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Best alternate keyboard for someone with big hands?

Howdy all,
Im a larger guy and I was wondering what the consensus was on the best alternate keyboard for someone with big hands? I find the stock kb on the x10 always has me hitting other buttons because they are so skinny.

Nightpath said:
Howdy all,
Im a larger guy and I was wondering what the consensus was on the best alternate keyboard for someone with big hands? I find the stock kb on the x10 always has me hitting other buttons because they are so skinny.
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I say this to anyone who has a hard time using the generic keyboard. Use Swype. As long as your finger motions are correct and intentional, you will spell the correct word. It becomes easier for larger words since it autocorrects.Try swype, it is actually faster that using a qwerty keyboard once you get use to it.

a desktop keyboard? r u like gozzila? my fingers are HUGE and the modded HTC keyboard is more than perfect for me

Smart keyboard

mmk92 said:
a desktop keyboard? r u like gozzila? my fingers are HUGE and the modded HTC keyboard is more than perfect for me
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6'1" 240 Pounds military, yeah Im kind of large.
Can I find any of these on the android marketplace?

for swype you will need to register at beta.swype.com, I know the website says registration is closed but they approved my account within a day of registration
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Better keyboard is great for my fat fingers lol. ;-)
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away said:
for swype you will need to register at beta.swype.com, I know the website says registration is closed but they approved my account within a day of registration
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I registered, now I hope to get in on it. Tried before but never got a response.

try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416

Big Hands?
I second "Better Keyboard"... with the T9 layout...

SlideIt works the same as Swype

Hey, i'm using the HTC IME mod without problems...
PS: i wanna try swype but i can't register to get it...
can someone attach the .apk file? Or send me a PN with the link to the apk on something like rapidshare?
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xGary said:
SlideIt works the same as Swype
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+1...prefer slideit than swype.

Look for ThickButtons keyboard on the market. It predicts the next letters you could type and enlarges them. It could work for you.
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HTC IME Keyboard

You could just use whatever keyboard and turn the X10 sideways so you get the wider keyboard.

krazykirk said:
You could just use whatever keyboard and turn the X10 sideways so you get the wider keyboard.
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landscape?!
Yes, i'm always using the keyboard (HTC IME mod) in landscape mode =D
It's better AND faster to write
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Have you tried a dialling wand?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DtbPOXFk00

Im 6.8 and weight 330 with big hands I use swype with no problem but I dont swype it just use it like regular keyboard lol
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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
Sent from my brain
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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!

TouchPal keyboard, the best keyboard for note!

Im using touchpal keyboard and for me this is the best keyboard for my note, im using polish dictionary, and dictionary in other keyboards are not so good. Keyboard is available in AM for free! Im using leather skin.
So witch keyboard is ur favorite? Post photo.
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I'm using the Swiftkey X Keyboard and sometimes the SlideIT Keyboard.
I love both keyboards and i couldnt get a decision which is better.
Try it!

Thumb and a.I. keyboard
From the Beast : Galaxy Note

I use Swype but have tried all the above mentioned on smaller screens...still can't make up my mind which is better though...

Keep switching between swift key and thumb keyboard myself. Slide it is also really nice.
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Swype...
Awesum
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Swype is great after mastering the short learning curve!

SlideIT is the best for me
Patos via tapatalk.

For people like me that often write in more than one languange (English and Spanish for example) SwiftKey Tablet X (or Swiftkey X) is simply the best keyboard for any device because you don't have to keep switching languages while you type, it auto detects and corrects on any language (up to three) at the same time!

I did read that there are not many themes and for Spanish are some issues with ñ character, any comments?
Both really stop my buy.
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swype great for me

durawing said:
Swype is great after mastering the short learning curve!
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True. Once you get a hang of it, nothing can best swype

A.I. people

Is it possible with Swiftkey to use it only with particular apps? The default one to stay as primery and to use Swiftkey only with specific apps?

szymi22 said:
Im using touchpal keyboard and for me this is the best keyboard for my note, im using polish dictionary, and dictionary in other keyboards are not so good. Keyboard is available in AM for free! Im using leather skin.
So witch keyboard is ur favorite? Post photo.
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I installed touchpal, and seems like it is not scaled properly, i.e., the keys are sided to the left, instead of taking up all the horizontal span, can you tell me how to make it take up all the space? Plus, it also seems when pressing on a word that wasn't in the dictionary doesn't bring up the option to save it, can you point me to the solution(s)? Thanks ps: I'm using ics build from the chinese leak...
Alex

Spo0f said:
Is it possible with Swiftkey to use it only with particular apps? The default one to stay as primery and to use Swiftkey only with specific apps?
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You can use any keyboard you have installed. Touch and hold anywhere in the writing area and choose your preferred input method. It will remain until you change it again in the same way.

Im using kingdroid rom and the keyboard came with the rom, try to swap rom...

alexcarterkarsus said:
I installed touchpal, and seems like it is not scaled properly, i.e., the keys are sided to the left, instead of taking up all the horizontal span, can you tell me how to make it take up all the space? Plus, it also seems when pressing on a word that wasn't in the dictionary doesn't bring up the option to save it, can you point me to the solution(s)? Thanks ps: I'm using ics build from the chinese leak...
Alex
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I'm using imilka's AOSP rom, and I have the same problem with TouchPal. But I have to mention that I have the tablet interface and I changed the display density. And I'm guessing that's causing the problem! So I was wondering if you've changed the display density too? I really like TouchPal but I can't use it with the keys sided to the left!
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OJ1618 said:
I'm using imilka's AOSP rom, and I have the same problem with TouchPal. But I have to mention that I have the tablet interface and I changed the display density. And I'm guessing that's causing the problem! So I was wondering if you've changed the display density too? I really like TouchPal but I can't use it with the keys sided to the left!
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its probably not ready for ics yet
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szymi22 said:
its probably not ready for ics yet
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It actually worked with no issues when the phone interface was enabled!
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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).