Anyone Have any luck getting a replacement keyboard to work. I have tried Slideit, Swype, Swiftkey. All of them crash regardless. I can set them up, its just once there ready to go it crashes. Then i have to go back to using the default keyboard. I even tried using the old Nooktools for the original kindle, can't seem to get anything to work. Anybody have any luck?
Josepho1997 said:
Did you put their lib files(or .so file, idk what its called) in the /system/app directory?
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I finnally did this, but what sucks is that in landscape mode the keyboard doesn't fit the screen properly. But in portrait mode the keyboard works amazingly. Guess I will fiddle with some other keyboards till I find one that works if there are any. They really did not want keyboards to work.
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So ive noticed that keyboards do work. in both portrait and landscape, but the landscape only works correctly with the lock screen password. This is due to the home key bar, it covers over part of it. Anyone have a way around this or a fix? possibly settings change to the keyboard apps. Not sure how to work this.
iMJets said:
I finnally did this, but what sucks is that in landscape mode the keyboard doesn't fit the screen properly. But in portrait mode the keyboard works amazingly. Guess I will fiddle with some other keyboards till I find one that works if there are any. They really did not want keyboards to work.
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got the same prob with the crashing app. which *.so file is it I need to move for using swiftkey?
You need to install SwiftKey normally. Use root explorer go to data/app. I then find SwiftKey and move it to system/app. I then go to data/data find the com.touchtypeSwiftKey go to this folder. Then /lib and right click move the file in lib folder. I move it to system/lib. Restart device then it should work. But be careful
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iMJets said:
You need to install SwiftKey normally. Use root explorer go to data/app. I then find SwiftKey and move it to system/app. I then go to data/data find the com.touchtypeSwiftKey go to this folder. Then /lib and right click move the file in lib folder. I move it to system/lib. Restart device then it should work. But be careful
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thx, I'll try later. Did you install the swiftkey or the swiftkey-tablet app?
I have SwiftKey 3 tablet
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FINALLY! it works! thx!
just wonna leave a step by step instruction in case someone else got the same prob.
install Keyswift tablet (not sure if it works from the Playstore because I sideloaded it) - hit done after installing
use root explorer (or any other file manager with root access) to move the com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.full.apk from data/app to system/app
use root explorer (or any other file manager with root access) and navigate to data/date/com.touchtype.swiftkey.full/lib and move the libswiftkeysdk-java-internal.so (it should be the only file in that folder) to system/lib
reboot
open swiftkey and change the preferences the way you like
Your welcome. If you figure out how to fix landscape mode please let me know
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FINALLY! it works! thx!
just wonna leave a step by step instruction in case someone else got the same prob.
install Keyswift tablet (not sure if it works from the Playstore because I sideloaded it) - hit done after installing
use root explorer (or any other file manager with root access) to move the com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.full.apk from data/app to system/app
use root explorer (or any other file manager with root access) and navigate to data/date/com.touchtype.swiftkey.full/lib and move the libswiftkeysdk-java-internal.so (it should be the only file in that folder) to system/lib
reboot
open swiftkey and change the preferences the way you like
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Thanks man you're a life saver .
finally i can type in my language !!
Works perfectly.
Lanscape keyboard
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So ive noticed that keyboards do work. in both portrait and landscape, but the landscape only works correctly with the lock screen password. This is due to the home key bar, it covers over part of it. Anyone have a way around this or a fix? possibly settings change to the keyboard apps. Not sure how to work this.
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I have the same problem in fact I installed 4 kind of keyboards Go keyboard, SwiftKey 3 tablet, Thump keyboard and Multi keyboard with the same result when the lanscape position some keys hide behind home key bar.
How do you do it to make it work perfectly with the lock screen password I tried but it did not seem to work maybe you can show me a way before some expert here can make a tool to hide the home key bar.
TIA
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Is there a suitable icon changer out that works with the Galaxy S phones yet?
I've tried bettercut 3.0 and anyshortcut 0.3 but neither work yet.
Any suggestions?
I've tried to adb pull the apk for an app, redo the icon, save and push it back, but it uninstalls the app and won't reinstall (assuming this is a signing error).
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Is there a suitable icon changer out that works with the Galaxy S phones yet?
I've tried bettercut 3.0 and anyshortcut 0.3 but neither work yet.
Any suggestions?
I've tried to adb pull the apk for an app, redo the icon, save and push it back, but it uninstalls the app and won't reinstall (assuming this is a signing error).
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Bettercut works for me?
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Bettercut works for me?
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I get FC.. hmm
mackeydesigns said:
I get FC.. hmm
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When you first launch the app? Or when you do something else?
Try to reboot?
Try to uninstall/reinstall?
mackeydesigns said:
Is there a suitable icon changer out that works with the Galaxy S phones yet?
I've tried bettercut 3.0 and anyshortcut 0.3 but neither work yet.
Any suggestions?
I've tried to adb pull the apk for an app, redo the icon, save and push it back, but it uninstalls the app and won't reinstall (assuming this is a signing error).
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launcherpro gives you the ability to do it natively in the homescreen if you dont mind loosing touchwiz
or there is an app called folderorganizer which worked well for me in the past
I figured it out. Using the app itself didn't work, but if you long press on the home screen and add new shortcut, select bettercut, it works.
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i use desktop visuliser to customise icons. it works nicely on the home screen, plus you can choose which size you'd like them to be.
mackeydesigns said:
Is there a suitable icon changer out that works with the Galaxy S phones yet?
I've tried bettercut 3.0 and anyshortcut 0.3 but neither work yet.
Any suggestions?
I've tried to adb pull the apk for an app, redo the icon, save and push it back, but it uninstalls the app and won't reinstall (assuming this is a signing error).
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Try NinjaMorph. You can use that to change all the icon's for the apps that are installed on the phone to the /system/app directory. It's pretty easy to change all those icons using that app.
But for any user installed apps that end up installed to /data/app you'll have to do a little more work.. (that is if you want the icons to be changed in the app drawer as well, if you don't then you can just use one of those other apps people have already mentioned)
Basically you'll have to copy the .apk to your computer. Edit the apk with the new icon you want, delete the current signature, resign it, copy it back to your sdcard, uninstall the app, then re-install it with your newly edited akp. Sounds like a lot but it's not to bad if you use the right tools.
7zip works great to open the akps and edit the files inside them. I also found a nice little tool someone had created that lets you just drag and drop apks into it and press a button to resign the package. I'm not at my home computer so I don't remember the name off hand but you should be able to find it from a simple google search.
Hope that helps.
I was able to successfully install and use Smart Keyboard Pro. The lack of a keyboard settings program was a real problem. I was able to copy the apk to the sdcard and then using root explorer I copied it to /system/app and then ran it from that directory and installed it. I next used the Keyboard Manager program from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830177 to select which keyboard for portrait and which for landscape. I have not yet figured out where to put the downloaded dictionary. It is much preferable to the NC keyboard IMHO. Time to try some other keyboards.
Edit - I was able to copy over the dictionary file and adb installed it without a problem.
Hopefully this will work with other keyboards.
There are two problems involved:
1. You can't enable an IME, because such setting is lacking
2. You can't switch IME, because long tapping a field doesn't give you any popup
Putting the keyboard into /system/app makes it automatically trusted (1) and enabled.
With the keyboard manager you can then fix (2).
However, I believe the same thing can be achieved by editing settings.db (the one where you also enable non market apps) manually. I'm not sure if there's an easy way to edit this with a (root permissioned) app though.
Anyway, good work!! I'll try your method with SwiftKey and some Japanese keyboard later.
UPDATE: I couldn't get it to work... KeyboardManager kept on nagging about a missing permission (WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS or something like that).
Try changing the permissions of the file in /system/app to allow all groups and users full access. That worked for me. I am typing this on Better Keyboard right now.
It was my fault... I hadn't read the KeyboardManager instructions. I had installed it as a normal app. Now that I placed it in /system/app as well it "worked".
Well, SwiftKey worked perfectly fine, but I couldn't get OpenWnn plus (adaption of the standard Japanese IME of Android) to work. It does show me the keyboard but as soon as I press a key it disappears.
I can't get either of the keyboards to show up in keyboard manager... I've tried swiftkey and smart keyboard pro both.
I am currently using better keyboard which is my favorite. Try rebooting a couple of times as that seemed to help me along with changing permissions.
ixampl said:
Well, SwiftKey worked perfectly fine...
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How did you get it working? I tried downloading SwiftKey from the market, but it isn't showing up in Keyboard manager... did you install it on an android phone, configure it, then pull the apk over to the nook?
I just got Ultra Keyboard installed using this method. If your not familiar with it Ultra is very customizable and has what they call "tracing" which is just like swype! I had to change the permissions to get it to work I checked all of the boxes which probably isn't required but I don't know much about permissions.
Where is the apk for smart keyboard pro. I downloaded it from the market but cant find it.
Ellerbestyle said:
Where is the apk for smart keyboard pro. I downloaded it from the market but cant find it.
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Should be in data/app It probably will have a weird name but the little symbol should be a keyboard
It worked. Something happened and I had no keyboard at all. I opened the keyboard manager and there were no keyboards listed. I sort of freaked out a little lol. I restarted and smart keyboard pro was listed. So I felt a lot better and all I can say is the iphone keyboard looks awesome.
How would one get the english dictionary working for smart keyboard? I can do adb commands just not sure what to do. I downloaded the english dictionary when it prompted me to but thats all I have done. I have the sdk working on a windows 7 machine if that helps also.
Ellerbestyle said:
How would one get the english dictionary working for smart keyboard? I can do adb commands just not sure what to do. I downloaded the english dictionary when it prompted me to but thats all I have done. I have the sdk working on a windows 7 machine if that helps also.
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I downloaded and installed it from the market..
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I downloaded and installed it from the market..
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Thought someone said you had to adb install to install it.
Nevermind I got it
I installed SwiftKey from the market, adb su'ed, mv'ed it to /system/app and rebooted, used the NookTools to enable it. It's working great.
Caveat: Looks like some of the text in the configuration is missing or it's grey-on-grey and can't read it.. So I read someone suggesting setting it up beside your phone so you can see what the options are. Basically anywhere there's a list of settings with radio buttons or checkboxes, no text. But the settings, and keyboard itself is all fine.
Don't bother to launch it from the launcher, it just gets stuck trying to turn itself on, just go through the Nook Tools and do it, and once you enable it, use the Config button on the keyboard to enter the configuration.
I'll be posting in their forums about this to see what they can do.
No matter what I do I can't get Smart Keyboard installed
Can someone PLEASE post exact steps how to install the apk ?
I have it installed but can't see it in keyboard manager
Thanks
I bought it from the market and installed it. Then I copied the apk file from /data/app to /system/app. Then I made sure the permissions were rw-r--r--. Then I rebooted and went into the Nook Color Tools and selected the default keyboard to smart keyboard pro
Thanks for the prompt reply
I'll try that - if I figure out how to set permissions
lifeisfun said:
Thanks for the prompt reply
I'll try that - if I figure out how to set permissions
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Remount /system, copy the apk to system, chmod 644 the com.whatever.file.apk, reboot.
Hey all,
Rooted my nook today and after playing for a while I wanted to experiment with the Gingerbread keyboard. Now I get no keyboard at all. It just does not load. I go to settings/keyboard and it just kicks me back to the home page.
I'm running nook 1.1 rooted. with app launcher pro. I have not tried to restore defaults and then reroot.
Thanks
Found it. It is under the app drawer for launcher pro under the NookColor Tools
same thing happened to me, then i figured out the same menu you did. I can't get any keyboard other than the stock nook keyboard to work either. SwiftKey is downloaded, but won't show up on my keyboard list. and i have no cut and paste. have you worked that out yet?
gannon3502 said:
same thing happened to me, then i figured out the same menu you did. I can't get any keyboard other than the stock nook keyboard to work either. SwiftKey is downloaded, but won't show up on my keyboard list. and i have no cut and paste. have you worked that out yet?
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If you have a copy of Root Explorer, you can use it to move your KB apk files from /data/app to /system/app
Read more: http://nookdevs.com/NookColor_Replace_the_Default_Keyboard#ixzz1DwawgTuh
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Modock13 said:
Found it. It is under the app drawer for launcher pro under the NookColor Tools
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Thanks for that. Saved my happy a**.
Keyboard issues
I have just rooted my nc, and trying to login to youtube, but I get absolutely NO keyboard at all, I must me missing something. I can't get any keyboard even in the regular nook homepage or search section
Any help would be appreciated!!!
Thanks in advance
Hi,
using Market Fixer I inadvertently deleted my stock gallery app which also meant I couldn't use the widget for having pics of my baby daughter on my screens.
Does anyone know how I can get another copy of is there a better app that has similar functionality?
Cheers for any help.
Quickpic is much better! Set it to 32 bit colour.
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I already use QuickPic but need to be able have gallery for the widget function and also to be able to change the lockscreen pic (unless I'm being dumb).
I noticed that too, that without the gallery, the option disappear also. Anyway, luckily I've just frozen it instead of deleted.
On the other hand, I think you can go to settings > Display >Screen display and change it from there. It has an option to change the wallpaper and lock screen from there.
Without the gallery installed going via settings only gives access to the wallpaper folders.
Does anyone know where I can get the gallery apk without having to factory reset?
Here you go
- Download it to your phone
- Use ES File Explorer or another file manager with root access**
- Move the APK to /system/app
- Reboot
**Press Settings -> Root Explorer [Enable it] and also enable "Mount File System". Tap and hold the star on the top left (favorites) and navigate to /system/app
i've also accidently deleted the gallery app..(dont know what i'm doing lol)..
but thanks for your guide,i manage to get it back..
lots of thanks!
You sir are a gentleman! That's exactly what I wanted. Thanks very much.
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Could you please upload that apk! I cant seem to find it. Even i deleted gallery apk accidently. Thanks.
Hi
Got a rooted kindle fire hd with google services
Playing with dpi settings and found that a dpi of 200 looks amazing, only problem being the keyboard is screwed up - perfectly usable, just looks rubbish
Just install an alternative keyboard I thought- no so simple
They install, but I can't select them for use until iMovie them to /system/app. I can now select them but they force close. Any ideas? I have changed permissions. Do I need to move them somewhere else?
Cheers
Bryan
bryanchapman9999 said:
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Got a rooted kindle fire hd with google services
Playing with dpi settings and found that a dpi of 200 looks amazing, only problem being the keyboard is screwed up - perfectly usable, just looks rubbish
Just install an alternative keyboard I thought- no so simple
They install, but I can't select them for use until iMovie them to /system/app. I can now select them but they force close. Any ideas? I have changed permissions. Do I need to move them somewhere else?
Cheers
Bryan
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What keyboard software did you install?
I use AnySoftKeyboard, I just install it and i'm good to go, no need to move it to system/app, and it does not crash too!
AmrBanawan said:
What keyboard software did you install?
I use AnySoftKeyboard, I just install it and i'm good to go, no need to move it to system/app, and it does not crash too!
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Thanks for reply, I've tried swift and hackers keyboard.
Just tried your suggestion and the same thing, its installed but cannot be selected as an input method.
I'm lost now if this is just working for others
bryanchapman9999 said:
Thanks for reply, I've tried swift and hackers keyboard.
Just tried your suggestion and the same thing, its installed but cannot be selected as an input method.
I'm lost now if this is just working for others
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Try Touchpal, that one seemed to fit the keys correctly at all dpi settings for the Kindle Hd. Just make sure you dont try and use the mic feature. You might want to disable it in your settings. Cause the keyboard to force close until i disabled the mic.
rootedkfirefan said:
Try Touchpal, that one seemed to fit the keys correctly at all dpi settings for the Kindle Hd. Just make sure you dont try and use the mic feature. You might want to disable it in your settings. Cause the keyboard to force close until i disabled the mic.
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Same thing I can't even use it.
I seem unable to deselect the 'amazon' keyboard
I now have 3 keyboards installed and I can select the check box to the left of all of them but am unable to de-select amazon.
If i now select the default input method, amazon is the only option and the 3rd party keyboards are now unselected.
Got it sorted after digging in some seemingly old threads.
Bit of a schoolboy error really ...
Don't know how you guys are doing it without copying to system/app
anyway, I copy the apk from /data/app to /system/app, change permissions AND then tap it to install it once more - I guess this last install step copies libraries somewhere ??
Reboot and all is as expected.
Thanks for your help guys.
Bryan
Use nook color tools to choose an alternate keyboard
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