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What do you think of the inspire's keyboard?

What do you think of htc's keyboard? It's decent, but does anyone else think those arrows are a waste of space? i wish i had a smiley key too , and i find the space key too small, i keep pressing the "." all the time , i switched to the gingerbread keyboard but i REALLY miss the bilingual prediction , thats what keeping me from dropping the htc keyboard

Same as the egos
But then again I use smartkeyboard pro skinned to droidx
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there's a opinion over at inspire apps check it out
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I liked the inspire keyboard better then the gengerbread keyboard. I fat finger more on the gengerbread keyboard.
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Same here, when I first got my inspire the first thing I noticed was those unnecessary arrow keys. The stock gingerbread keyboard is much more to my liking
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there are lots of different options for a good keyboard

You can use inspired ace from gtg465x. You can flash a no arrow keys add-on.
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Better keyboard..check it on the market
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I like the Inspire keyboard, but in portrait mode it is to small and in landscape it is to big. Any suggestions of one similiar but just a bit smaller? I'm still stock, so it would need to be installed. Is there an apk file for the gingerbread keyboard?
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I absolutely HATE the stock keyboard! I usually end up having to re-type everything 2-3 times because the "autocorrect" grabs the wrong words. I can't stand the way shifted characters change positions on the screen if you press the "12#" key.
I'll be the first one in line to buy a "Inspire 4G Shift" if HTC adds a slide-out qwerty keyboard, much like they added to the Evo.

Evos
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I have all prediction, correction, completion turned off. I'm just needing a keyboard with a better feel size wise. It would be nice if there was an option to size the keyboard.
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zuriken said:
I absolutely HATE the stock keyboard! I usually end up having to re-type everything 2-3 times because the "autocorrect" grabs the wrong words. I can't stand the way shifted characters change positions on the screen if you press the "12#" key.
I'll be the first one in line to buy a "Inspire 4G Shift" if HTC adds a slide-out qwerty keyboard, much like they added to the Evo.
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shifted characters?

basskidd said:
You can use inspired ace from gtg465x. You can flash a no arrow keys add-on.
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is that the keyboard form the htc sensation?

Why not just install the older HTC sense keyboard? It is identical but without the arrows, and it has the Smileys button. Over in the nexus one forum is where i get it.

I like the keyboard, the arrows are unnecessary but they don't bother me

Is there any good keyboards in the market?

thecrazy88 said:
Is there any good keyboards in the market?
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Swiftkey is nice. Recently got flex t9 free from amazon market and liking that one as well.

I like the arrows. They come in handy when you need to navigate to different fields. But support for that is kinda spotty. And I agree, key board is too big in landscape mode. Makes the rest of the screen unusable, at least its got a handy hide button.
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Coming from an iPhone, I like the keyboard on my Inspire much better than the iPhone and easier to use.

Bring back up/down left/right arrows on sensation

I have just realized that on the sensation the up/down left/right arrows have been removed.
I absolutely hate this the arrows were supposed to make up for the scrolling ball in the middle. It seems like HTC have stoped listening to the customers, this is not good.
What do others think of this change?
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same here, i had that keyboard on my HD2, and its pretty much custom for the DHD sense 2.1...i have the file, but no way to add it to /system yet
fre3dom to the rescue!

wanted008 said:
I have just realized that on the sensation the up/down left/right arrows have been removed.
I absolutely hate this the arrows were supposed to make up for the scrolling ball in the middle. It seems like HTC have stoped listening to the customers, this is not good.
What do others think of this change?
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This is a gingerbread thing, not a sensation thing. Download a different keyboard from the Market with arrows.
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I understand its a gingerbread issue, I would have preferred if it was a system standard.
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i was just being excessively specific, it was in most froyo builds, but i just posted the one i used the most...
as for keyboards on the market with arrows on the bottom, there arent any as far as i could see, and i tried 6 of them. only 1 had arrows, and they were on the right, and couldnt be rearranged
if anyone knows of one, paid or free, it would be very helpful, thx

Try a keyboard called thumb keyboard. Gives the option in the setting to have the cursor row keys in portrait no landscape though. Better then nothing.

Swiftkey is also a very very good ime with an intuitive UI. Oh and has the option to add arrows.

I hated that keyboard on my Evo! I like the standard HTC keyboard it keeps it centered.
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Download the Gingerbread keyboard and then pull the spacebar up. That's what I did.
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smart keyboard pro has them

idavid_ said:
Download the Gingerbread keyboard and then pull the spacebar up. That's what I did.
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Learned something new. Thanks!!! Might need to change my sig
...adjusting to life without the trackball

Ultra keyboard is the best keyboard I have used. Swype is a bit more responsive but I MUST have arrow keys. Plus you can adjust the height of your keys and simple cut and paste options.

Hmmm...
The Desire HD ports of Sensation IME with Trace, etc HAS the Keys.
Try and ask a desire HD Dev to help u guys out

idavid_ said:
Download the Gingerbread keyboard and then pull the spacebar up. That's what I did.
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Thanks alot mate for telling me about this keyboard. I will be useing the gingerbread keybord instead of the sensations keyboard. Thanks
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I hated those arrows. I like the sensation keyboard because it doesn't have them.

The_Biz said:
I hated those arrows. I like the sensation keyboard because it doesn't have them.
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Without the arrows its so uncomfortable it is very difficult and slow to amend an error just by useing the cursor. I hope the arrows are back in the next update.
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I couldn't decide if I wanted the arrows or not. They're very helpful, but take up too much space. So I just pull the spacebar when I need them.
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idavid_ said:
I couldn't decide if I wanted the arrows or not. They're very helpful, but take up too much space. So I just pull the spacebar when I need them.
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What do you mean "pull the spacebar"?. Is this a stock keyboard trick?

The_Biz said:
What do you mean "pull the spacebar"?. Is this a stock keyboard trick?
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Look at my post at page 1
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HTC keyboard

What do you guys think of HTC's take on Swype? Personally I hate it, doesn't seem to guess words right....
I just downloaded Swype Beta from the website, it works so much better!!!
I believe the beta is still open to all who sign up, so if you guys are looking for an alternative check it out!

The problem is with the swype keyboard is if you don't want to swype, the keyboard sucks
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greengoldmello said:
The problem is with the swype keyboard is if you don't want to swype, the keyboard sucks
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Not anymore, now it has the horizontal word choice window just like other keyboards (with auto correct)... so you can swipe or tap as you like.
The ultimate keyboard would be if SwiftKey and Swype had a love child....

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!

Stock ICS Keyboard Issue

Anyone else having problems with recorrection using the stock ICS keyboard? I thought it was working when I first installed it but doesn't seem to be the case anymore. On my Xoom or N1 running stock ICS, if I place my cursor back on a word I've previously typed it will bring back up the auto-correct suggestions, so you can choose the correct one (like if it didn't guess right). Most people familiar with the ICS kb are likely familiar with this feature.
Any feedback appreciated, this is one of the best features of the keyboard.
Edit: Forgot to mention, I've tried clearing the app data of the KB. No dice.

where'd you get the keyboard

Qwest905 said:
where'd you get the keyboard
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This guy pulled it from his GNEX: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25592151&postcount=7

Apparently its been a really long week.... "recorrection" is only allowed in certain circumstances. I was not using it correctly. If a mod sees this, please close. Thanks.

is this keyboard better than the one from the market?

I've been using it since the guy posted it. I think it's just as good as the one from the market if not better. Reminds me I need to thank that guy...

Notnilc said:
I've been using it since the guy posted it. I think it's just as good as the one from the market if not better. Reminds me I need to thank that guy...
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No prob glad I could help
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gharris040604 said:
No prob glad I could help
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can some tell me how to change to stock keyboard?...I downloaded one from the market. I go to settings and I see the keyboard under the keyboard section...I select it, but it doesn't change the keyboard.

The kb icon on the top left, click on that and select your kb of choice
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gharris040604 said:
The kb icon on the top left, click on that and select your kb of choice
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Awsome, hey what keyboard are you using?

Swiftkey X
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gharris040604 said:
Swiftkey X
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+1 here
i love swiftkey because of the dedicated smiley button and sometimes i can type a whole sentence out with just a few taps. paid for that app and haven't looked back. wish they would make an ICS theme for it though.

mrvirginia said:
+1 here
i love swiftkey because of the dedicated smiley button and sometimes i can type a whole sentence out with just a few taps. paid for that app and haven't looked back. wish they would make an ICS theme for it though.
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Ics theme would be a great addition to an awesome key board
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So is there any way to get that little keyboard icon to go away when using keyboards other than the sense one?

joehunni said:
So is there any way to get that little keyboard icon to go away when using keyboards other than the sense one?
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The keyboard icon shows up when you have more than one available keyboard. That's how you choose which one to use.

zonk7ate9 said:
The keyboard icon shows up when you have more than one available keyboard. That's how you choose which one to use.
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On every other android phone I've owned you could have as many keyboards as you wanted enabled without annoying popup icons. It seems that icon is there no matter what keyboard you're currently using unless you disable them in the keyboards settings menu.

joehunni said:
On every other android phone I've owned you could have as many keyboards as you wanted enabled without annoying popup icons. It seems that icon is there no matter what keyboard you're currently using unless you disable them in the keyboards settings menu.
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It's an ics thing. Confused the hell outta me too when I got my nexus last year lol

nevermind...

mrvirginia said:
+1 here
i love swiftkey because of the dedicated smiley button and sometimes i can type a whole sentence out with just a few taps. paid for that app and haven't looked back. wish they would make an ICS theme for it though.
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gharris040604 said:
Ics theme would be a great addition to an awesome key board
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When Swiftkey 3 is released it will have a couple new themes called Cobalt (left) and Holo (right, ICS themed).