[Guide] Installing Swype Beta on HTC Inspire 4G

[randomtornado]

Don't know if this has been said yet, but you can avoid a bit of the command typing by copying the Swype-Installer.apk from your phone's download folder, to your AC-SWM folder, then run the install command with it in there. good if you hate typing :3

 

[repligator]

Don't know if this has been said yet, but you can avoid a bit of the command typing by copying the Swype-Installer.apk from your phone's download folder, to your AC-SWM folder, then run the install command with it in there. good if you hate typing :3

Yeah I did that too this last time to avoid the pull segment. The mistake I made was that I copied the old installer (still in my phone from previous version) thinking it was the new one which resulted in reinstalling the expired beta. Had to start all over again.

 

[rgeeck]

I successfully downloaded the swype beta, but i can't get it to work. specifically i can't get the keyboard to show up. i have swype checked in settings. and i have restarted my phone a few times.

 

[whiteliger5]

step 6 for windows... I have made it to step 6 with no problems. On step 6, I typed it all in and everything, tried copy & pasting, even adjusting spaces here and there thinking maybe there was an error in the directions. It just keeps quoting what i typed in and says it does not exist. I've downloaded everything before step 6, some even multiple times, and tripple checked everything.
Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
ANY help would be incredibly appreciated.

 

[repligator]

step 6 for windows... I have made it to step 6 with no problems. On step 6, I typed it all in and everything, tried copy & pasting, even adjusting spaces here and there thinking maybe there was an error in the directions. It just keeps quoting what i typed in and says it does not exist. I've downloaded everything before step 6, some even multiple times, and tripple checked everything.
Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
ANY help would be incredibly appreciated.

It is very likely that you downloaded the installer to somewhere other than the mount directory path shown in the guide. Navigate to the file in your phone making a note of the filepath and then adjust the command line in step 6 accordingly. There are often two pathways to reach the file location.

Most likely the installer was placed in your browser's download folder.

 

[napster123]

This works awesome.. god bless ya

 

[jonnyboy1993]

if i type cd C:\AC-SWIM
it doesnt exist but cd C:\AC_SWM does. and after i do that and put in abd devices it wont work.
any help?

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Jon>cd C:\AC-SWM
The system cannot find the path specified.

C:\Users\Jon>cd C:\AC_SWM

C:\AC_SWM>abd devices
'abd' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\AC_SWM>

 

[repligator]

if i type cd C:\AC-SWIM
it doesnt exist but cd C:\AC_SWM does. and after i do that and put in abd devices it wont work.
any help?

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Jon>cd C:\AC-SWM
The system cannot find the path specified.

C:\Users\Jon>cd C:\AC_SWM

C:\AC_SWM>abd devices
'abd' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\AC_SWM>

Android Debug Bridge. adb not abd.

You have committed the first and most common mistake in coding--the syntax error.

 

[seergey]

I'm having an issue with getting steps 11-12 to work. It appears up until then everything is going smoothly, I picked Swype full and didn't press anything at the pop up and then I get this in my cmd window:

omg.. fml, why is it when i enter "cd C:\AC-SWM" in the cmd and click ENTER it says cannot find path specified!??

 

[Tina6055]

Need help, got swype installed on my htc inspire and I am able to slide to swype but then i get an error message saying screen size error can someone give me the link to the correct size for the HTC inspire... Please

 

[GatorMom07]

It took me a little while, (Just the thought of pulling up that command box scared me!! Have never done it before, but was going to try! haha) Got stuck on step 11 for a little while, but FINALLY got it!! You do not need to be a genius! ) Loving Swype!! Thank you!!!

 

[Kalai]

Could Someone Please Help Me Out, I Cant Seem To Get Past The First cmd Code Because It States That The Command Wasn't Specified. I've Downloaded All That's Needed But It Still Won't Work.

 

[rmobley1913]

Windows users get these:
1) http://forum.androidcentral.com/and...40770-ac-sideload-wonder-machine-windows.html
2) Application - HTC Sync for all HTC Android Phones

Linux/Mac users get this:
1) http://forum.androidcentral.com/and.../24362-sideload-wonder-machine-linux-mac.html

Steps:
1)
Windows: Install HTC sync, reboot afterwards to ensure the drivers are snuggled into your system. Install Sideload Wonder Machine by downloading the zip file in the link I posted, and copy the AC-SWM directory into C:\ (for simplicity)
Mac/Linux: Download the Sideload Wonder Machine zip in the link, open it and extract it somewhere. Open a terminal and type: "cd /path/to/directory", then, "chmod +x swm-install.sh", then "./swm-install.sh". On the mac, it will point you to a URL that contains the package, for linux it will install it automatically.

2) Ensure your device has USB debug mode enabled, to do this, go to Settings -> Applications -> Development, and check the "USB Debugging" option.

3) Plug your phone in to your computer, make sure you are in "Charge Only" Mode. (drag the notification bar at the top down to see what mode you're in, tap to change it, make sure you hit DONE).

4)
Windows:
Open up a command prompt (Start -> Run, type "cmd") and then type: "cd C:\AC-SWM"
Type "adb devices"
You SHOULD see an HTC device listed. If not, you either didn't enable debugging or your drivers are not correct. If you do not see a device, STOP.

Mac/Linux
Open up your favorite terminal, type "cd /path/to/where/you/extracted/it" and type "./adb devices"
You SHOULD see an HTC device listed. If not either there's a problem with your USB connection or you didn't enable USB debugging. If you do not see a device, STOP.

5) Sign up for the swype beta if you haven't already, and after you have gone through the process and they sent you your download link, DOWNLOAD the file to your device.

6)
Windows: type: "adb pull /mnt/sdcard/download/Swype-Installer.apk Swype-Installer.apk", this will download the installer to your local machine. If there's a problem it's most likely that your device is in USB disk drive mode, and your computer is mounting your filesystem. Make sure you are in charge mode.

Mac/Linux: type: "./adb pull /mnt/sdcard/download/Swype-Installer.apk ./Swype-Installer.apk", this will download the installer to your local machine. If there's a problem it's most likely that your device is in USB disk drive mode, and your computer is mounting your filesystem. Make sure you are in charge mode.

7)
Windows: type: "adb install Swype-Installer.apk"
Mac/Linux: type: "./adb install ./Swype-Installer.apk"

8) You may need to restart your phone to see the installer, but under your applications, you SHOULD see "Swype Installer". Run it.

9) During the install, you can pick either Swype Full or Swype English/Spanish, pick your version.

10) A warning will pop up saying that applications from outside the marketplace cannot be installed. DON'T WORRY, BUT DON'T CLICK ANYTHING YET.

11)
Windows: type "adb pull /data/data/com.swype.android.installer/files/mypackage.apk ./mypackage.apk"
Mac/Linux: type "./adb pull /data/data/com.swype.android.installer/files/mypackage.apk ./mypackage.apk"

12)
Windows: type "adb install mypackage.apk"
Mac/Linux: type "./adb install ./mypackage.apk"

13) Click the "Cancel" button on the warning, install should proceed as normal! If not, just run the installer again, it'll pick up the package and you are all set.

If you don't get the Swype keyboard, make sure the Swype installer was completed, you can always start it again. If it IS complete and you still don't see it, reboot your phone.

Also, to enable/disable Swype, go to Settings -> Language & keyboard and make sure "Swype" is checked.

Let me know if you have any problems.

Thank you sooooo much!!! Awesome Awesome Awesome!

 

[fernandezhjr]

Hey everyone... After hours of research and headaches and searching for USB drivers, I just found that it was much easier to enable non-market apps and install it that way rather than sideloading and all of these other methods. Here is what worked for me:

1) Go to Settings - Applications - manage applications - All - Customizable settings provider -
then press clear data - press back once - find "settings" - press clear data - Then, you should find in applications "unknown sources". Click this and make sure the green check is lit.

2) Go to settings - applications - fast boot - un-check the box (arrow should turn grey)

After that, just get on the Swype website and download the Swype application... FYI: the clearing of the data in step 1 will reset your wallpaper to HTC default, and probably some other custom settings... But I have only noticed the wallpaper so far. Good luck!

I hope you realize this breaks your MMS functionality.

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

 

[stanzacamry]

Windows users get these:
1) http://forum.androidcentral.com/and...40770-ac-sideload-wonder-machine-windows.html
2) Application - HTC Sync for all HTC Android Phones

Linux/Mac users get this:
1) http://forum.androidcentral.com/and.../24362-sideload-wonder-machine-linux-mac.html

Steps:
1)
Windows: Install HTC sync, reboot afterwards to ensure the drivers are snuggled into your system. Install Sideload Wonder Machine by downloading the zip file in the link I posted, and copy the AC-SWM directory into C:\ (for simplicity)
Mac/Linux: Download the Sideload Wonder Machine zip in the link, open it and extract it somewhere. Open a terminal and type: "cd /path/to/directory", then, "chmod +x swm-install.sh", then "./swm-install.sh". On the mac, it will point you to a URL that contains the package, for linux it will install it automatically.

2) Ensure your device has USB debug mode enabled, to do this, go to Settings -> Applications -> Development, and check the "USB Debugging" option.

3) Plug your phone in to your computer, make sure you are in "Charge Only" Mode. (drag the notification bar at the top down to see what mode you're in, tap to change it, make sure you hit DONE).

4)
Windows:
Open up a command prompt (Start -> Run, type "cmd") and then type: "cd C:\AC-SWM"
Type "adb devices"
You SHOULD see an HTC device listed. If not, you either didn't enable debugging or your drivers are not correct. If you do not see a device, STOP.

Mac/Linux
Open up your favorite terminal, type "cd /path/to/where/you/extracted/it" and type "./adb devices"
You SHOULD see an HTC device listed. If not either there's a problem with your USB connection or you didn't enable USB debugging. If you do not see a device, STOP.

5) Sign up for the swype beta if you haven't already, and after you have gone through the process and they sent you your download link, DOWNLOAD the file to your device.

6)
Windows: type: "adb pull /mnt/sdcard/download/Swype-Installer.apk Swype-Installer.apk", this will download the installer to your local machine. If there's a problem it's most likely that your device is in USB disk drive mode, and your computer is mounting your filesystem. Make sure you are in charge mode.

Mac/Linux: type: "./adb pull /mnt/sdcard/download/Swype-Installer.apk ./Swype-Installer.apk", this will download the installer to your local machine. If there's a problem it's most likely that your device is in USB disk drive mode, and your computer is mounting your filesystem. Make sure you are in charge mode.

7)
Windows: type: "adb install Swype-Installer.apk"
Mac/Linux: type: "./adb install ./Swype-Installer.apk"

8) You may need to restart your phone to see the installer, but under your applications, you SHOULD see "Swype Installer". Run it.

9) During the install, you can pick either Swype Full or Swype English/Spanish, pick your version.

10) A warning will pop up saying that applications from outside the marketplace cannot be installed. DON'T WORRY, BUT DON'T CLICK ANYTHING YET.

11)
Windows: type "adb pull /data/data/com.swype.android.installer/files/mypackage.apk ./mypackage.apk"
Mac/Linux: type "./adb pull /data/data/com.swype.android.installer/files/mypackage.apk ./mypackage.apk"

12)
Windows: type "adb install mypackage.apk"
Mac/Linux: type "./adb install ./mypackage.apk"

13) Click the "Cancel" button on the warning, install should proceed as normal! If not, just run the installer again, it'll pick up the package and you are all set.

If you don't get the Swype keyboard, make sure the Swype installer was completed, you can always start it again. If it IS complete and you still don't see it, reboot your phone.

Also, to enable/disable Swype, go to Settings -> Language & keyboard and make sure "Swype" is checked.

Let me know if you have any problems.

i get an error at the last step when i go to install "parse error" and cant install

 

[arcastillo]

EDIT: Nvm i got it working!!

for people who've installed the keyboard and cant get it working:
touch and hold on a text box>input method> and select swype!

how did you get it working because I am having the same problem?? Please HELP!!

 

[zphantom]

Did you make sure to extract the zip into C:\ ? Basically in Windows Explorer you should be seeing "AC-SWM" on your disk. If not, you can open the .zip again and copy the AC-SWM directory from it into your C:\

Try c:\AC_SWM that's where it was on mine...

 

[rmac]

This all works for me up until step 8. When I go to install it asks to check for the newest version of the installer and when i go to update it gives me the same can not install out of market apps message that haunts my dreams...

Is there a fix for this or a way around the newer install version? Or is there a way to get around this? Thanks in advance!

 

[tb582]

forgive me as I'm sure this was covered elsewhere but isn't ATT pushing an update out to allow non-market apps?

 

[hobotone]

Since ATT sent out the non-market app update. Its as easy as going to SWYPE.COM and just downloading it! I did it in a few minutes.