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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.

Best keyboard app

What's the best keyboard app (best meaning least amount of bugs and no complaints) specifically for the G2X?

To be honest man i say just stick to the stock keyboard. I've tried several on the Market and well i just don't see what the big hype is. It lags, it misspells, and they try to add like all these feautures that just causes you to misspell things and all that good stuff...
i say stock

I'm not a huge Swype fan so I've been looking around at different keyboards to make my typing more comfortable. I'm currently settled on the TouchPal keyboard. I loved this keyboard back in my WM6.0 days with my HTC Touch and I do enjoy the new version they have updated for Android.

A classic one I always trust is Smart Keyboard Pro.
It'll cost you a pretty penny, but it does its job very well.
It's a classic tap-tap-tap keyboard (meaning, no fancy swiping).
It looks great, it sounds great, it is great.
Customizable sound setting: iPhone / Android / Galaxy
Very customizable, and has many languages available.

JRudnik said:
A classic one I always trust is Smart Keyboard Pro.
It'll cost you a pretty penny, but it does its job very well.
It's a classic tap-tap-tap keyboard (meaning, no fancy swiping).
It looks great, it sounds great, it is great.
Customizable sound setting: iPhone / Android / Galaxy
Very customizable, and has many languages available.
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Agreed! I'm using this one myself. You can get the free version in the market and test it out!

I really like Smart Keyboard pro. But I've just started using the free gingerbread keyboard on the market, very responsive and fast

Im a HUGE fan of swiftkey's new beta, SwiftKey X. Responsive, good prediction, and easy on memory.

How is 32 mb easy on the memory compared to the 5 or 10 mb from others?
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I prefer better keyboard 8, I've never had any issues with it and the themes are slick.
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Ill have to agree..stock is always the stable way to go
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I've been using SwiftKey, it's such an awesome keyboard that saves you a lot of touches. It's prediction of the next word is really good, definitely my go to. You have to force yourself to use it for like two days before you get the hang of it
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i gotta second Swiftkey or Swiftkey X worth the price of admission!

Smart keyboard!
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+1 for SwiftKey

I also have to recommend Swiftkey. I've used the Froyo, the Gingerbread, Better Keyboard (both versions), and Swype. Hands down, Swiftkey is the best simply because it remembers your past conversations and predicts what you are about to say before you say it. Hell, it practically tells you what say! I love it.

I've purchased and used Smart Keyboard Pro for months, but now use Hacker's Keyboard from the Market on my G2x and ASUS Transformer. I use ConnectBot frequently and need Ctl/Alt/Esc keys.

+1 for swiftkey
Also before you buy this app make sure you have alot of text messages on your phone. The more the better...reaosn is because swiftkey reads and learns your typing pattern for word prediction.

I use better keyboard 8, i like it because i can make it take up more of the screen so the keys are bigger but i would like to see someone port the new htc trace that comes with the sensation since i like htc ime and its basically htc ime but u can also use it like swype

Do you want your keyboard to focus on stability/accuracy, typing speed, or breath of features?
If you want stability, use stock.
If you want speed, use Swype.
If you want features, use Swiftkey.
Me, I use Keyboard Manager so when I'm in portrait I have Swype and when I'm in landscape I have Stock. I'd rather use Swiftkey in landscape, but swiftkey and keyboard manager don't play well together.

Stock Gingerbread keyboard ...
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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.

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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!

Swiftkey X

Just updated my Swiftkey to the "X" version that came out today I'm loving it so far. Does anyone else here have it? Thoughts?

Love it, best keyboard in the market.

I used it a lot during the beta, and I didn't hesitate to get it the second it went "official" it has got to be the smartest and best keyboard I have used on any android system. Including one with full qwerty. I absolutely won't live without it on my Inspire 4G.

I bought the original Swiftkey when it went on sale for .99 a while back, best .99 cents ever spent!

I agree with all of these statements.. I have been using swiftkey, then the beta, and bought it when it when live.. Best Keyboard, for my use, that I have tried.

The beta wasn't that great but I got it since it was half price and I hear nothing but good things about it and it's great I love this keyboard
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I was using nuances t9 keyboard but had used SwiftKey keyboard in the past. I ended up buying both tablet and phone versions. The love it!
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Nick281051 said:
The beta wasn't that great but I got it since it was half price and I hear nothing but good things about it and it's great I love this keyboard
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Me too... Got it at half price... Its free at mobilism... Lol... but now I get instant update in all android devices...
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how does it stack up to swype? I have really gotten used to it and can type very fast with it but I am always open to alternatives.

I love it personally. It's very fast and has me almost figured out to a T. It gets a little confused sometimes because I use acronyms sometimes and sometimes I spell a word, but other than that, it does everything I could hope for and more.

tberg38 said:
how does it stack up to swype? I have really gotten used to it and can type very fast with it but I am always open to alternatives.
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IMO it is better than swype. You can Swype words really fast but with Swiftkey it learns your language patterns and you can often write entire sentences just clicking on the predictions.

has anyone noticed a little high drainage with swiftkey X??
when i didnt have it installed i usually got 1-8mA
and now that i have install it i usually got 1-40mA (almost 10-22mA constantly and some picks to 35mA)
any help?

Found it was Free on Amazon App store today so no excuse not to try it out now

+ 1 to Swiftkey being awesome. I got it from amazon today and am quite pleased. It is way better than smart keyboard pro.
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After using it for a day, I like it a lot. Looks like it will replace Sywpe for me and I never thought that would happen.

I love Swiftkey X. It tends to make me be a little more sarcastic than I would be normally, but I am still teaching it how I type. Definitely would recommend it to anyone.

I've been using Swiftkey X since it released. I used the beta version also. AMAZING keyboard only gripe i have is for some reason it resets alot almost everytime i reset phone or shut it off for whatever reason.. any help would be appreciated

I love it as well but sometimes when I am using it certain keys won't respond, normally its a or e or n. If I switch to landscape it works fine though... Never had this problem with other keyboards.

bartimeus said:
I love it as well but sometimes when I am using it certain keys won't respond, normally its a or e or n. If I switch to landscape it works fine though... Never had this problem with other keyboards.
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I've had this problem before, Thought it was just my screen protector for my OtterBox Def. but apparently not.

I have an otterbox and screen protector and i hadn't thought about that but it seems like a possibility I suppose.

What keyboard do you use?

First time in a whilenthat I have used on-screen keyboard curious on what keyboard app is your favorite or are u just using stock?
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I've had Swype since my last phone (original droid), so using it seemed like second nature to me. A lot of people really like Swiftkey X too.

Smart keyboard
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smart keyboard pro for me. simple, accurate enough, no extra bells and whistles and lots of skins. I'm not a huge fan of 'swiping' to text and don't care about all the herp derp super accurate word prediction stuff thats a big issue with a lot of people
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge

The latest Swype beta.

I have fat fingers so. I need something that I can adjust the height. Of. The keys. So. Yeah...
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bfitzpatrickd2d said:
I have fat fingers so. I need something that I can adjust the height. Of. The keys. So. Yeah...
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smart keyboard lol
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge

SwiftKey x. Nothing else compares, or is as accurate.
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There was a thread about this a while ago... I use SwiftKeyX or Swype Beta when I'm using one handed.
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Better Keyboard

Stock gingerbread or Swype.
Stock GB is the only keyboard without lag, in my experience. If it wasn't for the lag I would say Smart Keyboard. SwiftKey would be amazing if it had an option to make the space bar larger. My texts are full of extra periods throughout from using it.
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Swype beta for the win!
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I mean ftw lol
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I like Thumb Keyboard the best.

I'm using the newest Swype beta and love it
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I got the new Swype beta too
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SwiftKey X is the best I have used, and once it learns your style, sometimes you can just use the predictions.
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Smart KB Pro is hands down my favorite.
~John

I use this themed version of HTC IME mod. just unzip and install apk. then go to settings, keyboards and check box. has tons of settings for key adjustment ,Smileys etc.if it has any lag,its faster than I can type

I alternate between SwiftKeyX which I love and the standard Samsung keyboard which always works.
By that I mean the SwiftKeyX hangs on most drop-down boxes on sites. For example, when selecting state for shipping, it will hang after selecting the drop-down. Otherwise it learned my typing style and works great!
For anything with an address, I switch back to the Samsung keyboard which is functional like the IOS keyboard.
I am hoping that when I root and update my phone, SwiftKeyX will work better.