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[Verizon Droid Charge] omnia38:
I use SwiftKey. After letting it have access to your email, and facebook and twitter it does an unbelievable job of word suggestion. Then it only gets better the more that you use it. After about a few months with this app, my word suggestions are very accurate.
[Verizon Droid Charge] LANAtron:
3.0

I started with Shapewriter, then Swiftkey, and now Swype 3.0.

My biggest gripes with Swype have been fixed for 3.0.

Predictive text words are now a horizontal bar above the keyboard instead of that annoying pop-up window. Also, it now predicts for tapping as well as swyping.

For me, this makes it a true hybrid keyboard as there are time where I just feel like doing one but not the other.

The prediction is not as slick SwiftKey's but I don't think I'm going back as this is by far Swype's best keyboard.

I believe you have to have root to install 3.0 on the Charge.

My 2 cents.
[Verizon Droid Charge] hokulus:
New Swype 3.0 Beta

Alright I decided to give the new Swype a try after reading several positive reviews. I must say that in comparison to the one that shipped with our phones, the 3.0 beta is significantly better. I tried Swiftkey X and I found the keyboard itself to be too small, with too much space between the keys. Swype 2 was a little annoying so I mostly used the Samsung keyboard but 3.0 is nice! The buttons are bigger, even than Swype 2.0 and the color scheme is better though still in need of a reskin. It seems very responsive and the prediction is better too. Also it allows for easier transitioning between typing and swyping. It scales perfectly with an lcd density of 200, which was another gripe I had with Swiftkey X.

You have to remove the stock swype 2.28 before you can install the new 3.0 beta. I found directions for removing (or renaming to keep a backup which is what I did) for the fascinate which work perfect for the Charge as this is what I did:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1128986

After renaming all of the files listed to .bak or deleting them, reboot or it won't install correctly. Then download the new installer from your phone's browser here: http://beta.swype.com/

Follow the installer instructions and you're done. I'll probably continue using it as the buttons are large and it's easier to transition from typing/swyping.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Homestar1217:
It's sad the the theme still looks that hideous. I think just for that reason I'll hold out for our next ota update and pray that it's in there. Doubt it, but I can hope. I'm not opposed to installing over my copy, but it's just so ugly!
[Verizon Droid Charge] SoCalNewb:
Charge is a great phone, but IMO the orange theme on stock is already at the pinnacle of ugly excellence, so swype could not make it any worse :D

I replaced the stock swype with the beta v3 and I do like the beta better. Word suggestions appearing horizontal above the keyboard instead of over the stuff you're typing is a big improvement.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Homestar1217:
It's true, the orange is not my favorite haha. But truthfully if we get 2.3 I won't care what color it is, I've been waiting for that since I got my Vibrant a year ago. Samsung is so slow with updates it's unreal. And I would hope if we get that update Swype 3.0 would come with it!
[Verizon Droid Charge] IamIkari:
Anyone else still waiting for swype to send them the e-mail? I've tried two different e-mail accounts...still waiting 20 minutes later. I know..I'm an impatient s.o.b.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Homestar1217:
It's never taken them long to send me an e-mail, but I just archived the one they sent with the installer so I could put it on any phone.
[Verizon Droid Charge] psalm462:
I have been waiting a day now for the email and I deleted the other swype. This is going great so far.
[Verizon Droid Charge] IamIkari:
I am in the same boat. This is ridiculous...
[Verizon Droid Charge] Carsondaly:
The automated email system from their website seems to have been down the part few days. I hadn't received mine either then I went to the beta swype website and had them resend the Verification email and I received it instantly. Just try to login then right under the password field you will see a resend confirmation email link.
[Verizon Droid Charge] J7NY:
So I have been trying to upgrade to the new 3.0 version, however I can't seem to get the previous version to uninstall. I was able to uninstall Swype Installer, but am unable to do so for Swype. The uninstall function is greyed out, so is not an option. I re-installed the Installer, however I cannot get past the Generate License stage of the install process, so I am unable to utilize that to uninstall Swype as well. Is there a way to manually do this. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide!
[Verizon Droid Charge] Homestar1217:
This should help you out, it was posted earlier in the thread.
[Verizon Droid Charge] J7NY:
Thanks, I tried that. However I can't figure out how to get to my /System folder. I can only seem to find my SD Card. Perhaps I am missing something and this is very easy, but any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!
[Verizon Droid Charge] Homestar1217:
Are you rooted?
[Verizon Droid Charge] Wardroid:
J7NY, I think you have to have root explorer, because when I use the file manager that came on the phone ( or with gummycharge...?) it still wont let me delete or rename the file. so I am stuck right now as well.
[Verizon Droid Charge] J7NY:
I am not rooted, thanks for the information. That is terrible news!! Seems pretty stupid to me. I have the 3.0 version on my Xoom and it is so much better!
[Verizon Droid Charge] chadness:
Swype, in their post for the beta, says it is not compatible with systems that come with Swype preinstalled for just this reason. You have to mount your /system directory Read/Write instead of Read/Only to be able to mess with any of the files there (easily done with Root Explorer), which requires root access. If you do that, you can rename or delete all of the Swype files that were installed in the system.

When they release it, hopefully they will have a good method for systems that come preinstalled with Swype.
[Verizon Droid Charge] J7NY:
Right, but this wasn't preinstalled on the Charge. Oh well, in any event I wait.
[Verizon Droid Charge] jaylikesdroid:
The oem swype2 version is preinstalled on the Charge. That is what blocks installation of swype3 unless you follow the manual removal process that requires root.
[Verizon Droid Charge] jesemalave1:
thanks people for tyhe info
[Verizon Droid Charge] Ted A:
Is it just me that found Swype 3.x to be a PITA to use? The cursor seems to move around annoyingly, e.g. automatically going to the end of a word instead of the beginning of the word where you initially point your finger at?

Also, when you think you've scrolled down during an edit of a field (in forum's post field, for example) with a long textual content, and when you're ready to type in new text, you'd tap on the new location where you want to start typing, all a sudden it would scroll up to where the original cursor location is at, basically undoing the heavy scrolling you've done earlier. PITA.

Uninstalled. :mad:
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Hi, I'm running a stock P500 and I'm a bit disappointed with its performance. I'm looking for a ROM which is feature-complete, i.e. no missing features such as Bluetooth calling, etc. and minimal to no deviation from the stock Android UI. Any suggestions?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] dislplin01:
use megatron ROM it is the closest in my opinion and has very good performance but i would suggest trying the other ROMs that have gingerbread like miks cm7 they are not missing much and what they are missing you can get back
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
I just visited the Megatron ROM thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=870640. Why is noejn suggesting that people use void instead?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
two roms.

OpenOptimus by Ciaox

OR

Nessy Rom

If you want a nice and long battery life

flash Franco kernel

take note* For 2.2 flash with CFS

:)

Do as what you are told on their page.. I or the dev will not be responsilble.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Ok, so this is all kinda new to me so I wanted to make sure that I have the basics covered:

1. I need to root my phone. I'm running Android 2.2.2 so I guess that means I need to use gingerbreak. It's an .apk file that I need to install on my phone and then I run it to gain root access. Are there any command line actions needed for gingerbreak?

2. After rooting, I need to install a ROM manager such as CWM or AmonRA. If I'm not mistaken, the program itself will install the custom recovery, right? And how do I boot into that recovery mode?

3. After booting into recovery mode, I need to do a nandroid (?) backup of my current ROM, right? And the backup of my stock ROM is restored through the same custom recovery, yes? Would restoring the stock ROM unroot my phone and remove the custom recovery as well?

3. After backing up, I need to flash the custom ROM which should be saved as a .zip file on my SD card. Do I need to worry about the kernel as well?

Sorry if I have a lot of questions. :)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 22VIN:
1. Install it, open it and select "Root"

2. No, the root program won't install the recovery. You need to do that; the easiest way is by Rom Manager (download from market); boot in recovery: turn off the phone and start it by pressing at the same time: home + vol down + power key and release at lg logo to enter custom recovery or just select boot into recovery from ROM Manager

3. Yes, make a backup and to restore it just select "restore" from the same place. No, you will restore the backup you just made so your phone will be exactly the way it was when you created the backup (including apps, settings etc)

4. Yes, you will enter "install zip from sdcard -> choose zip". Don't forget to wipe cache, dalvik cache, data/factory reset and format /system before you flash the rom. Other kernels are not mandatory but highly recommended (the differences are big) - also wipe just cache & dalvik cache before flashing the kernel
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Thank you. What are the precautions that I need to take to make sure I don't brick my phone? Also, what are the chances of my phone getting damaged and at which point during those steps is it most likely to happen?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 22VIN:
The chaces of bricking the phone are very small.

What can happen:

- some people reported that their phone got bricked when they installed the recovery with ROM Manager (this can be easily undone, there is a thread about this). Never happened to me, everything went smooth & fast. There are other ways to install a recovery if you don't want to use ROM Manager, just check the Development section.

- the ROM you choose can be uncompatible with your recovery (all the new roms are compatible with clockworkmod recovery (this is the recovery you will install via ROM Manager); there are some older roms which are compatible only with AmonRA)

- after flashing a custom kernel the phone might not boot (no panic, just flash the rom again or restore backup); check if your ROM is compatible with the kernel you choose

Flashing with recovery is very safe because everything can be easily undone. As long as the phone boots into recovery there is no panic.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
But most of the time if your cautious and do everything as told your fine~~

hahaha.. Enjoy..

Rom manager give Cwm.. So no hassle..
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Thank you. When I backup my stock ROM, the output is a .zip file which is no different from how the custom ROM zips are packaged, right? Also, would you know if Gingerbreak supports unrooting? I appreciate all of your help and I'm quite excited to root my Optimus One.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 22VIN:
Your backup will appear as a folder on the root of your sdcard (/clockworkmod/folder with the date of your backup). You need to save that folder on your pc just to be safe.

Yes, gingerbread supports unrooting ;)

No problem :) Just have fun :))
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Thanks! Is it safe to do all the flashing/work from within ROM Manager? It just seems too easy to be true.

Also, is there a 'compatibility matrix' of some sort for the different ROMS and kernels available? Since I want GB, I'm planning on flashing Mik's CM7 mod. Is Franco's kernel compatible with that?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 22VIN:
I say it's pretty safe. As I said, worked like a charm for me.

mik_os's rom is flashable via clockworkmod recovery and compatible with franco.kernel (bfs version).
[Optimus One, P500, V General] onlymeipse:
If you are interested in a froyo stock rom with just the root and a performant kernel like franco's one, I could cook a rom for you...
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
But now rom manager doesn't let us download any Rom(Only for premium:eek:) anymore except for Gapps.

download at the Dev page at XDA is the best. cause it shows all the steps required
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Thanks. I was able to gain root as well as install CWM. I'm currently backing up my current ROM. Now I'm not sure if this is a stupid question but when I install a custom ROM, wouldn't that overwrite CWM? How do I go back to recovery then, say, to reflash my original ROM?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mihir287:
Flashing a rom through recovery does not overwrite the recovery.

And you can always boot into recovery by pressing and holding home+volume down+power when the phone is off till the recovery menu boots.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
I'm just about to flash my first custom ROM. It's all quite clear up to this point. I'm not so sure about the kernel though. Is it all done via the Recovery console? Which options/commands should I take? And what about the ZRAM initializer?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mihir287:
For flashing rom : wipe everything, partition SD card only of you want to use a2sd or data2sd (check ciaox's REPO thread for more info about these two) and then choose flash from zip. If you are wiping battery stats then do it when you are fully charged.

For flashing kernel : wipe cache,dalvik cache and battery stats. No need to partition SD card.

EDIT: yes you need to flash zram initialiser. Keep in mind to flash Cfs version for froyo and bfs version for gb roms. Also always reboot between multiple flashes.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
Just go to the zip rom. example franco.kernel.v17. click on it. and choose rom manager if prompt and just wipe dalvik cache..

WIPE BATT STAT ONLY WHEN YOU CHARGED AT 100%

Zram is actually up to individual.

just reminding him. Hope im not a pest to you.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Thanks. Is it the same process with the zram initializer? Can I also do it from within the ROM Manager UI?

Do you recommend that I install ZRAM?

On another note, I was able to install Mik's CM7. To sync with Google, I need to flash GAPPS, right?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mihir287:
Yeah, seeing as Franco has provided that feature then why not use it? And I have never used mik's cm7 but yes I think you need to flash gapps before signing in.

Another precaution, never select the options 'format boot' or 'format recovery' in recovery.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
Yes just download Gapps and flash..

if you skip it and wonder how to do it just go to settings>accounts and sync.

For zram it makes the interface fast.. Yeah i recommend if you don't like sudden lag when unlocking your phone..

Im using Miks rom btw. :)

Just a headsup to Oc on Miks rom..

Go to Cyanogenmod settings>performance>Cpu settings.

Because you install Franco kernel there will be 3 governers.

Hot favourites would be savagedzen and smartass.. :)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Thanks. So I wipe the cache, flash the Kernel, wipe again, then flash the initializer?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
just click the kernel file on your phone. and it will prompt for rom manager.

Then it shows wipe dalvik cache then it will just automatically go to recovery mode and install kernel and reboot itself..

Charge till 100%. go to recovery by holding the off button click reboot>recovery. then wipe battery stats under advanced. Done. Long battery life with a nice rom..:D

Or the 3 combo button technique off button down volume button and home button.

Do this the moment you reboot your phone and just hold the button.. Recovery mode>then wipe battery stats under advanced
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 22VIN:
Don't forget to reboot the phone between flashing stuff. I mean don't flash 2 zips once.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Thank you for the detailed response. At which step here do I install the zram initializer? Before or after wiping the battery stats?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
Before.. :):)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] crankyboy:
So everythink is okay i guess. alright then!!

Peace out!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DigitalAnalog:
Everything's working fine but I haven't flashed franco's kernel yet. How do I navigate within the recovery console? I know that volume moves up and down but which button selects an option?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] onlymeipse:
The first button from left
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbrito41712:
where can i download odin 1.81?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cds0699:
If you're trying to install the EF02 leak...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1128124

The 1st link in that thread, where it says "EF02 download:", when you download that, and unzip it, you'll find odin 1.81 in that file after you unzip it... same place you'll find the pit, and tar.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbrito41712:
i tried that however when i download the ef02 it doesnt download as a zip file. its only giving me a ef02rar file with no odin or nothing
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JohnCorleone:
darkierar posted a link for me in chris41g's StockPlus ROM thread for just the new Odin. its easy to find. on page 5 if I remember right..EDIT...page 4
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdelano:
a rar file is also a zip type file; you can use 7zip to open that and retrieve the files in it.

7zip is free
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tazfanatic:
I got 1.85 here.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dmvhv8prnqbdabv/Odin3-v1.85.zip
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] musclehead84:
Have u used it yet?

"The greatest respect you can earn is self respect" Louie Simmons
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tazfanatic:
Yes just uncheck everything except reboot
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mookdawg7:
Just wondering if anyone knows the difference between different versions of ODIN? I've been using v1.3 for months...with the EF02 leak I started seeing references to v1.8. So I thought, I better go get me some updated ODIN, and found this thread. So, does it really matter?
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] neoblood3d:
Since tinkering with things is a hobby of mine coupled with an ongoing infatuation with Blender3d I decided I'd spend some time working on a few new boot animations.

Admittedly I only have a basic understanding of the boot animation format but I'm going to render some frames out and see what I can do. Neat stuff is neat.

Here's a few frames from my first test animation..

I've started with a new CM7 boot animation since I use CM7+DalOC+SDcard boot on my own Nook Color.

If anyone has any other ideas or a wishlist drop it in here and I'll see what I can come up with. We are limited by only our imagination. :)
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] luciferii:
looks good!
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] devil4eto:
Good job and good luck.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] quikt:
Mmm looks like a green lantern android. Moar plz!
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] seth.i.simmons:
Looks like it's gonna be an awesome boot animation, I've always loved trying out new one, and it looks like this ones gonna be amazing! Awesome work so far, and good luck finishing it off.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] repairutah:
I like! Nice start
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] neoblood3d:
Hey guys,

First bootanimation is ready to go. This is the full screen .png version. Runs fine on my nook. I tested a smaller res version on my nook and it didn't make much of a difference so I ended up just leaving it full screen.

Quality on the nook is much nicer of course...

part1

[YOUTUBE]BCXcXcGzQuI[/YOUTUBE]

part2

[YOUTUBE]Re0K09pIuVM[/YOUTUBE]

Download bootanimation.zip :

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SPBBE750

Instructions for installation:

1) Download and install the free E S File explorer on your nook

2) In the settings menu enable all the root options

3) Connect your nook to your computer USB and transfer the bootanimation to a spot you know where to look from E S File explorer

4) On your Nook use E S File explorer to copy the bootanimation.zip from that drop folder to the /data/local directory. You can delete the other bootanimation.zip that is there if you are replacing something.

5) Done. Reboot. Rejoice.

There may be other ways to accomplish the same thing but this is the method I used for my SDcard install.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] seth.i.simmons:
Hmm, my bootanimation.zip stays in the /system/media folder... Not sure if mines different for some reason, but I've never heard of putting it in the /data/local directory...

Must be different on an SD card install, I'm running off of eMMC.

Oh, and holy crap, that animation is huge! Can't wait to try it out, but my Nook is out of commission at the moment, got it taken by my parents :rolleyes:
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] neoblood3d:
I'm going to render out a red and cyan version of this same animation since I already have the models, lighting and effects in place. After that I'll probably switch it up with something different.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] seth.i.simmons:
Sounds great, always loved cyan myself. Wish I could try it out right now!

Edit: hmm, when I go to the download link it tells me the file is temporarily unavailable... Anyone else have it? Could you attach it or post another mirror of it?
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] neoblood3d:
Works for me, I just tested it. Maybe there was a temporary issue with the MU servers.

I'll post up the red version..

part1 red

[YOUTUBE]_4nIiuo8jg0[/YOUTUBE]

part2 red

[YOUTUBE]7kxnIs_-Q1A[/YOUTUBE]

RedCM7 boot animation here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KBI2MW3E
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] racks11479:
Just wanted to say thank you for your work. This nook color community is so awesome because of people like you! Keep 'em coming!

Thanks,

Racks
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] neoblood3d:
My pleasure, it's fun making things like this because it keeps my skills sharp and serves a purpose.

The cyan version is incoming in a day or 2 I just got busy with some other stuff.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] rickymare:
I am downloading the red one. My sister and I will love this! Thank you!
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] bugeyed1:
OK, now where do I copy this file?

I am running CM7 N107 from SD & don't find any of the folders mentioned. Do I need to be looking at the "Boot" partition? If so, that is only available to me if I put the SD card in my PC. Am I replacing a zip file, or installing this zip via booting into recovery? Please expand on the installation steps.

Thanks,

kev
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] totot1976:
installation

I didn't install this particular boot animation yet (but Dling :) ).

The way I accomplished this was to rename original bootanimation.zip to st else (old.bootanimation.zip).

Then copy new animation to the same folder as older one was. Reboot :).

I found mine in root-system-media

/system/media

Hope this helps :).

P.S. connect NC to PC via cable (or wifi), copy zip file to SD card. Disconnect, open file browser, copy or move zip file to the folder above to replace bootanimation.zip.

Oh one important thing - you need to have rooted NC and have root access - your file browser must have root privileges. I used ES explorer if I rememeber correctly.

Do not unzip or alter the .zip file.