Fix for anyone have problems with SWYPE after installing 2.2

thaboyz · Aug 3, 2010

If your swype is not working correctly after installing 2.2. Try this...

Go to this link https://beta.swype.com/android/user/

Click on Resend me the Invite Email!

On your phone go to setting>applications>manage applications.

Scroll through and tap on Swype. Click uninstall

Then click on Swype installer. Uninstall this as well

Open the email account with the Swype link on your phone.

Tap on the first link in the email

Install the Swype Installer

From the Swype Installer, install Swype then enable it.

Enjoy

I think the problem is that the Swype and the Swype Installer that is on most peoples phones after the 2.2 update are configured for Android 2.1. I noticed when I was going to uninstall the Swype for 2.1 the version number was 1.0. After installing the new installer and Swype the version number is now 1.56.30.7625.

Your weclome

Edit:****Seems to be only a temporary fix****

InstantKarma · Aug 3, 2010

My welcome to what?

Beradon · Aug 3, 2010

I had the issue with 2.2 breaking swype like many of you. I even attempted to reinstall and it would work again until I rebooted my phone manually, at which point it would stop recognizing any input. So here's my fix.

OPTIONAL 1: Consider doing a clear of your phone's storage (aka hard reset), I know its a pain in the ass, but doing this fixed the delays I had with Handcent and Swype as well as a number other odd jittery things after my 2.2 update. Remember, if you do this you will have to re-setup your phone and all apps, including re-downloading swype.

1: Go re-download the installer app, but be sure you delete the version of the installer you already have (including delete it from your download folder), it seems that the version of Swype that is downloaded is tied to the version of the installer app. Use the link in your email or log into the site with your phone's browser to re-download it. Make sure your browser is set to Mobile view. If not, the Swype site believes you're not on an Android phone. Also, use android's stock browser, the Swype site does not recognize most others. When you install it, be sure your task manager/killer is NOT running.

2: If you are specifically using the Task Manager by Adao Team (this may go for others as well), it will break your Swype occasionally, even if you have swype in the ignore list. I had to switch to ATK.

BetterMost · Aug 3, 2010

Beradon said:
I had the issue with 2.2 breaking swype like many of you. I even attempted to reinstall and it would work again until I rebooted my phone manually, at which point it would stop recognizing any input. So here's my fix.

OPTIONAL 1: Consider doing a clear of your phone's storage (aka hard reset), I know its a pain in the ass, but doing this fixed the delays I had with Handcent and Swype as well as a number other odd jittery things after my 2.2 update. Remember, if you do this you will have to re-setup your phone and all apps, including re-downloading swype.

1: Go re-download the installer app, but be sure you delete the version of the installer you already have (including delete it from your download folder), it seems that the version of Swype that is downloaded is tied to the version of the installer app. Use the link in your email or log into the site with your phone's browser to re-download it. Make sure your browser is set to Mobile view. If not, the Swype site believes you're not on an Android phone. Also, use android's stock browser, the Swype site does not recognize most others.

2: If you are specifically using the Task Manager by Adao Team (this may go for others as well), it will break your Swype occasionally, even if you have swype in the ignore list. I had to switch to ATK.

Im sure they will "fix" it to work better with froyo. Give them time.

Beradon · Aug 3, 2010

It works beautifully after doing the above, no issues at all. And the devs over at Swype's site frequently speak of not using it while having any sort of task killer installed. But also, not to install swype while a task manager/killer is running.

InstantKarma · Aug 3, 2010

I flashed .6 (rooted) over .3 earlier, and just now breathed a sigh of relief. Actually didn't have to completely reinstall again.

jason4 · Aug 3, 2010

Anyone else having this problem? The keyboard is still there, but i cant get any text to display after swypin.

Rob_A · Aug 3, 2010

you need to uninstall/ reinstall it

jason4 · Aug 3, 2010

Rob_A said:
you need to uninstall/ reinstall it[/QUOTE

Thanks. That worked

jeremysm1 · Aug 3, 2010

I cannot find Locale & Text in the Setup area of my Evo with Froyo....how do I turn on Swype in the settings area? Please help...thanks,

Bic101 · Aug 3, 2010

Uninstalling Swype and then reinstalling it worked for me after I lost it with 2.2. Thanks for the tips.

InstantKarma · Aug 3, 2010

jeremysm1 said:
I cannot find Locale & Text in the Setup area of my Evo with Froyo....how do I turn on Swype in the settings area? Please help...thanks,

It's "Language & keyboard", now.

leruth · Aug 4, 2010

Uninstall/reinstall didn't work for me on EVO

thaboyz · Aug 4, 2010

It seems this fix is only temporary. A couple hours after doing the steps I listed above, I began to experience the same problems. I emailed Swype about the problem I was having. And yes I know Swype is in beta for Android but they cant fix the problem if they dont know about it. I'll post the response I get back from them....if I get one :rolleyes:

frankiepapa · Aug 4, 2010

In regards to Swype, is anyone getting a notice that Swype does not recognize the Evo as an android device? It must be that there is a setting or something but I just haven't seen an answer to this nor have i gotten a response from Swype on this either......

sboggus · Aug 4, 2010

Newby here that just got an EVO and then the 2.2 update within 4 days of each other. Needless to say, I am in heaven! I hear this is the best keyboard, but how do I get it from scratch? Any help would greatly appreciated!

jeremysm1 · Aug 4, 2010

My Swype is back in business. I did the uninstall / reinstall but during the reinstallation portion, I never logged back in to complete it. It seemed strange because I believe it required me to login twice via a browser like interface and I thought the second time was because I hit the button twice.

So, compound the fact that Locale & Text changed to Location & Keyboard along with not finishing the installation doomed me. After I finished the install, the Swype option showed up in Location & Keyboard and I am now good to go.

Thanks!

Bek · Aug 4, 2010

For folks who may still have an issue after uninstalling & reinstalling, tap & hold a text area where the keyboard would normally be invoked. It'll give you a context menu with Input Method as a choice. Select that and see if Swype is or is not selected (probably is not), and select it. That final trick did it for me.

foosh · Aug 4, 2010

i did this but after rebooting my phone, swype broke again

jariten · Aug 4, 2010

Swype breaks on me every couple days on both 2.1 and 2.2 (required reinstall). It just stops recognizing dragged input but it still works as a regular touch keyboard. A reboot (sometimes two) will fix it. Turning it off then back on via the 'input method' prompt will give the error message that it does not recognise the device.

I let swype know and don't consider it a big deal as it's just a part of being in beta. Still beats the hell out of the stock input method.

brushrop03 · Aug 4, 2010

I wish I was officially in the beta so I could update...

leebo · Aug 5, 2010

Pressing and holding in the text input box and switching to standard keyboard worked for me.

homeydroid · Aug 5, 2010

Bek said:
For folks who may still have an issue after uninstalling & reinstalling, tap & hold a text area where the keyboard would normally be invoked. It'll give you a context menu with Input Method as a choice. Select that and see if Swype is or is not selected (probably is not), and select it. That final trick did it for me.

after i updated my evo to 2.2 my swype stopped "swyping", but allowed me to tap. if only i knew of this solution before reinstalling tons of times

ellymay · Aug 6, 2010

Sorry, don't how to delete a post.

jbnupe · Aug 16, 2010

I tried to uninstall and Reinstall my Swype, but I am now getting an Swype Installation Failed Message. The ID of this phone does not match tyour registration at beta.swype.com.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?

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