I have decided to make a post with everything that I have done to my M to solve some of the issues I and many others I have found had with it.
I suggest you root your phone to get the full benefits of it and these modifications: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1940630
How to unlock your bootloader: http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2013/04/08/motorola-bootloader-unlocking/
1. Run and function in full screen mode (No Nav Bar) (UPDATED!)
Easy way:
Download full!screen from the app market by tsorn, what makes this aspp so great is that you can set it to turn full screen on only when selected apps are running then you can optionaly set function keys to be placed in the corners for things like a back button, home, or menu, its really great!you can even set the size and opacity of the buttons, as well as location!, this app has made my razsr all i dreamed it would be!
Harder way:
This will require a app called HideBar (shocker..) found on the market it allows you to either use widgets or a system notification to hide/unhide the system bar at the bottom of the screen with multiple options on showing it again, to control your phone without your system bar I use LMT ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150 ) it allows you to control your phone (Back, Home, Search, Menu) with gestures, Input number is 5, please follow the directions in the post, there are others apps that do this as well, all with differnt features, look around. This is great to play games in full screen.
2. Wifi Tether
Follow this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981625
3. Moving Apps 2 SD
This is somewhat a PIA until you get the hang of it but can be done using a app called Directory Bind, Official Thread: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262 ) discussion on using it with the M here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913576
There is a easier way to do this if you just want to move large games over 1gb look for gl2sd in the market I tested it on my M and it works fine.
4. Notification Toggle widgets.
This is done using a great app with a amazingly helpful dev called "Notification Toggle" which can be found in the market, it supports all the great Cyanogen Like Toggles that we all love, works better if installed a system app which is really easy!~ just follow the help link in the app to see how he gives multiple examples. This is very customizable sp? from widget button styles to colors and more!
5. Fully working Android 4.2 KB with Trace!(Think Swype.)
I LOVE THIS KEYBOARD! Uses trace like swype and swiftkey, but IMO much much better, less memory, way more accurate and a cool preview function as you "swype". thread found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1964663
If you have any other great improvments you would like to share post them and I will add them to the list!
Thank you!, Hope this helps some of you enjoy your M a little more then you do.
P.S. Feel free to pm me if you need help finding or getting hold of any of apps! however if you Google "Aptoide" I think you will manage getting everything you need to set up your phone very, very, cheaply.
I take no credit for any of the information provided, this is simply a consolidation of information i found useful to modifying the overall enjoyment of my phone.
Gonna give that Notification Toggles widget a shot thanks!
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Jersey846 said:
Gonna give that Notification Toggles widget a shot thanks!
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Welcome, its great I changed my background to match the color of the drop down and it looks built in, ill post a screen later.
Also added #5 the android 4.2 Keyboard!
so for the 4.2 keyboard do you just switch apk's or is there some other method to installing it from the "4.2 mod package"?
edit: seeing the stock rom is odexed I'm guessing you just install the apk instead of replacing the stock one?
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so for the 4.2 keyboard do you just switch apk's or is there some other method to installing it from the "4.2 mod package"?
edit: seeing the stock rom is odexed I'm guessing you just install the apk instead of replacing the stock one?
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Yup just install the apk and activate the keyboard in settings.
just noticed i linked to the wrong page for they keyboard, fixed now.
what is the input device id for LMT? 4 or 5? I can't get mine working.
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Its Five for me keep trying different numbers
For full screen you should try full!screen by tsorn It's been working for me. I have been using the free version. The paid version you are supposed to be able to setup full screen for only the apps you want full screen when they are run.
Thank as for the tip ill check it out now sounds more of what I want anyway
Found the app will add it to the post when I get to the PC its a really great app thanks for the heads up
Full!screen is great much better I dare say perfect for what I need.
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Full!screen is great much better I dare say perfect for what I need.
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I started running Full!screen on my Touchpad also since it does full screen so well.
Is there any easy way to move music to SD without plugging into computer?
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Is there any easy way to move music to SD without plugging into computer?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid
Has anyone had real success freeing up internal memory using directory bind?? Using it is massively frustrating!! And I'm already frustrated that my new awesome phone is full with apps already
Thanks in advance
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directorybind worked for my phone. you need to enable the square on the front of each entry.
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Is there any easy way to move music to SD without plugging into computer?
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Yep. Root, then use root explorer then find your music and copy and paste it to external.
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I must say directory bind is a major pain... I still can't figure it out lmao..
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I must say directory bind is a major pain... I still can't figure it out lmao..
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LOL thank you...also it doesn't seem to bind the actual app to the SD card, just the extra data....so it intrinsically only solves like 30% of the problem....
And yeah in addition to all that it's really convoluted
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Here is the new Google Now Inverted with my touch of blue (really just blue text and some images LOL). Make a nandroid back up and then flash in CWM. If you have any problems delete your old quicksearchbox.apk from data/app or system/app and then flash my mod, enjoy!
If you use or like hit the thanks button. If your feeling particularly thankful, buy me a beer using the donate button!
Works, had to uninstall old app before flashing.
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Works for me but in settings/language everything is whole black so I can't choose my German pack to download.
EDIT: Sorry, seems to be an app that blacked out Google Now, deleted and now works fine.
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Was gonna say, LOL glad you got it working!
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Works for me but in settings/language everything is whole black so I can't choose my German pack to download.
EDIT: Sorry, seems to be an app that blacked out Google Now, deleted and now works fine.
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I made one too but flashing it to system/app causes the settings too force close...how did you fix that?
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Actually it was by mistake,,, I was using the apk multi-tool and instead of hitting the yes for system app and then yes again, I hit no then yes and was waiting for it to compile and it didnt? Well I went to the "place apk her for modding" folder I saw it was there so I signed it and zipped it up in an older mod that I created to install apps to data/apps and it worked?? LOL I have been trying to theme this thing for days and it always force closed when trying the voice commands. I noticed when compiling before it was noticeably smaller by a few megs and when I did it this new way it seemed to work? I have made multiple edits this way and so far it works.
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I made one too but flashing it to system/app causes the settings too force close...how did you fix that?
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Actually it was by mistake,,, I was using the apk multi-tool and instead of hitting the yes for system app and then yes again, I hit no then yes and was waiting for it to compile and it didnt? Well I went to the "place apk her for modding" folder I saw it was there so I signed it and zipped it up in an older mod that I created to install apps to data/apps and it worked?? LOL I have been trying to theme this thing for days and it always force closed when trying the voice commands. I noticed when compiling before it was noticeably smaller by a few megs and when I did it this new way it seemed to work? I have made multiple edits this way and so far it works.
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Ok I'll give it a go, tried system and non system to system/app but haven't tried changing my updater script to data/app...Thanks for the tip.
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I was having trouble trying to install the apk files everyone has listed for ICS. This worked np after I uninstalled my previous version. Matches my inverted G+ now. Thanks a lot, looks great. One thing I was wondering is if this one has the notifications working for JB roms? Everyone says the ICS apk one does. My previous worked flawless but I had to pull the tray down to see the card notifications, they never show up top for some reason.
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No problem and I can guarantee that you receive notifications!
QUOTE=Mista513;31182832]I was having trouble trying to install the apk files everyone has listed for ICS. This worked np after I uninstalled my previous version. Matches my inverted G+ now. Thanks a lot, looks great. One thing I was wondering is if this one has the notifications working for JB roms? Everyone says the ICS apk one does. My previous worked flawless but I had to pull the tray down to see the card notifications, they never show up top for some reason.
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Actually it was by mistake,,, I was using the apk multi-tool and instead of hitting the yes for system app and then yes again, I hit no then yes and was waiting for it to compile and it didnt? Well I went to the "place apk her for modding" folder I saw it was there so I signed it and zipped it up in an older mod that I created to install apps to data/apps and it worked?? LOL I have been trying to theme this thing for days and it always force closed when trying the voice commands. I noticed when compiling before it was noticeably smaller by a few megs and when I did it this new way it seemed to work? I have made multiple edits this way and so far it works.
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I might be able to help here but the reason it force closes when trying to do a voice commands while app is in the system directory is because there's a lib file inside the apk that needs to be moved to system/lib then it should be all kosher
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No problem and I can guarantee that you receive notifications!
QUOTE=Mista513;31182832]I was having trouble trying to install the apk files everyone has listed for ICS. This worked np after I uninstalled my previous version. Matches my inverted G+ now. Thanks a lot, looks great. One thing I was wondering is if this one has the notifications working for JB roms? Everyone says the ICS apk one does. My previous worked flawless but I had to pull the tray down to see the card notifications, they never show up top for some reason.
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Woke up this morning and have traffic and weather cards,but no notifications at top though
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Give Google now some time to learn what to notify you on and if it still gives you problems let me know and I will check to see if the lib files are not working like they should.
Woke up this morning and have traffic and weather cards,but no notifications at top though
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Give Google now some time to learn what to notify you on and if it still gives you problems let me know and I will check to see if the lib files are not working like they should.
I've been using it over a month. I gives me weather and traffic info before leaving work and home. It also gives me game alerts for the Reds and previews for upcoming games. When I pull down my notification tray it will show I have a Gnow notification, and say 2 or 3 cards in the text in bottom right of the main notification if multiple. It's just that when the notifications appear there is nothing at the top of my phone. Currently I have a weather GNow card in my tray, but my notifications at top show only a G+ and Foursquare check in.
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I will take a look at it thank you!
Mista513 said:
camblue said:
Give Google now some time to learn what to notify you on and if it still gives you problems let me know and I will check to see if the lib files are not working like they should.
I've been using it over a month. I gives me weather and traffic info before leaving work and home. It also gives me game alerts for the Reds and previews for upcoming games. When I pull down my notification tray it will show I have a Gnow notification, and say 2 or 3 cards in the text in bottom right of the main notification if multiple. It's just that when the notifications appear there is nothing at the top of my phone. Currently I have a weather GNow card in my tray, but my notifications at top show only a G+ and Foursquare check in.
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Does anyone else have an issue where after you search the part at the bottom where you select places images or search is blacked out and you can't see?
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Seems fine when I search. Only issue is the notifications pop up for me. Do you have a Nexus or you running AOKP and added the touch screen buttons? If so that maybe the issue.
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Yeah, I do run AOKP. I get the card pop ups though. Maybe it's due to the Black Exodus theme. Oh well, I can feel around and eventually find out the button I'm looking for.
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It shows for me might be your theme. Run your system theme and see if it does it let me know
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Yeah, I do run AOKP. I get the card pop ups though. Maybe it's due to the Black Exodus theme. Oh well, I can feel around and eventually find out the button I'm looking for.
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I switched back to the system theme and rebooted and it still didn't show correctly for me.
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I will whiten some areas up and see if that helps but it is running fine for me
kingoanklebreakn said:
I switched back to the system theme and rebooted and it still didn't show correctly for me.
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Hi guys I opened this thread up to share some of my top favorite rooted applications. Many experienced users will know what most of these are but some may be new, and of course this is a great place to begin for inexperienced root users. I'm not going to go into crazy detail about all of them but I'm hoping that others will post, comment, and share their findings as well. Take a look.
Avast! - advanced mobile security that gives you virus scan, theft protection, firewall, text/call block, and more!
Adfree- self explanatory. One of the best ad blockers for your browser in the market.
Airdroid- this is my personal favorite. Simply run the app, follow the quick instructions and BOOM you are managing all your own files from your phone both internal and external on your regular desktop computers or laptops. Its super easy to use and a must have.
Cachemate- clears cache with a click of a button.
My backup (root edition) - serves just like titanium backup. Easily backup your apks and data or just apks alone. Also includes photos/videos/music. Reason why I prefer this is because I used to use titanium mainly for freezing and backing up but ics/jb both have the "disable" option now.
Quickboot- quickly boot into recovery/reboot/power off
Root browser- arguably the best file explorer/manager out there. Pretty fast r/w speeds.
Root call blocker- not only can you manually enter the numbers you want blocked but this is one of the first apps I found where your phone won't even ring whatsoever.
SD booster- boost SD card speed. Don't know too much about it but was told from a friend to set the speed to 2048kb for optimization.
Terminal emulator- the "command prompt" of android.
Undelete- ever accidently delete a file and get really mad? Simply run this app and snatch it back!
Voodoo ota- copies your superuser binaries and allows you to keep root after an ota update (going to come in handy once the official jb comes through )
Hope you guys enjoy these apps. Obviously not responsible for anything that these do to your device. Please comment and also share your findings ! Thank you
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I'll just leave this here....best rooted apps...i installed at least 2 apps from each page of the list....
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ted-user-should-know-about-part-5-apps-34-41/
ROM toolbox enough said, and smart ram booster !
why was this not more of a thing?
Also, a cool app TO HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS WITH (ONLY) is DroidSheep. It's a packet sniffing app, it's cool.
Titanium Backup
Disable Services
Fantastic apps we all need to have.
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Sixaxis Controller
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer
SoftkeyZ
Adaway
Xposed Installer
Orbot
These are some if the root apps I use everyday
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I am using Grrenify and Seeder. From "hacktools" Faceniff and wi-fi kill.
greenify is great.
my recommendations are Android Firewall, Root Explorer, and Titanium Backup.
Android Firewall is great in that it blocks internet (WiFi/mobile data/both) to apps that you specify. this is great for blocking ads for those that want to play games that do not require a data connection.
As this thread is about root apps I thought I'd ask here rather then start a new thread.... has anyone found a screen recorder that actually works on the M? I've tried SRC and screencast with no luck...even a method that requires me to connect it to the PC would be great....
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As this thread is about root apps I thought I'd ask here rather then start a new thread.... has anyone found a screen recorder that actually works on the M? I've tried SRC and screencast with no luck...even a method that requires me to connect it to the PC would be great....
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not sure what you mean by "screen recorder" - but check out Dragon - it has a voice recorder app.
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As this thread is about root apps I thought I'd ask here rather then start a new thread.... has anyone found a screen recorder that actually works on the M? I've tried SRC and screencast with no luck...even a method that requires me to connect it to the PC would be great....
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I just found an app in the Android apps and games section called Shou that worked well for me
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not sure what you mean by "screen recorder" - but check out Dragon - it has a voice recorder app.
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Its like a screen shot in video form... records everything that happens on the screen....
just found and installed shou... doesnt work... started it once to test it... recorded about 45sec stopped it tried to play back and same as the rest... its a 1kb file that says cannot be played... now I can start recording but not stop it... oh well...
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Its like a screen shot in video form... records everything that happens on the screen....
just found and installed shou... doesnt work... started it once to test it... recorded about 45sec stopped it tried to play back and same as the rest... its a 1kb file that says cannot be played... now I can start recording but not stop it... oh well...
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ah - no, I have not... haven't really needed too. although, I'm sure there are some. I've seen folks show the "angry birds walkthrough" - and that looks like a screen recorder.
sorry I couldn't help.
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ah - no, I have not... haven't really needed too. although, I'm sure there are some. I've seen folks show the "angry birds walkthrough" - and that looks like a screen recorder.
sorry I couldn't help.
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No worries... some times you just wanna record that skype session ... and im never on the pc anymore only if i brick or need to transfer backups to the good ole external hard drive for safe keeping....I've tried them all... starting to think its just an issue with my M not a xt907 issue... the dev of shou messaged me tho I hope to get it working...
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Greenify,Titanium Backup
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Rooting an android is almost second nature to me? I've only had HTC phones which i always rooted, but the SGN2 is such a great phone right out of the box, that i have yet to find a reason to root it yet. What was everyone's motivation to root? In our current development stage, what will be my benefit in rooting? All opinions welcome, and thanks
5 words: every app on multi window
with root you can get the multi window feature to have every app... just look at this image I took
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reinaldistic said:
5 words: every app on multi window
with root you can get the multi window feature to have every app... just look at this image I took
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THIS.
Plus JellyBomb fixed one of my biggest problems with the Note II, and that was that none of the Quick Settings in the Notifications dropdown were useful for me. With Jellybomb, I can put more useful settings in the Notifications dropdown, and remove the ones I don't find useful.
I also have a custom boot animation. I didn't like the stock Sprint one.
There's also Titanium, which allows me to backup all my applications to my SD card in case I need to reformat my phone, make sure I have a backup of an app that might get pulled from the Play Store, or just back up the app for whatever reason.
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THIS.
Plus JellyBomb fixed one of my biggest problems with the Note II, and that was that none of the Quick Settings in the Notifications dropdown were useful for me. With Jellybomb, I can put more useful settings in the Notifications dropdown, and remove the ones I don't find useful.
I also have a custom boot animation. I didn't like the stock Sprint one.
There's also Titanium, which allows me to backup all my applications to my SD card in case I need to reformat my phone, make sure I have a backup of an app that might get pulled from the Play Store, or just back up the app for whatever reason.
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true. i forgot all about titanium backup and customized pull down menu short cuts
Don't forget about the camera sound.
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Now that we have received our new JB 4.1.2 update from T-Mobile (yeah! :victory, I have a question.
Samsung licensed Swiftkey technology for their keyboard. It does look much better and respond better than before. I also own Swiftkey. That said, I'm waffling between sticking with the stock keyboard and saving some memory versus running Swiftkey and having some additional options for customization.
What do you do?
Do whatever one you prefer, don't know why you want the answer given to you, just preference. Don't stop using apps just because memory more this phone has its memory
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I stopped using SwiftKey because:
1) it was not remembering the words I told it to remember.
2) swipe prediction was terrible.
Using Swype now.
I prefer the note 2 keyboard myself because it has the numbers on top and I don't have to keep it that stupid little button on the side to make my numbers pop up.
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Aerowinder said:
I stopped using SwiftKey because:
1) it was not remembering the words I told it to remember.
2) swipe prediction was terrible.
Using Swype now.
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Why don't you try TouchPal?
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I prefer the note 2 keyboard myself because it has the numbers on top and I don't have to keep it that stupid little button on the side to make my numbers pop up.
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Same here. I would gladly buy the newer swiftkey if it had the option to add the numbers at the top
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MmmmBeeeeer said:
Same here. I would gladly buy the newer swiftkey if it had the option to add the numbers at the top
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Or just use the free note 2 keyboard from a flashable zip.
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Only SwiftKey can insert space bar by swiping over the space bar without letting go of your finger. I find that really hard to beat. I'll stick to SwiftKey until I find something that could do better.
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Hi guys first post ever here in XDA. Been lurking for a while.
I have the Frosty JB 4.1.1 v11.2.1. I removed alot of apps through Titanium and when I do a factory reset, I don't have any keyboards. I am looking for the stock or note2 or the new 4.1.2 keyboard to install. I have swype but want to get stock so I can put it in the proper folder for factory resets so I wont be without a keyboard upon reboot. I have searched and all I keep finding is themed KB and cant get them to work. I hate the dev stopped producing the frosty rom, I love it on my phone. Cant find the v11.2.1 or I would just start fresh there.
Thanks in advance.
Rev10eight
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Hi guys first post ever here in XDA. Been lurking for a while.
I have the Frosty JB 4.1.1 v11.2.1. I removed alot of apps through Titanium and when I do a factory reset, I don't have any keyboards. I am looking for the stock or note2 or the new 4.1.2 keyboard to install. I have swype but want to get stock so I can put it in the proper folder for factory resets so I wont be without a keyboard upon reboot. I have searched and all I keep finding is themed KB and cant get them to work. I hate the dev stopped producing the frosty rom, I love it on my phone. Cant find the v11.2.1 or I would just start fresh there.
Thanks in advance.
Rev10eight
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You can either "convert to System app" using TiBu Pro or move the .apk to the /system/app folder and reboot. Root is required for either.
And just fyi, there shouldn't be a link to the note2 kb in the themes and apps sticky.
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Because your SwiftKey is from the black market if you have one from the play store and latest upgrade it will stick after reboot like my.
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Thanks
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Thank you all. I found tp2215 library and picked up the note2 and installed via zip in cwm.
Then bought the TIBU, per DJ_SpaRky recommendation. I then made a sys app out of the note2.
I just did a factory restore and whamo, Im up and going.
Thank you all very much.
Glad to hear that you were able to get it done.
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Its all based on your preferences. I have used both and didn't think anything could be better than swiftkey till I saw the new Samsung keyboard on the s4 Note2 roms. I go back and forth now looking for a new king. I like the option of having the permanent numbers row on the ported note2 but I am also trying the new Kii keyboard on the play store. Install them all and swap back and ofrth in settings untill you decide which works best for you. I currently have 4 or 5 installed.
I I decided to do a little messing around on my phone today. The lack of Swype features on the stock keyboard irritated me. Lol So I was messing with build prop.
First you must be rooted, second get a Build Prop editor, or something like ROM Toolbox, third be sure to make a back up in case you mess something up.
Open your build prop and look for these lines: ime_trace_apply and ime_trace_menu. Tap one to open it up and you'll see Property Value:false and Default Value:false. Click the selection box under Default Value and change it to true. Save and go back into the build prop.
Do the same thing for the next line. So now both of your items (ime_trace_apply and ime_trace_menu) will read True. Be sure to save Build Prop and reboot. Once you do that, try to use the keyboard.
You should see a quick pop up explaining what Trace Input is. If you don't, then check in your setting and make sure you have it checked. That's all there is to it. I'm so much happier with the stock keyboard now.
*Try not to screw up any settings please!*
FYI - I am not responsible for you messing with your Build Prop, screwing up your device, bricking it or Grumpy Cat coming to your front door, to call you a failure.
***Edit - in the example provided, ROM Toolbox Lite was used. ***
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Work perfectly
Works great! Now if only I could find a way to unlock the phone... dang sprint not wanting to unlock mine! -_-
Glad it worked for you guys. I actually like the stock keyboard. The lack of Swype irked me though.
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Great find!
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This worked like a charm. Thanks!
Why would you want this? swiftkey works like a dream, and Google Keyboard also works Wonderfully
maxter5080 said:
Why would you want this? swiftkey works like a dream, and Google Keyboard also works Wonderfully
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1. Because I like it.
2. Because it has a dedicated Number Row.
3. Because it has built in Emoji's.
Swiftkey is supposed to get #2 and #3 soon, until then...see #1 - #3.
KB112 said:
1. Because I like it.
2. Because it has a dedicated Number Row.
3. Because it has built in Emoji's.
Swiftkey is supposed to get #2 and #3 soon, until then...see #1 - #3.
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Exactly. ?
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This is very cool! Why would they hide this feature?
I also like the dedicated number row... Only complaint is that the space bar is too narrow (I also have that complaint for the swype keyboard).
I've been using Kii - space bar is wider, and it also allows you to backspace after autocorrect to revert to the original word (if you don't want it uncorrected). But I'd switch to stock full time if only the space bar were wider.
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I'm looking for the value for the brightness slider in the notification drop down, it might be in the frameworks it self. Actually if you play with the xposed modules it will bring it back but the minute you slide it, it will crash the system UI
Big Boy Laroux said:
This is very cool! Why would they hide this feature?
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I wonder if they have an agreement with Swype to allow it to be the only tracing keyboard installed by default?
Darth Pooh said:
I'm looking for the value for the brightness slider in the notification drop down, it might be in the frameworks it self. Actually if you play with the xposed modules it will bring it back but the minute you slide it, it will crash the system UI
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I had this problem too. I ended up using the GravityBar module in Xposed, which happens to have the feature to slide your finger across the statusbar itself to change brightness (under Statusbar tweaks, at the bottom). Works perfectly, no crashes. Not sure if everyone will find this to be an acceptable alternative, though.
Weird cause Swipe was enabled by default on the Verizon model. I actually had to go in and turn it off in the settings.
So funny how the G2 does all these great things yet every version this, this, and that disabled. It would be cool to find a rom that has everything enabled to let US pick and choose what features we want to use.
It's like the AT&T version doesn't have launcher themes. I'm not sure if they even have Keyboard, SMS, or launcher themes. Those are pretty buried too.
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Weird cause Swipe was enabled by default on the Verizon model. I actually had to go in and turn it off in the settings.
So funny how the G2 does all these great things yet every version this, this, and that disabled. It would be cool to find a rom that has everything enabled to let US pick and choose what features we want to use.
It's like the AT&T version doesn't have launcher themes. I'm not sure if they even have Keyboard, SMS, or launcher themes. Those are pretty buried too.
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I am in agreement with you. Give it all to us and let us choose what we want. lol
Does Verizon have group messaging enabled? I'm really irked thats not in the stock messaging app either. I was hoping one of the models had it, I was gonna try to swap messaging apks.
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Used this and works great, thx
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Omg thank you for posting this! This is a life saver.
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I decided to do a little messing around on my phone today. The lack of Swype features on the stock keyboard irritated me. Lol So I was messing with build prop.
First you must be rooted, second get a Build Prop editor, or something like ROM Toolbox, third be sure to make a back up in case you mess something up.....
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I was waiting a bit to see if anyone else reported an issue, because I don't want to come off as a noob . Anyways, I'm using the same Build.prop editor that you are using in your screenshots, but my changes to ime_trace_apply and ime_trace_menu are not saving. I'm rooted, so I'm not sure what's wrong. Any ideas why I can't save? I'm wondering if some other mods are causing conflict....namely: Auto Hide Softkeys, LMT, and G2 Xposed. Thanks in advance!
KB112 said:
I am in agreement with you. Give it all to us and let us choose what we want. lol
Does Verizon have group messaging enabled? I'm really irked thats not in the stock messaging app either. I was hoping one of the models had it, I was gonna try to swap messaging apks.
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Yes it does. I've group messaged several times.
Except I use Hangouts now for primary messaging... although I found the stock SMS app more feature rich (and has the popup sms). Hangouts just has the AOSP feel to it, plus it keeps my actual hangout chats in one place = 1 less icon on the desktop.
The LG Stock Roms are pretty feature thick, its just hit and miss what each variant has enabled. AT&T disables the Launcher Themes?! Some disable Group Messaging?! Some have a QuickApp Stock Browser that is windowable (Verizon doesn't have this)?!!!! Some have FM Radios?!
Just gimme everything please!
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I'm creating a thread about the Group Messaging. I'll upload a picture and my APK here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47629560
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I was waiting a bit to see if anyone else reported an issue, because I don't want to come off as a noob . Anyways, I'm using the same Build.prop editor that you are using in your screenshots, but my changes to ime_trace_apply and ime_trace_menu are not saving. I'm rooted, so I'm not sure what's wrong. Any ideas why I can't save? I'm wondering if some other mods are causing conflict....namely: Auto Hide Softkeys, LMT, and G2 Xposed. Thanks in advance!
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You may need to change your system to RW (read/write) as it may be on RO (read only) right now.
player911 said:
Yes it does. I've group messaged several times.
Except I use Hangouts now for primary messaging... although I found the stock SMS app more feature rich (and has the popup sms). Hangouts just has the AOSP feel to it, plus it keeps my actual hangout chats in one place = 1 less icon on the desktop.
The LG Stock Roms are pretty feature thick, its just hit and miss what each variant has enabled. AT&T disables the Launcher Themes?! Some disable Group Messaging?! Some have a QuickApp Stock Browser that is windowable (Verizon doesn't have this)?!!!! Some have FM Radios?!
Just gimme everything please!
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I'm creating a thread about the Group Messaging. I'll upload a picture and my APK here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47629560
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Awesome, I'd love to be able get group messaging on stock. I totally agree with you. Weird that each handset has different features enabled or disabled. I guess that's why we have XDA.
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