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brand new Rogers Dream no OSK :(

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

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.

[Q] 5mp Camera cab?

I've been reading about new builds that have fixed the 3mp camera issue to 5mp. i'm on a desire build that has pretty much no problems and really do not want to flash a new rom. is there a camera.apk file or something that i can modify in the android directory to fix the camera issue? if so, can anyone lead me to them? I've done a lot of searching and can't find much. phone is 99% perfect except for this one thing that bugs me lol. thanks in advance.

or is it possible to download a newer android rom, copy the camera files and just replace them on my existing build? if so, which files would they be?

Download "Camera 360" from the market. Seems to have set everything straight for me.
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You can also use Vignette.

i've tried both apps and they still won't go higher than 3mp. i guess the only way must be to install a new rom hu?

jazzmanmonty said:
i've tried both apps and they still won't go higher than 3mp. i guess the only way must be to install a new rom hu?
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Download file and move it to the AndroidApps folder. Reboot

awesome! thanks alot! works great!!!!!

Was looking for this too. Thanks for the help.

thnx for the advice
this is perfect.
thumbs up bro...

premature flash
hey guys any idea how to fix the premature flash.

yup, i also want a fix for this, shots from low light places are crappy. I am using darkstone froyo 3.1 ( winomb cam is better)... any help will be appreciated thx

There is new kernel that fix the premature flash, look for hastarin r7.5
And maybe new 5mp HTC camera in next few days

What if you don't have an android apps? where would it go?
Also isn't the HTC HD2 hardware capable of 7mp?
P84

im looking for the android apps folder as well
i just noticed my darkstone froyo 3.1 is 3MEGAPIXEL
btw the HD2 hardware is 5MEGAPIXEL

secano said:
Download file and move it to the AndroidApps folder. Reboot
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Thanks for sharing this, works good with the hastarin kernel. No bad flash and real 5 MP

secano said:
Download file and move it to the AndroidApps folder. Reboot
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may i ask where is the android apps folder?
am i supposed 2 install the APK and reboot?

now i wont use winmo,i only use it for camera now my froyo have 5mp now,thnx again!!

Still only 3Megapixel
Still Only 3Megapixel on Core Droid V0.5 Froyo with EVO Sense

jcsy said:
may i ask where is the android apps folder?
am i supposed 2 install the APK and reboot?
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I'm assuming you can just move the file to anywhere on the sd card and then just look it up and install using a file explorer. (I use ES file explorer)

Thanks guys. Now I just need to know how to install the kernel and stuff, lol...

Easy root access for (nand) HD builds

Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.

If you can't find them on the market, you can always find them HERE

hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?

fusion06 said:
Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.
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just search z4root on google and the first thing is the link from here
Google is Your Friend

People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.

fusion06 said:
hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?
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Basically it gives you additional unix/linux commands so you can deploy different tasks at the root level. Similarly, it's like having a registry editor in windows for you to slice and dice around.

i cant remove apps from system
but titanium backup have root right
is this will help ?

fusion06 said:
Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.
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I'm gonna give it a shot and report my findings then. Thanks.
Edit: I've gotta say this is definitely worth a go. Don't know if everything works as described, (such as app backup) but I'm definitely looking at my system files. I tried copying the miui music app into /system/app directory but it said not enough free space. Strange, but I will play with it some more tomorrow. Thanks for the find!
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dung8604 said:
People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Didn't work for me on one of the hd builds.
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Hi man !
Can you root with this build: [Dec 31][NAND][TMOUS]CMYLXGO's Desire HD - NAND Edition[KERNEL: gauner1986]
And some Squash build ?

I don't see why not. it should work with any build.

Dosent work
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Does not work on cmylxgo version, its only beta 1 maybe next version..
sent from my NandTopia HD2

With Superuser (V9.99 ) his own, can't reply any other Superuser ! So can't root
Change Log...
v1.1
- Added News reader widget
- Added HTC Location widget
- Root should be fixed
- Minor tweak to system files and settings
- Squashed system files
- Some other fixes I can't remember
v0.1:
Initial Release

Thanks for sharing this easy root access for NAND builds

I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build

white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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May be it has Squashed system files? Than its readonly.

white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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SYS App Unistaller will take care of the System Apps you want gone.??
EDIT::: Anything in Squash may have a issue. Not running a "Squashed" ROM so I can't test.
Doesn't hurt to try...
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Not working

Install Apps from Google Web Market??

Hi!
I have a tattoo, with nFinity GB 0.92.
Works perfect.
When i try to install apps from web market, the web market do not allow to install them because it detects i have a tattoo.
There is no problem with the OS as it is GB.
So, is there any way to install them form web market?
maybe cheating some file?
any idea?
thanks!!.

Try market enabler, maybe this will help. It's very useful app.

Are you sure tattoo is supported by this app?
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I installed winamp 5 minutes ago ... and it was correctly downloaded
i'm using cm7 RC3

dot.cis said:
Try market enabler, maybe this will help. It's very useful app.
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I said form web. I mean from my Desktop using Firefox. Not form the Tattoo.
Thanks anyway.

unz said:
Are you sure tattoo is supported by this app?
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What do you mean?.
I will tery again.
There are some apps (this do not happen with all apps, just some), that requiere OS 2.1 or 2.2.
Since my Tattoo is using GB, that means 2.2.3 this apps its supose that will work.
My problem is:
When i try to install them form the market, using my desktop computer, the web market do no let me to install them. It It says that my device is not supported.
Even more, if i get the APK file from other way than the market, i copy the file to my SD, then i can install it on my Tattoo form its file explorer.
1. Could it be because the webmarket, asumes that Tattoo uses Andorid 1.6 by default and thats the reason it dont let to install?.
2. I dont this it is a Screen Resolution problem, because it happen with common applications. I could understant it will happen with HD games.
3. So, The BIG DEAL, Is there any way to cheat the android web market so it thins i have a diferent device than a Tattoo, maybe a desire?
THANKS,

some apps won't install on tattoo no matter which version you got...

yankhor said:
some apps won't install on tattoo no matter which version you got...
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I think you didnt understand what i mean.
If i get the APK file anywhere and i copy to my SD card, i can install it, working fine.
If i try to install tha app from the web market, the web market tells that my device is not supported.
So, is there any way of cheating the market, or the device, so the web market thinks i have, i.e. a Desire and so let me intall the app, from the web market?