Hi everyone, I bought Samsung Epix, which is a wonderful device, except that the optical joystick/touchpad sucks.
So, I wanted to ask if you know about software keyboard that would contain only directional arrows (as for example navigating a word or two back is a catastrophe - the touchpad reacts with delay, and it takes a lot of attempts to put the cursor where I wanted - and using it in mouse mode to click between two concrete letters is a pain too).
I created a mockup of what I would like - is there existing keyboard like this, or some lightweight skinnable one for which I could make an arrows-only skin?
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Great idea, but it doesn't exist because the Epix and the Saga are the only phones that really need this.
FingerKeyboard skin
Some time ago, when I used FingerKeyboard 2.0, I wanted this same thing and did it by "cheating." Make made layout in another language and put only the four arrow keys that layout. If you use FingerKeyboard, doing this isn't diffficult as the skins are just text files.
If you'd like me to dig through my old files, I can look for my skin, However, I have a lot lined up as work this week and probably won't get to it until Friday.
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Some time ago, when I used FingerKeyboard 2.0, I wanted this same thing and did it by "cheating." Make made layout in another language and put only the four arrow keys that layout. If you use FingerKeyboard, doing this isn't diffficult as the skins are just text files.
If you'd like me to dig through my old files, I can look for my skin, However, I have a lot lined up as work this week and probably won't get to it until Friday.
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Thanks, that shouldn't be necessary - just a tip for a concrete configurable SIP and the 'custom language' trick is enough, thank you!
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Hi guys.
For last few nights was trying to change ugliest part of my lovely HTC touch pro - landscape menu - into somethink a little bit more eye-catching.
Its quite sad, that in factory standard Raphael, after sliding keyboard off, all you can see is some kind of retarded kids graphic design. So i decided to give it a go.
Effect is quite promising (i hope so), so i share it with you, and in few days I should come up with complete project - home screen, all the menus, landscape menu, background, font and even matching sounds.
My project codename is Greeeenplastic
here is the screenshot:
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I hope you will like it and check this thread for more forthcoming graphic goodies.
And, of course, if you like it, please buy me some coffee , so i can work harder
how to make it work:
1. download Greeeenplastic01.zip to your device
2. disable TouchFlo (Settings - Today -Items - untick TouchFlo3D)
3. open Greeeenplastic01.zip using file explorer, and choose menu/action/extract. untick "apply path", tick on "overwrite existing files", choose "windows" folder as a destination.
4. Enable TouchFlo3D again (Settings - Today -Items - tick TouchFlo3D)
5. Slide open keyboard, and enjoy
Any comments welcome!
wow those look real awesome. one of the first things il try once i get the fuze
any chance you can make the colors look more like these?
Giannis86 said:
update!
improved the blue theme..it looks much better i think
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not a problem. going to sleep now, but tomorrow before midnight u will have your custom made "Bluuuueplastic" version
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not a problem. going to sleep now, but tomorrow before midnight u will have your custom made "Bluuuueplastic" version
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sick. good thing i stayed awake! thanks
1st
Install Active Sync on your Personal Computer and use it to backup your phone.
2nd
Start Menu -> Settings -> Today, 2nd tab
Disable TF3D (ignore the warning)
Enable date and other 'Today-Screen-PlugIns'
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This is what I have running from top to bottom;
Pocket Digital Clock - http://project.ionized.googlepages.com/pdc
tdLaunchY - http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-tdlaunchy-v1-6.html
Sun'n'Moon - http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-sunnmoon-v1-2.html
Windows Live - WindowsLive_0409.PPC2005_arm.cab
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=E4510356-4B0B-4E9C-AB38-7C19F55DF5D3&displaylang=en
And ofcourse the Theme allblack.tsk
(unzip and copy to Windows Directory) Start Menu -> Settings -> Today, 1st tab
i don't usually do this, but i'm going to give you my opinion on that today screen:
- MESSY
- you need to use a stylus for those little icons
- you have softkey buttons "5678" THEN "1234" ...why?
Personally, i believe the Diamond 2 is "new age" enough to use a bit of eye candy.
My first PPC (iMate Pocket PC) had a "prettier" look that this.
Sorry for the negative critique :/
do you realy like this screen?
I do like it for the moment LOL
You must know that TMobiel statically 'froze' manilla on my Topaz cq making it nearly impossible to alter it in any way! It is a horrible interface. I didn't even bother to make a screenshot(!), because after 2 and a half hours I deactivated TF3D, took the stylus out and never looked back.
Now and than I do switch to different today plugins and must admit that tdLaunchY has kinda tiny icons <g>
Well I'll give Easy Today Launcher a try. It has more of a finger friendly look
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You must know that TMobiel statically 'froze' manilla on my Topaz cq making it nearly impossible to alter it in any way!
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have you not considered flashing a new ROM onto your device? that way you could do what you want! (trust me, TF3D is GREAT when it runs smoothly!)
good luck (if you're worried about flashing a cooked ROM, you can gladly PM me, it's easy)
I also do not use TF3D or ... I use SPB pocket plus and some nice today plugins and base today may also look nice. .. all aplication I use are one or max two click without stylus!!! ...and make changes is quite simple. The system responds and works quickly ... I have a phone for work and efficiency and speed control is important to me than a complicated adjustable slow TF3D.
I've got a problem that I don't seem to see any others having... although they should.
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Every time I open the keyboard to type I'm greeted with the cursor handle halfway over the "w" key. If I try to start a word with a "w" it will think I want to move the handle and the swype won't take, so either I have to wait ~5 sec for it to disappear or hit another letter and backspace and then start. If you are good you can get the bottom of the "w" key but more often than not you get the handle.
It's in the most unfortunate place, too - as most phrases I text start with "w".
Where you at?
Who is coming?
When will you be here?
What do you want to do?
Why are you still here?
...etc
The stock keyboard is fine since there is the space above - why not Swype too?
So the question is - first, more theoretical, why would Android default to have the handle there when there is no text entered? (e.g. starting a text or web search)
Secondly, is there any way to get rid of the handle altogether? I've gotten accustomed to Android not having it so I'm good if it's not there but also with Swype there is little reason to go back and edit individual letters.
Maybe someone who works for Swype will see this and add the new (and much improved) word selection bar above the keyboard all the time like stock gingerbread...
Try Swype 3.0 (in beta)?
http://beta.swype.com/
Thanks for the reply. I'm using version 3.6.84.26668.t100.26698
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Thanks for the reply. I'm using version 3.6.84.26668.t100.26698
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Then I'm afraid I have no idea how to fix your problem. I don't ever get the cursor handle when initially opening an input window. Mine only shows up after I touch it a second time.
I have that same problem with the cursor over the W...very annoying. I've defaulted to skipping the 'W' when I type the first word...
Originally, I was planning on calling the little guy "Gyffy, GYF's sidekick." But then, I though "Oh, wait."
Of course I am still working on my other launcher but in my quest for ever faster access to anything on my phone, I realized that this may be another step forward, albeit with fewer features.
Warning: Alpha version.
No, it will not damage your phone, but it's still early in the dev process so, it is expected to break.
How do I use it?
In a nutshell: see that tiny blue square in the screenshots? Yes, this guy. Just double-tap it to open SK. Then, tap one or more letters.
Oh, and you can move that square wherever you want: long-press, your device vibrates; drag it around.
Limitations
Just about anything you can think of! Since it's such a young project, it lacks:
- preferences
- proper spelling
- resiliency
- initialization speed
- a consistent way to dismiss the launcher window; just tap in the text field or some open space underneath it
Fun yet useless features
- Right now, touching an app launches it; sliding over it reveals a menu for alternate actions but it doesn't offer any yet
- You can swipe left on the keyboard to delete letters; it's highly unreliable
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Screenies
Yes, these were taken using the Genymotion simulator. How observant of you!
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So, that's it?
Oh, no. I can think of a lot of things still missing e.g. shortcuts.
You should see updates very soon.
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as I opposed to having a magic blue square on your screen, why not have it activated with a dragging of your finger from the edge of a section of the screen? A lot of apps do this and it's pretty easy to use lol.
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as I opposed to having a magic blue square on your screen, why not have it activated with a dragging of your finger from the edge of a section of the screen? A lot of apps do this and it's pretty easy to use lol.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072870 :cyclops:
Hello ,everyone!
I am recently engaged with keyboard .I wonder what is most important about a keyboard to most users.
Would you please kindly share your precious opinion with us?Thank you very much!
Main thing it is usability, example real PC keyboard - good -phone screen keyboard - suxx.
Depends per example, I use fleksy cause I like the custom themes (that you can make) and because of ther size and it just types nice
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I also sometimes switch to swiftkey. swiftkey also has themes but you can not edit them yourself but it does feature swype and quit good predictions
Prediction!
Thank you for your detailed reply!
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Depends per example, I use fleksy cause I like the custom themes (that you can make) and because of ther size and it just types nice
I also sometimes switch to swiftkey. swiftkey also has themes but you can not edit them yourself but it does feature swype and quit good predictions
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Thank you for your detailed reply!
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No problem, I am here to help.
For me, ideal english keyboard has numbers above letters for quick access. That's probably all I'm missing in standart Android keyboard.
But if you are thinking in non English world also, there is space for improvement in autocorrect (for example default android keyboard tries to correct every word it doesn't know, which makes autocorrect totaly useless in my language). Also it's really annoying to write special characters (for example á,š,č...), because you have to press letter, wait for a second and than choose from a sub menu. That's actually quite a big delay because you normally have to write many of these characters.
I hope it helps you somehow and sorry for my English.
For me is Accuracy and Predictions.