my legend, every reboot you need to long press in a text box and select the android keyboard, then doit again and select swipe, its a known bug. From what i understand it is a problem with timing. Hope this helps.
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I was using Swype on Froyo (CyanogenMOD 6.1) without problems. With Gingerbread (CyanogenMOD 7 experimental builds) I had some trouble, as the Swype-keyboard disapeared immediately. After uninstalling Swype and reinstalling it via Swype-Installer everything works again as it should.