Help Swype Force Closed

[3py0n]

I've been having a lot of problems lately....I've searched all over Google and tried many different versions of Swype but get the same result...it keeps force closing itself whenever I try to use it.

It worked flawlessly before when I first got the phone! I decided to try the new Swype beta and stupid me I didn't backup Swype with Titanium (though I did make a backup with Titanium but not sure how to use it or if it'll solve the Swype problem) and installed the new Swype Beta from the official site but it gave me:

"Sorry!
The application Swype (process com.swype.android.inputmethod) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
dumpstate_app_201012212300_com_swype_android_input method.log has been saved. Use *#9900# to copy out log."

I restarted, uninstalled and reinstalled many times but it's the same outcome

I want my swype back!!! T.T I THINK it comes with Android 2.1? I'm not sure...it was on the phone when I bought it 2nd hand.

Regardless I'm sad

regular keyboard SUCKS comparatively.

Thanks in advance.

Running Android 2.1 unlocked and rooted.

I have tried using Root Explorer AND Super manager to delete that pesky LibSwypeCore.so file but no go UGHHH It still reappears! And I have mounted Root Explorer to R/W or w.e. but can't get Super Manager to mount that way...regardless once I delete and reboot, it's STILL there...I really can't stand using SlideIT...

 

[sremick]

The Captivate comes with Swype. The Swype site explicitly says:

If your phone came pre-installed with Swype DO NOT download this beta (it won't work)

Titanium Backup can delete, but not back up, system apps. This is mentioned numerous times in the TB documentation. So TB couldn't have helped you here.

Your best bet at this point may be to use Odin to restore the original firmware. Note that this will erase all your data. See the Captivate FAQ:

Resetting/Restoring - CapFAQ

 

[3py0n]

I was afraid I had to do something like that Sigh...no other alternatives right?

 

[sremick]

You would need to somehow obtain and manually re-incorporate all the missing original Swype files back into your existing ROM. Probably more work than it's worth.

Since your phone was obtained second-hand and might be in a bit of an unknown state, a fresh re-flash might do you loads of good.

 

[3py0n]

oh true true...since I'm on 2.1 should I just go for Froyo or jump straight to Gingerbread? Cause then I can just get a newer copy of Swype while I'm at it...though I'm afraid I'll mess up and what not.

 

[sremick]

There is no official 2.2 for the Captivate yet. Only hacked-up custom ROMs using code from other phones that sort of work, but have frequent issues. 2.3 "Gingerbread" is even further off. Make your life simple and run official 2.1 for now, until such a point that you're willing to live in the wild west of custom ROMs and accept the considerable risk that comes from playing with them.

All the custom ROMs suggest starting from a clean Odin 1-click reflash to stock anyway, so you're going to do that first one way or another.

 

[3py0n]

I take it the Odin 1-click reflash reflashes the ROM on the phone to its stock kinda like reformatting? :O I know I reiterated what you said but wanted to make sure haha

 

[sremick]

I take it the Odin 1-click reflash reflashes the ROM on the phone to its stock kinda like reformatting? :O I know I reiterated what you said but wanted to make sure haha

Yes. Follow the link I provided for detailed info. Follow the link on that page for even more-detailed info.

All info was provided.