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gingerbread keyboard

anybody got this gingerbread keyboard working on his milestone??? i only see a miniature version which cant be used correctly....
any ideas???

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...bread-2-3-keyboard-w-working-predictions.html
Will fix the problem

thanks...
now its working like a charm

spanish prediction doesnt work , damn

how do you get it on milestone without clockwork ?

tomlaboule said:
how do you get it on milestone without clockwork ?
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You can use Open Recovery and apply it as an update.

geevee11 said:
You can use Open Recovery and apply it as an update.
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Tried OR but gave error "E:Error in /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates/Fabolous_GBKB_Fix.zip (Status 4)
Installation aborted."
Using Androidani 1.46 OR

geevee11 said:
You can use Open Recovery and apply it as an update.
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it didn't work, I did it manually using android terminal (backuped the original file to my SD then moved the files to system/app and system/lib

ridsama said:
Tried OR but gave error "E:Error in /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates/Fabolous_GBKB_Fix.zip (Status 4)
Installation aborted."
Using Androidani 1.46 OR
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i used androidiani OR and i didn't have any problems. Maybe a corrupt download? Try redownloading the zip again.
or use this one, *http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863969
This is what I used.
tomlaboule said:
it didn't work, I did it manually using android terminal (backuped the original file to my SD then moved the files to system/app and system/lib
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maybe you were not mounted as rw? Sorry, but I'm not that familiar with using the terminal.

damned, no french auto-complete dictionnary

Worked for me.. using the latest androidiani.. had to apply that LCD density fix for a normal sized ginger keyboard ..
Still thinking swype is the best virtual keyboard though

I can open that zip just fine. But anyways, I downloaded from http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/06/download-gingerbread-keyboard-for-rooted-devices/ and it worked fine, but still had to do the density fix.
Is this suppose to be multi touch? I hold shift and press a letter and it just toggles Caps...
Since this is just a rip from 2.3, I guess you can't do the feature where they hold Spacebar to switch to another language right? EDIT: Nvm, found it in settings, no language I want to switch to anyways lol

So does this only work on 2.2 ROMs and/or G.O.T.'s 2.2.1 Open Recovery? Or will it work on 2.1 ROMs as well (like the Telus I'm running)?

ridsama said:
I can open that zip just fine. But anyways, I downloaded from http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/06/download-gingerbread-keyboard-for-rooted-devices/ and it worked fine, but still had to do the density fix.
Is this suppose to be multi touch? I hold shift and press a letter and it just toggles Caps...
Since this is just a rip from 2.3, I guess you can't do the feature where they hold Spacebar to switch to another language right? EDIT: Nvm, found it in settings, no language I want to switch to anyways lol
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Are you sure this keyboard is multitouch ? it seems not i tried pressing alt+ a to get the 1 and nothing happened, also the spanish prediction DOES NOT work

thanxs! works great

What I see is VERY small keyboard.
How can i change it to larger one?

To anyone who's using this, does this have an "enter" key in portrait mode? I only see a "smiley" in the videos, and I find a line break infinitely more useful than an emoticon.

salisbury_steak said:
To anyone who's using this, does this have an "enter" key in portrait mode? I only see a "smiley" in the videos, and I find a line break infinitely more useful than an emoticon.
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You're right, that seems like a pretty glaring oversight. Though it won't bother me too much, since in portrait I tend to use the physical keyboard.
*edit*
that actually only seems to be in 'messaging' - try it in browser and it's replaced with a 'GO' button

ugh, it returns to a small keyboard after every restart.

kenosis said:
What I see is VERY small keyboard.
How can i change it to larger one?
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me too. i think it doesn't consist with MS. So i removed

[Q] Installing swype?

I'm new to the android ecosystem but I've always been jealous of swype users, is it possible to port this feature to the nook touch?

Just replace apk file of swype with default keyboard using Root Explorer in system/app

I tried installing a keyboard apk file into system/app file by copy and paste with ES file explorer but it said failed. is there a special app or procedure I need to do this with? and where did you get the apk file? I would like a keyboard with directional arrows (for spreadsheets) and numbers for faster input. Thanks

Are you sure system is r/w?
Sent from my GT-I5700 using Tapatalk

roryn3kids using ES file explorer use the following instructions and you'll have access to r/w root files:
1. Scroll down to Root Settings and enable Root Explorer and Mount File System.
Not sure if this next step was needed but I did it anyway
2. Once again from the setting menu click on File Settings and enable "Show Hidden Files"
then copy the file from your data\app folder to your system\app folder

Swype "friendliness" to nook STR
The instructions above worked fine for me.
The problem is that I found the apk somewhere (a rather new version but still not the latest) and, even when it works, I do not get any "word list menu" like the one shown in those Swype Howto videos.
This means that, either I use an extremely short vocabulary, or I waste 50% of the time correcting the suggested word...
For instance, let's say I wanted to write f***, Swype forces me to accept the word duck.
This is good, because then I have the time to think twice before swearing but in the end... hum, let's say it's not that productive.
Of course, I checked that the options are properly configured (or I think so)
Does it happen to any of you, nook STR users?
BTW, I might also say that I cannot install the beta from swype.com/category/get-swype/
Have any of you succeeded on this?
Not that I want to re-activate a Post that was last updated in August, but it's nice to have as much information regarding swype as possible in a single post.
Thanks

I just discovered the Swype feature on my galaxy player 4.0 and it's great!
Never used Swype before this, But Since finding it a few days ago, it's all I've used! lol
Hope you get it installed, cuz its awesome.

Ok, I have further investigated the Issue and I can confirm now that it is properly configured (I compared it with some other devices) so let's ask it the other way around...
Is there any nook-STR-user who properly installed Swype?
How did you do it or, better said, where did you get your swype from?
Thanks very much, and a happy new year!
(sent using my not-that-effective-but-still-funny-to-play-with swype keyboard )

My findings with SWYPE are :
1. when you set your keyboard to SWYPE and do FACTORY reset, you might get problem in the "re_registration" your Nook. For some reason, the factory reset will not erase everything and the device is looking for SWYPE keyboard - which is obviously not there. So you won't have any keyboard to type onto !!! Having not a backup might get you in serious trouble !!!
2. As mentioned over here, the word prediction/suggestion is not visible so really, there is the small nuisance when you have to correct few words. keep an eye on it, when writing.
3. You might find a little bit frustrating the highlighting of a pressed button. Well, OK ... the truth is, that it's TOTALLY ANNOYING !!! Have a look on my video on youtube so you know, what I'm talking about :
youtube.com/watch?v=OYKjvqhxJmU&context=C3503defADOEgsToPDskIus5a7mP57B922B9wWU5cP
But, this can be fixed !!!
youtube.com/watch?v=S3vwQSvjUYM&context=C34142eeADOEgsToPDskJDd6sKkvt8EqkgO74yVfe7
Big THANK YOU goes to "djdarkknight96". His solution is to make the "highlighting" transparent, so it doesn't bother you any more. There was an attempt to make the trace line transparent as well, but without success (FC). Please, have a look at his thread for more info.
P.S. : With the youtube links -> as a new member outside links are not allowed for me yet -> so please add "www"

zholy said:
My findings with SWYPE are :
1. when you set your keyboard to SWYPE and do FACTORY reset, you might get problem in the "re_registration" your Nook. For some reason, the factory reset will not erase everything and the device is looking for SWYPE keyboard - which is obviously not there. So you won't have any keyboard to type onto !!! Having not a backup might get you in serious trouble !!!
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My findings with this are that the swype keyboard is actually still there, so you need to use adb to delete the apk file and, if you replaced the original, find that one and use adb to add it.

[Q] MS2GingerBeta5 help PLS!

I am trying to install this rom for a whole day but with no results. Everything is going well till I have to flash the fixedSBF. I can't do this in contrast to FroYo which is flashing any time without any problem... I have been trying to install it around 10-15 times, and every time trying to do that in a bit other way starting whole installation again - fresh 2.2 installation, 2.2.2, wipe data after Froyo Flashing, wipe data after nandroid backup (step 4), trying without patching (step 5) and every time getting this:
Please guys, tell me what am I doing wrong?

Well, looks like your phone is recognized but not the file. Rename your file to something shorter and place it on a short address as well, something like C:\sbf . Probably it's just RSDLite *****ing about filepath length

move the file to somewhere else, also rename it. i encountered that problem once

thanks guys! Now I'm getting 7100 error. I'm looking for some logs in RSD lite folder but can't find enything...
EDIT: I've changed file name to f123.sbf and it's flashing! AT LAST!!!

Issues
I'm using for 3 days now and everything is perfect, except for 2 issues. The first is that my phone doesn't identify my incoming calls. Iget only the number displayed.
The other one is my backlight which doesn't work. Can anyone help me?

ggomes said:
The other one is my backlight which doesn't work. Can anyone help me?
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Have you installed those two patches from this thread (two attached files)?

Issues
Hi guys,
I finally could install MS2GingerBeta5.
I stoped in step 5 and I didn't realize that the "black screen" described by the step was the "black screen with M logo" and stuck was expected and the next step would by followed normally.
But now I have some issues:
1. There are only two languages available: English and a oriental one. I would like to set portuguese
2. No APN configured. The mobile network doesn't work. I can make and receive calls, but no data network. I have tried force the operator, with no success
3. Auto rotate screen doesn't work
4. Swype doesn't work
5. Physical keyboard wrong layout just with ALT key
Can someone help me?
Thanks.

levicm said:
Hi guys,
I finally could install MS2GingerBeta5.
I stoped in step 5 and I didn't realize that the "black screen" described by the step was the "black screen with M logo" and stuck was expected and the next step would by followed normally.
But now I have some issues:
1. There are only two languages available: English and a oriental one. I would like to set portuguese
2. No APN configured. The mobile network doesn't work. I can make and receive calls, but no data network. I have tried force the operator, with no success
3. Auto rotate screen doesn't work
4. Swype doesn't work
5. Physical keyboard wrong layout just with ALT key
Can someone help me?
Thanks.
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1 - MoreLocate2 -> Add Locate -> Label: Portugues, Language PT, Country: Brazil
2 - Use "APN Brasil" to configure APNs
3 - I guess homescreens doesn't rotate in this ROM
4 - I dont know =\.. Im using SwiftKey now
5 - keyboard issue solution:
rename /system/usr/keychars/umts_milestone2-keypad.kcm.bin as umts_jordan-keypad.kcm.bin
rename /system/usr/keylayout/umts_milestone2-keypad.kl as umts_jordan-keypad.kl
*Sorry about my poor English

3. Have you applied the second patch from the thread with this ROM? Do it if you didn't yet.
MotoMilestone 2 & TapTalk

Negruslito said:
1 - MoreLocate2 -> Add Locate -> Label: Portugues, Language PT, Country: Brazil
2 - Use "APN Brasil" to configure APNs
3 - I guess homescreens doesn't rotate in this ROM
4 - I dont know =\.. Im using SwiftKey now
5 - keyboard issue solution:
rename /system/usr/keychars/umts_milestone2-keypad.kcm.bin as umts_jordan-keypad.kcm.bin
rename /system/usr/keylayout/umts_milestone2-keypad.kl as umts_jordan-keypad.kl
*Sorry about my poor English
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Man, you guys are fast to answer. This forum is fantastic! Many thanks.
Negruslito,
1 - After add the pt_BR language, some parts of the device became in portuguese, like the settings menu, but other parts did not, as the options that appear when you press menu button on the homescreen.
2 - APN Brazil worked perfect. Thanks.
3 - You're right, homescreens doesn't rotate in this ROM. Thanks again.
4 - What is SwiftKey?
5 - I'll try tomorrow. Thanks once again.
And your english is ok. Not worse than mine.
mkmck said:
3. Have you applied the second patch from the thread with this ROM? Do it if you didn't yet.
MotoMilestone 2 & TapTalk
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mkmck,
Yes I have applied. As Negruslito said, that's all right, just the homescreen doesn't rotate.
Thank you all.
Levi Mota

I' ve followed the instructions on the first post step by step, patching only the first file. Is it possible to apply the patches again without messing up everything?
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

Yes, You can apply those patches after whole installation.

ggomes,
I applied the second patch after the whole process and it worked with no problem. The backlight became to work after the patch and I couldn't see any problem caused by the patch.

mkmck said:
Yes, You can apply those patches after whole installation.
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levicm said:
ggomes,
I applied the second patch after the whole process and it worked with no problem. The backlight became to work after the patch and I couldn't see any problem caused by the patch.
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Nice, I will try that. Tks guys.

[Q] How to change the default keyboard on rooted NST?

I have rooted my nook simple touch. Originally it was meant for reading only, but I write a lot too and writing on a computer screen is very straining as well as intimidating. I installed an app for takig notes on my NST but then I found that the keyboard isn't very nice on the nook. I want to change it. There are several keyboard apps on the market but none of them seem to work. I am not very much aware about the android system, so will someone please help me install a new keyboard? I don't need swype, swiftkey x will do. please help me install swiftkey x or something similar.

you have to move the apk file from /data/app to /system/app. Then use Nook Color Tools to select new keyboard.
I can recommend Hacker's keyboard (on market it is for android 2.2 and later but you can find somewhere on the forum link to a 2.1 version). Only cons is that it is dark but I have asked a developer and he is working on a different look (and hopefully also integrate 2.1 compatibility pach).

if you dont wanna open adb or anything, just do this
you can just install the app using Market
(or)
Download the apk from tto your computer. copy it to your SD card. Insert the SD card into nook and just open the folder in your SD card where you have the .apk and tap on it. then nook will ask for an install prompt and then proceed to install.
Once done enable the keybord from the app itself, or if you open NookColor tools you will have an ption to change the default keyboard

Keyboards
Take a look at TorimuNooter, it has ICSKeyboard included.

Torimu.Joji said:
Take a look at TorimuNooter, it has ICSKeyboard included.
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Just to add on to this, ICSKeyboard has a working autocorrect/suggestion system.

thanks everyone. I figured it all out myself. I am currently on touchpal and am loving it. thanks for the Co ordination

How did you get Touchpal to work. I installed TouchPal Tablet and the keyboard was all messed up?
What version of Touchpal are you using?

Hello, I'm also looking for a better keyboard (for Spanish, for example).
I've tried many (I like ICSKeyboard), but all they lack the key "Done" (required when adding notes in the stock Reader).
Somebody knows if there is a keyboard that includes it?
TIA,
jugaor

sorry I meant smart keyboard pro. its great and very customizeable. it also has Spanish language for it, and many more.
I think the done key is not dependent on what keyboard you use (its not available on the stock of course), it gets activated only in situations the app needs it to. so if the apparently commands the use of the done key, it will be there. I am not sure if this is correct, but I do get the one key whenever I want on the smart keyboard pro.

I have the same problem with the "Done" key: for example when I want to add a note to my books, I found I can only do that with the stock keyboard which has a permanent "done" button for me to press. Any other keyboard I tried has the normal "enter" key, but no "done"... pressing enter has the effect of a carriage return on the notes (that allow for multiline comments up to 512 char), but I can't save the note.
Anyone found a solution to this?
Thanks anyone!

ICS keyboard for NST
Googie2149 said:
Just to add on to this, ICSKeyboard has a working autocorrect/suggestion system.
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Your post is my only hope left in the sea of misery of keyboards without auto-suggestion. I tried to install a couple of ICSKeyboard builds on my 1.2.1 Nook rooted with NootManager, but to no avail. Could you tell me where to find a cab of this ICSKeyboard working on Nook?
The TorimuNooter is not available anywhere anymore. The only image I could find is 06K version; it doesn't have this keyboard.

Clarification on installing a new keyboard: First you will need a browser with root privileges (ES File Explorer worked for me). In the settings menu, choose Root Explorer, then Mount R/W. Both "data" and "system" need to be set to R/W - otherwise I couldn't see the files and folders in data and I couldn't copy things to system/app). Find the keyboard install program (mine (graffiti) was not easy - I had to search for the APK). Copy it to the System/App folder. Run the install from that folder. That made it show up in the Nook Color Tools for me.

There must be a way to force the "Done" key to show in a 3rd party keyboard.. I use Smart keyboard to be able to write to my language (stock has only english) but the only problem is this "done" key not showing, although it show elsewhere..

[ ROM Release ] [mengluole] [March 4] U8800 + / - u8800Pro-official B572 Starter Edit

March 4 updates
. delete ADW desktop replacement back to the original Huawei desktop
. repair the house keys did not respond
. delete the default first screen changes, and now brush into will not be changed to the first screen IDEOS
Sina microblogging: gently drifted across the summer if there are problems you can contact with me in a timely manner
ROM Description:
one using the official kernel
. delete Notepad, add the millet memo
. delete all Google programs and other unwanted program
. beautify the digital power
5 to join root, the search key to the lock screen, volume keys wake up
6. unlock the FPS to 55
7. modify the search key for the lock screen, by adding volume to wake up
. software zipalign optimization
. Join the BRAVIA_ENGINE video picture optimization engine
10.GPU rendering turned on by default TS optimization, touch screen response speed optimization, open JIT accelerated
11.Host is to shield a large number of ads
12. speed up GPS positioning
13. optimize wifi stability
14. improve call quality. Open support for the AMR wideband / HD Audio
15. to enhance image quality, the Sony camera engine
16 integrated third-party software in the data folder, easy to remove, including: RE Manager, titanium backup, DSP equalizer, Baidu input method
addition integrated dolphins browser, if you like the ROM, I do use the dolphins to the browser a few minutes, so can I increase the amount of activation, thank you
can brush into the after the end of the package wipe sensory 2.3
tutorial:
1. ensure drive correctly installation and storage Carry dload folder under the premise turned off, press and hold the volume + and volume - keys, then press and hold the power button, three button Do not let go until you reach the pink screen
. connected to the computer with the following recovery.img new file to replace the computer appear in the image folder in the letter recovery.img file. (The downloaded file to extract the compressed package in order to get recovery.img)
then pull the battery, reboot, Brush package (zip file) into the memory card (if you do not have a memory card into the phone memory also)
4. In shutdown mode, press Volume +, and then press the power button, do not let go, knowing that the user interface screen to enter the Chinese recovery. Please turn two empty the data option, will make it clear all programs, please make a backup, backup backup programs data can be used titanium, magic music, pea pods, backup contacts SMS, or QQ synchronization assistant backup contacts SMS
5 and then select the Brush package installed from the SD card to find the Brush package location selection, the success of the Brush restart the brush into the service packs or service packs do not need to WIPE emptied directly from the SD card in the Recovery interface, install the brush machine package, find the Brush package location Select Brush successful restart.
Note: recovery, touch-sensitive keys, normal use, from left to right four key followed by return, up, down, confirm key
http://www.mediafire.com/?17e3jafhtfi2zi0
Edit:Xda for u8800pro has so little posts for new roms (official or custom) where chinese forums are full of new roms every day even hour...so i took the chance to post a rom here that im using!!The description is translated from chinese i hope you understand the basics..if you wan't more roms im happy to post them let give some power to our forum!! greetz!

Hey! I am using the same ROM as you! Tell me.. is the youtube working for you? In my case it says about some connection problems..

dherma said:
Hey! I am using the same ROM as you! Tell me.. is the youtube working for you? In my case it says about some connection problems..
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The first time for some reasons youtube and map give me an FC i unistall them from market and reinstall them and working great!!try it!

I Have B512 Can I Install This?
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This IS Chinese Or English?

husen4u said:
I Have B512 Can I Install This?
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This IS Chinese Or English?
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You can and its only first start chinese you can go to settings and change to english!!

my friend pikachukaki i have the 2.3.5 official but i have some issues
the sd card makes "mourlies" i cant format it i cant access it some times and the rotation doesnt work
do these work fine here? i need just to flash it through cwm?

didicola said:
my friend pikachukaki i have the 2.3.5 official but i have some issues
the sd card makes "mourlies" i cant format it i cant access it some times and the rotation doesnt work
do these work fine here? i need just to flash it through cwm?
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It took me 5 minutes to understand the mourlies think untill i saw your flag!xaxa!!This sounds like a sd card problem...take backup of all the things you have inside and format it (slow) on your pc if you have sd reader fat32!i haven't found any of those problems with this rom!!

pikachukaki said:
It took me 5 minutes to understand the mourlies think untill i saw your flag!xaxa!!This sounds like a sd card problem...take backup of all the things you have inside and format it (slow) on your pc if you have sd reader fat32!i haven't found any of those problems with this rom!!
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i updated the phone of a friend from 2.2.2 wind to 2.3.5 but he has some issues
and now i try to find out what is happening! do you have any rom to suggest for every day use stable and "fast"?
thanks my friend!!!

didicola said:
i updated the phone of a friend from 2.2.2 wind to 2.3.5 but he has some issues
and now i try to find out what is happening! do you have any rom to suggest for every day use stable and "fast"?
thanks my friend!!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1541998

help,I can not add account, it just restart the phone, ask for help.
thanks you !

Is This ROM OverClocking?

quangcon1980 said:
help,I can not add account, it just restart the phone, ask for help.
thanks you !
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I had same problem. And why on earth someone removes android market

In china market didn't work or works not so good like in other countries. They have own market. This ROM is made for china users only.
Sent from my ragelis

bronxitas said:
In china market didn't work or works not so good like in other countries. They have own market. This ROM is made for china users only.
Sent from my ragelis
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I never had those problems...just flash gapps!!

pikachukaki said:
I never had those problems...just flash gapps!!
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hello pikachukaki please, do you know something about some "language packs" to add to the chinese rom ?
Last week I have seen some "language pack" for MIUI 2.3.9, but yesterday I have searched it here again and seem to be disappeared. This is not a problem, I already have it, but want know on wich ROM it can be applied (without brick the phone ;-) ) many thanks

mariosbbs said:
hello pikachukaki please, do you know something about some "language packs" to add to the chinese rom ?
Last week I have seen some "language pack" for MIUI 2.3.9, but yesterday I have searched it here again and seem to be disappeared. This is not a problem, I already have it, but want know on wich ROM it can be applied (without brick the phone ;-) ) many thanks
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To the rom they made for...you translate the apks one by one you can't port them to other rom!!