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[Q] Samsung Keyboard Not Remembering Custom Words

Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?

YankInDaSouth said:
Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?
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i'm on Sprint and have this very problem with MJ4 as well..Everything was fine until they updated it

Yes, it's very strange! I went to SwiftKey ... not sure why I ever left LOL Such an awesome keyboard!

YankInDaSouth said:
Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?
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Try this goto settings/controls/language and input, click on personal dictionaries, choose one of the dictionaries listed (if u have more then one) next click the plus sign at the top right to add your word... Hope this helps
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pdub73 said:
Try this goto settings/controls/language and input, click on personal dictionaries, choose one of the dictionaries listed (if u have more then one) next click the plus sign at the top right to add your word... Hope this helps
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Thanks for the suggestion, tried that as well but the words are still not remembered. It's very weird. Tried everything but a factory reset and I'd rather not go that route as this is the only issue I'm having. It's all good, I forgot how much I love SwiftKey and how awesome the predictions are

YankInDaSouth said:
Thanks for the suggestion, tried that as well but the words are still not remembered. It's very weird. Tried everything but a factory reset and I'd rather not go that route as this is the only issue I'm having. It's all good, I forgot how much I love SwiftKey and how awesome the predictions are
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That's strange I was able to add the words "i'mma" and "ur" and they show up in the list of added words, did you make sure to press next and done after you typed the word you wanted to add? I will try to add screen shots in a minute
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pdub73 said:
That's strange I was able to add the words "i'mma" and "ur" and they show up in the list of added words, did you make sure to press next and done after you typed the word you wanted to add? I will try to add screen shots in a minute
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I have the same problem. It adds the word into my personal dictionary but doesn't add it when I type or swipe the word
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Got the same problem here on my not rooted EU version (not branded). It's the only thing that I find really annoying on this phone, but I don't want to use another keyboard because of handwriting recognition and the number row. Can't believe that we're the only ones here who recognise this bug...?
Additionally I even don't have this personal dictionaries point in Settings. Sometimes e.g. after a bracket the double-tap for a full stop isn't working.

I'm on the Verizon variant and recently received an update that resolved my issues (as well as changed the keyboard theme to dark). Hopefully future updates will resolve it for others as well
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YankInDaSouth said:
I'm on the Verizon variant and recently received an update that resolved my issues (as well as changed the keyboard theme to dark). Hopefully future updates will resolve it for others as well
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Really? I'm on Verizon and had the update and have no difference, still isn't working for me
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I gave up on that crap keyboard. Just couldn't deal with it not saving the words plus too many errors.
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MACHEK said:
Really? I'm on Verizon and had the update and have no difference, still isn't working for me
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I did a factory reset after the OTA ... Not sure if this will help you, but since the update/reset all has been good (knock on wood)
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YankInDaSouth said:
Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?
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Settings>Application Manager> All(Tab)>Samsung Keyboard>Clear Data> Restart Phone (by shutting down> removing battery, inserting battery, Power on)
But please note, you will have to resave all personalized data, other settings should be to your convenience,
Mine are,
Settings,>More(Tab)>language and input>Keyboard Samsung>
Language >English US
Predictive Text >on
Auto replacement> off
Auto Capitalization> on
Auto Spacing> on
Auto Punctuate> on
Keyboard Swipe None
Sound>off
vibrate>off
Character Previw> on

Duh, who would have thought the solution would be so simple. Similar to the suggestion below, I just went to Samsung keyboard settings and used the "reset settings" option (its the last option). Didnt have to restart phone. Then tested various words, and amazingly seems to work fine.
I'm on 4.3 on Note 2.
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Settings>Application Manager> All(Tab)>Samsung Keyboard>Clear Data> Restart Phone (by shutting down> removing battery, inserting battery, Power on)
But please note, you will have to resave all personalized data, other settings should be to your convenience,
Mine are,
Settings,>More(Tab)>language and input>Keyboard Samsung>
Language >English US
Predictive Text >on
Auto replacement> off
Auto Capitalization> on
Auto Spacing> on
Auto Punctuate> on
Keyboard Swipe None
Sound>off
vibrate>off
Character Previw> on
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did any of you manage to insert text file or learn words from old whatsapp conversations ... or any application for that

eaiest way to learn the new word
MehruNisa said:
did any of you manage to insert text file or learn words from old whatsapp conversations ... or any application for that
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You actually can add new words. all you have to do is go to SETTING / CONTROLS / LANGUAGE AND INPUT/ hit the gear next to SAMSUNG KEYBOARD/ tap on the words PREDICTIVE TEXT and then tap LEARN FROM MESSAGES. Once this is done, start a text message and then hit the white arrow that comes up. Your phone has now learned the word that you wanted it too.

well till now i have tried nearly everything and with no luck at all.. i just want to know what the hell happened?
what is the cause??? samsung isn't replying to my message

TMo official KK, OK GOOGLE hotword not working?

So I just jumped in to google search since updating to KK, spoke out OK GOOGLE, and nothing. Checked all my settings, made sure voice is english US, hotword detection is ON, but nothing....if you hit the microphone it wakes up and works, but it no longer has hotword detection any more for me.
Any one else?

stevessvt said:
So I just jumped in to google search since updating to KK, spoke out OK GOOGLE, and nothing. Checked all my settings, made sure voice is english US, hotword detection is ON, but nothing....if you hit the microphone it wakes up and works, but it no longer has hotword detection any more for me.
Any one else?
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It does not work like that, if you are on the goggle search app and say ok google it activates the voice command but if you grab the google launcher apk from here (http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-and-gpe-devices-apk-mirrored-for-all-others/ ) it might work (haven't tried it so don't know)

XxZombiePikachu said:
It does not work like that, if you are on the goggle search app and say ok google it activates the voice command but if you grab the google launcher apk from here (http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-and-gpe-devices-apk-mirrored-for-all-others/ ) it might work (haven't tried it so don't know)
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Lol, Im sorry, I guess I wasnt clear, I mean in the google search app, you would say OK GOOGLE and it would activate. It no longer does for me. And I have cleared data/cache for google search as well as downgrading the app, still wont activate hotword detection

stevessvt said:
Lol, Im sorry, I guess I wasnt clear, I mean in the google search app, you would say OK GOOGLE and it would activate. It no longer does for me.
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have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling?

XxZombiePikachu said:
have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling?
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Sorry, I updated my last post with that info, yes I downgraded the app, didnt help. I cleared cache/data, didnt help, updated again, nothing.

I don't know what's wrong maybe someone else running 4.4.2 on t-mo can offer some help

It does work under googles 'voice search' app, but not the google search app.

Yes I know the search app
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Also running 4.4.2 on T-Mobile LG G2 (D801) and having the same issue. Worked before the 4.4.2 upgrade, now it doesn't. Still works if you click the mic icon and talk, but doesn't recognize "OK google" as a hotword anymore. Hopefully there will be a patch soon, as the update was only just released 5 days ago (not even OTA yet). If anyone knows how to fix, let me know as well. I have tried the same steps (uninstalling updates, clear cache, re-install updates). Checked settings and hotword is enabled. Thanks!

Make sure to enable Google Now and Hotword Detection.
Also make sure your system language is English (US).

Already checked that. Turned Google Now off and back on as well as hotword detection to see if it fixed it which it did not. I sent feedback to Google that is was not working via the send feedback button. Hopefully it is just a bug and will be patched soon.

Fix for hotword detection!
Go to system settings/General/Accessibility,
Turn off On-Screen Phone,
Google Hotword detection will work again.
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jon_williamson said:
Already checked that. Turned Google Now off and back on as well as hotword detection to see if it fixed it which it did not. I sent feedback to Google that is was not working via the send feedback button. Hopefully it is just a bug and will be patched soon.
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ejf529 said:
Go to system settings/General/Accessibility,
Turn off On-Screen Phone,
Google Hotword detection will work again.
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And I thought on-screen phone was a really cool feature. Was looking forward to using it. Until they work together I guess I will just have to make sure I turn off on-screen phone when not in use. Thanks for the tip! You are a gem to the community.

jon_williamson said:
And I thought on-screen phone was a really cool feature. Was looking forward to using it. Until they work together I guess I will just have to make sure I turn off on-screen phone when not in use. Thanks for the tip! You are a gem to the community.
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Just updated to kitkat on my Tmobile LG G2 - when to settings, general, accessibility... I don't see any "on-screen phone" to turn on or off... Anyone that can assist, I'd appreciate it.

Google now screen. Settings. Voice. Offline speech. Download the English file.
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Sfkn2 said:
Google now screen. Settings. Voice. Offline speech. Download the English file.
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Thanks, but that didn't make okay google work from home screen. (Works fine if I go into google now, but that kinda defeats the purpose).

Learnerspermit said:
Thanks, but that didn't make okay google work from home screen. (Works fine if I go into google now, but that kinda defeats the purpose).
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Let me guess, you aren't using the nexus launcher, which is the only launcher that allows you to use 'OK Google' from main screen.
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Sfkn2 said:
Let me guess, you aren't using the nexus launcher, which is the only launcher that allows you to use 'OK Google' from main screen.
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No, I'm not I was using the LG launcher that came with the rooted kitkat I just installed... I like the LG UI, so if it requires changing that, I'll pass. Thanks for the info.
However, I'm still confused as to why "on screen phone" doesn't show up in my settings/general/accessibility. That doesn't have anything to do with a launcher.

Learnerspermit said:
No, I'm not I was using the LG launcher that came with the rooted kitkat I just installed... I like the LG UI, so if it requires changing that, I'll pass. Thanks for the info.
However, I'm still confused as to why "on screen phone" doesn't show up in my settings/general/accessibility. That doesn't have anything to do with a launcher.
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You know on screen phone doesn't come preinstalled for non-factory 4.4.2 t mobile G2s, right? You would have to install it yourself.
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Sfkn2 said:
You know on screen phone doesn't come preinstalled for non-factory 4.4.2 t mobile G2s, right? You would have to install it yourself.
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Probably sounds stupid here, but what do you mean non-factory 4.4.2?
I'm using the current OTA 4.4.2 that was just modified to allow rooting, other than that it's the same as anyone that updated OTA.
But again, if it's a required install to get, why would not having it stop the "okay google" from working on the google mic ribbon on the home page? If I click the mic it works fine.

Remap Bixby Again!

I know Samsung made it so this wasn't possible but I saw a new app this morning and allows it.
Not sure exactly what it is doing but it works. Verified with multiple apps.
I made a short video
You can see it takes around 20 seconds for it to apply the changes but the shortcut worked on multiple apps

Link?
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IntenseImage said:
Link?
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This is the one that worked the best for me. You can disable all the bixby packages except for Bixby and Hello Bixby.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions&hl=en

ggrant3876 said:
This is the one that worked the best for me. You can disable all the bixby packages except for Bixby and Hello Bixby.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions&hl=en
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I tried this one and the one from the video (Bixby Remapper). Bixby Remapper seems to work more consistently. As in it works every time, but the one you linked only worked every few presses for me.
EDIT: Link for the one from the video.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phascinate.bixbybuttonremapper
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Both bxactions and bixby remap doesnt work on my canadian S8 after update.

dragunbayne said:
I tried this one and the one from the video (Bixby Remapper). Bixby Remapper seems to work more consistently. As in it works every time, but the one you linked only worked every few presses for me.
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I've played with it all afternoon and didn't have any issues. I'm sure they are both good, I just didn't want to see Bixby for even a second when I pushed the button. Several I had to tap the button twice - this dev has it down to a single tap.

didnt work on my verizon s8+, anyone have verizon?

Galaxy S8 Notification Slow Down Because of Google App

Hi,
I have been experiencing slow notifications on my S8 ever since I bought it, specifically with apps like Twitter and Skype. After research, I tested turning off the app power monitor, but that did not help. Then, I tried disabling the google app and the problem was fixed. However, I do use the google app on a regular basis so I would like to find a different way to fix the problem. I have also tried a phone reset with no results.
Thanks in advanced for any help!

AlexiaVA said:
Hi,
I have been experiencing slow notifications on my S8 ever since I bought it, specifically with apps like Twitter and Skype. After research, I tested turning off the app power monitor, but that did not help. Then, I tried disabling the google app and the problem was fixed. However, I do use the google app on a regular basis so I would like to find a different way to fix the problem. I have also tried a phone reset with no results.
Thanks in advanced for any help!
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How did you disable it?
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thahim said:
How did you disable it?
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I held down on the icon in the app drawer and hit disable.

AlexiaVA said:
I held down on the icon in the app drawer and hit disable.
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Thanks buddy.
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Go really if that works by stopping the google application.
I have it like that, but there are many other things that I lose when I deactivate that function, for example the dictation to google voice, a function that is widely used by me.
I read that Nougat did not pass.
Amazing that there is no solution to this. There is no other solution?

Good anti theft app for OnePlus 6T

Just as any of my previous devices, I tried to install Cerberus on the OnePlus 6T. The simple fact you can't block the status bar without root is a bummer itself but it was to be expected, what wasn't expected is the fact even if you tap the option to hide the power menu from the lock screen, it is still visible for a fraction of a second and there is enough time to press the power or restart buttons before it hides.
So that makes me wonder, is there a better alternative to Cerberus that works well with the OnePlus 6T? Android native "find my device" is a joke because anyone can just turn off the Internet toggles from the lock screen and there goes the app coverage, was thinking about Prey but haven't tried it just yet. Any advice or recommendation is highly appreciated.
Thanks

I've been looking for an alternative as well. I've always rooted and used Cerberus. But I haven't rooted this device.

I've been using an app that used to be called locker by Aegis Dynamics; it's now called test, it may be what you're looking for.

I use renovate rom my lockscreen is set to have nothing on it at all and it works fine. No notification panel no quick settings no power menu or quick launch. Also pin number position is random.

Lockscreen config for the rom.

jhpdroid said:
I've been using an app that used to be called locker by Aegis Dynamics; it's now called test, it may be what you're looking for.
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Play store link?

Akoolive said:
Play store link?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.zygotelabs.locker

Item not found. Thanks though.

Akoolive said:
Item not found. Thanks though.
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The link works for me with Chrome on my linux desktop but it doesn't work on my OP6T, no idea why. Here's a screenshot of the play store entry.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eDUbjGNJuSGj5EJM6

never use those apps and I think its not necessarily

Best app in Playstore for anti theft and antivirus, that is customizable and have a lot of useful features is by far Bitdefender. Try it.

I use Cerberus app. Of course I got mine years ago when it was a one time payment then life license for $7 or something. Works awesome
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I am happy with this application
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bloketech.lockwatch&hl=en_US
sends voice and video to my email after a faile attempt

Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adm

g_oral said:
Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adm
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I don't get it. It shows you can install this app, but it already shows up in the device admin tab??
I think it's preinstalled on Android

I've always used Cerberus and never really looked for alternatives. I think it's been removed from the store now as updates come direct from the Cerberus site.

Cerberus user here... Simply the best.
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bladestonez said:
Lockscreen config for the rom.
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Looks great does FP work with that ROM?

DeadPotato said:
Looks great does FP work with that ROM?
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Yes it does it's a magisk module the modifies oos so it's fully stable.

ozzmanj1 said:
I use Cerberus app. Of course I got mine years ago when it was a one time payment then life license for $7 or something. Works awesome
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My problem with Cerberus is the one I stated in the first post, and from what I've read FP doesn't work with custom ROMs, so I'm a bit out of options. :silly: