[Q] The Bogmonster - I have a virtual keyboard working in ICS Beta 3r3.1 & Beta 4r1
Hi all,
First post so excuse the NooBness!
Ok I've just installed the [BETA 3r3.1]Desire S ICS AOSP PORT|WORKING! rom on my DZ- having great fun playing with it - amazed so much of it actually works so soon.
My question is this, from what I can see (don't crucify me if I've missed a post somewhere) everyone is complaining about the lack of the virtual touch keyboard for number entry etc?
Well I have one working! (in portrait mode only at the minute) am I the only one?
Keep up the great work devs!
I've been following it pretty close and haven't seen anyone that has a working v-keyboard. What steps did you take? Install certain applications? Flash a certain zip/kernel?
I smell a troll.
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How did you do it?
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I read on another post that someone had tried to install the ROM as an upgrade from a CM7 build so I also gave it a try (it sort of works for most apps but breaks others) but I found that it had kept my HTC_IME modded keyboard already installed on my CM7 nightly and that in portrait mode the keyboard did actually work!
I decided to see if it would work on a full wipe install also so I did a superwipe G2+ and then install the apk's for ES file explorer and then my HTC_IME keyboard.
Enabling the keyboard in the normal way, then on the first couple of tries you have to select the keyboard from the notification area manually but after that it works ok.
The spell checking marks every work as wrong but i don't normally use that anyway.
but it works.
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A few more screenshots of the HTC_IME keyboard working.
Still only portrait (but with the phys keybrd available it's not an issue) but fully usable - voice input works fine too.
If anybody else want to try it I've attached the keyboard apk as well.
Thanks
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Let me know if it works for others
And G1ForFun - I only smell like a troll after a long patrol mate! lol
I tried it and it didnt work hehe, but i have a trick up my sleeve
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Hmm, I only have an arm up my sleeve - c'mon what's the trick Wolves boy?
Just tried this and it kinda works. Rebooting to see if it sticks.
Edit: get force close when trying to use auto fill. Turn it off and it works a charm. As stated only in portrait.
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I have virtual keyboard working in ICS beta 4r1
Updated.
Now running Beta 4r1 and the original method i used still works - soft keyboard is working fine just as before.
thebogmonster said:
A few more screenshots of the HTC_IME keyboard working.
Still only portrait (but with the phys keybrd available it's not an issue) but fully usable - voice input works fine too.
If anybody else want to try it I've attached the keyboard apk as well.
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Thank you very much, it has worked.
does it work with any other keyboard or is it strictly the modded one?
AntSmoove said:
does it work with any other keyboard or is it strictly the modded one?
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I did try Swiftkey X as well as the HTC_IME but Swiftkey seemed to have problems popping up, and I prefer the HTC one myself anyway
OdieSam reports he's now fixed the built-in soft keyboard for the next Beta.
I'll probably stick with the HTC as it's my standard one though.
All that's needed are a fixed camera, reliable Wifi and SD USB mounting and it's pretty much a workable ROM
Has anyone got handcent working reliably on it yet though?
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dont know about u guys, but i used a couple of htc phones before my galaxy s, and what can i say, i just love the qwerty input and how its work aside from swype or samsungs own input, so i thought for those who would like to use it as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
works like a charm on my galaxy, and since i use chomp sms that uses kinda the same grey it looks awesome as well
few tips
it`s possible to install without root, and i´m using "htc_ime_jonasl_hires_27" dosn`t work on 2.2 dont know why.........
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it`s possible to install without root, and i´m using "htc_ime_jonasl_hires_27" dosn`t work on 2.2 dont know why.........
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http://www.hallerud.se/htc_ime_jonasl_hires22_27.zip
this version should work onm 2.2, and u dont need root to install
what is it that doesnt work ? do you enable it correct ?
Nice! This is much better than the samsung keyboard. Is there any way to get the voice function to work?
nice Works good! I always had a htc, so i love it
This is the best touch keyboard imho
Thanks mate
namams said:
Nice! This is much better than the samsung keyboard. Is there any way to get the voice function to work?
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Figured it out: voice search is not available in the Canadian market....I just googled the apk
Damn. I love this. Craps all over swiftkey beta. It was my preferred input before I tried HTC. Thanks for heads up.
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I tried HTC_IME (not sure whether it was this same one) earlier, and I don't really get the charm. Is it just the languages supported? It's not multi-touch I believe and I missed a lot of letter due to that, especially space. I am currently using the Droid X Multi-touch and it's faster than everything else (and I've tried almost all). The thing is that I can type fast enough on this not to need prediction, I only use that for spelling correctione etc.
Been using this for awhile to skin my own HTC IME, first on my Milestone, then on my Galaxy.
i love you guys :-D.thx a lot for this!
Google gimpsta as he has an online kitchen for customising HTC ime keyboards.
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Always heard good things about the HTC keyboard and after installing this i can see why.
anyone know how to enable the on screen dpad, or is there one even available on the HTC keyboard?
Can anyone tell me how to remove this completely? I uninstalled from applications, but does that remove Clicker.apk too? I can't find it in /system/app either
can't install
i can install the click apk but not the htc ime apk, what program you guys use to install, it tells me through Astra that file can't be read as an apk.
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i can install the click apk but not the htc ime apk, what program you guys use to install, it tells me through Astra that file can't be read as an apk.
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I have the same problem
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we must be doing something wrong, i can't get it to install at all, anybody with some help or a resolve would be great.
gthompson75 said:
we must be doing something wrong, i can't get it to install at all, anybody with some help or a resolve would be great.
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I will try with those adb commands once I get home
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very nice keyboard, large amount of settings and customizations. I love this, it's way better than stock samsung kb.
Installed with adb install -r method.
It will work on Samsung Galaxy S?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8236452&postcount=2649
Hello,
There is another post with a updated Swype APK that purports to have the Mic added, but all the links that point to the mic version are broken. Does anyone have the APK or a link to it of the latest swype with Mic version? The only one I could find searching is a horribly ugly one with blue and red keys...
Thank you in advance!
BUMP!
How is EVERYONE not interested in this?!
Search......Swype no longer available its now warez....
The Swype developers were being douches. They were pissed about us posting links for free downloads of free software.
There are several other forums that have those links. I won't say who, but google will get you there. Google the latest version number of swype: 2.4.44.10912
I thought Swype had hit all of the Android forums and made them take it down......I'll just have to take my theme work over there
I have the latest version and there is no mic, unfortunately.
I have swype 2.4.44.10912 on my Evo and can confirm there is no mic feature. And since there doesn't seem to be any *quick* way to switch back and forth between Swype and Touch keyboard (like you can on the Epic), I am almost thinking about turning Swype off.
Anyone know of any easy way to switch back and forth without going into the settings?
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I have swype 2.4.44.10912 on my Evo and can confirm there is no mic feature. And since there doesn't seem to be any *quick* way to switch back and forth between Swype and Touch keyboard (like you can on the Epic), I am almost thinking about turning Swype off.
Anyone know of any easy way to switch back and forth without going into the settings?
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There is an app that changes keyboards when in different orientations......I don't know if that helps. Forgot the name of it, but it is on xda.
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RTC88 said:
There is an app that changes keyboards when in different orientations......I don't know if that helps. Forgot the name of it, but it is on xda.
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I would love this...I'm going to search
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636836&page=7
Shane112358 said:
I have swype 2.4.44.10912 on my Evo and can confirm there is no mic feature. And since there doesn't seem to be any *quick* way to switch back and forth between Swype and Touch keyboard (like you can on the Epic), I am almost thinking about turning Swype off.
Anyone know of any easy way to switch back and forth without going into the settings?
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To answer my own question, if you do a long-press in the text box where you want to type, it will give you pop up asking you to select Swype or Touch Input. Works great.
Where the hell is the one with the mic?
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There is an app that changes keyboards when in different orientations......I don't know if that helps. Forgot the name of it, but it is on xda.
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Keyboard manager does exactly what you're asking for
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No problem downloading/running v 2.4.44.10912 on HTC EVO, Froyo 2.2.
As mentioned, no Mic.
Is there a version w/ Mic for EVO?
I found SlideIT to be ok and it has a mic predictability is between good and great.
Latest Swype Beta update has the Mic built in at last.
Can anyone recommend a great replacement keyboard from the stock samsung keyboard.. i dont use Swype at all.. My main issue with the keys is that its too tightly put together and making LOTS of typos.. been using the phone for close to 2 months already.
EarlZ said:
Can anyone recommend a great replacement keyboard from the stock samsung keyboard.. i dont use Swype at all.. My main issue with the keys is that its too tightly put together and making LOTS of typos.. been using the phone for close to 2 months already.
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Try Smart Keyboard: http://www.appbrain.com/app/smart-keyboard-lite/net.cdeguet.smartkeyboard
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Try Smart Keyboard: http://www.appbrain.com/app/smart-keyboard-lite/net.cdeguet.smartkeyboard
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Why didn't I try this before! Works great, much better then Samsungs! Thanks man
Try searching the forum for HTC IME mod, imo its the best android keyboard available, made even better by jonas
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Even I am looking for a replacement keyboard. The issue with Swype is that the keys are small leading to lots of errors and since my native language is not supported I can't swype all the words.
Samsung is good as far as keys are concerned but only issue with it is that if you have to input numbers or some symbol you have to go to a different screen whereas on other keyboards you can long press a certain key and the corrosponding no or symbol is displayed.
If samsung had that option it would have been great.
I have downloaded smart keyboard and it does look good. Lets try it for sometime and see how it goes.
Tried smart keyboard for a few days and i dont really see any improvements... the "." is just placed to close on the space key
The HTC mod keyboard does not work after an upgrade to froyo. Any way of making that work?
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Do you need the Droid X Multitouch Keyboard? Will make a TUT.. ;D
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Do you need the Droid X Multitouch Keyboard? Will make a TUT.. ;D
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Ill give it a try if you can make an app/automated installer for it
Any keyboard out there with the same layout / distancing as the Iphone keyboard but retains the stock SGS or andriod look... I find texting on an ip3Gs / ip4 about 2x better compared to my SGS.
Swiftkey is the best keyboard I have found by far
Swiftkey looks nice, but it has very limited set of keyboard layouts.
For example, it is very funny that is supports Swedish language prediction, but not the Swedish keyboard layout.
Not very speedy to input Swedish words, when you are missing å, ä and ö keys
I always keep going back to the black droidx keyboard.. love how the keys are alittle bigger
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existz said:
I always keep going back to the black droidx keyboard.. love how the keys are alittle bigger
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Could you link us to that ?
HTC IME MOD Keyboard
Hi All,
I am using HTC IME Mod ported from HTC bu some XDA developers (not by me) and works great on SGS Froyo.
Just install both .apk files using file manager and then select the HTC Keyboard from the Locale and text...thats it...
Hey Guys opened a thread months ago.. D All Keyboards and so there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8722365#post8722365
Check out 8pen if you have froyo.
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Starting to stick to Droid x keypad as well.. Easy for quick typing
All of the keyboards around basically have the same spacing in them.. the distance on the iphone keyboard seems to be perfect.. for about 5 months with the samsung keyboard i still get a lot of typos
I actually use Smart Keyboard Pro and find it great.
Hi guys ive been trying to use the new sonar feature on the latest dolphin release but i cant seem to enable it or find out how to use it? see my pic below?
Can someone please help me
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Hi guys ive been trying to use the new sonar feature on the latest dolphin release but i cant seem to enable it or find out how to use it? see my pic below?
Can someone please help me
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Just shake ure phone
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If you shake your phone it should bring it up.
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shake or hold down the gesture icon to bring it up
I've shook it more than the wife but with no success ? Wonder is its cm9 it don't like
not working here
Hi Sonar doesn't appear to work and there are no obvious settings on my sgs2 running checkrom. Emailed the support and will see what they say
I've been trying to research this since I updated this morning
I have shaken my phone like crazy but nothing, I have uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times from the android market too. I'm on the HTC thunderbolt with liquid smooth rom
It seems that it has issues with select roms, I'm using aokp now and it works fine. But it does not work with cyan
It didn't work for me until I installed "voice search" (google).
I had previously removed that app thinking I wouldn't want to use it. When I uninstall voice search again, sonar is also not available in dolphin. Installing it again makes it available again.
Running CM7 on HTC Desire
beta no sonar
Hi
Just had reply from support and must say first class service.
It turns out I was on the beta version. Just updated to version 7.4.1 from market and now it works fine.
Now to have a play, voice recognition on first look seems accurate.
P.s. I am running checkrom revohd v 6 its outstanding
Get rid of Sonar
Hi all,
How do I get rid of Sonar? I don't see a setting to disable it. A slight shake and it brings it up. I don't want to talk to my browser in a restroom. Everyone will think I am crazy!!!
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Hi guys ive been trying to use the new sonar feature on the latest dolphin release but i cant seem to enable it or find out how to use it? see my pic below?
Can someone please help me
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Shake or click doesn’t work... It is a bug! I get latest beta apk from dolphin support and seems the issue is fixed now. If you wanner a try, here is the downlink link http://bit.ly/AxuFi8.
I agree with the statement made above. This will work great, as long as you have Google Voice installed
Samsung Captivate
Running MIUI v3.9.7
Google voice
DBHD v7.5.1
drules: open up sonar, then go to the settings(top right). From there you can disable it.
Hello, i just flashed several roms in my Ace II because of the gesture keyboard not working.
I have made my searches, and found zero answer related to this, it seems no one is using gesture keyboard....
Now, on such small screen, having the gesture hability for writing saves a lot of time for me, and i think that anyone who would give it a try will keep it as primary way of writing.
The only rom in wich is working fine is in Slimrom 8.1 but i have found other complains for this one that are more important than the keyboard at the moment.
Is there any workaround?
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Hello, i just flashed several roms in my Ace II because of the gesture keyboard not working.
I have made my searches, and found zero answer related to this, it seems no one is using gesture keyboard....
Now, on such small screen, having the gesture hability for writing saves a lot of time for me, and i think that anyone who would give it a try will keep it as primary way of writing.
The only rom in wich is working fine is in Slimrom 8.1 but i have found other complains for this one that are more important than the keyboard at the moment.
Is there any workaround?
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Gesture keyboard comes with android 4.2.2 or try search play store for 'Google keyboard'
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Gesture keyboard comes with android 4.2.2 or try search play store for 'Google keyboard'
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I've been using it on the stock 4.1.2 ROM in this same phone and in 4.0.4 on Optimus 2x.
At store, there's no available google keyboard, already made the search.
BTW:
PAC rom has not working gesture keyboard, and is 4.2.2.
TeamCanjica, also is 4.2.2 and it has it not working either.
Rootbox, also is 4.2.2 and is not working.
On the contrary, SlimRom is 4.2.2 and it has it working.
I'm no expert but shouldn't this be in the "general" section? o.0
Google Keyboard (same as AOSP from 4.2.2) has gesture typing, SwiftKey has gesture typing and Swype has gesture typing. If one of those doesn't work you might wanna contact the app support directly. All I know is Google Keyboard and SwiftKey work perfect on stock and Cyanogenmod.
Google Keyboard is available for the Ace II. In fact I think it's compatible with ALL devices so I don't know why you're not finding it. I'd be certain it's likely to be something on your end.
j800r said:
I'm no expert but shouldn't this be in the "general" section? o.0
Google Keyboard (same as AOSP from 4.2.2) has gesture typing, SwiftKey has gesture typing and Swype has gesture typing. If one of those doesn't work you might wanna contact the app support directly. All I know is Google Keyboard and SwiftKey work perfect on stock and Cyanogenmod.
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It seems to be working, but only makes the trace and nothing is written.
Swiftkey and swype have their own drawbacks, both are really c..p finding and predicting words in anything than english, and i need it working fine in Spanish, there google keyboard is unbeatable.
Also, those both apps are paid, google is not only free, IT WORKS.
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Google Keyboard is available for the Ace II. In fact I think it's compatible with ALL devices so I don't know why you're not finding it. I'd be certain it's likely to be something on your end.
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Nothing wrong in MY end, i've made the search inside the phone and directly with my computer browsing/searching play store, and it does not appear AT ALL.
I also checked some days ago with the Optimus 2x because i dislike the keyboard that came with a custom rom, nothing appeared... And also, both phones use different google account. (just in case)
So.. It seems that the keyboard may be been removed or is only available for older versions wich need update.
EDIT: Sorry... Sometimes you need to kill someone... I'll kill google...
Well, Google keyboard will NEVER appear for spanish... "Teclado de Google" does...
Really sorry... sometimes takes me some time stop thinking on english.
Anyway, it says is not compatible with ANY of my devices.... : wallbash:
Well it's definitely still there for me whatever ROM I'm using so i don't know what to tell you
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Just install google keyboard..in using it right now..
not available on store for country restrict.
Just search apk here on XDA
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Well it's definitely still there for me whatever ROM I'm using so i don't know what to tell you
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Say nothing, is not your fault... Thanks anyway.
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Just install google keyboard..in using it right now..
not available on store for country restrict.
Just search apk here on XDA
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Ok, that's a great info. I'll do, thanks a lot.
Ahh, so it's regional restrictions. That'll be why it shows for me, cause I'm in England
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Ok, i have DL the keyboard, but... the rom has it already installed...I hope is not the same, otherwise, this is crazy.
Caliburno said:
Hello, i just flashed several roms in my Ace II because of the gesture keyboard not working.
I have made my searches, and found zero answer related to this, it seems no one is using gesture keyboard....
Now, on such small screen, having the gesture hability for writing saves a lot of time for me, and i think that anyone who would give it a try will keep it as primary way of writing.
The only rom in wich is working fine is in Slimrom 8.1 but i have found other complains for this one that are more important than the keyboard at the moment.
Is there any workaround?
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No problem. Just extract archive, replace file in system/lib. Change permissions (rw-r-r) and reboot.
Member, swype not working in all languages!
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No problem. Just extract archive, replace file in system/lib. Change permissions (rw-r-r) and reboot.
Member, swype not working in all languages!
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THANKYOUUUU!!!
And thanks everyone, i finally found the apk keyboard and installed it, works like a charm!...
If someone think is time, you can close the thread... Thanks a lot people!.
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Ok, i have DL the keyboard, but... the rom has it already installed...I hope is not the same, otherwise, this is crazy.
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It had "Android" keyboard installed... I must be becoming blind or dumb.