HTC Keyboard (Hi-Res) ported to N1! No Root required!!!!!

Roze · May 2, 2010

Teknologic said:
If you mean how to install non-market apps then Settings>Applications>1st checkbox.

Yes, that allows your phone to download non market app. I want to know where the folder those apps are downloaded to XD I need to reinstall something...and I don't want to redownload it : < It's either hidden or I'm not looking at the right place.

Edit: found it. Its in the browser setting under 'more' --> download

As for the link, still working here. Type in the code and wait for the timer to count down from 45, click download

hmm....

billytkid · May 2, 2010

I'm using this now and its FAR superior to the stock keyboard, brilliant!

Only thing I can't seem to find are the extra settings, all I see in through settings dialogue are the normal keyboard settings (sound etc), where are the other settings like for adding domains etc?

Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk

Teknologic · May 2, 2010

When you're using the keyboard, simply go into settings and just below the regular settings you'll see "user interface" and "gestures" among others. All these are submenus containing tons of extra customization options. The domains and smileys are in the user interface menu.

Sent from my Nexus One using xScope and my pimped HTC keyboard

billytkid · May 4, 2010

Teknologic said:
When you're using the keyboard, simply go into settings and just below the regular settings you'll see "user interface" and "gestures" among others. All these are submenus containing tons of extra customization options. The domains and smileys are in the user interface menu.

Sent from my Nexus One using xScope and my pimped HTC keyboard

Hiya,

yep it seemed id got a strange install, i uninstalled, reinstalled and voila all appeared!

thx

btk

Teknologic · May 4, 2010

Allright, glad you got it sorted!

NexuSix · May 8, 2010

MartinS · May 8, 2010

Anyone know how to get a

Roze · May 8, 2010

MartinS said:
Anyone know how to get a

Speedy328 · May 15, 2010

Trying to install the HTC keyboard on my new N1. Loved the keyboard when I had the Incredible; hate the stock N1 keyboard.
I must be doing something wrong -- I download the files to my iMac; unzip the package and then move the two .apk files to my SD card (where they do appear). I have changed my settings to allow non-market apps.
Can't find the keyboard on the N1. I know I'm missing something, but what??
Thanks in advance.

Roze · May 15, 2010

Speedy328 said:
Trying to install the HTC keyboard on my new N1. Loved the keyboard when I had the Incredible; hate the stock N1 keyboard.
I must be doing something wrong -- I download the files to my iMac; unzip the package and then move the two .apk files to my SD card (where they do appear). I have changed my settings to allow non-market apps.
Can't find the keyboard on the N1. I know I'm missing something, but what??
Thanks in advance.

If you haven't done so, go into settings then language & keyboard and select touch input to activate the HTC keyboard. To switch your keyboards, long press on the input/ text box and in edit text select input method and pick the keyboard you want.

Just curious what made you switch from the Incredible to the Nexus?

Speedy328 · May 15, 2010

Thanks for the quick reply.

I don't see a "touch input" option in keyboard settings. I'm sure I'm missing/not seeing something. The two files that I downloaded are on the SD card. Is that the correct place??
The Incredible is a great phone -- just a tad better than N1 because of the Sense UI. I had a minor problem with the phone (nothing at all major) and after a week of run-arounds with all levels of CSR's and techs; promises of a new phone overnight, etc., etc. I finally got fed up with VZW. I'm sure you've heard this all before. So, I decided to pull multi-line account and discovered that there was an AT&T N1 available. That's the short version. Received N1 yesterday and still trying to set it up. Portrait keyboard is BIG problem for me.

Again, any help is always appreciated.

Roze · May 15, 2010

@ speedy: if you don't already have Astro, download it. Transfer the apk files with Astro onto the phone's memory. Now you should be able to find it in setting. We can't run apps from the SD card, but this will be address with Froyo (if the rumor is true)

Hope you enjoy your new N1

and welcome to the N1 forum.

Speedy328 · May 15, 2010

Thanks. Will try shortly. Have to entertain 3 y/o granddaughter first. Some things do take priority. Will let you know how it works out.

RogerPodacter · May 15, 2010

You must be missing one of the steps. But once you DO get it installed, it functions just like the built in keyboard, except its much better. It's exactly like having the sense UI on your phone in terms of input method.

Speedy328 · May 15, 2010

Thank you Roze and all others. Finally got it installed and yes, it brings back good memories of the keyboard.
As an aside, the 3 year old mastered the two wheeler (with training wheels) in about 5 minutes.
Again, thanks to everyone and I hope i can return the favor!
Ron

MartinS · May 16, 2010

You have to install it, not just have the files on SD card.

Follow this:

How to Install HTC Keyboard on Your Nexus One and How to Install any .APK Files on your Android Phone! | Nexus One Hacks Blog

Speedy328 · May 16, 2010

Sorry to continue being a pest. As I stated earlier got the HTC keyboard installed. Silly question -- the lower left key shows

rather than the "hide keyboard." What does this do -- it doesn't hide the keyboard, only enters the symbol.
Again, thanks for your help.

Roze · May 16, 2010

Speedy328 said:
Sorry to continue being a pest. As I stated earlier got the HTC keyboard installed. Silly question -- the lower left key shows rather than the "hide keyboard." What does this do -- it doesn't hide the keyboard, only enters the symbol.
Again, thanks for your help.

You can hide keyboard by pressing the back button. If you don't like the smiley option, you can dsiable it in the HTC_IME setting, go to user interface and unclick 'smiley hack' (smileys instead of hide button). Disable the keyboard and enable it again for change to take effect. Hope that helps

Speedy328 · May 16, 2010

Roze:

Once again, thank-you.
Ron

Roze · May 16, 2010

@ Speedy: No problem, we're all here to help one another.

You just need to play around with the Sense Keyboard options, it gives you way more options and choices than the stock keyboard! lol

Speedy328 · May 17, 2010

Want to give a public thanks to gIMpSTa who created the beautiful skins for the HTC keyboard. I created a skin but had no luck installing it. Sent him an e-mail on Sunday which, to my surprise, was promptly answered. Not only once, but we had to go back and forth several times throughout Sunday afternoon.
He is a gentleman and I want to thank him for both his patience and assistance. He deserves support from those of us on this forum.

kingfroman · May 18, 2010

Htc keyboard is much slicker than the stock one and easier to type on. I do get some lag though. keyboard takes a little while longer to pop up and the speak button doesnt connect to the network. anyone else having this problem?

Roze · May 18, 2010

kingfroman said:
Htc keyboard is much slicker than the stock one and easier to type on. I do get some lag though. keyboard takes a little while longer to pop up and the speak button doesnt connect to the network. anyone else having this problem?

I had the same issues with some of ther versions I downloaded. Found a good one on a Desire blog since the Desire is twin to the Nexus. Ignore the instrutions and just download the HTC keyboard: Add Full Voice to Text To Android Phones Nimbu

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