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[Android Themes] cowcowcow:
Is there a transparent keyboard theme?
[Android Themes] RubiksHQ:
What's the difference between installing the signed APK's, and flashing from the ZIP's?
[Android Themes] cowcowcow:
I'll be gettting the kb soon

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i need a kb in blue

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appreciate the help
[Android Themes] varunrramani:
Flashing the zips will make it system app and has the same signature as the original SwiftKey which can be updated through play store but if you do you'll lose all the themes from here. Signed apks will not be updated through play store since the signature is different.
[Android Themes] MysteryIII:
To add something to this totally right explanation:

Why even use APK with same signature if I loose themes after update?

- Because there were some problems with syncing if you use APK with other signature. But it didn't happen always or to everybody.

Also using as System App can have another benefit

if

you are using a device with low RAM: due to RAM Management System Apps have higher priority so they will be force closed after User Apps if necessary.

On my S3 it happened many times that Keyboard was force closed during writing. After pushing it to System it didn't happened any more (or very rare).
[Android Themes] ogisha:
Sorry, for the small digression.

Isn't SuperSwiftkey too big to be transformed to system application?
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Read OP again sir!

There's a few actually!

Nope, limited only to your phone Rom space. If you don't have enough use the self update guide to remove unwanted themes to reduce it. Otherwise use the apk.
[Android Themes] MysteryIII:
There is also a third but

very

unorthodox method to have Swiftkey with less Storage as system App, but only works if you are able to deactivate signature check (f.e. with LP or XInstaller/InstallerOpt).

Install original SwiftKey (f.e. from Play Store)

Push it to System Partition (f.e. Link2SD, Titanium Backup)

Install Super SwiftKey APK over it (only works with signatures check deactivated)

This way you can keep the benefits of System App and also keep all themes. Also for future updates you don't need to delete themes every time.
[Android Themes] Prattham:
Does installing it as system app uses less ram and battery?
[Android Themes] MysteryIII:
No. Only change is process has higher priority (so won't be killed early) and it survives a factory reset. It doesn't change how the app works at all.
[Android Themes] cowcowcow:
Been trying to install some keyboards weith no luck

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I'll try again.

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but so far its difficult

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I think I know the issue

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I;ll use another theme
[Android Themes] cowcowcow:
I'll try to use another theme
[Android Themes] scissorscrush:
Wrongly edited
[Android Themes] SpaceCadetWilliam:
is there a way to make this use the different coloured emojis? I love super SwiftKey for its themes and emoji prediction, but I'm bummed I can't use different skin colour emojis. am I missing something or is this not an option?
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
Beta version and you have to be on android 7.0. If coloring emojis is going to keep you from over 100 free themes, this isn't for you. Just another gimmick you will use once or twice, say look what I can do... Cool!!! And never use again.

Thebe?r'$ NeXu$
[Android Themes] DragonXD:
I installed the normal version and no forced closed. ?

Envoyé de mon E5633 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Android Themes] SpaceCadetWilliam:
thanks for telling me what I'll use once or twice, dog.

been using super swiftkey for more than 2 years now. I've tried them all and keep coming back. I was just wondering. ✌ (that peace sign would be a black man's hand if I could make it a black man's hand)
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
OK. Not sure what that implies, I gave you an answer of what you need and then gave an overview of the situation. I think having 100 free themes would be a little more important than color emojis on a thread for super swiftkey that boasts that it has over 100 free themes. Didn't ask how long you used the KB, and if you changed the emoji to black, coloring emojis becomes pointless as black is void of color.

Thebe?r'$ NeXu$
[Android Themes] maor23:
hey, i dont found the download site.. who can send me the lastet update?
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
Download the Team Blackout Updater app in the OP of this thread. Swiftkey has it's own section right in the app. While you're there check out some of the other great free goodies from DJ, Train, Annihilation, and others... ??

Thebe?r'$ NeXu$
[Android Themes] ogisha:
Actually, this is the right solution. Thanks!

EDIT:

I have got an idea.

Maybe [MENTION=2126467]djdarkknight96[/MENTION] could make dummy SwiftKey apk with default themes only, but with SuperSwiftkey signature, then such apk could be transformed to system application and updated regularly with every new SuperSwiftkey update. It will have all the benefits of the system application and also there will be no problems with automatic PlayStore updates.

Only if he had good will to do it. :fingers-crossed:
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Edit: Read that backwards lol

I use test keys so you could sign stock easily with any zip signing app. Good thing about that is you only need to do it once then install updates over it. I could make a zip too start with...hmm let me think about this.
[Android Themes] ogisha:
Yeah, I remember now about you using the test keys. I had read it long time ago, but I forgot about it. I thought it will never be of any significance for me. :laugh:

Thank you for reminding me.
[Android Themes] maor23:
but i dont know what should i download.

i have asus zenfone 2 with MM version
[Android Themes] varunrramani:
If you are confused download the first one written only "SuperSwiftkey"
[Android Themes] Araltd:
Sorry, I'm a little confused. I'm running v5.1.1 on a note 4. I've got the latest version of swift key installed, not sure what to download and install ti get these themes?
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
The updater has a help guide but, uninstall stock SwiftKey. Install super SwiftKey, Use the no labeled one only. Enjoy!
[Android Themes] gabi11:
He should install "MM N only"?

I'm also on note 4 lolipop and I thought I should always install the regular version...

10x!
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
No idea what I was thinking, thanks. Edited my post.
[Android Themes] portzblitz:
Agreed. I use the darker emoji skin shades everyday. Um, definitely not a gimmick to me at all-- i love it!

The capability is in both the beta and the stable, but yes, from what i understand you need Nougat for the keyboard to indicate the function/color-picker pop-up (and then only on a designated and relevant group of emoticons).

Sorry you got to wait. Hope you get it sooner than later, bruv. Cheers!

PS. Cool thing is, once you pick the appropriate shade for a given emoji, it stays that way in the keyboard until- or not- you decide to change it again (obvious, smart).. I'm pretty sure, but not positive, that, as a comparison, in Google's own proprietary keyboard it switches back to basics each time after you pick, from session to session (not real smart, obviously).
[Android Themes] portzblitz:
Beta and stable now, yes. Look--
[Android Themes] tomi.young:
hi!

can someone help me with something?

i just want 6 themes, i use only those 6. how can i delete the other ones?
[Android Themes] dcop7:
Search the very first post. You will have your answer
[Android Themes] tomi.young:
i tried. i got an error when i want to install the apk. it say "there was a problem with parsing the package"
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
What device and android build? Possible bad download.

Thebe?r'$ NeXu$
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Something must be missing,, retrace your steps using the guide and make sure you sign it!
[Android Themes] maor23:
i downloaded it, and when i press to open it, it open me an app that i have on my phone (called gym workout) so i cant update my swiftkey.. what can i do?
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
Reset defaults in system settings - - - >>>apps.

Thebe?r'$ NeXu$
[Android Themes] Araltd:
Ok , downloaded 6.3.5.65 which I think it's the newest version. Uninstalled my previous "current" version. :( the newest (currently from play store) 9/14/16 v6.4.2.58

My questions are, how do you get the newest version of swiftkey? Do I install over this one?

And is it possible to add themes? I'd like to see a Star Trek theme(s) like the ones available from Swype. I have Swype, and all the Star trek keyboard themes installed... If you tell me how I can extract the images and share them with you to incorporate into swiftkey that would be awesome!

Thank you for your hard work!
[Android Themes] Araltd:
Ok my bad on the version. I must have clicked on the older archives link... I found the newest version on the resource page on the first page of this thread. I accidentally flashed the arm64 version, which didn't work and crashed swiftkey.

I couldn't Uninstall it as there was no longer an Uninstall button in the play store. [emoji35] [emoji36]

Then I found the "unlabeled" recovery zip, no arm## listed, no MM or N designation. Just super swift key flash in recovery. Flashed it over what I have already messed up, but it is working and says it's the newest version.

Again, I would very much like the star trek themes like in swype, or just some star trek themed keyboards.

If have the Swype star trek images (themes) installed if I knew how to share them? Or if anyone has any star trek themes for swift.

Also, last thing... When I choose one of the many themes which are included, I don't get the keys in the shown font... I see the system font just in different sizes...

Many thanks to the op and all the contributors... Everything is awesome...

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Here is just one of the Star trek tng themes from Swype. But I seem to prefer swiftkey more than Swype... Plus I've been using swift for so long I know when all the special keys are without "searching" for them.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Unfortunately we can't take themes from other keyboards without permission. Feel free to make a personal one but we cannot add it.
[Android Themes] Araltd:
Are there instructions on how to do it? Thanks in advance

Edit, I found the link....I need to read before asking.

One last question before I start this making themes project, if I'm able to do it at all...

Does anyone have any custom star trek themes for swift key? Something already made?

Again, thanks for everything... And not for blasting me for being stupid.
[Android Themes] etiii:
heyy ;) could some1 tell me if i should flash the super swiftkey ZIP beside the APK? not sure why is the zip needed, i didnt find any answer so far.. except for the OP "Fixes sync and will help with system installed SwiftKey."..

is it normal that i had to uninstall the playstore swiftkey apk so i could install the super swiftkeyapk? :D

p.s. Great job, i really love this app!
[Android Themes] verti666:
why doesnt it work on 4.4 anymore?
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
You have all the answers already my friend, nothing else to teach. :p
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Works on whatever SwiftKey releases
[Android Themes] tomi.young:
i have an A5 2015, with original marsmallow
[Android Themes] verti666:
I cant install this apk, installer gives me fc every time
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Then it's too big for your device, you'll have to use the guide to reduce it or make space. Search the thread about installer crash or force close you'll see others resolved it by that or flashing the zip.
[Android Themes] verti666:
I flashed zip and its working yay

thanks
[Android Themes] mdfpido:
Bro, can you direct me to where the zip is.
[Android Themes] 2WhiteWolves:
In the op/1st pg. Read and you will find it.
[Android Themes] syverman:
I was trying to use the new beta with my themes, but after trying more than 5 times moving the themes and signing the apk(use 2 different apps for sign) every time I get an error and can't install, I think they change something on the app ?

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[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Hmm ok I'll take a look thanks!
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
I did a compare of SwiftKey stable 6.4.2.58 "last SSK version#" with SwiftKey Beta 6.4.4.78 and they are identical Assets/themes so must be something you did bud! I'll try and update this weekend to see if it's something else just in case.

DJ
[Android Themes] syverman:
Im thinking is do to the new ability to put the emoji icon next to the numbers key and hide the popup key that is not compatible with the themes that we made.

Im gonna make a new theme just moding one of the default themes inside the app and see if that works.

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[Android Themes] bombadier:
You might be on to something there, I have just updated to the latest stable 6.4.4.75(ARM Minimum version 4.0.3+) I only use Sonny´s themes and they are working fine, I first tried minimum version 6.0+ which failed to install(Never seem to get that version to work even though I am on a MM rom) can´t try either of the new betas are they are arm64/x86, just posting my findings
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
To use the 6.0 versions you have to uninstall the old 4.0 version.
[Android Themes] bombadier:
It was a fresh install of the stable version,only had the beta installed, that might of been the issue the last time i tried with a 6+ version but wasnt upgrading this time round, no matter as the 4+ version does the job, cheers
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Yeah I have no idea why they don't just do one version, they have the ability but I guess Google libraries for this won't mix and match.
[Android Themes] Reivaj1803:
Version for Note 4 SM-N910P

The version of swiftkey I downloaded last is no longer available. Which one do I use to upgrade?
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
The one with no labels is universal. Uninstall old one if used apk or just flash the zip if used zip before.
[Android Themes] Reivaj1803:
Per the screen shot attached, which apk are you referring to?

Thanks for your help. :good: :D
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Use the updater, less labels to worry about. min21 or min15 depending on what Android version you're using.
[Android Themes] bigpapa007:
Uhmm sorry for the noob question but which one is the newest, the universal one you all talking here? I have the one from 9-14 but I'm sure there's new versions.
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
That is the latest super swiftkey. Not every update from the playstore is done as it is very time consuming. If something new or fantastic is added, DJ tries to update as quick as possible, and without him this project would have died out long ago as he took over from the OP. The TBO updater will tell you when a new version has been added. Believe me, you are not missing anything on the stock updates...

Thebe?r'$ NeXu$
[Android Themes] syverman:
There is some goodies on the new beta, but don't know if is my signing apps or some new stuff added on the code of the app or themes, that's not letting me install it after adding my themes.

I try to mode one of the stock themes inside the app an see if that works, but is the same.

Ill wait till DJ update the newest version.

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[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
I'll try and update this week sometime, hopefully Tuesday.
[Android Themes] syverman:
I will keep trying, if I manage to make it work I'll inform you. ?
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
Yeah, even if there is something new and cool to check out, it will always be better to wait for superswiftkey. New stuff will still be there when DJ updates, over 100 free themes will not be in any stock or beta update, that is for sure. Lol

How has it come this far? I am embarrassed to be an American...
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
SwiftKey stable just updated to the same version as the beta so I'll use it too update but no arm 64 yet so I'll wait a day.
[Android Themes] Reivaj1803:
Yes, I should use the updater. But, as the updates are very few and far in between, and wanting to keep my device as minimal as possible, I haven't uploaded it.

I have 5.1.1, which is another issue. Anywho, I downloaded min15 and it worked like a charm.

Thank you for your help. :good: :D
[Android Themes] ogisha:
Small suggestion.

If you want to save your time, you can do the uploaded variants until arm_64 shows up.
[Android Themes] ainurrofiq:
It has been uploaded [MENTION=2126467]djdarkknight96[/MENTION]
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Guys, please be patient. I already said I'd look on Tuesday. It's 4am Tuesday here and I was sleeping I would have seen the updates after waking up. I do appreciate the help but I've been doing this s long time so I got this process embedded in my brain lol.

Also I have very very very very little time these days to do updates even for TeamBlackOut so if I designate time to SSK that's all I got so doing fragmented updates wouldn't be better. I wait until all the versions I need are updated so no one's left out hopefully. Still need arm 64 for 4.0+ so hopefully later today is uploaded and I can start. If not I'll just skip what's not there and hopefully next time I update it's included.

Don't worry, be happy "music" :silly:

DJ
[Android Themes] ainurrofiq:
Okay. Take your time bro
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
I WANT IT NOW!!! I WANT AN OOMPAH LOOMPAH DADDY!!!

How has it come this far? I am embarrassed to be an American...
[Android Themes] syverman:
I put my themes on new stable an everything works, but with the beta is no way I can install it after putting my themes ?

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[Android Themes] IronTechmonkey:
[EDIT - somebody (me) did not get a joke]

I checked out SSK for the first time in a while and... Golly...there are some very beautiful and creative new (this year) themes. :svetius: Thanks.
[Android Themes] ogisha:
Just relax.

There will not be the end of the world if you do not do it. :cyclops:
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
I'm always relaxed, my keyboard is always themed so I could care less to tell you the truth. Whatever, you didn't need to reply like a child so you can wait longer. I'll do it tomorrow since now I don't feel like it.
[Android Themes] ogisha:
I apologize. I did not have any attention to hurry you up. I just tried being constructive, as you had always complained that compiling so many variants is taking you much time so I thought that you could compile available variants while waiting rest to be uploded.

It turned out being stupid instead.

Sorry again.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
It's all good, your original suggestion was just fine my friend it was the reply from my explanation that was abrasive. I didn't quote you on purpose so it was to be assumed a general statement but all is well.

DJ
[Android Themes] Rhoban:
Hey guys,

I wanted to update it on my own using the guide from the link in the OP, but the app doesn't install. I get the "App not installed" message.

I used the Android guide.

Here is what I did:

1) Downloaded Super SwiftKey and opened it as zip

2) Selected the themes I wanted and the json file and copied them to the SD card

3) Modified the json file and removed everything except the themes I wanted

{
"version": 3,
"themes": [
{
"id": "sonny_onyx",
"name": "Sonny's Onyx",
"formatVersion": 3,
"minorVersion": 3
},
{
"id": "black_android_l_2",
"name": "DJ's Black Android L 2",
"formatVersion": 3,
"minorVersion": 3
},
{
"id": "blackout",
"name": "DJ's BlackOut",
"formatVersion": 3,
"minorVersion": 3
},
{
"id": "greyeclipse",
"name": "DJ's Grey",
"formatVersion": 3,
"minorVersion": 3
},
{
"id": "fblack",
"name": "Jaggyjags Full Black",
"formatVersion": 3,
"minorVersion": 3
}
]
}

That's how the json file looks

4) Downloaded SwiftKey from the play store

5) Went to /data/app/SwiftKey folder and copied the base.apk to the SD card

6) Opened original SwiftKey apk as zip and deleted all the themes inside the theme folder

7) Copied the custom themes and the modified json file inside the original SwiftKey apk

8) Signed the apk using apktool for Android.

When I click the apk it gives me the option to install, but as I said, it fails.

I removed the stock themes, maybe I shouldn't have?

Does anyone have a clue where I went wrong?

Edit: So I tried again. This time I didn't remove the stock themes.

Still get the app not installed message.

I also tried installing the non-signed apk, this one also gives the app not installed error.

Since both give the same error, could that mean that the signed apk wasn't signed correctly?

I tried using MiXplorer's apk signing add-on, but the resulting apk gives the "there was a problem parsing the package" error.

Is there any other app that allows me to sign apk?
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Should work with using MiXplorer because I have actually updated on my phone before just to see if I could. If it's saying not installed then check a log for package installer error. It will shed light.
[Android Themes] Rhoban:
Got it to work.

I initially used X-Plore to delete and copy the files, because it was a lot faster than MiXplorer.

Now I tried to do the whole process by using only MiXplorer and now it allowed me to install the app.

The only downside is that copying just one theme takes about 10 minutes :eek:

Oh well.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
It takes almost an hour to do one apk.mostly waiting on files to move....I do 12 apk's sometimes do the math lol
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
I'll try and update today, I had my son's 20th Birthday yesterday so I was too busy with him all day. :)
[Android Themes] Phrodini:
Good moments, good times
[Android Themes] aswe77:
Wishing him all the best :)
[Android Themes] syverman:
Next time use ZArchiver to modify the app, and then use mixplorer for sign.

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[Android Themes] Rhoban:
I'll check it out. Thanks!
[Android Themes] Thebear j koss:
Man you're getting old. Don't gotta tell you with all the stuff you guys have gone through, but happy to see you get to enjoy birthdays and things together... Did you throw down some old school hits for his party, like it was 1988?!!!? Lol.

How has it come this far? I am embarrassed to be an American...
[Android Themes] Rhoban:
Well, a new version of SwiftKey has been released and I tried updating like I did before when it worked.

And now once again I get parse errors.

I believe MiXplorer messes up when signing the apk, or there is some sort of problem with the apk itself.

I tried modifying the previous version again, and it worked. The new one version doesn't.

This is really maddening.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Yeah phone editing can be a pain but I'm downloading all six apk's right now to update. I haven't fixed any themes so Azat's ones will still be the same. I think...I can't remember if he sent them or not now lol
[Android Themes] syverman:
The stable apk works ok after the modification but the beta with the new ability to hide the popup key and show the emoji key separately from the enter key is giving me problems after the modification.

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[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Uploading stable 6.4.4.78 be on the lookout...lol
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Looks like beta has a new default theme bud...might need to keep that Incognito theme.

Damn wish I seen it before updating I would have added it...they have it hidden and there's new line in theme list "hidden": false on each theme.
[Android Themes] ainurrofiq:
You can include it in your next update. Take your time bro. And have a good time with your family