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Swype for XOOM??

I know there were some grumblings about Swype on the XOOM around release time and the team at Swype haven't returned any emails so I come to my community.
Is there any word on the XOOM getting Swype? Soon? Ever?
Anyone have a way of hacking it on? I've tried but keep getting the error "Screen resolution not supported".

Have you tried installing the beta?
http://beta.swype.com
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Last i checked the beta didn't work on the xoom, that was the day i got my xoom too, so not sure if a new beta has been released since, but i also heard that swype had no intentions of making a swype version for the large tablets (keeping to the 7" of the galaxy tab) but those could have been hear say, just lending my 2 cents! I'd love to see a mini-swype that takes ups just one side of the screen and you use one thumb, that'd be sweet...

Still not working on the Xoom, but last I read on their forum they still intended to make it work for us.

Just go to themes and apps in this sub forum and you'll find thumb beta. It works pretty flawlessly for a beta
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I just tried loading it few minutes ago. No dice. But I downloaded Thumb Keyboard last night and it is a massive improvement overall the stock keyboard. I love that it splits for thumb use in landscape mode and that a long press allows numbers and symbols on the main board without needing to jump back and forth boards like on the stock.
I figure if they can't get to market, there's always the competition.

I use SlideIt. I like swype better, but it's not a bad option. It's not free though, but pretty cheap.

Thanks for all the good info! Looking into it now.....
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I'm using the new swift key for tablet beta and like it. Give it a shot.

ggareis said:
I'm using the new swift key for tablet beta and like it. Give it a shot.
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I have both swiftkey and thumb keyboard. They're basically the same concept but I find it easier to type on the thumb keyboard thanks to its responsiveness and functionalities. Nevertheless, swiftkey interface is tron like which is wohoo nice. Though it still has more bugs to ve worked out than as of thumb keyboard
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Anyone tried the Nuance FlexT9 keyboard?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nuance.flext9.input&feature=search_result

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Anyone tried the Nuance FlexT9 keyboard?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nuance.flext9.input&feature=search_result
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Phone keyboards won't fit very well on a bigger screen. I be tried smart keyboard too. The keys are squished down to the bottom of the screen and are longer.
I doubt that flext9 will work. But still 4.99 is still a bit too much for testing lol
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Actually I'm using the flext9 keyboard on my Xoom to type this...
It does work Swype style, but not sure if typing is faster or swiping.
I guess it depends if you are using two hands or one to type. In portrait it seems better to swipe but not necessarily in landscape, if you have the tablet on the desk.
After 15 minutes of use I decided to keep it and still using it as my default keyboard so it can't be bad
I like the word prediction bar and the long press for punctuation... haven't tried the voice or handwriting recognition though.

Yesssssss it works must read g2x people mico keyboard controls all games

The new rock soul Micro bluetooth keyboard works like a champ on the g2x keymaps already mapped and guess what else works huh huh well guess ass holes JK the games work you can control any game with it it has up down left right keys and fire buttons Sooo Sick I picked my up for only 29.99 from Frys Electronics so go get yours this things fits in the palm of your hand no lie this is a must have If you call your self a tech junkie because it can work on all of are future dvices. NERDGASIM IN 54321
http://www.myrocksoul.com/bluetooth-kb-for-ipad-iphone.html
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What's the size of this thing? Can you actually type on it?

that's so small. I don't see the practicality of this thing. thanks for sharing though

Looks great. Have you tried it with emulators? Any lag?
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Question are you on stock or custom firmware ? I bought the same keyboard a few weeks ago and it wouldn't run on my g2x but I was running stock.

Runs with all my Emulators and im on CM7 but the buttons are soft style so you can type very fast its a great must have tool and there is zero lag on anything you can even shut the screen on and off with one button
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got mine for like 15$ from amazon a couple months ago, it works on stock and custom roms on my Vibrant, haven't tried my g2x though

If 15 dollars I would get that keyboard, but while searching youtube for some unboxings and reviews I found this gem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILXuNkqo-hU
Any thoughts on this keyboard?

coden1ke said:
If 15 dollars I would get that keyboard, but while searching youtube for some unboxings and reviews I found this gem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILXuNkqo-hU
Any thoughts on this keyboard?
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Looks great. Make sure you get the bluetooth version though. That one is 2.5ghz RF.
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so does this mean that we can use like an apple bluetooth keyboard with our devices? I have been trying a long time to figure this out.

Punctuation!
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I can't even find those keyboards. I've seen some mini bluetooth keyboards but not that exact one.

player911 said:
I can't even find those keyboards. I've seen some mini bluetooth keyboards but not that exact one.
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Its on Amazon......
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The mini keyboard just arrived.
I can pair it but it says its not connected.
Anyone else encounter this?
I do not have much experience with Bluetooth devices.

My question would be why?? Seems like a novelty at best.
Might as well lug around a netbook/laptop if you're going to be lugging around a keyboard. That would get old in a hurry away from your office/home... and of course, 95% of people are using a PC when not mobile. Kinda defeats the purpose of a candy bar device.....to do away with an external keyboard

Well, for one, check out the link a few post up. Its a mini keyboard, about the same size of the phone its self.
Also, I am not totally sure on why it matters, I just want to get it working.
Personally, I wanted it for emulators, I tend to prefer Not a physical keyboard when playing games. I very much enjoy the extra space in the keys as well as the tack tile feedback it provides.

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
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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!

[Q] swiftkey x

Just wondering if anyone has tried swiftkey x on the cdma hero? I was going to get it but I've been seeing some reports of high memory usage (30mb-70mb) depending on the device. I really liked the original swiftkey but if it really does have high memory requirements I'm going to skip it.

It's using 27MB of memory for me right now. If you do buy it, you have 10 minutes to "return" the purchase if you don't like it, or notice issues.
personally I haven't had any though

kyouko said:
It's using 27MB of memory for me right now. If you do buy it, you have 10 minutes to "return" the purchase if you don't like it, or notice issues.
personally I haven't had any though
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Thanks for the screenshot. I haven't purchased it yet and probably won't until I figure out what kind of phone I'm getting next (contract is up soon).
I wonder how the memory footprint as you turn off some of the newer features. Memory is kind of an issue for me since I run tasker and a few other memory resident applications.

The old SwiftKey is my keyboard and I used the beta one for a while. I'm a fan and sure the new version is great. My only problem ever has been that numbers auto correct to 3rd instead of 3 for example but can't speak to the latest version.
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I've got it and it is really quite impressive. It performs unbelievably and I rarely have to type entire words as its predictions are so advanced. Give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. Mine only takes up 7 mb right now, but my experience with SwiftKey is that it gets larger the more you use it. It finally has themes aswell. Gives some options. Hope that helps.
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mtupker said:
Just wondering if anyone has tried swiftkey x on the cdma hero? I was going to get it but I've been seeing some reports of high memory usage (30mb-70mb) depending on the device. I really liked the original swiftkey but if it really does have high memory requirements I'm going to skip it.
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So Swiftkey X was free on the amazon app store today. I went ahead and grabbed it. It's a little slower than the native keyboard on the CDMA Hero but still works pretty well. Can't beat free I guess.

It seems to run about the same as the old version which is definitely usable. If you use it for a while it will make the standard keyboard seem very tedious. I can at times create entire sentences just clicking predictions. I'm glad someone mentioned it was the free amazon app today. Thanks for that. That's how I got the last version too!
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mtupker said:
So Swiftkey X was free on the amazon app store today. I went ahead and grabbed it. It's a little slower than the native keyboard on the CDMA Hero but still works pretty well. Can't beat free I guess.
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Odd, its faster that the stock keyboard for me. Not by much, but it is. Plus the correction is much better so I haven't had to retype one message or fix anything yet. Works great for me.

It's a tiny bit more laggy than the stock keyboard but not laggy overall. SwiftKey has been my favorite for over a year and the new version is the best its ever been in think. Grab it while it's free.
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I've been using it exclusively for about a year and I can say I won't use another keyboard. It does, however, take up a lot of ram on running services. It's worth it to me though. On average it takes about 16md or ram on my phone.
If I didn't use it, I can't imagine how long it would take me to write messages.
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Swiftkey keyboard if free on Amazon Market

It's got a lot of cool features, and I like it better than the Samsung keyboard.
You can check it out here.
Edit: free today 7/21

Yea, I got it today. Seems to work pretty well.
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This is the best keyboard available in my opinion. I've tried swype and better keyboard even go keyboard and I keep coming back to SwiftKey.
Get it while it's free, one of the best apps i've seen offered free on the amazon appstore.
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+1
swiftkey is awesome

swype is more gooder.

I've been using swype but grabbed this one today to try out for a few days. So far I'm liking it

The Jack of Clubs said:
swype is more gooder.
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Swype is a solid keyboard, but I just can't bring myself to swype. I'd rather throw the phone sideways and text in landscape. Although, most keyboards are easier to use on this 4.5" screen!

This is probably the best keyboard ever I bought it a long time ago it even works perfect on this old school motor backdrop
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Love it. Thanks for the heads up!
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If you like it check out swift key x beta I believe it called on the market. It's a newer version of it and has some pretty sick keyboard themes compared to this one. It is also free.
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I didn't like it. I'm going back to the Gingerbread Keyboard.

Since I installed this keyboard my battery life seems to have lowered, anybody experience anything similar?
Luis

I have been using Swiftkey since the original. Used beta X loved it now that I'm using Swiftkey X I am having issues with it reseting everytime i restart my phone any ideas

Swiftkey X is awesome,
I spent 6 monnths with swipe and swore it was king!
now I use swiftey!

Best keyboard ever. Never had one issue and I still have predictions from my aria
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I had it and got it in the free app a day deal but uninstalled it right after. It used around 30 or so mb of ram.
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I wanted to love this keyboard, and for the most part I do. However, I keep having this problem where it saves a period to the end of each word. Say, if I were to finish a sentence with the word "hotdog" I would type "hotdog." From then on, every time I type "hotdog" and hit the space key, it auto-corrects to "hotdog. " Does anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on disabling it? I've tried all of the different space function settings, but nothing fixes it. Otherwise, I would love this app.
I'm using the Gingerbread keyboard now with Infused V2B3, and it's working really well for me, but I think that without the aforementioned issue SwiftKey X would be at the top of my list.

gtrmn said:
I wanted to love this keyboard, and for the most part I do. However, I keep having this problem where it saves a period to the end of each word. Say, if I were to finish a sentence with the word "hotdog" I would type "hotdog." From then on, every time I type "hotdog" and hit the space key, it auto-corrects to "hotdog. " Does anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on disabling it? I've tried all of the different space function settings, but nothing fixes it. Otherwise, I would love this app.
I'm using the Gingerbread keyboard now with Infused V2B3, and it's working really well for me, but I think that without the aforementioned issue SwiftKey X would be at the top of my list.
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Does this happen on every app? I ask this because some input methods used to have bugs on Google+.
Maybe you can try enabling and disabling 'Quick "."' in 'Advanced'?

gtrmn said:
I wanted to love this keyboard, and for the most part I do. However, I keep having this problem where it saves a period to the end of each word. Say, if I were to finish a sentence with the word "hotdog" I would type "hotdog." From then on, every time I type "hotdog" and hit the space key, it auto-corrects to "hotdog. " Does anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on disabling it? I've tried all of the different space function settings, but nothing fixes it. Otherwise, I would love this app.
I'm using the Gingerbread keyboard now with Infused V2B3, and it's working really well for me, but I think that without the aforementioned issue SwiftKey X would be at the top of my list.
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I haven't noticed this at all. It took a bit to get it to work the way I would expect. My settings:
Typing style: precise
Spacebar will...: always insert a space
Quick ".": checked
All the rest are defaults