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 ?
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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
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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".
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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!
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.
2 seconds ago i click about phone and it says in running 2.2.27-blue-gingerbread. i went to take a screenshot and it now says im running 2.2 trigger 2.6 anyways trigger only user gingerbread keyboard and i hate it some one have swipe.apk that i can flash on the phone?
Just download Swype from the Market.
Sign up for the beta and use the installer app included with the ROM...
is the rom im running a stable day to day rom?
regP said:
Just download Swype from the Market.
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there is no swype in the market
Look in here for the Swype beta thread or google that then go and sign up so you can download directly to your phone (make sure the email is the one you use on the phone) Then follow the directions and you will have the latest Swype
hurricanes52 said:
2 seconds ago i click about phone and it says in running 2.2.27-blue-gingerbread. i went to take a screenshot and it now says im running 2.2 trigger 2.6 anyways trigger only user gingerbread keyboard and i hate it some one have swipe.apk that i can flash on the phone?
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you can get swype many ways. you can sign up for swype beta at beta.swype.com and then use the installer included with Trigger to install it. Or you can use a program like ACS (link in my sig) to download a flashable Swype zip
birgertime said:
you can get swype many ways. you can sign up for swype beta at beta.swype.com and then use the installer included with Trigger to install it. Or you can use a program like ACS (link in my sig) to download a flashable Swype zip
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does swype beta have bugs in it? is it the sane swype that come on 2.1 eclair? trigger came with swype installer on my phone but u need to register it. i have no idea where to register it. any help is appreciated. thansks
hurricanes52 said:
does swype beta have bugs in it? is it the sane swype that come on 2.1 eclair? trigger came with swype installer on my phone but u need to register it. i have no idea where to register it. any help is appreciated. thansks
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did you read my post? beta swype is good. to register you need to sign up at beta.swype.com
or you can use the other method i mentioned to get the regular swype back....
hurricanes52 said:
does swype beta have bugs in it? is it the sane swype that come on 2.1 eclair? trigger came with swype installer on my phone but u need to register it. i have no idea where to register it. any help is appreciated. thansks
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Listen to the developer of your rom... the beta is better than the version on the stock Vibrant. You need to spend some time reading man, it would really help and I do not mean that to be rude.
how can we get it?
murso74 said:
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?
superradrudeboy said:
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
Overstew said:
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!