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I tried it today and i have to say i like slideIT much much better. Swype looks better but i slideIT always seems to type what i am trying to say. I orginal got it on my old wm phone last year. I got it for android now and its just as good. Is there actually a benifit from swype that i am missing?
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I tried it today and i have to say i like slideIT much much better. Swype looks better but i slideIT always seems to type what i am trying to say. I orginal got it on my old wm phone last year. I got it for android now and its just as good. Is there actually a benifit from swype that i am missing?
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I have tried both and I'm a Swype fan over slideIT. I don't know if slideIT has recently updated, but I know Swype knows my contacts names, whereas when I tried slideIT, it did not. My wife's name is EstefanÃa (note the accent) and Swype gets it right every time. That itself is worth it. I also found Swype is more customizable...you can change speed/accuracy settings etc.
And yes, I think Swype is much better looking than slideIT...and while that shouldn't matter...it does.
I totally agree with @bwshockley
Swype is leaps and bounds better.. its programmable and looks much nicer..
I adjust Swype's line length down, accuracy up, pop-up box down and then it is unstoppably outstanding.
lgevo said:
Swype looks better but i slideIT always seems to type what i am trying to say.
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Strange. I've had the exact opposite experience. After using Swype for a few weeks I'm almost as fast with it as on my desktop keyboard. I tried SlideIT for a few hours last night and found it to be so inaccurate that I was even slower than on the stock HTC keyboard.
Everyone should use what works best for them, but if someone were to ask me for a recommendation, I'd have to steer them towards Swype. (If they ever make it legitimately available to the masses.)
Swype work on 2.1? I know its been asked,but I am lazy
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Swype work on 2.1? I know its been asked,but I am lazy
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Yep. I am using Swypelight from this forum and it works awesome. It is always the first thing I have to change when I load a new ROM.
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lgevo said:
I tried it today and i have to say i like slideIT much much better. Swype looks better but i slideIT always seems to type what i am trying to say. I orginal got it on my old wm phone last year. I got it for android now and its just as good. Is there actually a benifit from swype that i am missing?
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yep, you MUST be missing it. SWYPE is sick. But i hate typing on phones so it is awesome, and it always picks up my words. you have to configure it as it has many settings that can alter its performance....
slideIT works with my contacts and u can add words to it also. Idk i guess its all prefrence i am just a bit annoyed that everytime i type good God pops up... nothing against god but damn of course it dose not pop up with alternative words. I messed with the settings a bit to fix it and then boom i some how add the word causr... I dont even know how i added it on accident.. i never have these issues with slideIT and slide it figures out words as u go so u can quick hit em while ur typing also i like where the alt words show up right where they do on htc and android keybord its nice.
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slideIT works with my contacts and u can add words to it also. Idk i guess its all prefrence i am just a bit annoyed that everytime i type good God pops up... nothing against god but damn of course it dose not pop up with alternative words. I messed with the settings a bit to fix it and then boom i some how add the word causr... I dont even know how i added it on accident.. i never have these issues with slideIT and slide it figures out words as u go so u can quick hit em while ur typing also i like where the alt words show up right where they do on htc and android keybord its nice.
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You're probably not selecting O twice. That could be the reason why god shows up instead of good.
how do u select o twice when ur sliding? I really have no clue
Loop or squiggle on the letter you want to double.
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how do u select o twice when ur sliding? I really have no clue
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Aww this is why you dislike swype.
Go to menu>settings>language & keyboard> Swype Settings>Tutorial
Go through it ALL OF IT. You'll be swyping so fast it should be illegal
your prob right with slideit i didnt need to do this i figured it out instantly but i will go threw the tutorial and see if i like it better
mine just expired... tried downloading a the beta version but the resolution doesn't match the heroes... anyone know where i can a functional hero copy with all the languages?
I found a version that works well with the hero, but ive only tried it in English...
Not sure how that link is any different than the other 30 versions of Swype floating around this forum.
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I believe this version has all languages >> http://rapidshare.com/files/353106850/Swype-SwypeReference-HVGA-trial-release.1.16.12.5228.219.apk
Uninstall your old version first.
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isnt that the trial version? that's also expired?
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isnt that the trial version? that's also expired?
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nothing expires if you know how to crack it
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isnt that the trial version? that's also expired?
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I'm not sure, I'm using the lite version with EN keyboard only...
This thread confirmed working Swype 2.4.44.10912 for HTC Incredible. Be sure you download "SWYPO v2.4.44 - WVGA English" version.
Came across other versions (eg 10814) that did not work.
Perform an "upgrade" of the package and dictionary is saved.
Hope this makes it easier for you guys to find a working version!
link?
Mine just stopped working
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i5aac said:
link?
Mine just stopped working
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Can't link to it due to copyright reasons.
I can also confirm this version works after 1.61 expired today.
If you want an option that you won't have to steal, check this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8451890&postcount=74
thank you... i can't wait for swype to actually release this... i will gladly pay for it
rfarrah said:
If you want an option that you won't have to steal, check this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8451890&postcount=74
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Almost every person on this forum that likes Swype has said that they would buy it if it was available. Closing a Beta and making APKs that expire only leave people with limited choices. Either find a copy that works, or choose another product. If you make someone have to buy another product, why would they switch back to your product once its ready, especially if you have to pay for that one as well?
That being said, Ultra Keyboard seems awesome. I will probably buy it after my trial is up unless I find something about it I don't like. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Almost every person on this forum that likes Swype has said that they would buy it if it was available. Closing a Beta and making APKs that expire only leave people with limited choices. Either find a copy that works, or choose another product. If you make someone have to buy another product, why would they switch back to your product once its ready, especially if you have to pay for that one as well?
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I don't agree with the way swype does the beta. They are not the holy grail especially since google just got blind type.
"Results may vary."
Doesn't work for me on Froyo 2.2. Let's you tap but not swype. Says it's not configured for this device (using incredible).
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just checked this out via the free trial, definitely doesnt seem like a bad alternative. i recommend trying it out if you, like me, cant find a working swype link.
I am trying ultra keyboard. It has more features than swype, but so far it seems less accurate. In other words, I make a lot more mistakes. It could be a matter of getting used to. Also, the keyboard is ugly compared to the red Swype version which was beautiful.
I'm in Swype beta, this is my current version. Although mine ends with 10912.t100
Not sure if that matters or means anything.
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Anyone having issues with it, try out SlideIT - I have used them both and love the responsiveness and accuracy of SlideIT>Swype. I have no affiliation with it, just giving my sure to be met with harsh criticism opinion lol
I am not interested in the morality of possessing "swyped" software, or the argument thereof. I am also not interested in the substitutes-i have tried them and don't care for them. I am simply concerned with locating a functional version of swype
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All these different versions of swype being canceled over and over again is really annoying
Nice! It's great to be swyping again. Confirmed working on my Incredible running Virtuous v3.0.1. It also looks a lot cleaner than the version 1.61.37.8128 of swype I was running previously which had "expired" yesterday.
Ultra is better than slide it. I would gladly pay for swype if they made it available on the market.
Ultra does have allot of features but not as accurate as swype.
nowandaway
The upgrade also works for me, using Skyraider vanilla 3.0 RC. I don't understand swype's strategy. Why don't they just put it on the market? I'd pay for it.
Working here also
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Working here also
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WVGA or HVGA?
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WVGA or HVGA?
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Incredible is, WVGA or at least the WVGA one works for me.
Since it has become hard to find a good working version of Swype (Legally of course), I've been looking around at other keyboards that are similar to Swype, or even completely different, but are still better then the default keyboard.
When I did use swype, I actually only used the swyping feature 50% of the time, so that believe it or not is a feature I won't really miss too much. The big deal with Swype, and the reason why I still keep swype on my android is the design of the keyboard. I find it much easier to type on it at a fast pace without actually messing up. I always screw up with the default one.
Anyone have any recommendations for swype replacements?
Edit: I want this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6eKm1gUnTE
If you like the keyboard design, you might want to consider using HTC IME mod, you can customize button size and spacing. All in all, the default keyboard is much better than you think, because of the many options.
I still use swype though, it's just too sexy.
OK, so a small update for people in the same boat as me...
I downloaded and tested several new keyboard.
SlideIT, Better Keyboard, Smart Keyboard, and Ultra Keyboard...
IMO Ultra Keyboard is the winner BY FAR! It's pretty cheap, and IMO i like it alot better then swype. It has some amazing features, like camera mode, where it will show the view from your camera while your walking and texting so you dont run into anything, it also has swyping, which works just as well as swype. Tons of other features too!
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OK, so a small update for people in the same boat as me...
I downloaded and tested several new keyboard.
SlideIT, Better Keyboard, Smart Keyboard, and Ultra Keyboard...
IMO Ultra Keyboard is the winner BY FAR! It's pretty cheap, and IMO i like it alot better then swype. It has some amazing features, like camera mode, where it will show the view from your camera while your walking and texting so you dont run into anything, it also has swyping, which works just as well as swype. Tons of other features too!
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Interesting. I've never heard of Ultra Keyboard. I'll have to check that out.
Sounds interesting, gonna give it a try
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Shapewriter.
I've been using ultra keyboard for a few months now. The customization is really second to none. It's built in vocabulary/dictionary is very in depth as well. You're going to have to spend some time fine tuning sensitivity and such. The built in mic and translator is very useful as well.
I am currently using the Droid multi-touch keyboard and it works good for me
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Ultra Keyboard a monster. I think imma go back and play with it again a little more now that I have my rom and kernel on lock.
That keyboard lets you limit the number of suggestions and you can even move the suggestion bar wherever you want. I even think you can "swype" with it. They did some work with that keyboard. Good buy. That and Smart Keyboard Pro and IME Mod. Those are the keyboards right there.
I'm honestly liking Ultra Keyboard more than Swype right now for a few reasons:
1. Adding and removing words from the dictionary is extremely simple and actually WORKS (I could never remove anything from the Swype dictionary; I swear I told it to delete "wil" 20 times).
2. I don't get a pop-up every 5th word telling me that the word I typed was "hidden" by another word like with the latest Swype beta.
3. Different pop-up menu means I can quickly select the word that I want if it wasn't detected without pressing a button to open the word choices menu.
So far the only thing that Swype has over Ultra is being able to swype from the exclamation point/question mark to the space bar to insert one or the other.
I had the black and red themed swype and it was by far the best keyboard I've ever used. It even seemed to swype better than the beta. I'm currently using swype. A friend logged into his gmail on my phone and got me the latest version. I feel for you though, when I lost my b/r swype I quit typing all together for a week, nothing can compare.
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Shapewriter.
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I have to second this. I have had swype for a while and gave shape writer a shot since the newer version of swype wasn't as good as the old. I'll tell you what I like far and away more than swype with one exception. I haven't figured out how to type a _ Small price to pay for a much better experience.
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I have to second this. I have had swype for a while and gave shape writer a shot since the newer version of swype wasn't as good as the old. I'll tell you what I like far and away more than swype with one exception. I haven't figured out how to type a _ Small price to pay for a much better experience.
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I remember that when using Shapewriter! It's like they just totally forgot about the underscore.
mgene63 said:
I have to second this. I have had swype for a while and gave shape writer a shot since the newer version of swype wasn't as good as the old. I'll tell you what I like far and away more than swype with one exception. I haven't figured out how to type a _ Small price to pay for a much better experience.
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Press the "@" and it is there in the suggestion bar. I had to search for a bit myself. But I agree with oyu. I've used SWYPE and find Shapewriter to be much better.
i liked shapewriter. havn't been able to get it to work right since they sold.
swype is nice, but they seem to be playing some kinda stoopid game. either put the app on the market for us or retract it and sell it to a manufacturer or provider.
thank you for the heads up on UltraKeyboard. i look forward to trying it out. the idea of the camera-view is a nice idea.
DeMiNe0 said:
OK, so a small update for people in the same boat as me...
I downloaded and tested several new keyboard.
SlideIT, Better Keyboard, Smart Keyboard, and Ultra Keyboard...
IMO Ultra Keyboard is the winner BY FAR! It's pretty cheap, and IMO i like it alot better then swype. It has some amazing features, like camera mode, where it will show the view from your camera while your walking and texting so you dont run into anything, it also has swyping, which works just as well as swype. Tons of other features too!
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Dude, thanks for this. Just downloaded Ultra Keyboard and I love it! I was down in the "Swype-beta-expired blues" and now I'm up and rockin' again .
definitely like ultra keyboard better than swype thus far. any good tips for ultra keyboard?
I have a love-hate relationship with swype. I love to use it, but only when it works. I am in th beta program, but unfortunately the software decides to stop working all the time, and the only remedy is to switch to the stock keyboard (which is a great keyboard... until you try swype, which makes it seem like an archaic means of typing) and switch back to swype. This is extremely annoying, the newest beta is riddled with problems like this (including bugs and issues with dictionary words). I'm going to try ultra keyboard, see how that fares for me. Maybe I'll go back to swype when a new update comes out.
ultrakeyboard is nice. it'd be helpful if they allowed a 3 or 5 days to muss with it. so many options!
Ultra Keyboard for sure! I have also used it for several months. I liked Swype but didn't like that it doens't have a microphone. The microphone for Ultra is soooo good - it gives you severla options for what you said in case it "captured" it wrong (which it rarely does). Plus it is fully customizable.
Ultra + Handcent = daBomb!
Sorry if this has been posted, I searched and found nothing. Anyways, I got my phone last night and have not installed swype yet. I unlocked it today and went to reply to a text. Used to using swype on my MT4G I just started swyping on the HTC keyboard and it worked. Its Swype capable. Works pretty good, swype itself works a little better but for those of us that want HTC's keyboard for typing and swype ability now we have it!
setzer715 said:
Sorry if this has been posted, I searched and found nothing. Anyways, I got my phone last night and have not installed swype yet. I unlocked it today and went to reply to a text. Used to using swype on my MT4G I just started swyping on the HTC keyboard and it worked. Its Swype capable. Works pretty good, swype itself works a little better but for those of us that want HTC's keyboard for typing and swype ability now we have it!
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I think you are using "trace"... HTC's version of swype.
it's not very good.
sign up for the swype beta and install it. you'll be much happier.
Called Trace, it's a start. Swype 3.0 beta is a vast improvement though.
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I think you are using "trace"... HTC's version of swype.
it's not very good.
sign up for the swype beta and install it. you'll be much happier.
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Ah, yes, your right. I just went into settings. I didn't know about trace before. I haven't use IME in a long time. Been using swype for the last 8 months.
As I said, it works ok, has some issues. Swype is better but I hate they keyboard layout (i.e. number locations) versus IME when regular typing. I will install swype.
this keyboard is the best I've used yet. it's like swype except it learns from it's mistakes and adapts to your typing style.
It's in beta so you can try to get on, or if not search for it you can easily find it.
i highly recommend it!
Here's a video of it in action:
Gotta try it, thanks for the heads up! But if it's buggy, I'll revert back to Swiftkey X.
Hzu said:
Gotta try it, thanks for the heads up! But if it's buggy, I'll revert back to Swiftkey X.
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it isn't buggy at all!! try it for at least an hour to let it learn your typing style, you will be amazed. It never gets a word wrong for me now
Yeah, It's pretty impressive, Hadn't even heard of it before I installed Erickwill's rom, It's pre-installed on that rom as the default keyboard, I wanted to delete it immediately but gave it a few hours & I really like it now & I'm using it
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Yeah, It's pretty impressive, Hadn't even heard of it before I installed Erickwill's rom, It's pre-installed on that rom as the default keyboard, I wanted to delete it immediately but gave it a few hours & I really like it now & I'm using it
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is it the 4.8 beta on erickwills rom??
That you can swype on?
If so I didn't know that!! It's fairly new
hmm i just looked and I don't think he is using the 4.8 beta, the one listed is the old touchpal without swyping ability
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is it the 4.8 beta on erickwills rom??
That you can swype on?
If so I didn't know that!! It's fairly new
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the version reads v4.8.16391
& yes you can swype on, It has touchpal curve, you mean that right?
is it the same version?
I couldn't cope with the auto correction when pressing space bar .. and if i turned that off it wouldn't suggest words for me. Plus the swype was having problems with the word prediction. They are releasing a newer beta for it soon that should fix some of these problem though may have to re-try it again once that comes out.
Back to smart keyboard pro for me
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the version reads v4.8.16391
& yes you can swype on, It has touchpal curve, you mean that right?
is it the same version?
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yeah that would be the one!
I love it, i find it a lot better than swype
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I couldn't cope with the auto correction when pressing space bar .. and if i turned that off it wouldn't suggest words for me. Plus the swype was having problems with the word prediction. They are releasing a newer beta for it soon that should fix some of these problem though may have to re-try it again once that comes out.
Back to smart keyboard pro for me
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I found I had to give it an hour, and type some "words" out once normally.
Then it learned my style and now it never makes a mistake
Thanks for the tip. Does anyone know what happened to Blindtype? It was supposed to be the next big thing. Haven't heard anything since it was acquired by Google. Check out its videos.
blaze16 said:
Thanks for the tip. Does anyone know what happened to Blindtype? It was supposed to be the next big thing. Haven't heard anything since it was acquired by Google. Check out its videos.
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weird.. why buy it to let it die lol
If I remember correctly they are putting blind type on this keyboard at a later date.
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