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Best alternate keyboard for someone with big hands?

Howdy all,
Im a larger guy and I was wondering what the consensus was on the best alternate keyboard for someone with big hands? I find the stock kb on the x10 always has me hitting other buttons because they are so skinny.

Nightpath said:
Howdy all,
Im a larger guy and I was wondering what the consensus was on the best alternate keyboard for someone with big hands? I find the stock kb on the x10 always has me hitting other buttons because they are so skinny.
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I say this to anyone who has a hard time using the generic keyboard. Use Swype. As long as your finger motions are correct and intentional, you will spell the correct word. It becomes easier for larger words since it autocorrects.Try swype, it is actually faster that using a qwerty keyboard once you get use to it.

a desktop keyboard? r u like gozzila? my fingers are HUGE and the modded HTC keyboard is more than perfect for me

Smart keyboard

mmk92 said:
a desktop keyboard? r u like gozzila? my fingers are HUGE and the modded HTC keyboard is more than perfect for me
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6'1" 240 Pounds military, yeah Im kind of large.
Can I find any of these on the android marketplace?

for swype you will need to register at beta.swype.com, I know the website says registration is closed but they approved my account within a day of registration
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Better keyboard is great for my fat fingers lol. ;-)
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away said:
for swype you will need to register at beta.swype.com, I know the website says registration is closed but they approved my account within a day of registration
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I registered, now I hope to get in on it. Tried before but never got a response.

try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416

Big Hands?
I second "Better Keyboard"... with the T9 layout...

SlideIt works the same as Swype

Hey, i'm using the HTC IME mod without problems...
PS: i wanna try swype but i can't register to get it...
can someone attach the .apk file? Or send me a PN with the link to the apk on something like rapidshare?
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xGary said:
SlideIt works the same as Swype
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+1...prefer slideit than swype.

Look for ThickButtons keyboard on the market. It predicts the next letters you could type and enlarges them. It could work for you.
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HTC IME Keyboard

You could just use whatever keyboard and turn the X10 sideways so you get the wider keyboard.

krazykirk said:
You could just use whatever keyboard and turn the X10 sideways so you get the wider keyboard.
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landscape?!
Yes, i'm always using the keyboard (HTC IME mod) in landscape mode =D
It's better AND faster to write
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Have you tried a dialling wand?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DtbPOXFk00

Im 6.8 and weight 330 with big hands I use swype with no problem but I dont swype it just use it like regular keyboard lol
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Keyboards for the Sensation

Hello all,
Is their a better keyboard for this phone? I really dont like the ones it comes with. Also what about the spell checker? Is that part of the keyboard program?
What ones are you using?
Thanks

join the swype beta.
http://beta.swype.com

Once you go Swype, you never go back.
If you don't like Swype style, try the Gingerbread keyboard on the Market.

Smart keyboard
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I've always liked the Gingerbread kb! But, Smart is also cool...

I only use swype when I only have 1 hand available, but I mainly use gingerbread keyboard pro from market cause I can make the spacebar super big on it (I normally miss it when it's small lol)
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Is there a keyboard where you could turn the phone sideway and it shows you the keyboard as well as the screen? I don't like how it only shows you the keyboard.

SpankDaHobo said:
Is there a keyboard where you could turn the phone sideway and it shows you the keyboard as well as the screen? I don't like how it only shows you the keyboard.
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Better Keyboard 8. I previously used it with the I/O skin & it could splitscreen.

Smart Keyboard FTW.
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I tried all the rest, used Swype for a year, then switched to SwiftKey. Best keyboard hands down. You won't regret it. Free beta on the market.
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For me and for now I use the flext9, which is powered by dragon. But I already paid for it a while ago. But I suggest use what others have already said. Try the beta swype for yourself and see if you like it. I have used swype and would get pissed at it when it got buggy...yes I know its a beta , but I would go to another kb. The GB kb is great for a plain jane kb, also, swiftkey X beta works well too.
If I were you, I would try all the free versions of kbs, starting with the most popular to what you like and narrow it down from there.

Smart Keyboard Pro. I've had it since my Nexus one days, and it's still the best.

Thanks everyone, I will check them all out after work today.
I wouldnt mind also trying a new browser, any suggestions? I know a little bit of whats out there but still learing.
Thanks again everyone.

only swype ... still best //

SwiftKey is the nuts. I think it's made from actual magic
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You would think hTC stock keyboard would have arrows for this mighty screen

Swype FTW I never had a keyboard where I could type that fast.

yourpassenger said:
SwiftKey is the nuts. I think it's made from actual magic
Sent from my brain
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ive heard a lot of good stuff about swift but i feel like my fingers r to fat for it so i make mad mistakes and i theres no option to turn auto-capitalization off?

SwiftKey is very good at predicting text even with fat fingers
As far as the browser goes, I prefer opera.
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nerdo said:
You would think hTC stock keyboard would have arrows for this mighty screen
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Swiftkey X has the option to add arrows in the kb. FTW!

SwiftKey 3 Beta

If anyone has used SwiftKey X then you'll like SwiftKey 3. Has two new themes that would go great with ICS themes. You can get the new keyboard from the Market.

This works absolutely perfect thanks for the heads up
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KingVekxin said:
This works absolutely perfect thanks for the heads up
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Yea np. I love their new design. Always been a fan of swiftkey x. I want to say PCworld had top 100 apps of 2012 and the talked about this new keyboard. :thumbup:
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And now the keyboard is out on the market
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Bought it way back when they had it for 99cents, Definitely nice to see some new changes.

Does anybody else have a little keyboard symbol that pops up in the notification bar every time they type something with the SK keyboard? It goes away once you're done typing. Dragging the notification bar down shows that the symbol corresponds to "set input method." Clicking it takes you to the languages and input settings.
I've already configured all of that through SK. Any way to make it stop?

Thanks for the heads up on this. I've purchased both SwiftKey X for my Infuse and SwiftKey X Tablet for my HTC Flyer. In my opinion, it's one of the best Android keyboards out right now. I'll definitely give the beta a look.
Edit: Looks like the update is in the Play Store now and is free for those who paid for SK X. Sweet.

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Does anybody else have a little keyboard symbol that pops up in the notification bar every time they type something with the SK keyboard? It goes away once you're done typing. Dragging the notification bar down shows that the symbol corresponds to "set input method." Clicking it takes you to the languages and input settings.
I've already configured all of that through SK. Any way to make it stop?
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Not sure I do not have that happen.
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lukas_s said:
Does anybody else have a little keyboard symbol that pops up in the notification bar every time they type something with the SK keyboard? It goes away once you're done typing. Dragging the notification bar down shows that the symbol corresponds to "set input method." Clicking it takes you to the languages and input settings.
I've already configured all of that through SK. Any way to make it stop?
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I have that,but I heard its a bug with the new ics update
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hoose23 said:
I have that,but I heard its a bug with the new ics update
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I thought so. Thanks man.
I'm just pretty OCD about stuff like that haha

I use sk3 on my phone. It took a little getting used to, but I love it. I only wish it had more theme support like other 3rd party keyboards.
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Best Keyboard For The Gs3?

What keyboard do you like the best? Post a screen shot of it Please!
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Gingerbread 2.3 i think its called. Much better then stock Samsung. Hate how that either has auto complete or if you turn it off then you can't select a word from the list.

SwiftKey 3, easily the best unless you like to Swype.

swiftkey 3 is best imo

A.I.Type keyboard. BEST hands down IMO

I love the jelly bean keyboard. Fast and free .. Do a search on the market.

its gotta be swiftkey for me. so much customization a great keyboard and easily the best prediction software out there. takes up like 17 megabytes of ram but the s3 handles that fine. swiftkey ftw imo

Elite49 said:
Gingerbread 2.3 i think its called. Much better then stock Samsung. Hate how that either has auto complete or if you turn it off then you can't select a word from the list.
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I was beginning to think I was the only one that hated the Samsung one. I like the plain old stock keyboard. Whatever was on my Bionic with the leaked ICS was a great keyboard as well.

Swype Beta, so much better than the stock keyboard.

Stryker1297 said:
its gotta be swiftkey for me. so much customization a great keyboard and easily the best prediction software out there. takes up like 17 megabytes of ram but the s3 handles that fine. swiftkey ftw imo
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Just installed and mine runs at 52MB's....

8pen ^_^

I like the SmartKeyboard PRO ! it has hundred themes that can be used and nice dictionary for every language

Depends on what I'm doing. For longer thoughts and messages like this, I use Swype Beta since its by far the fastest form of typing on a mobile phone, but for other things like web browsing, I the use jelly bean keyboard. It's easier to type passwords and URL's.
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pecana said:
I like the SmartKeyboard PRO
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I agree 100%, that is my favorite KB hands down!!

jmorton10 said:
I agree 100%, that is my favorite KB hands down!!
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Having always had hardware keyboards it never occurred to me that I could install a different one. Trying swiftkey now and it is several orders of magnitude better than stock samsung.
I'd be willing to bet any aftermarket keyboard is better than stock.

THE SKATER DUDE said:
swiftkey 3 is best imo
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I second this. I prefer Swype, but if you don't then swift key is your best bet
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I've tried SwiftKey 3, Smart Keyboard and a few others and strongly prefer SwiftKey
The options it has are nice and it's very fast and responsive while still offering an auto correct that learns your typing
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Best Keyboard to Me...
I feel the best keyboard is between the Go Keyboard or Thumb Keyboard.
Currently the new Thumb Keyboard is my favorite, I can't find any drawbacks except not able to use swipe.
The new Thumb Keyboard uses the new text as you talk feature that is embedded with ICS.
It just works so good and if you pay for it, you will see that it works very nicely with ICS.
Furthermore, it has clean looks and customization based off how big your fingers are and how you prefer to type.
Go Keyboard is nice because you can use swipe as well as a voice input option that works pretty good. (the main drawback is that it sometimes is glitchy when using google products and the adds if you haven't paid for the app)

Another vote for SwiftKey 3 here. It's been my standard for a long time now.

SwiftKey hands down.
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Keyboard with Numbers(no need for long press)

hi guys,
is there a keyboard apk that has numbers on the first row where you dont have to "long press" it anymore?
same as the samsung keyboard.

Pretty sure Kii has this feature and many more besides https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zl.inputmethod.latin

thanks magnafunk... but the app needs to be upgraded to premium so that i can use the feature without resetting every hour.

Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android
A. I. Keyboard.
palabook said:
thanks magnafunk... but the app needs to be upgraded to premium so that i can use the feature without resetting every hour.
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Cataclysm ROM has options to add number row to the aosp keyboard.

magnafunk said:
Pretty sure Kii has this feature and many more besides https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zl.inputmethod.latin
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After reading this post I thought I would give this keyboard a try. Really like it. The auto correct seems very good, ability to have number keys above, swipe typing, can change key size. Was a bit expensive for a keyboard, but worth it in my opinion.
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palabook said:
hi guys,
is there a keyboard apk that has numbers on the first row where you dont have to "long press" it anymore?
same as the samsung keyboard.
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SwiftKey allows you to change the long-press time. I have mine at 120 ms and it's bloody quick.

elliot.newnham said:
SwiftKey allows you to change the long-press time. I have mine at 120 ms and it's bloody quick.
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I just found that out recently, boy does it make a huge difference.

Look here, LG G2 Keyboard works very well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47219121&postcount=4

The hacker's keyboard is a good alternative, especially as it also has ctrl/alt/f keys and its full keyboard mode is very useful in landscape
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joco1114 said:
Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android
A. I. Keyboard.
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im using this now. thanks!!!
lots of different keyboard style to choose from.