Is there any app or any other way to easily switch between input methods?
Like 1 button I can click on the keyboard to switch from swype to japanese
Like the iphone little globe key
It really sucks having to hold the screen select input method etc
Thanks
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Not exactly what you are looking for, but If u r root you can use keyboard manager to set a different keyboard for landscape and portrait. That way, all you have to do is rotate your phone.
Other than that, you would probably need a modded version of each keyboard... (not sure if its possible)
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Is it possible to force the software keyboard to stay on when I slide the hardware keyboard out?
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It is stated in the general Android SDK documents somewhere that a long press on the menu button should activate the keyboard. Not only when you're editing text but also when you are for example in your app drawer (which comes in very handy, because typing a letter will bring you straight to all the apps starting with that letter)
Unfortunately, I've seen this behavior only on the Desire HD. Doesn't work on other devices I've tried. Maybe it does work on the NC though.
appelflap said:
It is stated in the general Android SDK documents somewhere that a long press on the menu button should activate the keyboard. Not only when you're editing text but also when you are for example in your app drawer (which comes in very handy, because typing a letter will bring you straight to all the apps starting with that letter)
Unfortunately, I've seen this behavior only on the Desire HD. Doesn't work on other devices I've tried. Maybe it does work on the NC though.
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Ive seen this on a Nexus 1. Would really like this on my epic 4g
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smart keyboard does this and is also the best horizontal touch keyboard ive used
turboyo said:
smart keyboard does this and is also the best horizontal touch keyboard ive used
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How do you make it do this? I cant figure it out.
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Curious to see what everyone keyboard of choice is..
I switched back to Swype from Swiftkey because it was easier to use for me.
Swype is the only way to type. I've tried every keyboard out there and I keep coming back to Swype. It runs better on the Sensation than any other device I've used it on.
Swype all the way. Started using it on the HD2 like 5 months ago (don't know why I waited) & v3 on the Sensation is even better!
Touchpal by Cootek.
I use thumb keyboard. It's the Shiznit! I also use it on all of my tablets. Before that I used Smart keyboard pro. I really like all the features and different layouts in thumb keyboard though.
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I use thumb keyboard. It's the Shiznit! I also use it on all of my tablets. Before that I used Smart keyboard pro. I really like all the features and different layouts in thumb keyboard though.
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Thumb keyboard is awesome! I use it on my xoom as well.
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This is my first Android device and I kept hitting the period key instead of space. Space bar seems kinda short. But I've installed Swype Beta and getting used to it. It's so much faster then pressing each letter.
I have the Swype beta but the tracing word predictions isnt that great. I normally use Shapewriter which has fantastic tracing word prediction but terrible typing.
Smart Keyboard Pro.
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I use Thumb Keyboard or Gingerbread Keyboard. This is a pack with enough layouts..
How do you change the keyboards on the Sensation? I am having major difficulty. I am sure it is something simple I am missing.
Get smart Keyboard. You wont regret it
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Smart Keyboard Pro.
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Same here.
Swiftkey is pure genuis. I barely have to tap any keys!
yourpassenger said:
Swiftkey is pure genuis. I barely have to tap any keys!
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Agreed. I type words, not letters.
sltiedeman said:
How do you change the keyboards on the Sensation? I am having major difficulty. I am sure it is something simple I am missing.
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First make sure you activate by checking the box for it in settings > keyboard.
Then to use it, long press in a text field then press input method.
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Gingerbread all day long!
Get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875202
You won't use anything else after you try it!
Keyboards
Started off with Smart keyboard PRO, then Gingerbread then Swiftkey X but I always come back to Swype.
My problem is that with every keyboard I try I activate it (through Settings - keyboard) but long pressing in a text field does not bring up an option to change the input.
I wish to c eate keyboard d button possibly remap search button in the quick launch to open keyboard because on some websites I'm not nable to open keyboard via auto keyboard I would really appreciate any feedback from all but first let me tell you what I have tried. I have tried using the only method found while googling wich uses a launcher to open quick launch but those are keyboard shortcuts so useless to me as I want to force the onscreen keyboard I am willing to support an app if there is not away to do this, also I am running android ics 4.0.4 on galaxy tab 2 7inch gt-p3113
thank you
And I hope I did not miss any posts regarding my request/question but Google turned out nothing
For somebody (like you and me) it's important to have a special key for popup the keyboard.
In CM7.2 in LG Optimus ONE there was an option in "settings/developer option" that able the keyboard popup if you long press the setting button.
I think it isn't so difficult to add this feature in future in CM9/CM10 or our Galaxy Tab2
A simply long press or a special button in the dock bar is perfect (only if we can select we want or no the special button)
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how about an app to do this from notifications i would def buy if a dev would be willing to work on this. i really prefer stock rom on my tablet i have removed all the bloat where and all and have cwm on it with root i would really like an app for this
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Simple. What keyboard are you guys running?
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Well I use GO Keyboard ... it's pretty cool and you can get different colored themes..
but this website has some pretty good suggestions
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/ph...roid-keyboard-apps-reviewed-and-rated-1103347
Android 4.2 keyboard
Stock 4.2.2 with Swype-style gestures. It's very good, with just a few things niggles, e.g."I want to go too" always comes out "I want to go to", and you have to manually select "Too" from the choices. I the original Swype I think you could swirl back on to the "O" and get "Too"
Other than that it's ace. The old tap tap tap keyboard looks really old skool now. (iPhone users)
I'm using SwiftKey - it has Flow (like Swype) and also normal typing.
I tried Swype but the the suggestions are way better in SwiftKey for both languages I use (German and English)
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I'm using SwiftKey - it has Flow (like Swype) and also normal typing.
I tried Swype but the the suggestions are way better in SwiftKey for both languages I use (German and English)
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Same here...I use SwiftKey 4, and the Flow feature is just cool.
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I'm using SwiftKey - it has Flow (like Swype) and also normal typing.
I tried Swype but the the suggestions are way better in SwiftKey for both languages I use (German and English)
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Me too, but I have just a HTC Wildfire, which is too slow, and that's why I'll turn off the Flow (too slow, and that's why unusable.)
Which keyboard
The HTC Sense (4+) stock keyboard with swype style input and normal. I like it vey much
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the Flow feature is just cool.
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What does the Flow feature do?
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Flow is like Swype, just with much better predictions
Cool, will give it a go, thanks
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Perfect Keyboard Pro. It's fast, completely customizable (down to even adding custom backgrounds), allows you to adjust and tweak everything. It's a paid app in the playstore, but well worth it. Plus you can use keyboard skins designed for better keyboard, smart keyboard, and perfect keyboard so plenty of free skins out there.
If you like to flash custom roms and change up screen dpi, you just backup perfect keyboard settings, tweak the key height, and the keyboard adapts well in landscape and portrait (so no tablet version needed). I've tried them all, this one is my favorite all around. Swype is fast, Swiftkey is amazing, but none offer the customization of perfect.
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Swift Keyboard... It comes with a flow option which is better than swype.. It costs around 100 Rupees after 1 month of free trial but worth it...
swiftkey
I have tried a ton of different keyboards, everything from 8pen to swype, stock, I finally settled on Swiftkey. I like it because it is pretty easy to customize and it has a good feel.
Hi folks, well the title grabbed your attention, so now my issue:
I am a long-time Swype user and loved it but my "trial period" recently ended and i'm currently refusing to pay for it because a) i'm a tight arse and b ) slightly annoyed that Swype have used me as a beta tester for years and then expect me to pay for the keyboard.
Anyway with that in mind, my wife uses Google Keyboard and raves about it as I know a few others do so I am giving it a try. Have tried Swift Key in the past but didn't get on with it and went back to Swype.
So why do I hate Google Keyboard - well it has issues on my HTC One and i'm wondering if they are handset specific, if its me being stupid or if its just a poor app.... (btw I use it in "swype" mode)
1. It often doesn't auto capitalise at the start of sentences, especially when typing messages on forums etc.
2. It often doesn't auto space after a word, especially if using symbols or temporarily tapping keys to spell an unusual word.
3. If I select a wrong word and want to go back and change it later, I have to tap at the end of the word and hit the backspace key to delete the word and then type it again. On Swype I could select the word and then it gave the other similar options to change the whole word in two taps.
4. The space bar is too big and I often hit that instead of the full stop - maybe i'll get used to that though.
5. On Swype if you wanted to capitalise a letter at the start of a word i.e for a name then you slide from the first letter, off the top of the keyboard then back onto the keyboard and carry on swyping the word. Google doesn't offer anything similar that I can tell.
6. To hide the Swype keyboard I swyped from the Swype key to the backspace key and the keyboard goes. No similar option on Google keyboard.
So wanted to check on here if others have similar problems - are there ways to do things I want to do above or have I just got to like it or lump it?
Cheers guys.
#3 is the biggest pain for me and I wish there was a way to achieve the equivalent with Google Keyboard
I think you should give Swiftkey another try, they have changed quite a lot and now with the new Flow, it is on-par, even better than, Swype.
However, I do agree, the Google Keyboard is kind of wimpy compared to the other keyboards.
meh I have always loved google keyboard and samsungs keyboards, lg and htc do a terrible job with the keyboards.
Try go launcher keyboard too . It ll also be nice.....
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I am using iPhone keyboard.. it sucks
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Like people have said, give swiftkey another try. They (finally) removed that stupid ".com" button from the url bar...
me too
I hate google Keyboard too i use swift key
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dito...
You always have the option of sending an angry email and demanding them to give Swype to you...
You guys should try Keymonk and TouchPal keyboards, they are quite good.
Does anyone know if I can delete a whole word with Google keyboard in simple tap mode? Other keyboards have implemented this using a swipe gesture like press delete and swipe to left.
I use A.I type keyboard, love the features and custom keyboards it has
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