[Q] Bluetooth keyboard switches input method - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I got a very nice logitech k810 bluetooth keyboard, But every time i connect it to my phone it switches my input method to the samsung keyboard.
Even if i set swiftkey to default. It's quite irritating..
Does anybody know if i can disable this? Or maybe which service/package causes this then ill make an xposed mod myself to stop it.
Thanks!

Scalee said:
Hi guys,
I got a very nice logitech k810 bluetooth keyboard, But every time i connect it to my phone it switches my input method to the samsung keyboard.
Even if i set swiftkey to default. It's quite irritating..
Does anybody know if i can disable this? Or maybe which service/package causes this then ill make an xposed mod myself to stop it.
Thanks!
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Download external keyboard helper from Google play and keep it as a default.
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Manipur said:
Download external keyboard helper from Google play and keep it as a default.
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Thanks for your response. However i just finished writing a mod to solve this issue at the root of the problem.
PS: Would anybody be interested in me releasing this mod?
It will stop the switch to the samsung keyboard when either using a bluetooth or USB keyboard or an dock.

Scalee said:
Thanks for your response. However i just finished writing a mod to solve this issue at the root of the problem.
PS: Would anybody be interested in me releasing this mod?
It will stop the switch to the samsung keyboard when either using a bluetooth or USB keyboard or an dock.
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I'd love to test it for you if you can post the apk.
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Manipur said:
I'd love to test it for you if you can post the apk.
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I will compile one tomorrow. You will be needing the xposed framework, if you don't already have it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

Manipur,
First install the xposed framework i linked it in my previous post.
Then install my mod (It doesn't matter if you switch these two around).
You should get a popup that my module isn't active (If you don't get the popup open the xposed installer application and switch to the modules tab)
"Enable XposedFreeInput"
Then reboot, Now when you connect an external input device is shouldn't switch the input method.
Let me know how it goes.

Tasker
A less elegant solution is to grab Tasker and have "Disconnect from BT keyboard" trigger an input selection popup.

Scalee said:
Manipur,
First install the xposed framework i linked it in my previous post.
Then install my mod (It doesn't matter if you switch these two around).
You should get a popup that my module isn't active (If you don't get the popup open the xposed installer application and switch to the modules tab)
"Enable XposedFreeInput"
Then reboot, Now when you connect an external input device is shouldn't switch the input method.
Let me know how it goes.
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Hi so sorry... Been busy a bit.
I wouldn't want to change my settings as of now. What I basically did was install an apk called keytest.
I already had external keyboard helper pro installed. I just remapped a few keys so that the keyboard doesn't change to samsung keyboard. On top of that I also added a keyboard map for the physical menu button so that I can launch it anytime I require.
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Scalee said:
Manipur,
First install the xposed framework i linked it in my previous post.
Then install my mod (It doesn't matter if you switch these two around).
You should get a popup that my module isn't active (If you don't get the popup open the xposed installer application and switch to the modules tab)
"Enable XposedFreeInput"
Then reboot, Now when you connect an external input device is shouldn't switch the input method.
Let me know how it goes.
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U know what... I was slightly not comfortable installing the Xposed framework, because I don't have cwm recovery installed. My note 2 is just rooted using CF-Auto root method. So I can't basically make a nandroid backup. I used this method so that I can get OTA updates now and then by disabling root.
But the pop up to change to Samsung default was pretty irritating. I've tried using tasker to create a profile, but I couldn't assign the parameters. I took the risk of a bootloop and took the plunge, installed Xposed framework and installed your Xposed free input...and it works great. Now I don' t have to change my input method everytime I connect my wireless keyboard. Thanks to you man.
Sorry for being a little chicken hearted.
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Manipur said:
U know what... I was slightly not comfortable installing the Xposed framework, because I don't have cwm recovery installed. My note 2 is just rooted using CF-Auto root method. So I can't basically make a nandroid backup. I used this method so that I can get OTA updates now and then by disabling root.
But the pop up to change to Samsung default was pretty irritating. I've tried using tasker to create a profile, but I couldn't assign the parameters. I took the risk of a bootloop and took the plunge, installed Xposed framework and installed your Xposed free input...and it works great. Now I don' t have to change my input method everytime I connect my wireless keyboard. Thanks to you man.
Sorry for being a little chicken hearted.
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Cool thing about xposed is that you don't need CWM, Just root.
However i do understand your discomfort, I rooted my phone 2 days after purchasing it. The thought that i might wreck a quite expensive phone within 2 days (while voiding my warrenty) wasn't a pleasurable one indeed.
Anyway glad the mod worked, Now at least i can say it has been officially tested

Just stumbles upon this thread while searching for a solution to this annoying problem with input method switching (I bought a BT keyboard yesterday). Scalee -- thanks a lot for the module! I already use Xposed for a lot of other stuff, so that was a no-brainer for me. Just another proof that you can find pretty much anything here on XDA. If it's not here, there's a good chance it doesn't exist...

It works. Thank you so much!

xumin said:
It works. Thank you so much!
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:good:

Scalee said:
Cool thing about xposed is that you don't need CWM, Just root.
However i do understand your discomfort, I rooted my phone 2 days after purchasing it. The thought that i might wreck a quite expensive phone within 2 days (while voiding my warrenty) wasn't a pleasurable one indeed.
Anyway glad the mod worked, Now at least i can say it has been officially tested
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I apologize for my poor English, but I wanted to ask if its apk can work on my samsung N8000 tablet with CF-ROOT

gasrovescio said:
I apologize for my poor English, but I wanted to ask if its apk can work on my samsung N8000 tablet with CF-ROOT
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Probably but i can't be sure, you could just test and see if it works. If not just remove the APK no changes made.

Must be transferred as a system application? drawer does not appear on any application icon, is this normal?

gasrovescio said:
Must be transferred as a system application? drawer does not appear on any application icon, is this normal?
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You need to install the Xposed framework for it to function (and to enable it).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

Scalee said:
Manipur,
First install the xposed framework i linked it in my previous post.
Then install my mod (It doesn't matter if you switch these two around).
You should get a popup that my module isn't active (If you don't get the popup open the xposed installer application and switch to the modules tab)
"Enable XposedFreeInput"
Then reboot, Now when you connect an external input device is shouldn't switch the input method.
Let me know how it goes.
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Tried it on a samsung s4 with android 4.3 (rooted).
I had to uninstall it as it was causing 75% of what I type to be lost unless I slowed down to no more than a character or two per second.

adamf663 said:
Tried it on a samsung s4 with android 4.3 (rooted).
I had to uninstall it as it was causing 75% of what I type to be lost unless I slowed down to no more than a character or two per second.
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Something got really hosed. Uninstalling XposedFreeInput and rebooting didn't restore the keyboard. I had to go back to a nandroid backup to fix keyboard input.
I don't really mind the samsung popup -- I just hit return on the keyboard twice to get past it. What really made me crazy was that samsung would reset the soft keyboard to their own instead of swiftkey. I ended up using tasker with security settings / system+ / input method to keep it set to swiftkey.

This App fixed it for me, but it needs root.
it fixed my problem, that the bluetooth keyboard would not be recognised from the SwiftKey. Now I can easily switch between physical and touch keyboard - Nexus 4 v4.4.2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heightdev.ganhou

Related

Four simple steps to use alternative keyboards

This approach works with non-smart keyboards.
1. Install your preferred keyboards from Market
2. Use ES file explore (with Root feature and RW mount enabled in the advanced setting) or use Root Explorer to copy the keyboard .apk file from /data/app to /system/app
3. Reboot and select the keyboard by pressing and holding at any text input box.
4. (optional) Sideload and install "Nookcolor Tools" from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868366. You will have an option to set keyboards.
So far this method does not work with
- SlideIt
- Thumb keyboard (thanks fr4nk1yn)
Confirmed! Thanks aruangra, it's quite easy. No need to tweak DB file!
not sure why nooktools is needed. I saw no option to change the keyboard in it.
copying to /system/app armed to allow the option change but add thumb keyboard to the list of non-working ones.
anyone know if this works for Swype?
This is great! Didnt even think to look in the nook section
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fr4nk1yn said:
not sure why nooktools is needed. I saw no option to change the keyboard in it.
copying to /system/app armed to allow the option change but add thumb keyboard to the list of non-working ones.
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Thumb Keyboard only FC's for me as well.
fr4nk1yn said:
not sure why nooktools is needed. I saw no option to change the keyboard in it.
copying to /system/app armed to allow the option change but add thumb keyboard to the list of non-working ones.
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Thanks. NookcolorTools has a button to change keyboards. As you said, Nookcolor Tools is optional. I updated the guide above.
I tried using Simply Gingerbread keyboard, just FCs as well.
If any of these keyboards create a lib in /data/data/name_of_app/lib, you may need to copy it to /system/lib
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anyone who installed thumb keyboard on their KF have issues uninstalling the app?
Swiftkey Phone and Tablet version work great, along with Hacker's keyboard (all functions of the apps work.) After you do the above steps, make sure to copy the lib files from /data/data to /system/lib as mentioned in a previous post. Once you do this, the program see's that it is installed and will continue with the setup.
I used the NOOK controls with root/superuser enabled to auto-select the keyboards it may or may not be a requirement. For swift, I was able to get both versions registered and fully working minus the Google search recognition because I can't find where to get the .apk without it going to the amazon app store. I also tried Swype and while the interface loads properly on the kindle, it does not function right and constantly closes whenever you hit a button.
jmalto said:
Swiftkey Phone and Tablet version work great, along with Hacker's keyboard (all functions of the apps work.) After you do the above steps, make sure to copy the lib files from /data/data to /system/lib as mentioned in a previous post. Once you do this, the program see's that it is installed and will continue with the setup.
I used the NOOK controls with root/superuser enabled to auto-select the keyboards it may or may not be a requirement. For swift, I was able to get both versions registered and fully working minus the Google search recognition because I can't find where to get the .apk without it going to the amazon app store. I also tried Swype and while the interface loads properly on the kindle, it does not function right and constantly closes whenever you hit a button.
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Swiftkey works for me but seems to be missing the swipe down gesture to minimize. I currently have no way to minimize the keyboard. Are you experiencing this?
ckong1 said:
Swiftkey works for me but seems to be missing the swipe down gesture to minimize. I currently have no way to minimize the keyboard. Are you experiencing this?
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This is the exact problem I'm having preventing me from using it.
I used the nook app as well, but when you are in a typable area, just long pressing brings up the keyboard changing option.
I hadn't tried it prior to installing the nook app, but I know that's always been available on my phone.
ckong1 said:
Swiftkey works for me but seems to be missing the swipe down gesture to minimize. I currently have no way to minimize the keyboard. Are you experiencing this?
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I have the same problem. I had never used Swiftkey tablet before, so didn't know for sure about swiping down to mvoe the keyboard, but I tried it, and it didn't work.
It's extremely important to also move the lib files as described earlier in the thread. Without this, you will only get FC.
Felnarion said:
I have the same problem. I had never used Swiftkey tablet before, so didn't know for sure about swiping down to mvoe the keyboard, but I tried it, and it didn't work.
It's extremely important to also move the lib files as described earlier in the thread. Without this, you will only get FC.
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I didn't touch any lib files and I didn't have any FCs. And if the minimize doesnt work for you, we can probably assume not a lib file issue then.
Thelgow said:
I didn't touch any lib files and I didn't have any FCs. And if the minimize doesnt work for you, we can probably assume not a lib file issue then.
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Don't know. I was having FC, constantly, every few seconds. Moved the lib files and restarted, perfectly functional.
hybridowner said:
anyone know if this works for Swype?
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Yes, it works for me...
will test with lastpass keyboard and report back. thanks for the find!
Houndog101 said:
Yes, it works for me...
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How in the world did you get Swype to work? I've tried everything
Typing this with LastPass keyboard. It works!

Unfortunately S Health has stopped working

Anyone else having this issue? Every time I open it, I get a blank screen and then the error message. Any solutions?
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go into app manager and clear data and wipe cache?? try that
Tried it, to no avail. After performing around factory reset & reinstalling everything, I finally found the culprit. It was the multi window mod which lets you use all the apps in multi window.
All problems started after its install. Even the phone started to lag and give random force closes. Got rid of the mod and all is back to normal again.
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Questions go in Q&A
Thread moved
umair239 said:
Tried it, to no avail. After performing around factory reset & reinstalling everything, I finally found the culprit. It was the multi window mod which lets you use all the apps in multi window.
All problems started after its install. Even the phone started to lag and give random force closes. Got rid of the mod and all is back to normal again.
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how did you got rid of the mod? because i uninstalled the multiwindow manager app, but i don't know how to remove the mod and my S health isn't working.. i have the gs4 octa core
ezezl75 said:
how did you got rid of the mod? because i uninstalled the multiwindow manager app, but i don't know how to remove the mod and my S health isn't working.. i have the gs4 octa core
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I removed shealth from the enabled packages in multi window manager, saved, rebooted and it started working for me.
ramhen said:
I removed shealth from the enabled packages in multi window manager, saved, rebooted and it started working for me.
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Thank you. But I contacted to the developer of app and he solved the problem to me. Thanks anyway
ezezl75 said:
Thank you. But I contacted to the developer of app and he solved the problem to me. Thanks anyway
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What did the developer tell you the fix was?
ezezl75 said:
Thank you. But I contacted to the developer of app and he solved the problem to me. Thanks anyway
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Hi! I have the same problem on my GS4. Could you plz tell us what is the solution that the developer told you? Thanks~
Fixed S Health; Reset Flash Binary? Maybe????
I seriously don't know how I did this I was just tinkering around trying to get this to work and I got it!!!!!! I actually hope that this can help others I'm gonna try to walk you through what I did. You will need Titanium backup PRO and a be on your original ROM as I have the ME7 build and have not flashed any ROMs yet. Oh speaking of that while doing these steps I think I reset the flash binary because the "custom" unlock screen is gone now to. I still can't get the stock music app working though. This issue actually started when I transferred a full TB file to a brand new phone. When I first changed it I changed the Android ID to a new one, I think this is where the issue starts. I had apps from anothers ROM (Phone) on a new ROM, and my Android ID was changed.
So here's what I did. I'll start where i'm sure I know it started working and that's after I was able to get to the deeper features of TB.
1. Menu>Your Device...(Make sure you have your original bakcup that has the settings you transferred in, if not your probably out of luck)>scroll down the Your device section>Manage Android ID>
I attempted to restore my ID to the backup and it told me that was the ID>
I figured what the heck and changed the ID to a new one and rebooted...after rebooting I went back into TB....it gave me the warning for having a new ID I told it to keep the old one (can't quite remember the wording but it's the one on the right...last time I told it to keep the new one.)
I then cleared dalvik cache, the beauty of TBP without a custom ROM
Menu>>storage>>clean up dalvik cache.
Once again I removed the S Health App, reinstalled and rebooted. When booting I noticed the Samsung "custom" unlock screen was gone as well.
I tapped that little s health button and after an agonizing wait, it has RETURNED!!!!! UPDATING!!! YEAH!!!!
Now I can't guarantee these steps will work for you but if it does that would be awesome. Has anyone figured out an easy way like that to reset the flash binary?
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Samsung custom screen back again. lol
umair239 said:
Anyone else having this issue? Every time I open it, I get a blank screen and then the error message. Any solutions?
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For Everbody Who has this problem
Go To Multi Window Manager (MW Manager)
Go to settings ( Gear Button on the top side op your screen on the right)
go to BlackList
than seek for the S Health App en Tick the box on the right side of the S Healt App
Greeting Steves1990
Steves1990 said:
For Everbody Who has this problem
Go To Multi Window Manager (MW Manager)
Go to settings ( Gear Button on the top side op your screen on the right)
go to BlackList
than seek for the S Health App en Tick the box on the right side of the S Healt App
Greeting Steves1990
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So glad I tried this first before going down the other complicated routes. This solved my problem immediately...thanks for sharing.
Note 3 -- Tapatalk
Steves1990 said:
For Everbody Who has this problem
Go To Multi Window Manager (MW Manager)
Go to settings ( Gear Button on the top side op your screen on the right)
go to BlackList
than seek for the S Health App en Tick the box on the right side of the S Healt App
Greeting Steves1990
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Yes!! This worked for me. Galaxy note 3. Thanks!
Steves1990 said:
For Everbody Who has this problem
Go To Multi Window Manager (MW Manager)
Go to settings ( Gear Button on the top side op your screen on the right)
go to BlackList
than seek for the S Health App en Tick the box on the right side of the S Healt App
Greeting Steves1990
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This also worked for me att note 3 rooted stock.
S health
I had the same issue on my Note 4, i notice that if you uninstall the last update to Shealth, it works under art.

[Q] Can't Click Install Button While Installing Downloaded APK App

Hi XDA,
Tried installing downloaded APK App on my phone but the INSTALL BUTTON won't work, cannot be clicked, the CANCEL BUTTON is fine. I had tried several App APK but they are all the same. My is not rooted. JB 4.1.2 Please help ... :crying:
Restart ur device once n try
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It happens if you are using some screen adjusting app like Screen Adjuster. You will have to turn it off to make the install option activate.
AppWidgetDisplay
Also AppWidgetDisplay for Sony Smartwatch causes such behavior.
I wish saw this a few months ago
jujuburi said:
It happens if you are using some screen adjusting app like Screen Adjuster. You will have to turn it off to make the install option activate.
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Yup, I have a Note 2 - the OLED screen can be problematic for my artwork without toning down the red. I imagine I'm not the only artist to use a Note as a quick and dirty, extemporaneous and backup portfolio.
Sure enough "Screen Adjuster" which allows RGB color balancing also makes the Install button unclickable when directly installing APKs. Drove me nuts - always found a temporary solution - rebooting, stopping Play Services, clearing caches for Services and the Play app (plus Aptiode, etc.) but these were hit and miss. Turned it off and it worked without any other hoops to jump through.
Glad I came across this - I don't usually install APKs at this point as my Note 2's apps/uses are pretty stable at this point, but for those days when you have 15 Xposed Framework APKs to install... and. clicking! stabbing! the damn! install button. does. nothing. ...yeeesh.
Figured this out from an Phandroid thread that listed similar apps:
Easyeyez Screen Filter
Twilight Filter
...and other screen dimming filter apps. The post is long because it's been a hassle for a long time... and hopefully to make it a bit easier for someone to find, including the above apps.
God that was annoying. Now to fix my memleak/lag issues.
Rotation manager is causing this too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405849
Echo Lock Screen was the culprit for me.
Happened to me a few times I reboot and if that doesnt work then I clear the caches. Its been a while since I have seen that.
Wow unimaginable
This is unimaginable. Who could think something like a display app (Twilight for me) could create such a condition.
I checked and checked my security settings to confirm I have set the option "to install from unkown sources". I also tried various developer options, but all futile! Also tried rebooting the phone! Nothing worked :crying: until I hit this post! :laugh:
Lots and lots of thanks to this post. I can now turn of the Twilight app and install other apps.
:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
sehradinesh said:
(Twilight for me)
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Same here. This is the oddest thing I ever seen on my Android till now.
fernandovg said:
Rotation manager is causing this too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405849
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@fernandovg did you ever find a solution or alternative app for this? if it wasn't for your post about this, i'd still be scouring the internet for answers to button functionality being broken. Also, did you experience any apps that you allowed to rotate not rotating? ie - i set chrome, youtube, reddit, any other app i may view video in to enable rotation so i can have full screen, but that function was broken too the app worked 100% for the first while i had it installed then just crapped out on me for some reason. I messaged the creator of the app for a response so i'll see where that takes me. did you notice malfunction around the time of flashing any roms with stagefright patches by chance? it's the only thing i can think of that was out of the ordinary that i did around the time i notice malfunction. thanks for your input.
wave unlock
i had the same issue, stopped Wave Unlock - app using sensor to wake up my phone (screen on). it worked
Also lux can do this
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How do I do so?
cypherlwind said:
Hi XDA,
Tried installing downloaded APK App on my phone but the INSTALL BUTTON won't work, cannot be clicked, the CANCEL BUTTON is fine. I had tried several App APK but they are all the same. My is not rooted. JB 4.1.2 Please help ... :crying:
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Might be because of an screen overlay
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Do you install any "Screen Filter"? If the the app install, try to disable the screen filter first, then try install the apk.
thahim said:
Might be because of an screen overlay
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It happens to me because of overlay browser.
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Hi,
My friend also faced the same problem, and then he asked me if I could help him fix this.
Then I made some research, and finally I was able to find a solution to this problem.
Solution:
1. If you use any application "Screen Filter" , please disable the screen filter.
2. Then you try to install the application, then re-enable your screen filter. (It is up to you whether you want to re-enable or not, if enabled you should turn off your screen filter if you want to install an apk.
Press Thanks if I helped.
kecahh said:
Hi,
My friend also faced the same problem, and then he asked me if I could help him fix this.
Then I made some research, and finally I was able to find a solution to this problem.
Solution:
1. If you use any application "Screen Filter" , please disable the screen filter.
2. Then you try to install the application, then re-enable your screen filter. (It is up to you whether you want to re-enable or not, if enabled you should turn off your screen filter if you want to install an apk.
Press Thanks if I helped.
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Thanks it work. [emoji106]
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cypherlwind said:
Hi XDA,
Tried installing downloaded APK App on my phone but the INSTALL BUTTON won't work, cannot be clicked, the CANCEL BUTTON is fine. I had tried several App APK but they are all the same. My is not rooted. JB 4.1.2 Please help ... :crying:
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Overlay
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TouchPal keyboard

I've got 2 issues, prediction keeps switching itself off all the time, and I just cannot get curve (swype) to work despite trying every combination of TouchPal settings, any ideas?
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I couldnt stand touchpal. I use google keyboard and deleted touchpal and all its lanugage packs, skins etc (requires root). Much better now.
Just found solution to Swype, you have to update the language as htc only included basic language.
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Holding off on root, but its killing me as no proper app backup solution, need to read up as htc is sooo different to sammy/lg
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gsw5700 said:
Holding off on root, but its killing me as no proper app backup solution, need to read up as htc is sooo different to sammy/lg
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You probably already know about this but to back up my app data I used helium from clockwork mod. It doesn't require root and all you need to do is enable USB debugging. That's what I used to back up my game data and other things when I switched from my one m9 to the 10.
For my call logs and text messages I used SMS backup and restore which worked flawlessly. The only thing left to do after that was to export my contacts to my SD card and I was set to go. It took me about 25 minutes to get everything up and going on the new phone not including system updates and application updates of course which you can't avoid
I hope that helps out some
Thanks, I am aware of helium but thought it may be a bit of a hassle. I'm used to titanium backup, LG has its own awesome backup utility.
Not too sure about flashing twrp/root yet as it stops OTA updates. So left with custom rom and wait for that rom to get OTA included. Looking forward to custom roms, custom kernel, heavy debloating, easy backup and restore. Still not sure how you flash HTC 10 back to stock!
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gsw5700 said:
Thanks, I am aware of helium but thought it may be a bit of a hassle. I'm used to titanium backup, LG has its own awesome backup utility.
Not too sure about flashing twrp/root yet as it stops OTA updates. So left with custom rom and wait for that rom to get OTA included. Looking forward to custom roms, custom kernel, heavy debloating, easy backup and restore. Still not sure how you flash HTC 10 back to stock!
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In my experience helium is not a hassle to use at all. If you've never used it before you basically turn on USB debugging install the app from the play store and install the application from the website on your computer. After you do that plug your phone into your computer and launch the application on your phone. It then comes up with a list of all the applications on your phone, you can either press select all or individually select the applications you would like to back up. Once you do that you push a button and a few moments later everything is done.
One thing to note is that it creates a folder named carbon on the root of the internal storage of the phone, just remember to move that folder over to your SD card before you start experimenting with anything that may require wiping the phone. I have used titanium backup in the past as well and while the helium method may not be just as easy it is the absolute best solution out there for people that don't already have a rooted device
dabbler77 said:
I couldn't stand touchpal. I use google keyboard and deleted touchpal and all its lanugage packs, skins etc (requires root). Much better now.
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Just a heads up. Do not delete TouchPal like i did. My phone asked for the password for encrypted data at boot - it hadn't loaded the google keyboard, and as I deleted touchpal from system I had no keyboard! Only option was to restore. I've now left touchpal (minus all the language packs) in my rom, for some reason Google keyboard couldn't be moved to system. Oh well.
Hi I'm using Swiftkey but tried many keyboard. All are giving me a problem in the p button and keyboard being too sensitive. It types the same letter three times. Can anyone help
himesh82 said:
Hi I'm using Swiftkey but tried many keyboard. All are giving me a problem in the p button and keyboard being too sensitive. It types the same letter three times. Can anyone help
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Hello,
I am an official moderator from SwiftKey, can you go to our community to post your issue?
Appreciate!
Alpert
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dabbler77 said:
Just a heads up. Do not delete TouchPal like i did. My phone asked for the password for encrypted data at boot - it hadn't loaded the google keyboard, and as I deleted touchpal from system I had no keyboard! Only option was to restore. I've now left touchpal (minus all the language packs) in my rom, for some reason Google keyboard couldn't be moved to system. Oh well.
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Oh buddy, that's sad...
Just do not activate TouchPal in language&keyboard menu?
dabbler77 said:
Just a heads up. Do not delete TouchPal like i did. My phone asked for the password for encrypted data at boot - it hadn't loaded the google keyboard, and as I deleted touchpal from system I had no keyboard! Only option was to restore. I've now left touchpal (minus all the language packs) in my rom, for some reason Google keyboard couldn't be moved to system. Oh well.
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Yeah. Disable touchpal doesn't stop force install on language packs. I'm disappointed there's no option to remove this on play store.
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PixelMod

Must Be on Nougat Rom!!!
I recommend Starting on freshly wiped rom but.
Download from device and on PC.
This requires Package Disabler Pro Be Installed.
Playstoremod https://mega.nz/#!LERxkDoI!qvkbyW-XkNoCIMFR_djr5Mtx4emt6_zCwG2KmFyQU0A
Extract zip
Install apks as normal once extracted. (From device download)
From Device
Enable Usb Debugging
Disable Verify apps over USB
Enable all disabled apps
From PC
Plug phone into computer watch phone screen accept usb debugging key for computer
Run Install_PlayStore_Rom.bat
Follow Instruction On Cmd Screen
Once Install Is All Done
On device
Select Pixel For Home Launcher
Open Settings/Application/Default Application under Calling Select Phone
Open Language and Input
Open Virtual Keyboards and click manage keyboards and turn on GBoard keyboard
Open Developer Options
Set Window Animation scale to .05x
Set Transition Animation scale to .05x
Set Animation Duration scale to .05x
Open settings goto accessibility
Enable all the servicesexcept talkback unless you want it
In settings open applications
Open applications manager
Goto menu select speciall access
In Phone Administrators enable all except android device manager unless you want that
Now click back button and open Draw over other apps and enable all
Click back button and open Modify system settings enable all
Click back button and open Notification access enable all
Open Rom Control and Everything Installed will be accessed there
Features
Pixel Dialer V8 With working Video Calling
Pixel Contacts
Google Camera
AOSP Browser
Google Messenger
Google Clock
Google Calculator
Call Recording Via BoldBeast
Rom Control Mods
DNS66 Ad Blocking
Status Bar Mod
Torchlight With Volume Buttons
Access To IMS Settings And Advanced Calling
Keylight Duration Settings
Battery Bar +
Status Bar Internet Speed
Recent Bar In Notification Panel
Button Remapping Via AIO Gestures
Volume Button Music Skip
Fingerprint Gesters
Led Control Via Light Flow App
Volume Panel Mod
Already running on my phone enjoy
All credit goes to the dev in Verizon thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ougatplaystorerommodadbinstall-t3560360/page3
just wanted to post it here for our devices being as I was the crashdummy to test it lol.
What doesn't work for us is wifi calling
What's the decryption key for the download?
asterisq* said:
What's the decryption key for the download?
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Try now
Xcod3rX said:
Try now
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Thank you.
Got it up and running. Needed to make a few changes (enabling certain apps with Package Disable Pro), but other than that it seems snappy. Will have to see how some of the extras work before I can form a solid opinion.
Does wifi calling and volte (HD voice) still work with the official Tmobile nougat release?
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Just works from stock?
What type of ROM Controls are there
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what is this exactly, is this just to add a feature to my stock nougat. I dont want to damage my phone
So do you have to use both the pc and phone or was the directions trying to say you could choose the method?
No replies here folks.... Somebody is going to have to step up and do the mod and report back for us on tmobile. We need a volunteer.
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I linked the original thread I just posted it here because it works on our devices also. Instead of trying to be ungrateful maybe take a moment and read. My directions are correct, and very understandable to anyone who knows how to read and most importantly follow directions as stated.
Guess I don't know how to read. Thanks for posting this though.
Xcod3rX said:
I linked the original thread I just posted it here because it works on our devices also. Instead of trying to be ungrateful maybe take a moment and read. My directions are correct, and very understandable to anyone who knows how to read and most importantly follow directions as stated.
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Actually your directions are not that easy to read or understand.
The OP states a list of steps to take "from PC" and none of those steps other than running the bat files are done from your PC. They are all things don't from phone.
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Actually your directions are not that easy to read or understand.
The OP states a list of steps to take "from PC" and none of those steps other than running the bat files are done from your PC. They are all things don't from phone.
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They are clear to those actually looking to use it Instead of just looking to argue a useless point the first person to try it got it and so did a few others. As I stated I quoted the original post so anything you are not clear on then you ask there. This is only to let us tmobile users know it works. Now I will go back to life outside of XDA and leave you to argue with yourself.
Question did it work for you? Did you try? Do you already understand adb? If yes to any above then you should be able to follow directions
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They are clear to those actually looking to use it Instead of just looking to argue a useless point the first person to try it got it and so did a few others. As I stated I quoted the original post so anything you are not clear on then you ask there. This is only to let us tmobile users know it works. Now I will go back to life outside of XDA and leave you to argue with yourself.
Question did it work for you? Did you try? Do you already understand adb? If yes to any above then you should be able to follow directions
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Obviously it bothered you enough to edit the OP...
But you enjoy your high horse.
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Doesn't work for me. Pixel launcher FCs everytime. Guess I'll reformat my phone now...
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Obviously it bothered you enough to edit the OP...
But you enjoy your high horse.
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????some needs a cookie and attention. You go girl??????????
If you guys are having trouble getting it to work you could always just install nova launcher and make it pretty much identical if not better than the original pixel launcher. Or else there is another app called nougat UI for Android that looks promising but I haven't tried it yet.
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????some needs a cookie and attention. You go girl??????????
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**** guuurl, err body likes cookies! But I'm not in any dire need of attention. I just don't like it when someone make unnecessarily rude comments to a new member to XDA is looking for some help...
If you start a thread, even when you're just giving a link to more info people will ask questions. I've been there, started a few compilation threads over the past decade on XDA and it never fails... people hope that since you compiled the list you have the info... Not to mention it is a Verizon mod and tmobile people will have different questions. But you enjoy being an ass... I'm gonna run to Fred Meyers and grab some cookies.
estxxas said:
Doesn't work for me. Pixel launcher FCs everytime. Guess I'll reformat my phone now...
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I would reflash without wiping anything first. If it is only the launcher FC, a reflash without wiping might fix what ever went sideways during the initial install.
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estxxas said:
Doesn't work for me. Pixel launcher FCs everytime. Guess I'll reformat my phone now...
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I've had trouble with Pixel launcher as well. No problems during the beta, but after "official" it mysteriously stopped working.
Working awesome here! Nice and smooth!
I found the easiest way to install this through adb is, make sure you have adb/fastboot installed on your computer, DL the play store mod file, extract it and all you have to do is CLICK on the play store rom.bat and it automatically opens the command window and the directions on there will guide you through the process.
MAKE SURE your home screen grid on the TouchWiz launcher is set to 5 x 5 as that is the default grid on the Pixel launcher. If it is set different on the TW launcher it messes with the Pixel launcher viewing. It offsets the app icon grid and makes icon s look crooked on the screen and widgets are all out of place also.
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