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Swype on Gtablet

First of all, make a backup!! I am not responsible for the terrible things that can happen to an android device when things go awry lol....
Secondly, I have only tried this using Vegan rom (beta 4, and beta 5.1)... I am assuming it will work with any alternate rom but NO PROMISES!!
TO OBTAIN THE NEEDED FILES:
1) Do a google search for "swype on gtablet (kinda)"
2) Somewhere the search results (it was the very first one when I did the search), you should see a post on the tegratab.com forum entitled "swype on gtablet (kinda)" (posted by rothnic)
3) Download the package on that forum, and extract it. There should be three files located in this package: swype.apk, libswypecore.so, and build.prop.
**Keep the page open as we are also going to use the top of the build.prop file that rothnic posted there!! THANK YOU ROTHNIC!!!!!
INSTALL METHOD USING ROOT EXPLORER
I would complete these steps entirely from your gtab, as it does away with the need to transfer files from a pc, etc!
1) Using root explorer, copy first the swype.apk file, and paste it to \\system\app. Once it is copied, long press on it and click "permissions". The permissions should be set as follows:
Read: Check all three boxes down (for user, group, and others).
Write: Check the first box (for user)
Execute: Check the first box (for user)
2) Now again using root explorer, copy the libSwypeCore.so file, and paste it to \\system\lib. Make sure you mount the \\system\lib folder as "read/write" before copying. Once it is copied, set the permissions exactly as you did for the swype.apk file. Make sure you mount the \\system\lib folder as "read only" again before you exit.
3) Now its time to edit the build.prop file, only we are going to make it easy. Instead of going through and editing it, copy the top of the file that rothnic posted on the tegratab site, and replace the top of your build.prop file with what he has there. Don't edit it or anything, just copy it word for word. I did this in root explorer by doing the following:
Using Root Explorer, browse to \\system. Once in this folder, mark it as "read/write".
Locate the build.prop file, and long press on it.
Select "open in text editor".
Copy the text that rothnic had in the post on tegratab, and use it to replace the text that already exists there at the top of the file. It will fit exactly as the original one that you are replacing did. DO NOT CHANGE THE BOTTOM OF THE FILE AT ALL!!!
When you have copied the text, press the "settings" button, and press "save and exit".
(FYI, I am using Vegantab beta 5.1, and replacing the top of the build.prop file did not do any damage to the tablet at all)
Now restart the tablet.
When the tablet restarts, long press on any text entry field and press "input method".
Swype should be an option. Select it, and start swyping!!
If swype isn't listed, click settings, language and keyboard. Check the box next to swype.
(this will also be a good time to click on swype settings and DISABLE audio feedback, as it will drive you and everyone around you NUTS!!)
Now follow the steps above to set swype as your input method and enjoy!!
INSTALL METHOD USING TERMINAL (Courtesy of Terrypchan)
This can be done without root explorer, BUT you have to be willing to type commands in a terminal emulator. I did it without root explorer by using the terminal emulator app with the VEGAn b5 rom (which is already rooted). The only tricky command you need to do is:
1. su
2. cd /
3. mount -w -o remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Step 3 is how you mount /system as read-write. That allows you to copy the apk to /system/app and to copy the lib to /system/lib. You can also copy build.prop to /system here. I also did the chmod commands here as well, i.e.
chmod 644 /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
chmod 644 /system/app/Swype.apk
I had already edited the build.prop on another machine where I could use a real text editor.
This is the command to remount /system as read-only:
mount -r -o remount /dev/block/blockmtd3 /system
reboot and I'm Swype-ing away.

any chance you could paste the build prop edit in here? For some reason my browser is cutting off part of it.
Thanx,

I bet the mod deletes this within the hour!

Hmm, wonder how long this post will last

Agreed... I respect the effort tho and his directions are perfect!
Thanks brotha...
Sent from my SGH-T959

Instructions worked perfectly for me with the small substitution of adb push/pull to edit the build.prop (root explorer force closed after I had edited the file and before saving so I said screw it ). Thanks!

Combine this with the rainex fix for screen smoothness and it makes for a pretty good time lol
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You don't have to adb it, that's why he recommended root explorer. If you edit it there it automatically makes a backup for you. I've done this with three ROMs, vegan4, zpad3, and vegan5... Never had to use adb
Sent from my Zpad flavored Gtab...

Need help with editing build.prop....swype rar had build.prop in it. Do I copy that same file in full and paste it at the top of build.prop in /system/build.prop...I am confused as to hoe many lines of build.prop I need to edit or change?
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worked for me just fine.
Followed instructions, and used a little common sence along the way. Now it's all up and running.
Thanks a lot for the write up..

Using swpe to type this...
Thanks so much man!

New2Android said:
Need help with editing build.prop....swype rar had build.prop in it. Do I copy that same file in full and paste it at the top of build.prop in /system/build.prop...I am confused as to hoe many lines of build.prop I need to edit or change?
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No ignore the build file in the rar file....
You need to follow the directions exactly and copy the text from the forum post. Remember only the top portion

Swype Keyboard
Confirmed Working on the G tab following above steps. Stock TnT Firmware 3389. Working flawless. Sound and swype.

I am able to get the swype keyboard to come up and type on it but am not able to swype. Dont know what i am doing wrong.
Edited build.prop as shown in the forum still cant swype but just use swype keyboard as a regular keyboard.
Any help will be appreciated
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Any downside to editing the build file in this manner?
Can you change it back after it is installed?
Do you have to redo this every time you go to update your rom?

TaterTot24 said:
Any downside to editing the build file in this manner?
Can you change it back after it is installed?
Do you have to redo this every time you go to update your rom?
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Thats the nice thing about root explorer, it automatically makes a backup when you have modified it
Yes this would need to be redone for each rom.
Sent from my VegaN 'flavored' GTab...

New2Android said:
I am able to get the swype keyboard to come up and type on it but am not able to swype. Dont know what i am doing wrong.
Edited build.prop as shown in the forum still cant swype but just use swype keyboard as a regular keyboard.
Any help will be appreciated
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I initially had the same issue, there's something incorrect in the build.prop. PM me and I'll get a copy of mine to you as i'm using VegaN5 as well.
Sent from my VegaN 'flavored' GTab...

Wow. I can't believe this is still here! Anyway, on to my question...
Is it possible/advised to edit the build.prop on a PC using a standard text editor like notepad? I ask because the browsers on my GTab don't show the whole of the text we're supposed to copy from tegratab.
Thanks in advance.

Editing on a pc is probably fine, however you have to make sure the formatting stays correct, otherwise it all goes south lol.
I printed out a copy of the top of the build.prop that rothnic posted on the tegratab site and used that for reference when editing on my tab....made it easier to see where I was in the text editor
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TaterTot24 said:
Any downside to editing the build file in this manner?
Not that I have seen so far, and I've used this through two roms now
Can you change it back after it is installed?
as i2steve said, root explorer is awesome and makes a copy of the original file for you
Do you have to redo this every time you go to update your rom?
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Unfortunatley, yes, so I would keep the files saved somewhere on your tab lol
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[ROOT] How to remove lock screen ads

both methods require a root explorer.
Method 1:
navigate to the system folder
find "App" folder
Change the name of "dtcp_apk.apk" to dtcp_apk.bat
Method 2:
Navigate to system folder
find "App" folder
change permissions of Dtcp_apk.apk to all blank
Hope this helped someone.
Credits to spunker88 for sharing this info.

the first method worked great for me
thanks

Dassen said:
both methods require a root explorer.
Method 1:
navigate to the system folder
find "App" folder
Change the name of "dtcp_apk.apk" to dtcp_apk.bat
Method 2:
Navigate to system folder
find "App" folder
change permissions of Dtcp_apk.apk to all blank
Hope this helped someone.
Credits to spunker88 for sharing this info.
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I tried both without success.. What explorer are you using? I tried with ES and got an error "the operation failed".. and I couldnt change permissions neither
thanks for any help

Are you rooted?
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blazeplacid said:
Are you rooted?
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I supposed to. I rooted my device to install google play.. but I dont know if I continue been root.. I checked my permissions on system\app and I only have readable..
Could you explain me how to check if I am root, and if not, how to be root again to apply your process?
Thanks for your help

karacc said:
I supposed to. I rooted my device to install google play.. but I dont know if I continue been root.. I checked my permissions on system\app and I only have readable..
Could you explain me how to check if I am root, and if not, how to be root again to apply your process?
Thanks for your help
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You go to the setting of ES,then at the bottom of setting menu, it has Root setting. Go there and checked all check boxes. If you can, that's mean your KF is rooted.
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tried method 1 and it worked right away :good:

Worked
Method 1 worked for me.
Thanks.
Dassen said:
both methods require a root explorer.
Method 1:
navigate to the system folder
find "App" folder
Change the name of "dtcp_apk.apk" to dtcp_apk.bat
Method 2:
Navigate to system folder
find "App" folder
change permissions of Dtcp_apk.apk to all blank
Hope this helped someone.
Credits to spunker88 for sharing this info.
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Worked for me, too. Was surprised about the beautiful wallpapers to see now everytime i turn the thingy on

Adding a Boot Animation
Thanks for this info. I used the 2nd method and it worked immediately. Are there Boot Animations for the KFHD? Or can Boot Animations from, say my LG ICS Spectrum work?
Dassen said:
both methods require a root explorer.
Method 1:
navigate to the system folder
find "App" folder
Change the name of "dtcp_apk.apk" to dtcp_apk.bat
Method 2:
Navigate to system folder
find "App" folder
change permissions of Dtcp_apk.apk to all blank
Hope this helped someone.
Credits to spunker88 for sharing this info.
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Awesome, confirmed working on kindle fire 2 running 10.2.1

frieked said:
Awesome, confirmed working on kindle fire 2 running 10.2.1
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Thanks a lot for this :highfive:

Confirmed works on KF 8.9, thanks OP! I renamed to dtcp_apk.ads

finally, those horrific ad screens are gone! thank you sir!

if you have adb available, you should be able to do this without a root explorer.
use one of the following codes:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /system/app/dtcp_apk.apk /system/app/dtcp_apk.apk.bak
exit
exit
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
chmod 000 /system/app/dtcp_apk.apk
exit
exit
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
rm /system/app/dtcp_apk.apk
exit
exit
The first one will rename it. The second one will clear its permissions. The third one will remove it completely.
It should go without saying, but its not my fault if you screw something up, or if it is necessary to have this apk in your system, and you use the third method. I haven't tried it, but it should work. I do know what the commands do.

Didn't also work for me with es file explorer the first time i've tried it, although i've enabled all root options.
Rebooting the device helped me, but it's also important to make sure that you give the explorer the permission to change system data
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Method 1 working
I tried it just out of curiosity and it worked right away. Using ES explorer, BTW.
Thanks!

Dassen said:
both methods require a root explorer.
Method 1:
navigate to the system folder
find "App" folder
Change the name of "dtcp_apk.apk" to dtcp_apk.bat
Method 2:
Navigate to system folder
find "App" folder
change permissions of Dtcp_apk.apk to all blank
Hope this helped someone.
Credits to spunker88 for sharing this info.
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Thank you so much!!! Method 1 worked great. Also renamed the odex file to .odex.bat through root explorer. Note, in root explorer you will probably have to push the little 'Mount R/W" button once you get into system/app

Sweet. $15 saved.

Thanks for the quick 'how to'.

How do I remove volume to wake?

As thread goes..
I'm gonna install this hold for next song on volume so think I need to remove this. How do I remove it?:silly:

which kernel? either way, you'll need a root file explorer. Then go to /system/etc/init.d/ and there should be a file in there with the name 'vol' in it. Open file. The contents should be:
Code:
echo 1 > /sys/keyboard/vol_wakeup
chmod 444 /sys/keyboard/vol_wakeup
Just put a hash symbol at the beginning of both lines, save and reboot.

xdracco said:
which kernel? either way, you'll need a root file explorer. Then go to /system/etc/init.d/ and there should be a file in there with the name 'vol' in it. Open file. The contents should be:
Code:
echo 1 > /sys/keyboard/vol_wakeup
chmod 444 /sys/keyboard/vol_wakeup
Just put a hash symbol at the beginning of both lines, save and reboot.
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teamseven2.1.5
Okay, # symbol in beginning of both sentences, got it! I'm trying with no space between # and sentence :silly:

just to play it safe, no spaces. but it really doesn't matter.

xdracco said:
just to play it safe, no spaces. but it really doesn't matter.
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I found the vol and made the changes to the file with the root explorer app
even though I saved the file with the hash symbol with and without space infront of the lines it didn't work
the file is called 89volwake
hmmm

did you reboot? you need to reboot. if yes, then.....
.... with root explorer, change permissions to that file. you need to make it not-executable. just long hold file, and select permissions. untick the 3 boxes for 'execute'. reboot. this should work. last resort, delete the file, reboot.

xdracco said:
did you reboot? you need to reboot. if yes, then.....
.... with root explorer, change permissions to that file. you need to make it not-executable. just long hold file, and select permissions. untick the 3 boxes for 'execute'. reboot. this should work. last resort, delete the file, reboot.
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Yes ofcourse.
Followed your other suggestions. Changing permissions unticking all excecutables, saving, then rebooting, after reboot the files permissions for excecutable were granted..creepy so I deleted it.. After reboot again after this the file was gone.. But the wake with volume started working again , what the hell is going on
I double checked, the file is gone in the init.d folder!
edit: Wait, it doesn't wake if I leave phone alone for a while, but if I wake it and then let screen go out then immediately press volume buttons it wakes.

hmm. interesting. well, let's see if volume wake is still enabled. connect to device via adb and do this:
Code:
cat /sys/keyboard/vol_wakeup
the file should either not exist or running that command will return a 0 or 1. 0 disable, 1 enabled.

xdracco said:
hmm. interesting. well, let's see if volume wake is still enabled. connect to device via adb and do this:
Code:
cat /sys/keyboard/vol_wakeup
the file should either not exist or running that command will return a 0 or 1. 0 disable, 1 enabled.
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is it the same command in terminalemulator i've downloaded in phone?

maxxhtc said:
is it the same command in terminalemulator i've downloaded in phone?
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yep yep. you can use terminal instead.

xdracco said:
yep yep. you can use terminal instead.
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It's saying 0
Guess I'm all set then.. =)
Fast pressing vol buttons when playing music still wakes up phone while long pressing don't wake it up.
Strange I can't switch songs with tweakbox.. Thanks anyways for your help m8!
edit: Seems the settings were integrated in rom/kernel or something deeper since I could still activate screen with fastpress on volume buttons... Upgraded to 12.3 now so now it don't activate neither in slow or fast press on volume buttons.
Changing songs with toolbox in xposed still don't work though hmm.

build.prop locks device

I'm trying to stop the tethering check by editing the build.prop.
Everytime i edit (using numerous editors on my mac, including the terminal via vi) my device hangs on the google logo.
Stock Rom, rooted.
Any thoughts on why this would be?

i use root explorer(root file explorer app), has worked perfectly with it for 6 years now

simms22 said:
i use root explorer(root file explorer app), has worked perfectly with it for 6 years now
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Tried this too an nothing!
I can't figure this out for the life of me.

You need to copy the build.prop out to your SD card, edit with a proper editor, copy it back into place replacing the current file, and then change permissions to 755 I believe. I suggest keeping an unmodified version of the build prop on your SD card also
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This thread should help a bit. I know its for the g3 but same premise. the permissions appear to be 644 not 755.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-build-prop-tweaks-free-ram-t2825693

mhennigan1377 said:
Tried this too an nothing!
I can't figure this out for the life of me.
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You set the partition to R/W using the little button at the top before making the edits?

simms22 said:
i use root explorer(root file explorer app), has worked perfectly with it for 6 years now
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Evo_Shift said:
You set the partition to R/W using the little button at the top before making the edits?
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The whole partition or just the file? I was setting the file. Should this be R/W for Group and Other ?

mhennigan1377 said:
The whole partition or just the file? I was setting the file. Should this be R/W for Group and Other ?
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In root explorer, explore to /system. Make the /system r/w (it'll have a r/o next to it so press the "Mount R/W"). Long press the build.prop file and select Open in Text Editor, make your changes and save & exit. Press "Mount R/O" at the top to change the /system back to read only. Reboot.

simms22 said:
i use root explorer(root file explorer app), has worked perfectly with it for 6 years now
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yup. just used this app this morning to edit the build.prop. no issues here

Got it that time, must have been not the system partition changes.
Thanks!!!

[Guide] Enable EMUI fingerprint navigation gestures on Huawei P10 Lite

You must have root access on your device
I've used this feature in the custom ROM MorfuZ V4.0 with also the Navigation Gestures of XDA. great combo.
Now I'm on the stock ROM , and, since hidding the navbar cause a problem on the bottom of the lockscreen I've found this a good method to bypass the problem and keep again the fingerprint navigation.
Simply add to build.prop this two lines:
ro.config.hw_front_fp_navi=true
ro.config.hw_front_fp_trikey=1
Save and reboot
After navigate to settings > navigation key and select the top to enable the gestures.
Tested and working on WAS-LX1A running EMUI 8
Step by step:
1) Download and install root explorer on your phone.
2) Open the application and grant the root permissions.
3) Now, simply open go to /System/ and then you will be able to see Build.Prop file
4) Now, click on the option called as Mount R/O.
5) Long press on that files and you will get a pop-up of open with
6) Just hit open with text editor and then you are good to go
7) Copy the codes above and simply paste on your build.Prop
8) Click on the save changes and then reboot your Android device.

JowyOMac said:
I've used this feature in the custom ROM MorfuZ V4.0 with also the Navigation Gestures of XDA. great combo.
Now I'm on the stock ROM , and, since hidding the navbar cause a problem on the bottom of the lockscreen I've found this a good method to bypass the problem and keep again the fingerprint navigation.
Simply add to build.prop this two lines:
ro.config.hw_front_fp_navi=true
ro.config.hw_front_fp_trikey=1
Save and reboot
After navigate to settings > navigation key and select the top to enable the gestures.
Tested and working on WAS-LX1A running EMUI 8
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but it works?

Luxifer2001 said:
but it works?
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In my phone yes.
https://ibb.co/jGLD60X
https://ibb.co/fxLXYWz

JowyOMac said:
In my phone yes.
https://ibb.co/jGLD60X
https://ibb.co/fxLXYWz
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okok

Luxifer2001 said:
can u upload some screen??
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The two link inside the spoiler.

I'd like to experiment. You can explain where the build-prop folder is and how I can add the lines. Thanks and sorry but I do not understand much of these modifications.

noslen69 said:
I'd like to experiment. You can explain where the build-prop folder is and how I can add the lines. Thanks and sorry but I do not understand much of these modifications.
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The build.prop is a file, you can do this:
1) Download and install root explorer (or Solid Explorer) on your phone
2) Open the application and grant the root permissions
3) Now, simply open go to /System/ and then you will be able to see Build.Prop file
4) Now, click on the option called as Mount R/O.
5) Long press on that files and you will get a pop-up of open with
6) Just hit open with text editor and then you are good to go
7) Copy the codes from above and simply paste on your build.Prop
8) Click on the save changes and then reboot your Android device.

I've updated the main post.

Its work!but you know how to only disable navigation bar??or the gestures navigation like emui or the rom siriuz 3.5???