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[Kindle Fire General] bsoplinger:
I don't think that's correct as I have the tablet beta and the regular version both installed and working. I keep trying every new beta of the tablet version of SwiftKey and every time I find I still prefer the phone version on 7" tablets. I do like it on my 10" tablet though.
[Kindle Fire General] downsay:
So...I'm obviously a newb here...

I'm trying to do this, but I get stuck at open up an adb shell...

The directory it shows in the instructions is:

C:\android

for me it is opening to the following:

C:\Users\DTablet

I do not have a file directory C:\android

should I be changing directories to somewhere else?
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
On my install of Swiftkey Tablet, it uninstalled Swiftkey X, and when I reinstalled it, I had to run the hack again.

For the above poster, you need a folder called ".android" (notice the period) in your c:\users\(username) folder.

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[Kindle Fire General] downsay:
I am rooted, but I don't have that folder. Am I supposed to download something?
[Kindle Fire General] burnedspy:
ok. so I know we set a bak for a reason, but how do I revert - I followed all the instructions, rebooted, and the kindle does recognize my keyboard. I was about to sideload swype and then run it through, but apparently now my computer doesnt recognize my kindle. Whenever I plug it in, it says the device has malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it. Obviously, before rebooting when I was doing everything, it recognized it no problem. I emailed myself the apk to see if it atleast works, so how do I revert to the old settings.db from the kindle side, and should that fix it? I tried to connect through adb shell, but it said error:no device, etc.
[Kindle Fire General] earnric:
Hide the Swype Keyboard

First, thanks for the great instructions! I have swype working on my Fire and it's awesome...

Only one issue: the stock keyboard has a 'hide keyboard' button that lets you get to the menu, back and home buttons (that are hidden when the keyboard is up). The Swype keyboard doesn't have this ... making it tough to get out of, say, email composition without 'sending' or 'saving' the email (since those buttons are always visibile at the top).

Any idea on how to hide the swype keyboard? Or configure it to do so?

Thx,

Rick

Kindle Fire - Rooted

Droid X running Liberty 3
[Kindle Fire General] burnedspy:
haha, jk. well - i got sqlite app and reverted, and that didnt help. I rebooted computer, and its fine. d'oh!
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
That comes with installing the Android SDK software. You can create it yourself, and create the file, too, as 0x1949 (iirc) is all that needs to be in there. Make sure you have windows set to show hidden files and folders.

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[Kindle Fire General] sgood1971:
My guess would be you don't have the Android SDK installed. Here is a link I found with a quick search.

Once the SDK is installed, you might want to look Here as well.

Hope this helps you out.

edit: I used Root Explorer to replace all the adb commands.
[Kindle Fire General] shortarm:
Can't finish installation

I can get Swiftkey to work... almost.

I am trying to sideload SwiftKey X and am having some issues.

It keeps saying two things: "Wrong SwiftKey! SwiftKey X (phone) is not optimized for tablets. Please consider purchasing SwiftKey Trial X." or "SwiftKey installation is not complete...".

I can use SwiftKey, but it is not showing predictions. It won't let me set SwiftKey as the default input in the setup mode. It also means I cannot get to "change typing style" or "personalize" in the setup.

Any advice would be appreciated.
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
The predictions only show in some situations, not all. It won't work if you haven't edited the settings.db file. Have you done that? And rebooted?

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[Kindle Fire General] shortarm:
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I went in through Root Explorer and saw that the settings.db was edited on Line 21.

Should I have also edited line 22 in settings.db "default_input_method" to include SwiftKey too?
[Kindle Fire General] MrJandD:
Can't get swype to work

I can't get swype, or slideit lite to work, am i using the incorrect value the values in settings.db are exactly (com.android.inputmethod.latin/.LatinIME:com.swype.android.inputmethod/.swypeinputmethod:com.dasur.slideit.vt.lite/.slideITIME)

When I try to enable it sends me to the keyboard screen, I go back, and still unenabled.

Any help or suggestions?

Edit: Fixed it, forgot to capitalize SwypeInputMethod
[Kindle Fire General] MrJandD:
What swype version are you using? I loaded the Swype apk from opera browser, but it says it does not support 1024x600 resolution
[Kindle Fire General] ipccheng:
Thanks for the instruction! Can you also provide the settings.db value for CedIME for Step 8? Appreciated!!
[Kindle Fire General] bsoplinger:
You really want to sign up for the beta program if you want to use Swype. Everyone who's gotten Swype working has gone that route.
[Kindle Fire General] leefl:
problem installing Swype

I made the mistake of trying to install swype before modifying settings.db.

I have since made the changes to settings.db (using adb shell to copy it to /sdcard, modifying it using sqlite browser on pc, then copying back and chown & chmod using adb shell.

After changing settings.db I still couldn't switch to the swype keyboard.

I've tried uninstalling both Swype and the Swype Installer, and then reinstalling but with no success. When it prompts me to 'Enable Swype' it just takes me to the 'Kindle Keyboard' settings screen, with no option to enable Swype and if I go to any text entry box and long-press the only selectable input method is the original kindle fire keyboard.

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
[Kindle Fire General] shortarm:
I did essentially the same thing, but with SwiftKey. What you need to do is uninstall Swype, but before you do make sure you clear data.

Then do the process over again. That's how I got SwiftKey working.
[Kindle Fire General] leefl:
I tried doing that but no success.

I went into the Settings->Applications menu, cleared data for Swtpe,uninstalled it, cleared data for Swype Installer and then uninstalled that too. Reinstalled everything again, but still no luck
[Kindle Fire General] Thelgow:
I tried.using swiftkey and seems good, however I'm not seeing a hide/toggle keyboard button. Depending on the screen or app, thee is no way to.access the.soft back/home keys and.you.are stuck. I have to long press.a typable area, switch to kindle keyboard, then hide, back, etc

Anyone know a work around for.that?
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
By default, you can just swipe your finger down the keyboard to put it away. You can also download Button Savior if you're rooted.

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[Kindle Fire General] ckong1:
swiping down doesn't seem to work for me, i've adjusted the sensitivity settings and it still wont work.
[Kindle Fire General] toonakan:
delete me please
[Kindle Fire General] Thelgow:
Thats what I thought should work. The tip popped up, but scrolling down doesnt do anything. Left deletes, up switches case, so I know gestures work. Down, just tends to give me whatever I ended on, usually a period. If I pressed on a suggested word, then no keys are highlighted on the way down.
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
Odd, works fine for me. I have sensitivity set to 14%.

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[Kindle Fire General] Thelgow:
Ok, maybe my steps dont work correctly.

I used the other threads quick steps.

I installed the nook app. Installed swiftkey, then went into data apps and copied the apk to sys apps, rebooted, then chose swiftkey in nook app. Everything else seems fine.

At work now, so I'll play around with this when I get home.
[Kindle Fire General] tohio:
Still can't get Swiftkey X to install on KF

I followed the instructions to the letter but still stuck on "Set as default output". I have version 2.2.0.49. Perhaps that version has a different database entry. Does anyone know what the permissions for the settings.db should be? Mine are Owner RW and Group RW.

FIXED! Thanks to a post on another forum I realised that I had an extra, blank line in the db settings line. Took it out and all is well. Tanks to the OP for this excellent guide.
[Kindle Fire General] Thelgow:
I uninstalled, rebooted. Reinstalled 2.2.0.35 tablet version. It appears to install without playing with the settings db. It comes up fine and works, only the swipe down gesture refuses to minimize.
[Kindle Fire General] thekitch:
Does it work for you in gmail when composing emails? In the browser it appears to work but its just a trick of clicking away from the text box. Can you please test it out and let us know how it goes?
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
I just tried the to, subject, and message boxes, and it works in all 3.

Try swiping faster, as I find it doesn't work if I do it too slowly. Though I also found it all works better with Touchscreen Booster from the android Market, which I just downloaded thanks to a recommendation from another thread. I set it to the profile "Super Optimized".

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[Kindle Fire General] tohio:
I had trouble closing the keyboard also. What finally worked is putting my finger on the top of the keyboard and swiping down at a medium rate (whatever that is). Starting the swipe above the keyboard or below the top of the keyboard won't close it on my KF.
[Kindle Fire General] Thelgow:
Ill retry, but I fail to see how I can swipe up and see it go from a caps shift, then capslock, then back. Also I was able to swipe left alternating both thumbs to delete like crazy.

Also lowered sensitivity. It just refuses to minimize. I swipe down and release and get periods or spaces. If i started in a prediction word, i get nothing.
[Kindle Fire General] thekitch:
Same boat for me. I'm using Swiftkey Tablet X. Maybe those that have it working are using SwiftKey X. Also may depend on install method? I used the other method from this thread to get my keyboard working.

Can people post their install method and keyboard type and the swipe to close working or not working?

KB: Swiftkey Tablet X

Method: File Browser copy to /system/app

Swipe to close: Not working.
[Kindle Fire General] Thelgow:
Maybe it is a phone vs tablet issue.

I did the method 4 step one as well.

As a test I uninstalled and deleted from /system/app.

I reinstalled and didnt bother with copying to system/app and its working the same as the first time I installed.

Ill test the phone one later..
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
I ttied the Tablet version and found it to be quite bad on the fire. The buttons weren't reading right, cursor buttons were buried two presses in, etc.

As for swiping, try more of a flick than a deliberate slide. That's what works fof me. Deliberate, stately kind of slide fails every time.

Swiftkey X

Swiping works in all directions.

Sideloaded through astro file explorer.

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[Kindle Fire General] thekitch:
Sigh... I removed the tablet version in an effort to try out the standard X and now I can't get it to load up. Le Sigh...
[Kindle Fire General] lobstrain:
I'm not sure if this was addressed, but does Swype have a way to hide the keyboard like the Kindle keyboard? That's the only thing keeping me for being super happy with Swype on my KF.

EDIT: Whoops, yes it was. My apologies.
[Kindle Fire General] blauciel:
How are you trying to install it? I was able to sideload without any problems. Just installed with Astro.

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[Kindle Fire General] a1exus:
I'm having problem opening settings.db w/ my SQLite Database Browser 2.0 b1, it actually corrupts my db (thanks god for a backup), can someone suggest a database browser that doesn't corrupt database? i'm using osx 10.7, thanks!

ahh screw gui ... good old cli ;)

updated field

issued reboot, went back to market then through some steps to #2 in installer, and after i press back i still get that "swiftkey hasn't been enabled"
[Kindle Fire General] vtluu:
Did you insert an extra space in the middle of "tablet" or is that a cut-and-paste anomaly?

Also I see you left out the original Android keyboard out of the entry; did you do that on purpose? Maybe it needs to be left there?
[Kindle Fire General] tohio:
Make sure you don't have and extra blank line after:

36|enabled_input_methods|com.touchtype.swiftkey.ta blet.full/com.touchtype.KeyboardService

Also there is a space in the word tablet in your post. Just pointing it out in case you are copying and pasting.
[Kindle Fire General] a1exus:
i got it to work late night yesterday, turns out that string wasn't correct but now everything is working

woohooo!

i wonder what amazon is smokin' to agree upon removing "enter" key from their softkeyboard... whatever that is, I want it too :) i had to pay $2.50 for swiftykey :)
[Kindle Fire General] Thelgow:
I tried using swiftkey non tablet and the minimize down gesture worked fine. Tried tablet but nope. I like how tablet has the split keyboard. But no option for arrow keys which would be great to put into the big void in the middle. Can't win em all. Hackers keyboard looked interesting but spacecraft on bottom right mad far.
[Kindle Fire General] stocaprimo:
Works like a charm! Thx to the OP! :)
[Kindle Fire General] soundslikemitch:
This caused a reboot loop on my kindle fire! Woops I set permissions wrong. FIXED IT. Scary there for a second.
[Kindle Fire General] kkoshko1:
hey guys trying doing it using the app qlite, well i pulled out the settings.db and put a copy on my desktop along with on the sdcard...i edit the file and pushed it via root explorer back, fixed the permissions and rebooted. now stuck in a boot loop...any ideas?
[Kindle Fire General] kyznetslov:
thanks for the instructions ... I have KF, rooted.

and Program Files\Android-sdk, not sure if that's important.

adb is over in the superoneclick sub directory

(1) No matter, it's not recognized as a valid command.

what to do?

(2) reference is made to editing certain files on the KF, but no instructions ... is this easier? how to do?

(3) quite agree with user below asking for a script ... would make it a lot easier for those of us with limited programming experience

(4) nuff said. thanks for getting this topic up.
[Kindle Fire General] osashin:
Google Japanese Input code

Thanks for Information.

This is for Google Japanese Input

com.google.android.inputmethod.japanese/.MozcService
[Kindle Fire General] bkazan:
It works great! Thanks!

For Bulgarian keyboard (author SAHOMASHO) the string is "org.apelikecoder.bulgariankeyboard/.BulgarianIME"
[Kindle Fire General] gschuck:
Swiftkey X APK from Amazon?

This was asked earlier in the thread but not answered. I sent a note to the Swiftkey X people as well.

I purchased Swiftkey X some time ago from the Amazon App Store. I'd like to save the $4 and get this on my KF but of course I cannot download it from there and the Android Market has no idea that I have purchased it.

I'm tempted to take the APK off of my phone (via Titanium Backup) and just install it on the KF but that seems a little shady to me. I don't want to mess with a paid application apk outside of the markets if I can do it a more ethical way (and no, I do not believe that rooting a device that I own is unethical).

Anyway, does anyone know if it is possible to "transfer" the purchase key from Amazon to the Android Market? I'm guessing that it is not possible but I thought I'd ask.

-- Gary
[Kindle Fire General] superbovine:
Anyone know the Google Pinyin IME Input?

I assume it is pretty similar to the japaenese i.e. com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin/.MozcService
[Kindle Fire General] peyotedave:
I followed the instructions on the initial post, but ran into trouble.

Instead of moving settings.db around with the file manager, I used `adb push ...` Then I took care to chmod the file as instructed.

However, the file was owned by root! (It needs to be owned by system). So, if you move the files around as I did, make sure you not only chmod the permissions, but also chown and chgrp the file to 'system'.
[Kindle Fire General] giank30:
Simpler way... (foolproof)

there's a simpler method to use swiftkey on KF.

The one that moves the swiftkey.app form app/data to system/data... ;)
[Kindle Fire General] sladehawke:
I installed it yesterday on cm7 with bruteforce

I installed SwiftKey on cm7 without using any "special" methods yesterday.... It told me to buy the tablet version 3 times, and and let me continue the installation of on the 4th attempt.

Works great since I bought it on ten cent app day just to have on my phone; since I prefer the nexus swype.... I really should try that thumb keyboard for landscape mode though..
[Kindle Fire General] rorogio:
could you be more specific where are those folders on KF?

I could not find ANY app/data NOR system/data on my KF

where more exactly are those folders you are talking about?

as I have a Rooted device, and looking in with Root Explorer + hidden files, I can access files, but I have no idea how to find what you said there
[Kindle Fire General] podspi:
They are in the / folder. In ES File Explorer, I had to change the 'home' directory from /sdcard to /, otherwise when I tried to navigate 'up' the directory structure, it thought I was trying to exit.

I also had a heck of a time getting it to work in the first place, since the ES File Explorer from the Amazon Market couldn't actually operate in root mode on my KF. Had to sideload the apk from the market (YMMV of course).
[Kindle Fire General] rorogio:
what do you mean?

here is my ER Explorer screenshot

I have used as Root with Superuser access... BUT -- still no such folders as app/data NOR system/data

i.imgur.com/xoJUt.png

what am I asking wrongly? or what do you mean else?
[Kindle Fire General] b63:
i think it is meant /data/app and /system/app ...
[Kindle Fire General] rorogio:
and now it works!

Yes! I thought so! but you know... as a noob I wasn't very sure to risk to brick my device just like that...

I found my mistake -- in Root Explorer I didn't put R/W setting on, so it wouldn't show the named folders. Now it worked!

....

OK, so I tried this method... It only helped me to see the "SlideIT Keyboard" v4.5 in the list when accessed with NookColor Tools. But when I click on it, it keeps popping the Dialog "This app... quited unexpectedly [OK]"

At the same time, having this error, I copied "settings.db" to PC and copied the code for that keyboard --

com.dasur.slideit/.SlideITIME

then I uninstalled SlideIT, deleted it from system/app where I copied it at the beginning,

restarted KF, reinstalled SlideIT

Now SlideIT was missing from the available keyboards. So I tried the method from 1st page of this thread, and put that code

com.dasur.slideit/.SlideITIME

in settings.db, but changed permissions and owner with Root explorer instead of ADB

restarted KF

and now it works! I don't understand why, but it does!

somehow I needed both methods to make SlideIT work, but yes, it works now! :D

....

forgot to add: SlideIT Keyboard DOES have a button to hide it if not needed!
[Kindle Fire General] rorogio:
by using the above method I found codes for the following keyboards also:

SlideIT Keyboard v4.5:

com.dasur.slideit/.SlideITIME

Smart Keyboard Pro v4.6.0:

net.cdeguet.smartkeyboardpro/.SmartKeyboard

ICS Keyboard Donation v1.0.6:

inputmethod.latin.ported.full/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME

Perfect Keyboard v1.3.3:

inputmethod.latin.perfectkeyboard/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME

Thumb Keyboard 4.3.5:

com.beansoft.keyboardplus/.LatinIME

GO Keyboard v1.2.1:

com.jb.gokeyboard/.GoKeyboard

A.I.type Keyboard Plus v1.7.2:

com.aitype.android.p/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME

Enjoy!

I have tested, and after some hassle, I have 9 third party WORKING keyboards on my KF! :eek: :rolleyes:

i.imgur.com/wLkZK.png

imgur.com/a/u8qcg
[Kindle Fire General] ignited:
I used ES file explorer and not adb. Followed the instructions and it worked fine!! If i swipe down the keyboard closes.. perfect!!
[Kindle Fire General] Smmoph:
I frequently go Btwn.various roms w/twrp so I learned it does payoff to do a backup in twrp so you won't have to reinstall the keyboards, ea. one again.
[Kindle Fire General] rorogio:
and what exactly do you backup TWRP? can you be more specific please?
[Kindle Fire General] ktdt00:
Worked Perfectly!

This "simpler method" worked perfectly for me although the paths are /data/app/ and /system/app/ as noted later in the thread.

I just used ES Explorer in root mode to move the APK file (com.touchtype.swiftkey...) from data/app to system/app and updated the permissions to match the rest of the files in the directory. Then rebooted and ran Swiftkey from the app drawer and the option to select it popped right up.

THANK YOU!
[Kindle Fire General] Smmoph:
The slightest increment of meaningful Data installed from Original Stock, Oneclick root, TWRP W/Cm7, Cm9, ICS, MoDaCoco, GR5/6, to presently V6 SuperTurboCharger and 1300Script. But With 10GB of Backups on pc I had No recourse But to unroot and start Again. A Least the 8 Keyboards were saved alot is all I meant, B'cause a fresh ROM installation Left me editing system/apps....
[Kindle Fire General] ataraxist:
I am a newbie with android. i have rooted my kindle fire successfully. i am interested to install new keyboards and i have read through this thread.

i intend to modify the setting.db in kindle via sqlite editor. may i check if you if this procedure is correct? if i missed any steps, pls advise as i do not want to brick my kindle.

steps:

- install Sqlite Editor (SE)

- access the setting.db in data/data and edit and input accordingly (as per the 1st posting in this thread).

- reboot my kindle

- install "Go Keyboard" and all subsequent steps of each installation.

Did i miss anything? Do it need to change the access of the setting.db before editing, even i have root access?

thanks for all the advice in advance.

---------- Post added at 12:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------

hi there... are you able to spell out the steps using sqlite? i have downloaded it and it can edit on the spot isn't it? i have a rooted kindle.
[Kindle Fire General] volwrath:
Bah I had to buy the tablet version from amazon marketplace. Any idea how o could get the Apk? I might have a backup from my galaxy tab but doubt it:(
[Kindle Fire General] rorogio:
I modified the settings in Windows, to not risk to mess up anything.

Here is a guide I made with steps to install the keyboard the method I used and worked for me 100% for 10 keyboards.

I used the this thread as basis to make my own method.

If your keyboard is not showing after this, just repeat the process again, as it can only happen in case you made some mistake.

[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?6uv89x8ldob98yc"]http://www.mediafire.com/?6uv89x8ldob98yc[/URL]

If you find it useful, clicking on thanks button will be appreciated :cool:
[Kindle Fire General] krelvinaz:
I don't understand why all the contortions in installing the keyboard.

I've installed Swype, Thumb Keyboard 4 and the free version of Swift keyboard without ever touching the settings.db.

o Install keyboard

o Use Root Explorer to copy it from /data/apps to /system/apps

o reboot device

o go to /system/apps and click on the app to "install it"

o No go to where ever you would use a keyboard and press and hold, select Input Method, and choose the from the list of keyboards that now exist.

done...

no changes to settings.db needed. Certainly much much safer than modifying the settings.db file.

The Thumb Keyboard needs its library moved over too, but I didn't need to do that with the Swift keyboard.
[Kindle Fire General] pshing:
It works!! I just installed TouchPal using this!

This is much easier than doing the sql~

Thanks for your sharing! =)

**edit: Hi krelvinaz, when i restart the kindle fire, the input method fail to work. does yours have this problem?
[Kindle Fire General] krelvinaz:
No. Make sure you go to the package in /system/app and click on it to install it again after the reboot the first time.