Disable XT9 on WM PocketPC, Forever!

By mrwangkai on April 30, 2009 at 11:53 am
Posted Under: Tips, Tweaks and Settings

XT9 is one of the predictive text technology used on mobile devices. While it may be a faithful friend to some, it can be an annoying neighbor to others. It is not uncommon for users to accidentally toggle the XT9 while typing a message on the default Samsung Keyboard on their PocketPCs. If you’re in the latter category as a part of the unconvenient users, there is a way for you to disable XT9 entirely through registry edit.

Objective

Disable the Toggle for XT9

Applicable Device(s)

Windows Mobile PocketPCs

Samsung Omnia, Samsung Epix

What you need

Registry Editor (such as PHM)

Registry Address

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Layouts\e0010409

Value Name

  • Ime File
  • Layout Text

Value Data

Make the following changes to the value names:

  • Ime File:windows\compime.dll
  • Layout Text:COMP IME

Screenshot

So if you are part of the crowd who is annoyed by the accidental toggled XT9, you can certain go through the simple registry edits and disable the effect!


Seconds long clip to show that XT9 does not come up when pressing ABC.

Update 8/3/2009: As Miguel has pointed out in the comment, the changes in this registry edit will disable text input in other SIPs such as Keypad and Phonepad (screenshots below). So if you would like to restore the registry settings, please go to the Registry Address and restore the value data to the following:

  • Ime File: windows\XT9ime.dll
  • Layout Text: XT9 IME
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Reader Comments

!!!!!!!!WARNING!!!!!
if u do this u will not be able to use the regular kepad to text. all u will be able to use is the keyboard. even tho it gives u the option to use keypad u wont be able to use anything but the keyboard

#1 
Written By Miguel on August 3rd, 2009 @ 10:01 am

@miguel, I didn’t run into the problem while testing. Let me give it another try.

#2 
Written By mrwangkai on August 3rd, 2009 @ 10:41 am

@miguel, spot on. Sorry we didn’t catch it while testing! I’ve posted ways to restore it if it becomes a problem for you (whoever is using this tweak).

#3 
Written By mrwangkai on August 3rd, 2009 @ 11:40 am

i tried the other one and got the same prob tht i am not able to use the keypad or anything else to type

#4 
Written By Miguel on August 13th, 2009 @ 6:26 pm

@Miguel, which other one are you referring to? And are you using the Samsung Epix/Omnia?

#5 
Written By mrwangkai on August 14th, 2009 @ 9:25 am

the one tht u put after the 1st prob. i put tht in the registry and it still does the same thing. i have the Verizon Samsung Omnia i910

#6 
Written By Miguel on August 14th, 2009 @ 5:25 pm

Tis Gone Woot Woot!

#7 
Written By Rocky on August 15th, 2009 @ 11:55 am

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