Keyboard keeps changing - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've Samsung S4 running Kitkat 4.4.2 on Hasan Rom
My problem is that after every reset my device keyboard keeps going back to the default samsung keyb.. while I installed perfect keyboard and wish to always use it.. but after I restart after setting it as my default keyboard, it goes back to the samsung keyboard and I have to select perfect keyboard again from the settings menu.
Isn't there anyway to keep this keyboard permanent without it getting changed after every restart?
Thanks.

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Anyone?

Move the keyboard app you want to use as default to internal storage.

Sithu Htun said:
Move the keyboard app you want to use as default to internal storage.
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Can you plz tell me how exactly to do that?
Thanks.

A.Ahmed79 said:
Can you plz tell me how exactly to do that?
Thanks.
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Go to setting>App> tap Keyboardapp, tap 'Move to device memory'.

Sithu Htun said:
Go to setting>App> tap Keyboardapp, tap 'Move to device memory'.
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Thanks ! that worked

A.Ahmed79 said:
Thanks ! that worked
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You are welcome. :fingers-crossed:

This must be application specific. SwiftKey had similar issues when Google changed the way default applications are loaded. I would have to change to SwiftKey after every reboot. But now it stays default.

dratsablive said:
This must be application specific. SwiftKey had similar issues when Google changed the way default applications are loaded. I would have to change to SwiftKey after every reboot. But now it stays default.
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The run-on-boot apps (like launcher, keyboards) should not be moved to SD card.
The SD card need a little time at boot to prepare and check for error.
At that time all apps on sd card lost "Default".

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[Q] htc ime disabled on reboot?

Can anyone help?
Legend, running SuperFroyo 4.2
I've successfully installed and used the HTC IMe keyboard on my phone.
However, every time I reboot, the HTC keyboard is un-selected and disabled.
Before I can use it again, I have to go back into the settings and re-enable it, and then make the choice to use it as the input method.
Is there any way I can force the phone to have this enabled and selected as the default keyboard?
Cheers.
Don't install the keyboard on the SD card.
TheGrammarFreak said:
Don't install the keyboard on the SD card.
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D'oh!!
Of course - why didn't I think of that??!!

[APP] Android L Launcher

Just wanted to mention that the official Android L launcher works on our Tabs
I have attached the .apk
You have to change the build.prop to get the new UI
set ro.build.version.codename to L and reboot
It works also as a system app, no FC's.
Supports 4.2.2 / 4.3 / 4.4.2
Note: You have to update/download the latest Google Search app and Google Mail may force closing
Proceed with caution, you may end up having boot-loops !
Thanks go to:
@ivan123
@Ashutos1997
thanks
good to know, thanks!
Not quite...
UA,
hi i would ask that you amend your post to mention this launcher requires google search to be functional.
As per your instructions I did so and the launcher does not register as system app without google search,
and on regular install call for updated google search to function.
thank you for reading.
m
moonbutt74 said:
UA,
hi i would ask that you amend your post to mention this launcher requires google search to be functional.
As per your instructions I did so and the launcher does not register as system app without google search,
and on regular install call for updated google search to function.
thank you for reading.
m
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Thanks,
I have added this information
Works perfectly!
notice
UAdeveloper said:
Just wanted to mention that the official Android L launcher works on our Tabs
I have attached the .apk
You have to change the build.prop to get the new UI
set ro.build.version.codename to L and reboot
It works also as a system app, no FC's.
Note: You have to update/download the latest Google Search app
Thanks go to:
@ivan123
@Ashutos1997
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Hi I noticed after doing this sometimes gmail would force close untell I reboot
dsilx said:
Hi I noticed after doing this sometimes gmail would force close untell I reboot
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Thank you for that information. (This problem appears on my tab, too)
UAdeveloper said:
Thanks,
I have added this information
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Doesnt work for me, it just keeps rebooting.
Im running the latest version of Nolekat.
DuceTheTruth said:
Doesnt work for me, it just keeps rebooting.
Im running the latest version of Nolekat.
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Did you first download the latest Google search app ?
Screenshots?
F1Fanatic27 said:
Screenshots?
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Good idea,
will post them on friday.
UAdeveloper said:
Just wanted to mention that the official Android L launcher works on our Tabs
I have attached the .apk
You have to change the build.prop to get the new UI
set ro.build.version.codename to L and reboot
It works also as a system app, no FC's.
Supports 4.2.2 / 4.3 / 4.4.2
Note: You have to update/download the latest Google Search app and Google Mail may force closing
Thanks go to:
@ivan123
@Ashutos1997
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When you say, "set it to L", you ARE referring to the property value under where it says ro.build.etc.... correct?
jonstowe78 said:
When you say, "set it to L", you ARE referring to the property value under where it says ro.build.etc.... correct?
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Yes, you have to set the value for ro.build.version.codename to the letter L.
PHP:
ro.build.version.codename=L
I've installed this apk, changed the build.prop, and after a reboot, the tab just keeps rebooting every time it starts a system. i cant get to do anything, it just reboots again and again... help??? :S
crnjaz said:
I've installed this apk, changed the build.prop, and after a reboot, the tab just keeps rebooting every time it starts a system. i cant get to do anything, it just reboots again and again... help??? :S
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What device do you have?
What Android is it running?
Did you deinstall, Touchwiz (Samsung stock) launcher?
Did you set the launcher as a system app?
UAdeveloper said:
What device do you have?
What Android is it running?
Did you deinstall, Touchwiz (Samsung stock) launcher?
Did you set the launcher as a system app?
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gt-5200, 4.4.2 deodexed stock...
No i did not, i just installed given apk (it updated current google now launcher), and changed build.prop
anyway, i tryed to fix premisions, and delete the google launcher from the app folder from recovery, but still rebooting continued.
and while trying to fix the build.prop from the recovery, i funked the system a bit, so a reflashed the whole rom again, so I'm back at the begining... (no new launcher, but tab works fine...)
crnjaz said:
gt-5200, 4.4.2 deodexed stock...
No i did not, i just installed given apk (it updated current google now launcher), and changed build.prop
anyway, i tryed to fix premisions, and delete the google launcher from the app folder from recovery, but still rebooting continued.
and while trying to fix the build.prop from the recovery, i funked the system a bit, so a reflashed the whole rom again, so I'm back at the begining... (no new launcher, but tab works fine...)
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It seems like, you screwed up inside the build.prop
Or, it only works as a system app on 4.4.2, that would be bad.
I will check that, thank you for trying and sorry if you got any problems because of me.
UAdeveloper said:
It seems like, you screwed up inside the build.prop
Or, it only works as a system app on 4.4.2, that would be bad.
I will check that, thank you for trying and sorry if you got any problems because of me.
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well, i used root explorer to edit build.prop, and i didnt change anything except switch REL with L...
but i guess build.prop was screwed somehow, it managed to stay on for a while before the reboot a few times (for about half a minute), but it kept giving the fc error screens for play services, mail, etc, and then restarted again.
I will try it in a few minutes!
UAdeveloper said:
Yes, you have to set the value for ro.build.version.codename to the letter L.
PHP:
ro.build.version.codename=L
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When first time I installed this launcher I changed the build.prob as u said....
And after a week I came to know that gmail is get fc's every time
I saw the log of gmail and came to know that the changes made in the build.prob coz of that gmail app getting fc...
Then I changed it to og value in build.prob
From then everything is working totally fine
So I don't think that we should change the codename, without changing it everything is working fine...even gmail app
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Disable Samsung Keyboard?

Hi all!
I'm trying to permanently disable the Samsung Keyboard. The problem is, randomly the keyboard will be set back as my default. If I uncheck the keyboard and reboot the device, it is checked again. I'd like to use swiftkey as my primary keyboard, but not if I have to change back every few hours.
Anyone know how to resolve this issue?
I'm rooted and running Dynamic Kat v4. I have chosen to use the stock keyboard under the roms settings.
Thanks!
Pyros2008 said:
Hi all!
I'm trying to permanently disable the Samsung Keyboard. The problem is, randomly the keyboard will be set back as my default. If I uncheck the keyboard and reboot the device, it is checked again. I'd like to use swiftkey as my primary keyboard, but not if I have to change back every few hours.
Anyone know how to resolve this issue?
I'm rooted and running Dynamic Kat v4. I have chosen to use the stock keyboard under the roms settings.
Thanks!
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Once you installed a different keyboard go to /system/app and add .bak to LatinIME.apk (LatinIME.apk.bak) or delete it, reboot and the Samsung keyboard will not start up again.
As you've rooted your device, you can permanently delete samsung keyboard from system - app..
Better keep a backup first of those files which you want to delete.. So later if you face any problem, so you can restore them..
Pyros2008 said:
Hi all!
I'm trying to permanently disable the Samsung Keyboard. The problem is, randomly the keyboard will be set back as my default. If I uncheck the keyboard and reboot the device, it is checked again. I'd like to use swiftkey as my primary keyboard, but not if I have to change back every few hours.
Anyone know how to resolve this issue?
I'm rooted and running Dynamic Kat v4. I have chosen to use the stock keyboard under the roms settings.
Thanks!
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gee2012 said:
Once you installed a different keyboard go to /system/app and add .bak to LatinIME.apk (LatinIME.apk.bak) or delete it, reboot and the Samsung keyboard will not start up again.
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If rooted, other solution after installing other keyboard (mine's swipe keyboard) is to freeze samsung keyboard by Titanium Backup.
That's what I did and works well.
Best regards
Franky
Thanks for the help all.
I couldn't find LatinIME.apk, maybe because I have a custom rom loaded or I wasn't using the right tool to look for the file. I tried file manager and even windows explorer when connected to my PC but didn't find the file.
Used Titanium Backup and it worked like a charm.
Thanks all!

[How to] Debloating 6.0.1

Trying to help, I post here the file I'm using to debloat new 6.0.1
All seems to be working fine.
It's a heavy debloating: I am disabling also Samsung account, shop, themes (apply your preferred one before disabling). I am saving Samsung touch wiz and Keyboard, even if I am using Google Launcher and Keyboard, as it's always safe to have them.
[Update]
New file as previous one was broken.
Hi,
How do you use this .xml file ??
Thanks for your thread by the way
Buy for a couple of bucks Package Disabler Pro and import this file. Then customize at need.
Your list does not work
I click import, search the file in the folder and then nothing happens
Greets
Try the new one and let me know.
There has been an update in the app and they have changed the xml format.
Thanx
The new one work.
But there are much more apps to disable like Adapt Sound f.e.
Or see Screenshot
Greets
I bought this app, and when i tried to activate it, it didn't worked...
I tried 2 times already...
And this app only disabled or we can delete the apps as well ? Because after every reboot we'll have to do it again right ?
gregou said:
I bought this app, and when i tried to activate it, it didn't worked...
I tried 2 times already...
And this app only disabled or we can delete the apps as well ? Because after every reboot we'll have to do it again right ?
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What is the exact problem?
This app disables only and no need to reapply at each boot.
Denis Meissner1990 said:
Thanx
The new one work.
But there are much more apps to disable like Adapt Sound f.e.
Or see Screenshot
Greets
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I know but I use these apps
One note: do not disable COM.ANDROID.EXTERNALSTORAGE if you are using USB otg
When I press import it doesn't do anything, I'm I doing something wrong?

Can't enter decryption password on boot after removing Google Keyboard

I completely removed Google Keyboard from stock rom (Moto X Play, 6.0.1) and installed Hacker's Keyboard instead. Everything works fine, but when phone boots and the screen appears where you have to enter the password to decrypt the device no keyboard is present on screen. I can go around it with USB OTG and physical PC keyboard but this is not something I can do anytime as I don't carry the keyboard with me. Is there any way to use custom keyboard to decrypt the phone or is it somehow set to work with Google keyboard only? Hacker's Keyboard is installed in /system/app if that matters. TIA
minimale_ldz said:
I completely removed Google Keyboard from stock rom (Moto X Play, 6.0.1) and installed Hacker's Keyboard instead. Everything works fine, but when phone boots and the screen appears where you have to enter the password to decrypt the device no keyboard is present on screen. I can go around it with USB OTG and physical PC keyboard but this is not something I can do anytime as I don't carry the keyboard with me. Is there any way to use custom keyboard to decrypt the phone or is it somehow set to work with Google keyboard only? Hacker's Keyboard is installed in /system/app if that matters. TIA
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Decrypt as in unlock the phone? Have you set up the keyboard as a default one?
pijes said:
Decrypt as in unlock the phone? Have you set up the keyboard as a default one?
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Decrypt when you reboot. It works in TWRP, but TWRP has its own keyboard. I set HKeyboard as default, but it's not working on decrypt screen for some reason.
minimale_ldz said:
Decrypt when you reboot. It works in TWRP, but TWRP has its own keyboard. I set HKeyboard as default, but it's not working on decrypt screen for some reason.
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Hmmm..... Have you tried installing the keyboard to /system/priv-app instead? Not sure if that will work but it may be worth a try.
FanDroid09 said:
Hmmm..... Have you tried installing the keyboard to /system/priv-app instead? Not sure if that will work but it may be worth a try.
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Thanks but it doesn't work either. I suspect Google keyboard has a special privilege built in "for security reasons".

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