FYI, just throwing this out there... Apparently the installer for swype that alot of ppl have been using on XDA has a counter of how many times you install.. Mine just locked me out after reinstalling after who knows how many reflashes..
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FYI, just throwing this out there... Apparently the installer for swype that alot of ppl have been using on XDA has a counter of how many times you install.. Mine just locked me out after reinstalling after who knows how many reflashes..
Just passing this on...
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I use ShapeWriter and haven't ever had a problem installing.
Not sure about the installer, DirtyShroomz has a topic in the Themes and Apps with the latest unlocked apk if I am not mistaken.
y dont u just sign up for the beta even since its not open now it took about 2 weeks for them to let me in and u dont have to worry about it expiring or u installing to many times
pb4life754 said:
y dont u just sign up for the beta even since its not open now it took about 2 weeks for them to let me in and u dont have to worry about it expiring or u installing to many times
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I am on the beta... the installer didnt install swype that fit on my screen. The hassle is minimal.
kkruse said:
FYI, just throwing this out there... Apparently the installer for swype that alot of ppl have been using on XDA has a counter of how many times you install.. Mine just locked me out after reinstalling after who knows how many reflashes..
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Mind sharing the source or proof of this? or is it just FUD?
If your version of Swype stopped working it is because each version has a kill date built in and you are trying to use or install it after that date.
The version posted elsewhere on the boards works just fine.
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so i just updated to the newest version on my EVO and my swype is force closing non-stop.
Background info - I was an official swype beta tester and had the most recent swype beta installed prior to update install
I noticed on the change log that this update was supposed to include swype (after the fact, of course).
So i had swype beta installed when i said yes to the update.
Do you think because i had the beta installed during the update messed it all up?
I uninstalled the beta and there is no trace of swype on my phone. when i reinstall swype beta, it crashes.
any help would be appreciated! i miss my swype.
So lemme get this right. You received the new update already. Get in contact with a dev so it can be pulled from your phone and distributed to the rest of us. Lol
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tell someone to hit me up! i'm glad to help, lol
Connect your phone to your computer...
Adb pull /system .
That way well have everything from the update. Except the kernel.
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forgive my ignorance; what is adb pull?
Aww ****...
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i've never debugged before. i'm assuming it's just a command, right? so whatare the commands and i'll punch them in
hahahahaha!!!!.....classic.
edit - Sorry, I dont mean to be a jerk...I was just laughing at "aww ****"
adb pull /system .
That's the command.
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someone just posted a direct link here
http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_supersonic...vtv9q86pp0.zip
it was taking me too long cuz i'm an idiot
anyway, can anyone help with me swype issue?
Go to Applications, Swype, Clear Data. If that doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall it. If that doesn't work, try clearing cache and Dalvik cache from recovery.
If it still doesn't work downgrade to a previous version ROM. Or use Ultra Keyboard, which is leaps and bounds better than Swype.
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so i just updated to the newest version on my EVO and my swype is force closing non-stop.
Background info - I was an official swype beta tester and had the most recent swype beta installed prior to update install
I noticed on the change log that this update was supposed to include swype (after the fact, of course).
So i had swype beta installed when i said yes to the update.
Do you think because i had the beta installed during the update messed it all up?
I uninstalled the beta and there is no trace of swype on my phone. when i reinstall swype beta, it crashes.
any help would be appreciated! i miss my swype.
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Try this: system/lib via root explorer and delete the libswype.co
Yeah me too im a official swype beta tester and i had have the latest swype and my swype just stop.working it does not swype no more ill post my update if you guys want it
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Son of a...This is confirmed. Just downloaded the update (before I came here) and now Swype is stuck. I was also a tester and have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Beta version but that has not worked. I suppose a warning from HTC might have been appropriate, given the popularity of Swype and the fact that they just did a Beta release! Lesson learned. At the very least, come over here and see if anyone else has had any trouble. DOH!
Update: It's a fairly simple fix. Just uninstall the Swype Installer and Swype itself, then shut down and restart. It should just reboot with the new Swype in place.
if you guys are official swype beta users like myself then you should know one of swype's main rules is DON'T INSTALL SWYPE ON A DEVICE THAT COMES PRELOADED WITH SWYPE.
david279 said:
Aww ****...
LMAO i fell to the floor
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Sent while baked.
https://twitter.com/Swype/status/15121429984972800
kthnxbai
drmacinyasha said:
https://twitter.com/Swype/status/15121429984972800
kthnxbai
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Actually i never downloaded the swype from sprint i went to my swype and updated from their my does not force closes is just does not want to swype no more i could only type with it
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Pierceye said:
Son of a...This is confirmed. Just downloaded the update (before I came here) and now Swype is stuck. I was also a tester and have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Beta version but that has not worked. I suppose a warning from HTC might have been appropriate, given the popularity of Swype and the fact that they just did a Beta release! Lesson learned. At the very least, come over here and see if anyone else has had any trouble. DOH!
Update: It's a fairly simple fix. Just uninstall the Swype Installer and Swype itself, then shut down and restart. It should just reboot with the new Swype in place.
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Can anyone confirm this solution?
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Can anyone confirm this solution?
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CONFIRMED!
Well, the Beta is now closed for Evo with the following error "Swype is available for the Evo with the latest OTA update!"
Problem is.... like most of us, I'm rooted and not accepting the OTA update. Can someone post the APK please?
DirtyShroomz said:
Well, the Beta is now closed for Evo with the following error "Swype is available for the Evo with the latest OTA update!"
Problem is.... like most of us, I'm rooted and not accepting the OTA update. Can someone post the APK please?
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Good luck, the MODS have already went over this. Even though Swype is now in the OTA for the Evo the apk is still not to be posted on XDA. So basically its still against the rules. Rumor has it Google may be helpful.
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Good luck, the MODS have already went over this. Even though Swype is now in the OTA for the Evo the apk is still not to be posted on XDA. So basically its still against the rules. Rumor has it Google may be helpful.
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Ahh didnt think it's still against the rules still. Argh
I understand since it was a closed beta but now that it is an open beta, shouldn't APKs be allowed to be posted? Since everyone can download it now (except for the poeple with rooted phones )
Anyone know what the current working Swype version is?
It is 2.15
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www.droidappz.org.
Gotta sign up for the website. Ill have to do it later
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I understand since it was a closed beta but now that it is an open beta, shouldn't APKs be allowed to be posted? Since everyone can download it now (except for the poeple with rooted phones )
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XDA actually received a c&d from swype, so until it's fully released, the apk's can't be posted. It's only ok if it's a part of a rom.
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In was immediately part of the beta when it opened...
It installed swype installer, then the new swype. New swype was sweet.. But it had no dictionary. Nothing swyped. Went back to my old version.
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Download a rom with the new ota. Pic the apk from the rom put it on your sd card, use a file manager to find it and install it.
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Download a rom with the new ota. Pic the apk from the rom put it on your sd card, use a file manager to find it and install it.
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+1 to that... Or just flash newest unrevokedforever.zip , ruu back to 3.29 accept OTA and install custom recovery from Amon-Ra that works with hboot 2.10 and have everything completely updated with root and nand unlocked...
That's what I did.
DirtyShroomz said:
Well, the Beta is now closed for Evo with the following error "Swype is available for the Evo with the latest OTA update!"
Problem is.... like most of us, I'm rooted and not accepting the OTA update. Can someone post the APK please?
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Why not just update to the newest "OTA" through one of the roms that are already rooted? This will include the new yet very old version of swype that the OTA has.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743079
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880340
Theres 2 i found in under 2 seconds.
From the Swype Forums, about rooted custom rom users not being able to install the beta:
I warned 'em this would happen We've got a phonecall happening today to discuss the best course of action here. Will keep you all posted.
Brian Resnik
Community Relations Associate & Beta Manager
brian.resnik [at] swypeinc [dot] com
http://forum.swype.com | http://www.swypeinc.com
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Hopefully they find a workaround.
Odd.. I had zero problems installing it on CM 6.1. In fact I could install _both_ the OTA release (grabbed a custom zip) _and_ the beta apk... the the beta one acted a bit odd for me.
Guess I'm lucky, or the fact that most custom ROM are Sense based the beta installer must be mis-identifying said ROMs as the stock build and telling you to isntall the OTA (which wouldn't be a problem for an AOSP ROM lie CM or miui).
I was trying to not have to go through the hassle but I have it now thanks guys!
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Download a rom with the new ota. Pic the apk from the rom put it on your sd card, use a file manager to find it and install it.
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I did that and all I get are FCs every 5 minutes and the keyboard won't work
If you have root explorer check to be sure all old swype data is gone, reboot that reinstall the apk. This happened to me and it fixed the fc.
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Please excuse my ignorance but can you tell me where exactly is the old data?
Edit: a simple search helped me find where to look. Running swype beautifully
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I did that and all I get are FCs every 5 minutes and the keyboard won't work
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You also need a file called libSwypeCore.so
It's in /system/lib/
Hey guys I have a HD2 and I was able to install the NexusHD2-Gingerbread ROM on there.
I've only been able to install TweetDeck and Stumbleupon.
Anything else I click the free button, then okay, then it says downloading and it never installs the app.
Any help?
It was the market that was down. At least that's what I can tell. Anyways, try again, it should work.
Thanks, I was able to install a couple then it wouldn't let me install some others, I assume it's down again?
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Anything else I click the free button, then okay, then it says downloading and it never installs the app.
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HEY bro im using this rom for like 3 weeks now and its been working great, got that problem you got a few days ago installing one app to check the batt stats. downloading from applanet never had this prob.. so lets not be too quick to blame the rom when half the games and some apps we install dont work on gingerbread anyway..
how can we get it?
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how can we get it?
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Frome Swype site:
If your phone came pre-installed with Swype
DO NOT download this beta (it won't work)
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uninstall swype using system app remover or Titanium backup.
go to http://beta.swype.com/
You will notice it says the new version will not work if swype is already pre-installed on your phone by the manufacturer.
If you try to install you will get an error.
Use astro to navigate to the root directory of your phone. navigate to /system/lib/ and delete libSwypecore. I believe that file is put in place to prevent you from using a new/updated version of swype.
Proceed to follow the link that was emailed to you when you registered on beta.swype.com.
I was able to get a swype board working with dk28 by removing the original sype stuff manually and copying in the new stuff.
I just installed it, it doesn't ad much feature wise, but it does perform very smooth. Its more accurate and stable than the stock Swype.
Here is how to install it.
Go here on your computer and register for Beta:https://beta.swype.com/android/create/
After you register, delete Swype from your phone (must be rooted). Go to system/app using RootExplorer and delete Swype.apk. Then go to system/lib and delete libSwypecore.so
Next, go to https://beta.swype.com/ on your phone. Login and download Swype Installer. Launch it when its done, and follow the on screen instructions. It will ask you to login and license Swype.
Once this is finished, enable Swype, and you are done!
And yes it does work as i'm running it now.
Does this mean I'll have to reinstall the beta over and over once the trial runs out? And what exactly does this update do different than my current version?
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And yes it does work as i'm running it now.
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What languages are available to you?
awesome sauce!
Overstew said:
Does this mean I'll have to reinstall the beta over and over once the trial runs out? And what exactly does this update do different than my current version?
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Yes. Betas expire and then it becomes a perpetual nuisance. Experienced it with the Moment and am glad to have a stock version.
I am not saying doing it is bad. Some people don't mind and I am not judging anyone's actions as negative in that regard. My personal choice is that I'm tired of doing that.
Anyone tried this on EB13 yet? i'm about to upgrade to EB13 and plan on trying this after
Works amazing for me on Bonsai 3.0.1 just follow my steps.
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Ok when i rebooted swype started force closing over and over had to uninstall
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Damn i cant restore my stock swype... anyone have the apk?
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murso74 said:
Damn i cant restore my stock swype... anyone have the apk?
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We're not allowed to give you it as it's a paid app and if you did want the stock version, you'd have to install a rom that has the stock version (syndicate, Bonsai). It's the only reason I left MidNIGHT rom.
darn.. wish i i knew that before i did this lol
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We're not allowed to give you it as it's a paid app and if you did want the stock version, you'd have to install a rom that has the stock version (syndicate, Bonsai). It's the only reason I left MidNIGHT rom.
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murso74 said:
darn.. wish i i knew that before i did this lol
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Heres the stock one I pulled from one of Vipers ROM's.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20775362/Swype.apk
Just put it in system/app and it should work fine.
Swype isn't ROM specific Overstew. Any of them can use Swype.
crap... that's f/cing too. even after a reboot\
do i have to replace libSwypecore.so also?
murso74 said:
crap... that's f/cing too. even after a reboot\
do i have to replace libSwypecore.so also?
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Yeah, you do need that.
I guess you wont do that again!
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
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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 ?