Disable XT9 on WM PocketPC, Forever!
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
@miguel, I didn’t run into the problem while testing. Let me give it another try.
@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).
i tried the other one and got the same prob tht i am not able to use the keypad or anything else to type
@Miguel, which other one are you referring to? And are you using the Samsung Epix/Omnia?
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
Tis Gone Woot Woot!