Root Evo not swapping keyboards

[chicano]

First, I am a newbie. I was a Windows Mobile user since 02. So, learning to adapt.

I have tried to swapped virtual keyboards on my new HTC Evo- so far no luck. Here is what i have done- i installed a virtual keyboard like better keyboard or ultra keyboard-head over to settings-Language & Keyboard- and it gives me an option to click on whatever keyboard I want. Which I do, but it will not boot that keyboard- still goes to default. I have also restarted the phone afterward. No luck. Am I doing something wrong?

Google search: step by step pictures
How to install a new keyboard on the HTC EVO 4G - Know Your Cell
Under Text settings: i have Touch Input and not Input Method...

I have a rooted phone- Android 2.1.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you for reading my post.

 

[kqt728]

Have you tried long pressing thw text box? From there you can choose your input method. Make sure you check the boxed in language and settings.

 

[chicano]

Have you tried long pressing thw text box? From there you can choose your input method. Make sure you check the boxed in language and settings.

The text box? I have checked off the ultra keyboard box, but nothing happens.

 

[novox77]

go to any text box where you can type something. Then long-press on that text box. you should get a popup window listing all your available keyboards. Select the one you want.

 

[tsipa]

The text box? I have checked off the ultra keyboard box, but nothing happens.

The text box in messages or gmail should work...

 

[uminchu]

First, I am a newbie. I was a Windows Mobile user since 02. So, learning to adapt.

I have tried to swapped virtual keyboards on my new HTC Evo- so far no luck. Here is what i have done- i installed a virtual keyboard like better keyboard or ultra keyboard-head over to settings-Language & Keyboard- and it gives me an option to click on whatever keyboard I want. Which I do, but it will not boot that keyboard- still goes to default. I have also restarted the phone afterward. No luck. Am I doing something wrong?

Google search: step by step pictures
How to install a new keyboard on the HTC EVO 4G - Know Your Cell
Under Text settings: i have Touch Input and not Input Method...

I have a rooted phone- Android 2.1.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you for reading my post.

go to any text box where you can type something. Then long-press on that text box. you should get a popup window listing all your available keyboards. Select the one you want.

The text box? I have checked off the ultra keyboard box, but nothing happens.

You're misunderstanding. You've installed the new keyboard, but you still have to select it. You need to long tap into any text box, like when you are creating or responding to an SMS. Tap and hold in the text box until a dialog pops up. One of the options should say "Input method". Tap Input method, and you should then see a list of installed keyboards. Select one from that list and it will become your new default.

 

[novox77]

Times like this, I wish I had 2 Evos. One to demonstrate, and one to take a video of it.

 

[chicano]

Thanks for taking time out to assist me... but no luck. I have tried long pressing inside text box and email box- nothing pops up. I wonder if launch pro is the reason- since I can't install live wallpapers either. My OEM keyboard is what pops up after I released the long press on inside the box.

 

[uminchu]

Thanks for taking time out to assist me... but no luck. I have tried long pressing inside text box and email box- nothing pops up. I wonder if launch pro is the reason- since I can't install live wallpapers either. My OEM keyboard is what pops up after I released the long press on inside the box.

I don't know what the issue is, but it's not Launcher Pro. I use Launcher Pro as my default, and I always get the dialog whenever I tap/hold in a text box. I'm running 2.2, but 2.1 worked the same way.

Here's a possibility: I use Swype. Installing Swype is not enough. Before you can select it, you have to go into Menu>Language & Keyboard and enable it; only then can you select it from a text box. Have you enabled the new keyboard in your Language & Keyboard settings?

 

[TheManRSW]

I'm not sure what you've done thus far, but I will attempt to walk you through it all. Go to (on the phone):
1. Menu->settings->Applications->check unknown sources.
2. Install the keyboard of your choice (.apk file).
3. Menu->Settings->Language and Keyboard->check the box next to the new keyboard.
4. Go to a text message and long press in the text input or contact field
5. Menu will pop up (edit text) select "Input method"
6. Choose new keyboard.

PS-If you download the keyboard .apk to your computer, you can email it to yourself and install it straight from gmail to your phone.

 

[chicano]

I'm not sure what you've done thus far, but I will attempt to walk you through it all. Go to (on the phone):
1. Menu->settings->Applications->check unknown sources.
2. Install the keyboard of your choice (.apk file).
3. Menu->Settings->Language and Keyboard->check the box next to the new keyboard.
4. Go to a text message and long press in the text input or contact field
5. Menu will pop up (edit text) select "Input method"
6. Choose new keyboard.

PS-If you download the keyboard .apk to your computer, you can email it to yourself and install it straight from gmail to your phone.

@TheManRSW; i followed the steps your recommended step by step... thank you. It worked.

I would like to thank EVERYONE who provided me with suggestions. I hope one day I can return the favor.

Thanks for being patient with a former Windows Mobile user...