Droid Razr: Keeps asking select input method after ICS update

[jadwight]

Re: Keeps asking select input method after ICS update

Well for those who believe this is a "Feature" AND those who find this an "annoyance"... IT CAN be disabled...

It's said the only way to remove this is to only have checked the keyboard in which you use... as in only one. Only problem for many is that the default keyboard is stuck "checked" and greyed out. Because of this you have to go in through the following process...

Go to:
system settings > apps > all apps (Swipe over to "ALL" as in "ALL APPS")

Navigate (scroll) down and find "Android keyboard (AOSP)" and Tap on it.

Tap on "Force Stop"
Tap on "Disable"

If your phone comes with Swype you may have to repeat this for Swype keyboard as well (as I've heard some have had to).

Reboot your Phone

VOILA you have officially disabled this utterly annoying "Feature"

To turn it back on you simply go back through the same process, Tap on it, and enable it, and then simply reboot your phone again and you'll have your keyboard back.



NOW to all you REAL IDIOTS... Android is in fact a piece of software. FEATURES are something that can be disabled. In Microsoft Windows we have what is the operating system, but that operating system has "Features" that can be disabled. On Mac OS X, we have the same thing, we have the operating system, and a bunch of features that can be disabled. Guess what, on Android we have an operating system, and we have... you guessed it, a bunch of features such as this that can be disabled.

So I hope that those who threw around words like "Android Developers" and said "That's the way it is... get over it", or go buy an iFailbutamagreatphone were in fact Developers and not Hypocritically putting down others in what were simply real questions, and technicalities to what was an issue appearing to many.

No Disrespect, BUT A TRUE developer knows the importance of "Customer" service, and also knows the importance of serving many individuals. They also know the importance of making software flexible to satisfy many. THEY also know that you can't satisfy everybody, however if EVERYBODY is not satisfied... you have a problem. I would never have the respect to call you a true technician, developer, administrator, or anything even remotely worthy of a professional title if you cannot even assist a handful of people with something as simple as this, ESPECIALLY if you apparently don't know the solution. WHY would you comment negative posts for something you apparently not only didn't have a solution to, but inherently didn't know what you were talking about, because IT CAN be disabled... it after all is in fact "a feature", just like WiFi, BlueTooth, Airplane Mode, Notifications, and the list could go on... Features, can a lot of times be disabled/enabled, sometimes they cannot, but a lot of times they can.

I successfully disabled this on my HTE Savvy running Jellybean 4.1.2

Sorry if I stepped on your toes, but I have no respect for other people who are plainly disrespectful to people who were simply just asking a question. Really guys? C'mon... acting like little kids (perhaps you are?).

Have a nice day folks, and glad I could help you. If you further would like assistance, feel free to reach out to me. I am not a developer, I am not an admin on these forums, but I am a Server and Network Administrator who keeps up on technology, and will happily research an issue you are having to find a solution to your problem.

 

[jadwight]

Re: Keeps asking select input method after ICS update

Yeah except even after disabling Google Voice Typing, it automatically rechecks that box on reboot and it's renabled.

I have it disabled completely in apps > all.

If it's disabled completely, how the hell is it automatically rechecking that box and making the REALLY annoying "choose input method" notification come up?

This is obviously a bug, it's disabled in processes, it should not be allowed to do ANYTHING.

I'm running a Sprint S3, it did this on stock 4.1.2, but right now I'm running Rootbox 4.2.2 and it still does it.

Do I have to go delete the Google Voice Typing APK?

EDIT:

I even deleted the google voice typing APK and that still did nothing, it still automatically rechecked that box and kept showing up asking to choose input method.
However I found a solution for those of us running Rootbox: Settings > ROM Control > General UI > Uncheck " Show IME Switcher " box and restart.

For me this has solved the issue and even while typing, the choose input method notification does not show up.

I hate bloat and unnecessary/unneeded objects filling up my screen, so finally figuring this out is great.

I still believe it's a bug however when you can disable and even REMOVE an apk and Android still shows it available under Language & Inputs.

This may be because the APK typically is only an installation file. I would definitely have left the APK as it may have potentially been there in the event of a phone system restore? I don't know because I'm not a developer, but I assume that's what it might possibly be. I see you tried what I just posted, what version of Android are you using? What Phone? Additionally, what keyboard are you using? Also did you try "Force Stop" on the app prior to disabling it? if not, give that a try and let us know.

Also make sure you don't have other keyboards that you may have to re-do this process for... i.e. Swype

Some versions came with Swype installed on stock... For example I know that the Galaxy Proclaim which had Gingerbread came with Swype (of course this issue wasn't happening then I don't believe, I know my Proclaim never did...) Make sure if you have Swype that you disable it as well...

 

[DanDroiD81]

Re: Keeps asking select input method after ICS update

Considering I've never had need to change inputs, the question is moot to me. If someone did need to change inputs, I can see that being quicker, but I don't know anyone that does that. Going by the responses in this thread, sounds like most people pick one keyboard and stick with it, making this feature mostly useless.

Moot? Are we in court here? Lol

 

[James Buchanan61]

Re: Keeps asking select input method after ICS update

Soooo... you don't mind wasting your time every time this happens? I'm guessing few people share your patience.

There's nothing to fix. It's not broken. It's how ics is, it's the same way on the nexus.

Sent from my RAZR MAXXIMUS

 

[Scutu Mix]

Re: Keeps asking select input method after ICS update

I have an Asus Padfone and I can't disable this notification, and yes, is very annoying!
Non of your methods are working for me!

Why is still notify me if I disabled the keyboard notifications? Isn't this a bug ?

I use to have an ifon/windows and there was NEVER a notification about the input method.
If I need to change it I know where I can find it in the settings but don't spam me with this garbage notification!!

I have Android 4.1.2 and I'm using the Go keyboard.
Please help!

 

[hollie53151]

Re: Keeps asking select input method after ICS update

Applause!!!!!
Very well put, jadwight!

 

[Wordfanne]

Yes, I found this looking for solution. I use Swype+Dragon...assume it's samsung's attempt to assert its default keyboard...i also way too frequently find phone self-re-defaults to built in keyboard...

 

[nuf sed]

I have a microphone icon on my keyboard, I'll press that if I want to activate voice typing. Why do I need to have a notification for this.

It's irritating and pointless. Sort it out please.