yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
Nope, but wanna take a breather from my own projects, so I'll quickly patch it.
[BlackBerry Priv] rajziel:
Thanks. That would be most appreciated!
[BlackBerry Priv] VBBoston:
Another workaround

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Hi. I have the Modified BlackBerry Priv Keyboard 1.1.1.4474 I found online, it had been modified before me to add a language key next to the space key. I fixed it so flick suggestions are normal size, not tiny on Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. I cannot post links to the files and screenshots yet because I'm new to these forums. If anybody needs the files - send me a request by private massage.

Sadly It's a previous version, newest version is 1.2.0.5147 but I could not modify it. Do you know how to modify apk so the language key is always displayed next to the space key?

Although I use a different workaround I discovered. You need to have rooted phone, have Xposed installed and module App Settings installed. In that module find BlackBerry Keyboard, turn on "setting" and change Screen (dp) to 600x1024, press save, OK, reboot the phone. Now the keyboard will be taller (which I like), has a language key next to space key and flick suggestions are normal size, symbols ! and ? are now always present. BUT! It is now missing options to enable 1) pressed key pop-up 2) Google voice typing sub-key (little gray microphone on the comma key). This happens because after changing screen DP the keyboard now "thinks" it's a tablet-sized screen and changes the layout, removes an option in keyboard settings to enable letter pop-up when you press a key and removes Google voice typing sub-key (little gray microphone on the comma key).

We just need to find a way to modify apk to enable:

1) language key on ALL screen sizes

2) option to enable pop-up when you press on the letters (after the increase in screen dp through Xposed App settings module)

3) option to include a small gray microphone on comma key (after increasing screen dp through Xposed App settings module)

4) ability to manually change the height of the keyboard (it is desirable, but not critical).

If anyone discovers how to do it please post a DIY giude here. Thanks.
[BlackBerry Priv] idle0095:
Please provide a link to this thread.
[BlackBerry Priv] quailallstar:
I second that! Please provide.
[BlackBerry Priv] TheArt.:
Here it is, bookmark it :) http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-f444/working-blackberry-priv-apps-any-android-device-no-root-required-1059855/#post12231296
[BlackBerry Priv] jooki:
Hi there, thanks very much for the very nice work !

i dont see the easy swipe between multi languages working.

any explanation ?
[BlackBerry Priv] Willowbeast:
Thanks to this forum my wife and I have a keyboard we are accustomed to. I was perusing crackberry and noticed an update to the keyboard about 10 hrs ago does anyone have this modified yet for our phones.
[BlackBerry Priv] :
TowersVault will you be adding the new keyboard 2.0 vershion 2.0.0.5803?
[BlackBerry Priv] MRFERRARI23:
Anybody have their hands on the new blackberry keyboard?
[BlackBerry Priv] cobalt232:
http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/run-blackberry-priv-apps-android-device-t3312797
[BlackBerry Priv] Willowbeast:
First off thank you to the op for this. Coming from years of BlackBerry I find the hub on my phone nowhere near as good as it was on my z10,z30 and passport. I miss being able to swipe all the way to the left to have it all there or the peek a boo version too. Is what I currently have the experience on the priv?
[BlackBerry Priv] strule:
Player and lock screen

There's any player and lockscreen apk
[BlackBerry Priv] King p1n:
Will you be uploading the latest version of the keyboard with lower dpi? Thanks

Just noticed the latest version of 2.0.0.5803 and yours is still v1.

Of course If you have time :)

Regular looks horrible on my new phone lol, was fine on my motorola.
[BlackBerry Priv] cobalt232:
I could modify the keyboard app programmatically to detect what dpi the device has and then set the value according to the resolution. That change would be universal and would all be in one app (not multiple dpi versions as provided by TowersVault).

But to do that, I would need to know the DPI of both of your devices.
[BlackBerry Priv] King p1n:
My old was 326 and latest device is 640DPI.

I've not actually tried the lower DPI keyboard on my new phone yet it could be fine, I just noticed its the old version so didnt bother installing it and installed the latest version from the other thread but sadly the auto corrections are huge.

I'll try it later on my new phones in the box for now:mad:
[BlackBerry Priv] cobalt232:
If you are tech savy, you can play around with the dpi settings in the apk. Decompile the apk with apktool and then check the file dimens.xml. It is found in the \res\values folder. Look for the key "config_flick_prediction_letter_size"

5.0dip is the normal size

4.0dip is the size for lower DPI devices

If we find a valid table for DPI resolution of device versus textsize in dip, I can programmatically change the code to respect the dpi settings and set the flick size accordingly.

Such a table would look like this (example):

Device DPI 320 - 330 = Flick size 4 dip

Device DPI 600 - 640 = Flick size 5 dip

etc.

Maybe the community can propose the correct values for such a table?
[BlackBerry Priv] King p1n:
Im not techsavy but I may take a shot lol next week when I have more time:laugh:

Could we not just take the "config_flick_prediction_letter_size" code from the old version of the keyboard with the low and put it into the v2 in order to get low dpi?
[BlackBerry Priv] cobalt232:
Sure, you can do that.
[BlackBerry Priv] cobalt232:
Friendly reminder: Always get the latest BlackBerry apps directly pushed on your Android device with BlackBerry Manager. No root required!

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/run-blackberry-priv-apps-android-device-t3312797
[BlackBerry Priv] rotmistr:
Dear Cobalt, could you please direct me in which xml i can enable the globe layout switch key?
[BlackBerry Priv] LuanTeles:
How do i install lockscreen? to see categorized notifications per app
[BlackBerry Priv] TheArt.:
Anyone tried the keyboard on MIUI8 (MI4c)? It keeps closing after a few seconds here
[BlackBerry Priv] a_petrov303:
Priv Keyboard - I have heard Blackbery Priv Keyboard have issued an update to the keyboard, namely language switch support (FINALLY!!!!!)

anyone has it on a non BB device yet?
[BlackBerry Priv] cobalt232:
The new Keyboard isn't out yet. And if it is released, it will be available in my BlackBerry Manager:

https://cobalt232.github.io/blackberrymanager/
[BlackBerry Priv] bbkbfan:
Can we please have the newest version of the keyboard released on app store yesterday? I thank cobalt for a catch all solution but I'm really just interested in the keyboard standalone apk ver 2.2.0.8025. Use the thanks button at the bottom right of this post to support this.
[BlackBerry Priv] c_86:
Just download the blackberry manager app and install the keyboard. Then uninstall the manager app. Done and done
[BlackBerry Priv] mattygaga2012:
Is it just me or is the latest version of the BlackBerry keyboard force closing constantly and I can never use it? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S7 and the keyboard has worked since day one but got the latest update from the BlackBerry manager app and it now will refuse to open and constantly force closes. I've been forced to uninstall it until I can find a previous version or a fix for this update... can someone shed some light on this please?
[BlackBerry Priv] c_86:
No issues for me on my nexus 6p. Maybe a wipe cache would help.
[BlackBerry Priv] mattygaga2012:
Hmm... does anyone have an S7 they could test it on? Bearing in mind I got the LATEST update through the BlackBerry manager app... are you all testing the LATEST UPDATE? if not, go into the manager and update it and tell me what happens
[BlackBerry Priv] c_86:
I'm always on the latest. I wish I could help more.
[BlackBerry Priv] mattygaga2012:
This is crazy!! All these errors occurred within 5minutes. Anyone got a previous version of the keyboard they can send me?
[BlackBerry Priv] cobalt232:
There is a fixed version of the latest BlackBerry keyboard in the BlackBerry Manager repository ( top right menu -> Repository)
[BlackBerry Priv] mattygaga2012:
Ah man you have no ideal how happy I am with you right now haha it's finally fixed lol so THANK YOU
[BlackBerry Priv] jona_12:
Marshmallow to Priv owners http://techpathy.com/verizon-starts-rolling-marshmallow-update-blackberry-priv/

with The official changelog contains lots of new features and improvements for the Priv, aside from those that usually come with Marshmallow.
[BlackBerry Priv] voipaddict:
Is there a blackberry calculator ?
[BlackBerry Priv] c_86:
Use the blackberry manager
[BlackBerry Priv] voipaddict:
There's no calculator
[BlackBerry Priv] c_86:
Ahh thought I read calender.

What's so special about the BlackBerry one?
[BlackBerry Priv] voipaddict:
I don't know that's why I asked
[BlackBerry Priv] c_86:
I doubt there is any difference. A calculator is a calculators.
[BlackBerry Priv] Gaspertrix:
Any way to get number row at top?
[BlackBerry Priv] javimetallica:
In my Meizu M2 Note only work calendar and launcher, but the launcher works perfect without blackberry services because I can't install blackberry services. Why?
[BlackBerry Priv] labbala:
update:

does work in Hebrew and other non-English words but need to add them as input langs and then the prediction works.

couldn't find how have a "quick switch" button to other langs without needing to change the entire keyboard selections ..
[BlackBerry Priv] Pipould:
Hello,

The ones for which hub is running, do you happen to have Facebook and WhatsApp ?

Thanks :)
[BlackBerry Priv] Qwerty17c:
Thanks!
[BlackBerry Priv] Xaiux:
That's something only on the Priv's ROM. I have the launcher running, and it won't work even with that.
[BlackBerry Priv] labbala:
change keyboards

hi,

so all seems to work but i couldn't get to the how to change keyboard and also if like it is in the attached picture that this is how you get when you want to change keyboards lang, that sux! like, why it's not doing it like in the BB10 quick switch and like in any existing keybords ?!

also like in the website:

http://help.blackberry.com/en/priv/5.1/help/tgr1437749338361.html

On pre-Android 4.0 devices, press and hold in any text field to bring up the pop-up text menu

they are saying you need to choose a lang instead of supporting "quck switch" like it was on a BB10 OS. besides, couldn't find that "icon" anywhere on the VK.
[BlackBerry Priv] Ravjyot Duggal:
Blackberry Hub

Hey can you please share the blackberry hub apk please.
[BlackBerry Priv] Rudolpht:
Ignore
[BlackBerry Priv] labbala:
found where they hide the change lang button it's in the navigation bar of the OS so if one takes the keyboard, he wouldn't be able to change lang easily ...

see attached file
[BlackBerry Priv] MrDoreth:
I will check and it's next to the MORE option button that every Android has
[BlackBerry Priv] Roscopcoletrain:
Thank you sooooooo much for this. been wanting this keyboard since I left my Z10 years ago
[BlackBerry Priv] labbala:
couldn't find this Icon on a difrrent phone that is not a Priv..

can change of lang can be done also from VK on other phones ?
[BlackBerry Priv] abramadhi:
Anyone tried installing the keyboard in kitkat? Says parse error in my device.
[BlackBerry Priv] olivgeig:
Merci.
[BlackBerry Priv] Roscopcoletrain:
hmm, installed keyboard, worked great. Installed calendar, it force closes. Installed BB services, seemed ok. Uninstalled Calendar, reinstalled and still closes. Stock Nexus 6P
[BlackBerry Priv] Calicocat2010:
Keyboard totally worked, thanks. Installed to my Note 5 flawlessly. Only thing is, I am slow at the flicking. I'm so used to typing out the entire thing. Calendar worked too, just wish the numbers would increase with heavy events.

So, I installed Blackberry services, but how do I enter the launcher? I don't know how to root nor want to root my phone.
[BlackBerry Priv] MrDoreth:
Yes.

First go into settings on the phone input languages then BlackBerry Keyboard and add Dutch or so

then Go into sms and strat typing in the right corner look at the attachment I attached twice now.

Then there will be a icon you can press and change language
[BlackBerry Priv] rizzus:
Link for apk?
[BlackBerry Priv] jackson_maserati:
The keyboard works well on LG G3 D855
[BlackBerry Priv] soUnCool1:
I installed patched files from OP first post, and they are working fine, so other apk that are not patched I need to root and put them in system>app folder?

why I am getting App not installed error when I try to install untouched or unpatched apk for notes or tasks or contacts?
[BlackBerry Priv] corneur:
I have Resources and Services installed. Hub, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Device Search and Launcher are working, but the Keyboard and Password Keeper won't work at all. Any ideas on how to fix them? My device is rooted and, along with the ones that work, the apks are in system/apps
[BlackBerry Priv] mister-gwada97one:
Please, where did you get Note and Task APKs ??
[BlackBerry Priv] StardustGeass:
calendar doesnt work for me... It keeps force closing....

Also, everytime I restart the phone, it says blackberry services force closed...

Hub works, launcher works...
[BlackBerry Priv] corneur:
The ones that worked for me are here: hxxps://mega.nz/#F!nV1VxaCQ!h4NK7tFMDasxyY9TSj61qA
[BlackBerry Priv] Cloud Thomas:
Hey guys quick question, I can't seem to get the mic icon on the keyboard ? Anyone know how to get it thanks.
[BlackBerry Priv] mister-gwada97one:
The Launcher is not working properly for me.

Everytime I tap on the All Apps button it restarts.
[BlackBerry Priv] MrDoreth:
What phone are you using BB Passport?

Haha that would be epic?

But serious why need a Android BlackBerry Launcher when you have Passport?
[BlackBerry Priv] abbody8002:
How about the Hub?
[BlackBerry Priv] mister-gwada97one:
I'm trying it on a Wiko Highway Pure.
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
Unfortunately BlackBerry developed these apps with an Lollipop API, thus it won't work on anything lower than Android 5.0.

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The launcher won't need root, just download the patched APK and install. Check that TouchWiz isn't set as the default launcher (when you press the home button, and pick always, that's what usually stops you from accessing other launchers), however the launcher makes space for on-screen navigation buttons (like the Nexus's usually have), and there's no real way of getting rid of it.

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If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. BlackBerry made these apps with the Priv in mind, not every other Android phone, so unfortunately there is going to be the rare case where the apps don't seem to function properly on some devices.
[BlackBerry Priv] Calicocat2010:
I should have been more clear. It Does install, and after I reboot the Note 5, I go to Applications to change default launcher. I am using Nova Prime. I don't see anything about Blackberry launcher. All I want is the launcher for contacts and messages pop ups.
[BlackBerry Priv] mister-gwada97one:
The same is happening to me.
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
I'm not using the launcher, but I've noticed the launcher app for the keyboard disappear (in my stock CM12.1 launcher), and I can't find the app anywhere in my installed apps list, however it is a running service, and I can change the settings of it in my Language settings. BlackBerry perhaps verifying if what we're using is an actual Priv, and then kinda blocking access from it?

Additionally, if you two could perhaps check if it's an installed app via something like ES File Explorer, that should give some information on what's going on.
[BlackBerry Priv] mister-gwada97one:
For me it appears as an installed App. I can see it in the settings app list and also in data/app folder.

I also tried to install it in system/app but it does the same.
[BlackBerry Priv] xyron_2k:
Thanks. Keyboard and launcher are working fine but calendar and other apps are force closing on nexus 6 with marshmallow.
[BlackBerry Priv] fdorr:
How can i get 5x5 grid on the launcher? im getting 4x4 on my s6 but in the original priv videos its 5x5
[BlackBerry Priv] fdorr:
I have root

Enviado desde mi SM-G925K mediante Tapatalk
[BlackBerry Priv] fdorr:
And witch value for 5x5 Galaxy s6

Enviado desde mi SM-G925K mediante Tapatalk
[BlackBerry Priv] Cloud Thomas:
OK so I get to understand that the swipe feature and also the mic phone works fine on the note 5. I have it on my note 4 using android 5.1.1 and I don't see the mic icon for voice typing and of course the swipe feature doesn't work not sure why, is anyone having the same issue on anything other phone?.
[BlackBerry Priv] fdorr:
Not working at all in the s6, try with 400 500 580 and no change on dpi, default dpi on s6 is 480
[BlackBerry Priv] Engineerdude05:
Awesome, thanking for sharing. Only Keyboard and Launcher work on my Note 4 5.1.1 custom rom.
[BlackBerry Priv] manfly988401:
Hi all. I have installed all apks and moved the ones to sys/apps. when I try to use the hub it tells me to update BlackBerry services. Any ideas?
[BlackBerry Priv] lui22:
What font are you using
[BlackBerry Priv] hakarune:
Is there any way to separate the default Google Calendar and the bb calendar? I want to use the new chill bb calendar for my work account only and the Google Calendar for my personal account...
[BlackBerry Priv] luukhanhtrong:
Waiting BlackBerry keyboard Telex for Vietnamese

Waiting keyboard Telex for Vietnamese :p
[BlackBerry Priv] jestincheppad:
Keyboard cant install

When ever i try to install the keyboard it says parsing problem.

Help

Reply

THanks
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
If you're running anything lower than Android 5.0, it won't install.
[BlackBerry Priv] XmlNode:
You have to uninstall every apks from post #1 before you move the other pack to the system folder. ;)
[BlackBerry Priv] vishnu_9009:
Cannot download apks

Cannot download apks from mega.nz... Can you please provide links for apks on Google Drive.
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
There's only the keyboard which I'm providing, unfortunately I cannot upload them right now to Google Drive.
[BlackBerry Priv] vishnu_9009:
Ya keyboard is working flawlessly... But I want links for launcher and hub.
[BlackBerry Priv] Unionjackstar:
Hey there,

got my hands on a Motorola Moto G 1st Gen with root rights from my brother with Android 5.0.2. Tested out installing the keyboard, calendar and launcher.

1. BB Keyboard

Just downloaded and installed it. Works like a charm. Flipping words, erasing words by swiping from left to right, word prediction, speech-to-word, everything works smoothly.

2. BB Calendar

Just downloaded and installed it. Works like a charm, too. Integrated my brothers gmail account right from the start, no probs. Accounts can be seperated from BB calendar and other calendar.

3. BB Launcher

Downloaded and installed it without BB services (cause my brother was a bit frightened that the services could change some major parts of his stock android). So, well, homescreens work, but app drawer does not, i think because of BB services missing. But i`m confident, it`ll work with no probs if services are installed.

Conclusion:

This "old cheap" phone runs BB apps superb and smooth. I´ve got a Blackberry Z10 for about a year now and i`m very fine with it.... until now! Thinking about switching to Android (Moto G3 LTE). Only criteria is the BB Hub. THIS is my main reason, next to the keyboard, why i love my BB Z10. The Hub has to run stable, smooth and without any issues on my next Android device.

Question:

Does anyone got his hands on the blackberry launcher and gotta test the widget-pop-up-function?? Does it work?! And does anyone like to show in a small video it`s BB Hub running on a third party android device?!

Cheerio
[BlackBerry Priv] puturaya20:
Not work for kitkat cm 11 redmi 1s
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
The apps only run on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and up unfortunately. There's no way around this.
[BlackBerry Priv] Bucika:
Hey guys.

Can someone help me out a bit?

I can install bb services from the first post.. But I get the message that I need to update the service in order to get it to work (BB Hub).

I however can not install any other version of services.. Can someone make the installable version of services that is updated?
[BlackBerry Priv] Claytop:
Hi all, got keyboard working on my s4 but when in chrome I don't get any suggestions or auto correct, any ideas?

Plus just to be sure do you need to be rooted for Hub to install and work?

Thanks
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
Auto-correct seems to be off when typing stuff into a place where you might not want to make a typo, like typing a website address in. I don't get suggestions either when using the keyboard in Chrome.

For the Hub to work, you'll need to be rooted, and you will need to have BlackBerry Services installed.
[BlackBerry Priv] Claytop:
Yeh, seems normal in all other apps as far as I can tell.

Ah right fair enough, will that always be the case about needing to be rooted? Not really sure how these things work!
[BlackBerry Priv] Bucika:
6.0 but I did manage to get the services installed. Just not the updated ones.
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
For anything else other than the keyboard, you'll need root, it's due to the fact that on the BlackBerry Priv, everything other than the keyboard basically runs as a system app, and not an app you would install from the Google Play Store, thus you will need to make the apps the "system" variant for them to work (root required) on anything else unfortunately.
[BlackBerry Priv] Engineerdude05:
Can you write instruction of his to install BlackBerry services and Hub properly. I tried to install BlackBerry services on my Note 4 5.1.1 Custom Ron rooted, but I alway get BlackBerry Services has stopped and Hub cannot be installed. I tried to move the BlackBerry Services and Hub to System apps but do not know if I have done it properly. Any helps will be greatly appreciated.
[BlackBerry Priv] Claytop:
Ok thanks for the explanation.
[BlackBerry Priv] Pipould:
Well, I'm on the edge of rooting my E6533 to get the hub, but I'm still concerned by the integration. Can someone having it make a video showing how it's working with FB, What'sapp and stuff ? So far the keyboard ain't working like the BB10 one... So I'm not reallllly convinced.
[BlackBerry Priv] shmykelsa:
Managed to put contacts into system/app and get to working, but so much FCs when opening contacts (but not Telegram contacts e.g.). Anyone having this kind of issue?
[BlackBerry Priv] gaja22:
Hello ! Thank you for Blackberry Keyboard, nice thread ! Now, I'm waiting for Blackberry Camera !
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
Easy! Here's a guide that will help you on how to install them. The guide explains this really well, and I've been sharing it around. This is the guide you're looking for.

Before you follow the guide, be sure to have uninstalled Hub and Services otherwise neither will work correctly when reinstalling them.
[BlackBerry Priv] Zalhonan:
How can i add numbers row to on the letters.

This would be useful.
[BlackBerry Priv] shmykelsa:
We should wait 'till Blackberry adds the option to do so, otherwise I think it would be really hard. I see the number row appers on passwords, though. Maybe BB will add the option on future updates
[BlackBerry Priv] TowersVault:
Like [MENTION=5562025]shmykelsa[/MENTION] said, that feature technically isn't there yet, wait for BlackBerry.
[BlackBerry Priv] dragontology:
I'm not saying you didn't, but I've never heard of SwiftKey having the AOSP/Google Keyboard setup. SwiftKey's looks different.

If you did, thank you for your contribution. I don't think I'll go back to hunt and peck typing, but the BlackBerry keyboard is good stuff.
[BlackBerry Priv] Engineerdude05:
I tried, BlackBerry services just keep stop working and BlackBerry hub cannot even be installed. I guess I have to wait for the patched files. Thanks anyway.