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[q] urgent!!! Keyboard problem!

Hey guys, i had smart keyboard pro on my touch 4G, did a factory reset, now i have no keyboard on my phone? My phone has clockworkmod 3.0.0.5, is there a way to flash a keyboard so i can use it on my phone to log into my gmail & then install my smart keyboard?!

svibrant67 said:
Hey guys, i had smart keyboard pro on my touch 4G, did a factory reset, now i have no keyboard on my phone? My phone has clockworkmod 3.0.0.5, is there a way to flash a keyboard so i can use it on my phone to log into my gmail & then install my smart keyboard?!
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Log into android's market on the web > push a keyboard to your phone > use it

Buh im not logged into my gmail on my phone because i cant type

so the market doesnt know where to send it, is there any other way? can u do it through clockworkmod?

How about put a ROM on your SD card and flash it...

svibrant67 said:
Buh im not logged into my gmail on my phone because i cant type
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rule #1) do not delete the factory keyboard, for any reason.
The only thing you can do is like Low&Behold said.
or if you can ADB install apps, or have a file manager i can send you a keyboard that i have on my phone.

Launcher Problem on ZTE X850

Hi.
I did something that I regret till now... I deleted the stock launcher coz I like launcher pro, but I did a factory reset, so... you know the rest
Cant do much on my phone now... its imposible to open an APK from the browser, tried to create a html file that opens file://sdcard/launcher.apk and nothing... tried to send attach the file in an email and open but I cant open attached files, it just saves to the sdcard ( not using gmail )
Its impossible to open settings menu, so I can enable wifi, I figured out a way to enable bluetooth by sharing something, but it cant receive APK files
Cant enable developer option so I can use ADB but no sucess
anyone has an idea ?
Thanks

Do you have a custom recovery installed by any chance?

matt4321 said:
Do you have a custom recovery installed by any chance?
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I fixed the problem by trying to add a google account with no 3G, and then, it asked if I wanted to use wifi.
This way I downloaded a new launcher from the web.
Thanks

[Q] no more keyboard after using odin

hi there
aplogize should i ask a stupid question. i used odin 1.85 to flash with the chainfire rom. it looks like it deleted all custom data. want to rebuild my phone, but there is no keyboard anymore on my phone, hence can't access google play and the like. could anyone help me how to solve this? how can i copy a (basic) keyboard from a pc to a gt-i9505?

eastpak1 said:
hi there
aplogize should i ask a stupid question. i used odin 1.85 to flash with the chainfire rom. it looks like it deleted all custom data. want to rebuild my phone, but there is no keyboard anymore on my phone, hence can't access google play and the like. could anyone help me how to solve this? how can i copy a (basic) keyboard from a pc to a gt-i9505?
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Download from PC using Google Play ... link to Swiftkey?
Alternatively put Swiftkey (or whatever keyboard) on SD card from PC and then install without any need of texting anything?

thx. Tried the direct Google Play route already. It says there it is installed, put can't see it and can't change keyboard in settings - says there default but none is installed. how can i install it from PC?

eastpak1 said:
thx. Tried the direct Google Play route already. It says there it is installed, put can't see it and can't change keyboard in settings - says there default but none is installed. how can i install it from PC?
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You can download it from PC, put it on SD Card, and then install it from mobile http://www.4shared.com/file/gq54qEEn/

[Q] google now is not available ???

Hi .. When I flashed the 4.4 rom on nexus 4 .. Google now is not working anymore .. It was working on 4.3 .. I have set the language on US English and I downloaded the google now2.7 apk and when I installed it it says app not installed so .. Any solutions?

meedoo1997 said:
Hi .. When I flashed the 4.4 rom on nexus 4 .. Google now is not working anymore .. It was working on 4.3 .. I have set the language on US English and I downloaded the google now2.7 apk and when I installed it it says app not installed so .. Any solutions?
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http://phandroid.com/2013/11/13/google-search-update-fixes-gel-and-new-google-now-cards/

Goku80 said:
http://phandroid.com/2013/11/13/google-search-update-fixes-gel-and-new-google-now-cards/
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Still . no left Google now .. No cards .. And the widget says Google now is not available

meedoo1997 said:
Still . no left Google now .. No cards .. And the widget says Google now is not available
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1. go to any empty space on your homescreen, long press the empty space, press setting, turn on google now.
2. if you dont have an option to enable google now there, install google search then try again.

simms22 said:
1. go to any empty space on your homescreen, long press the empty space, press setting, turn on google now.
2. if you dont have an option to enable google now there, install google search then try again.
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1- I don't have the option (I had it in 4.3)
2- I tried it and it didn't work ...
I tried the 2.7 version of Google search and i couldn't install it .. It says app not installed

meedoo1997 said:
1- I don't have the option (I had it in 4.3)
2- I tried it and it didn't work ...
I tried the 2.7 version of Google search and i couldn't install it .. It says app not installed
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Maybe reflashing the ROM you are on
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

meedoo1997 said:
1- I don't have the option (I had it in 4.3)
2- I tried it and it didn't work ...
I tried the 2.7 version of Google search and i couldn't install it .. It says app not installed
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why are you trying version 2.7? we are on version 3+ now. go to the play store to get it, not some sideloaded version.

Goku80 said:
Maybe reflashing the ROM you are on
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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im on the stock 4.4 and its not only me .. a lot of people have this problem..

simms22 said:
why are you trying version 2.7? we are on version 3+ now. go to the play store to get it, not some sideloaded version.
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well because theres a solution here about getting the 2.6 and update it .. but it required root .. so i'll be so thankful if theres a modified 2.6google search working on 4.4

meedoo1997 said:
im on the stock 4.4 and its not only me .. a lot of people have this problem..
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must off been a bad flash or something...do not know what else to say...have you done the usual going into settings and clearing cache and data?

Google product forums are filled with this complaint. It's not a bad flash, Google Now is just not there for some users.

Goku80 said:
must off been a bad flash or something...do not know what else to say...have you done the usual going into settings and clearing cache and data?
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yep .. clear cache .. uninstall updates .. factory reset .. didnt work

i have removed my google account and cleared data and cache of google search and when i enter the google search i get the screen of google now and i clicked next and yes im in .. but it says sign in to your account and this is the problem .. when i sign in .. no cards shown no google now .. so its seems the problem is from the gmail .. any solutions??

meedoo1997 said:
well because theres a solution here about getting the 2.6 and update it .. but it required root .. so i'll be so thankful if theres a modified 2.6google search working on 4.4
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Google Search 2.6 works on Kitkat but first you have to uninstall the new version. The reason why it can activate Google Now as opposed to the newer versions is because it does not check the location settings.

I wonder if anyone figured how to get Google Now back so far.

kzakhar said:
I wonder if anyone figured how to get Google Now back so far.
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I had the same issue since updated my N4 to 4.4 via official factory image.
Here's my solution but requires ROOT!
1) If you're using new GE launcher (it's integrated with Google Search app), uninstall it and choose default N4 Android 4.4 launcher.
2) Clear data and cache for currently installed Google Search app and uninstall updates, it should revert back to 3.0 version.
3) Download Google Search 2.6.7 here. Rename it to velvet.apk DO NOT INSTALL!
4) Open your favorite file manager with root option (I use Solid Explorer). Navigate to root/data/dalvik-cache and delete [email protected]@[email protected]
5) Navigate to root/system/priv-app, firstly backup velvet.apk and then delete it.
6) Copy velvet.apk file that you just downloaded and renamed to the same directory root/system/priv-app and change permission to 644.
7) Reboot device
8) Open Google Search app Google now opt-in options will appear, agree and go on.
9) Open Play Store and update Google Search to lastest 3.1 version.
10) Again navigate to root/system/priv-app and restore system original velvet.apk which you just backed up. It is important because when new OTA arrives for yoiur device it will check all root/system/ directory for any changes. OTA update will fail if it detects that user changed system files.
11) Reboot device once again
Google now should work without problem. Also now you can install new GEL, it should work with new Google now features including dedicated left panel on home screen.

I appreciate your effort, but it is not really a solution: nobody should be forced to root their device to get back some functionality, which was accessible before the upgrade.

off course not. But it's best way to fix this issue if you already rooted your device for some other purposes.
I was seeking for solution since updated to 4.4 for 2 days. Tried different methods, with and without root but nothing helped.
It seems like users should wait Google's response for this issue to get a fix.

orkhanahmadov said:
I had the same issue since updated my N4 to 4.4 via official factory image.
Here's my solution but requires ROOT!
1) If you're using new GE launcher (it's integrated with Google Search app), uninstall it and choose default N4 Android 4.4 launcher.
2) Clear data and cache for currently installed Google Search app and uninstall updates, it should revert back to 3.0 version.
3) Download Google Search 2.6.7 here. Rename it to velvet.apk DO NOT INSTALL!
4) Open your favorite file manager with root option (I use Solid Explorer). Navigate to root/data/dalvik-cache and delete [email protected]@[email protected]
5) Navigate to root/system/priv-app and delete velvet.apk
6) Copy velvet.apk file that you just downloaded and renamed to the same directory root/system/priv-app and change permission to 644.
7) Reboot device
8) Open Google Search app Google now opt-in options will appear, agree and go on.
9) Open Play Store and update Google Search to lastest 3.1 version.
Now Google now should work without problem. Also now you can install new GEL, it should work with new Google now features including dedicated left panel on home screen.
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How do you grant root access on a 4.4 running Nexus 4? I have an unlocked bootloader and i rather not to flash a costume recovery.
Edit: never mind, figured.

Goku80 said:
must off been a bad flash or something...do not know what else to say...have you done the usual going into settings and clearing cache and data?
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I have the Nexus 4 and the OTA 4.4 + factory reset - same problem, also no KitKat launcher

Install button not working!

Well Hello there!
Everything was working fine but then that was the problem because devil was prying its eyes on my phone :laugh:
Now I can't click on install button when installing apps from apk file. Cancel button is working fine and also installing apps from app store have no issues as well. I have tried installing other apps and on some them install option is working and those are the apps which do not require any permissions. So the apps with any permission access have problem with Install button.
Everything was working fine but the I installed the last app named Network Monitor mini downloaded from other source and this app has a permission "Draw over other app and Modify system settings" maybe something fishy?! and also while I was typing here, Lg keyboard is not working properly like its automatically autocorrects on its own, turns caps, etc. I was hard time while typing here.
Any help? :crying:

Hi, have you tryed to uninstall "Network Monitor mini" or disable it (the background service) before installing something ?
or you can look at this thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73405029&postcount=5

jesusdoit said:
Hi, have you tryed to uninstall "Network Monitor mini" or disable it (the background service) before installing something ?
or you can look at this thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73405029&postcount=5
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Tried but no luck :crying:
I've tried everything I could. Well there were some topics like this that were around 4 year old which caused due to some apps like lux, screen dimmer, etc. but I don't have anything like that and also this keyboard is causing problem a lot like auto typing, cursor jumping somewhere else, etc. Maybe factory reset is only thing left. Thanks anyway :good:

I had the same Problem a few weaks ago.
To fix it i first download the .apk file again. Then i opened a File Manager (for me it's Es File Explorer) went to the Download folder and clicked on the .apk file, the install Button didn't work. Now You have to click on the recent Apps Button in your navbar and switch to another App and directly switch back to the File Explorer, where the Installation windows is still open. Now i could press the install Button.
Hope this works.

jokuu said:
I had the same Problem a few weaks ago.
To fix it i first download the .apk file again. Then i opened a File Manager (for me it's Es File Explorer) went to the Download folder and clicked on the .apk file, the install Button didn't work. Now You have to click on the recent Apps Button in your navbar and switch to another App and directly switch back to the File Explorer, where the Installation windows is still open. Now i could press the install Button.
Hope this works.
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Well I did factory reset and the problem was still the same because the first app I installed was ES file explorer and guess what this problem was only occurring in ES file explorer :laugh:
Everything is working fine when I open any apk file with default file manager. :good:
Thanks bro!

This is happening to me and it's the first time ever. I thought the phone was knackered again. I got into a boot loop when I flash the Magisk 17.0 zip from TWRP (the recommended option to install after DL was not visible). Could not get out of boot loop but was able to boot into TWRP so I just flashed Fulmics again (easiest option for me) and restored some backups and downloaded some APKs. Only one APK would install normally but if I pressed the power button and then woke the phone up again with the power button it would work and the "Install" option would no longer be greyed out.
Does anyone know why this is happening and if there is a permanent fix?