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Request: Droid X style text edit

Hi all, I just came from iPhone and am really missing the magnifiying glass that pops up when i want to move my text edit cursor between letters. I noticed the Droid X has this feature as well (in fact seems to work better than the iphone's).
My big thumbs can not tap accurately enough between letters, and I do not like the stock Sense kb (I'm using the Gingerbread kb).
Could anyone hook me up with this magnifying glass/cursor movement? I would be very appreciative.

I have fat fingers, too.
You know the GB keyboard you're using already has a helpful feature for this, right? It doesn't magnify anything, but those big text selector tabs just might be the best part of the GB update, lol.

iamthebigcheeze said:
I have fat fingers, too.
You know the GB keyboard you're using already has a helpful feature for this, right? It doesn't magnify anything, but those big text selector tabs just might be the best part of the GB update, lol.
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hmmm i am not sure what you are talking about... The only way I know of to move is by tapping, but it is far too inaccurate.

The Gingebread keyboard has big tabs for text selection and moving the cursor. Here's an example:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Oh, Whoa!
Which Gingerbread kb are you using?? That looks sweet and I am pretty sure the one I've got does not have that function. Or if it does, I'm a fool and haven't figured out how to use it....
(I'm stock ROM with an "ruKeyboard 2.0 r19" apk)

jstauffer08 said:
Oh, Whoa!
Which Gingerbread kb are you using?? That looks sweet and I am pretty sure the one I've got does not have that function. Or if it does, I'm a fool and haven't figured out how to use it....
(I'm stock ROM with an "ruKeyboard 2.0 r19" apk)
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the ones i have tried dont have it either. I did go to bestbuy and tried the nexus 2 and it had it and works great.

it isn't a feature of the gingerbread keyboard ports to 2.2, it is only available in the actual 2.3 system.
Sense at least has it in their browser.
I had the very same situation, came from iphone and was frustrated by this. Swype actually has a great text selection setup, just swype from the swype button to the sym button.
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laydros said:
it isn't a feature of the gingerbread keyboard ports to 2.2, it is only available in the actual 2.3 system.
Sense at least has it in their browser.
I had the very same situation, came from iphone and was frustrated by this. Swype actually has a great text selection setup, just swype from the swype button to the sym button.
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Thanks for the clarification.
Even more frustrating is that my buddy's Droid X has a similar function.
Nonetheless, one week into my EVO and loving it.

Recomend me a good keyboard app

Recommended me a good keyboard app...
Man I hate the g2x android keyboard. I need KB setup I can custumize myself or better yet already set up to my specs. Basically I want a " return " function in ALL THE setups. I hate that when I go to text there's no return key, also an @ in all the layouts as well. I would LOVE TO have a KB layout that emulates the d2 slider . Any suggestions to something close to the d2 layout? I tried better keyboard but that sucked, just fancy buttons, no return no directional arrows... lmk
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Thumbs or Hackers Kb although I really like swype too.
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Freeze Swype and get Better Keyboard 8

swift key beta

smart keyboard ainec

I like Flext9.

iTap keyboard. No arrows but much more space on screen.

I'm using Smart Keyboard... with a honeycomb skin, haha.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
There's a lot of customizable stuff too. I remember there is a return key, because I switched it out for a smiley key, haha. Keypad too.

i like better keyboard and definitely customizble, u can change font, the color . theres skins, etc. ill send a screenshot

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After using swype, I don't know if I could go back to tapping again.

Swype of course, and besides that I use better keyboard
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mmapcpro said:
After using swype, I don't know if I could go back to tapping again.
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Agreed, swype or physical keyboard only
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I just use stock GB keyboard. Download from market if on froyo
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I insist, try freezing swype
my already perfect G2X is flying after freeze
I'm not the only forum user reporting this.

+1 for smart keyboard pro
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Swiftkey X

FlexT9! Never liked anything else since I started using that!

Personally, I'm still in the "tap tap tap" category, so SmartKeyboard Pro is the way to go. It looks nice, it sounds nice, and it vibrates. What's more to want?
Its customizable, apparently. I think you can tweak a lot on the keyboard. Rock solid. For those who still hammer out letter by letter.

The perfect Gingerbread keyboard [LINK][CORRECTED][WORKING NOW]

I've seen that many people are finding the Gingerbread keyboard fit for our screen size. I got this thai keyboard in my Asian Sensation which is the PERFECT fit and it works as an English keyboard too, you just need to slide the space bar to select English.
Screens :
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sorry about those 2 lines in the screenshot, I don't know where they came from
Click thanks if I helped!
Edit : BAHAHAH **** i forgot to upload it earlier! xD
Edit : I'm so sorry I uploaded the wrong file before.

Uploaded the wrong apk?
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ugonnax said:
Uploaded the wrong apk?
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No no, it's the correct one, you can change the language to english by pressing the space bar and sliding your finger left or right.

arzbhatia said:
No no, it's the correct one, you can change the language to english by pressing the space bar and sliding your finger left or right.
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I choose it but the keyboard wont open

Bluewall said:
I choose it but the keyboard wont open
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Ehh? LOL works perfect for me.

How do you enable this keyboard once you install the apk?

thanks a lot for this

Or, if you search the Market for "Gingerbread Keyboard" you get one that you can install and it's free. I installed it, and it works perfectly and looks great. No issues.

Or you could use go keyboard?
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arzbhatia said:
No no, it's the correct one, you can change the language to english by pressing the space bar and sliding your finger left or right.
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The pictures are the gingerbread keyboard, but the apk you uploaded is not the same keyboard. I just downloaded your apk and the gingerbread keyboard from the market. They are two different looking keyboards completely. The apk you have attached is a white keyboard.

schoei1 said:
The pictures are the gingerbread keyboard, but the apk you uploaded is not the same keyboard. I just downloaded your apk and the gingerbread keyboard from the market. They are two different looking keyboards completely. The apk you have attached is a white keyboard.
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Hmm, that's weird. Let me check..

arzbhatia said:
Hmm, that's weird. Let me check..
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OH **** I UPLOADED THE WRONG ONE, IM SO SORRY! Wait.

Link Corrected.

Is this awesome? I think htc ime better than gingerbread keyboard

theorie said:
How do you enable this keyboard once you install the apk?
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to activatego into seting /language and keyboard

Been using this keyboard forever and loving it. The stock HTC keyboard is $#^t.

Thanks, I came from a Nexus One and have been looking for this keyboard

Keyboard alternative?

I have not been on the android wagon in awhile and I was wondering about different keyboards on the market. I really like our stock multi touch keyboard but the white theme is burning a hole in my retinas at night. Could somebody recommend a free/paid replacement? I also really like the island style buttons on the keyboard. No Skype please, I've already deleted it from the rom lol. Thanks all!

I love thumb keyboard
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This is Go Keyboard w/dark theme, best keyboard i've ever used on Android, i've used swype, swiftkey, slideit, htc mod, and a few others

Thumb Keyboard
Pirateghost said:
I love thumb keyboard
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+1
Really like having arrow keys to navigate around what's been typed.

I use Smart Keyboard but its not free
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I like how the stock keyboard does not have a dedicated row for spelling corrections, just big old buttons on the screen.. If go keyboard does that then I'm game

cheetablaze said:
I like how the stock keyboard does not have a dedicated row for spelling corrections, just big old buttons on the screen.. If go keyboard does that then I'm game
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Go keyboard does have it, but you wouldn't know from my screenshot cause I have it disabled. It's a highly customizable keyboard, you can even control the strength of the haptic feedback

Swiftkey
I use swift key because it has multiple theme colors and excellent predictive options. If you allow it gmail, text message, and/or facebook access it will learn how you type and make intelligent offers on what to type based your typing patterns. The other great thing is you can turn on arrows to move through what typed easier then trying to tap the proper place inside a word.

916x10 said:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/rkf76/Cell%20Phone%20pics/1320513804426.png[IMG]
This is Go Keyboard w/dark theme, best keyboard i've ever used on Android, i've used swype, swiftkey, slideit, htc mod, and a few others[/QUOTE]
I just downloaded that it reminds me of the keyboard mod I used to use on WinMo 6.5 :)
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So how do you like it?
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I love it. I "bare bones"ed it though. Im not a fan of t9, finger sliding, and other stuff like that. Haha.
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There's also Swift Keyboard - you may like that
Personally, I use SlideIt - but thats like Swype

\\\\\\\\\ F i n g e r K e y b o a r d 2 ///////// is what I used to use back in the WinMo hacking days. I'm pretty upset no one ever released it on WP7 or Android.

[Q] Apps have dedicated "options" bar at bottom of screen?

So the X has back, home, and recents capacitive buttons but not the "options" button.
Most apps create an options bar at the bottom of the screen. Is this something that can be disabled?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

That's basically the new menu key
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Google wants all developers to make this the new thang now
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dincdoes.me said:
Google wants all developers to make this the new thang now
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From the looks of it, some apps haven't updated to the new holo design scheme. Some apps need to make use of the action bar a little better. Look at gmail and google maps for reference. If you don't like it there's a possibility to remap the menu key to long pressing the home key (it's been done on the international one x).

I personally hate it! It takes up too much real estate

We need to get a ROM ASAP that remaps the menu button to long-press multitasking or something and then get rid of the onscreen button!
Now if only we could get a bootloader unlock/root...

equlizer said:
I personally hate it! It takes up too much real estate
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Yea, It's totally crazy. I can't even use ADW launcher.

dincdoes.me said:
Google wants all developers to make this the new thang now
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Hmmm...
Here's Google reader with a menu button on the upper right where it should be, and another one on the bottom of the screen.
Ignore the apple folder!

Yea, I noticed the double options as well.
It just doesn't make sense.

beetlejelly said:
Hmmm...
Here's Google reader with a menu button on the upper right where it should be, and another one on the bottom of the screen.
Ignore the apple folder!
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App developers just haven't taken the time to optimize the apps yet, just a month ago ICS was a huge minority, and it still is, but with more and more phones being released with ics, we'll see optimized apps, and the weird soft key will go away.
The long press home idea is great, btw.

vioalas said:
App developers just haven't taken the time to optimize the apps yet, just a month ago ICS was a huge minority, and it still is, but with more and more phones being released with ics, we'll see optimized apps, and the weird soft key will go away.
The long press home idea is great, btw.
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I agree.
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