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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

roadratx said:
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.

Go keyboard

Has anyone tried go keyboard! Its great! Along with all the other go stuff! Comments?
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Its okay. I perfer better keyboard 8
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I'll give it a try!
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I haven't found a keyboard better than the Gingerbread or ICS keyboard yet. Nothing else can keep up with how fast I type. I like Swiftkey X a lot due to it's fairly accurate predictions, but I can't type as fast on it without it's multitouch getting confused.
Also, themes and apps section next time!

I've tried most and use go keyboard also. I struggle hitting the period button when pushing space on most keyboards, therefore I have to be using one with a long spacebar or a spacebar that is shaded to the left right next to the back arrow.
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joho5 said:
I've tried most and use go keyboard also. I struggle hitting the period button when pushing space on most keyboards, therefore I have to be using one with a long spacebar or a spacebar that is shaded to the left right next to the back arrow.
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I do the same damn thing and it pisses me off sometimes. Sometimes I look back at something I wrote and I have a period like 7 times instead of a space.
I tried modifying the apk to increase the size of the spacebar, minimizing the size of the return or smiley key, however it didn't seem to change anything. If someone else is more experienced with modifying something like that, I would LOVE a new ICS keyboard build with a longer spacebar more than anything.

Hmmm...food for thought ajerman will look into that
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Yes dman that would be solid if you could work that.
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I prefer swype... I am used to it.

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You think it is that bad?

Thumb keyboard so far is my favorite. I love the spacing all though it does lag occasionally.
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Swift Key X. I honestly don't see how any keyboard could be any better. So many options, some alright themes and it corrects so quickly and I love the vibration every key. I hated it on Sammy's stock keyboard but it feels like I'm doing work. I can text so quickly and it will pick out nearly every butchered word. I love it. They have a month trial..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&hl=en (There's all the hard work done for you in the form of a link)

+1 to SwiftKey
I've always used it. Best keyboard in my opinion.
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Swift Key X. I honestly don't see how any keyboard could be any better. So many options, some alright themes and it corrects so quickly and I love the vibration every key. I hated it on Sammy's stock keyboard but it feels like I'm doing work. I can text so quickly and it will pick out nearly every butchered word. I love it. They have a month trial..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.phone.trial&hl=en (There's all the hard work done for you in the form of a link)
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Swiftkey would be my favorite if the multitouch was faster. It doesn't keep up well when you type fast.

I can't decide between TouchWiz and ICS Keyboard..

Ics keyboard
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I thought Go keyboard was pretty good at first until I tried its swiping capabilities which were awful. If you don't swipe the letters perfectly it doesn't seem to be able to determine what you were trying to write. I don't seem to have a problem with swiftkey lag. Maybe I just don't type fast enough

another +1 for Swift Key. Just a few minor quirks but with out a doubt the best as far as accuracy and speed.

AJerman said:
Swiftkey would be my favorite if the multitouch was faster. It doesn't keep up well when you type fast.
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Agree with you. I have to sometimes slow down a bit lol
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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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Swype

Anyone else notice that this version of swype is horrible? Anyone have workarounds or fixes? It hardly ever gets words right.
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Phasze said:
Anyone else notice that this version of swype is horrible? Anyone have workarounds or fixes? It hardly ever gets words right.
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what version are you using? I installed swype beta and I love it! It is way better then what comes loaded on the phone.
http://beta.swype.com

Agreed my Swype I like better then stock so Smooth.
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I'm using stock right now and hating it. I used the beta on my fascinate and liked it. I'll have to switch.
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I thought the stock “Swype” was so bad that I was going to send the phone back. Got Swype Beta and it made all the difference in the world.
BigK52

I have to agree about Swype, I feel like the latest update has been a step back. My complaints are:
1) they removed the "delete whole words" shortcut found in the menu when you Swype to the #5
2) I dislike how my Swype button rarely highlights a word so I can change it. Sometimes it will just keep going to the beginning of every word until it gets to the beginning of the sentence/paragraph.
3) the responsiveness for punctuation seems to miscalculate and place an error more frequently than I've seen in prior versions.
It feels like a step back although not much is missing. I've been using it for roughly a year so I know how far Swype has come.
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Phasze said:
I'm using stock right now and hating it.
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Yeah, the stock swype keyboard is frickin awful. My accuracy with swype beta is probably > 90%. With stock swype it was probably < 50%. What a POS.

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Best first post ever! :laugh:

Wow.....just installed swype beta instead of this stock samsung crap that was on before. Probably 96% accurate now instead of ~50%. It's now bearable to put text down with just one thumb again Now I just want that microphone icon on the swype keyboard so I can talk if I wanted.

I have been using Swype since my OG Droid and I don't think I could ever use another keyboard again. One tip I have is to turn off the auto-correct, especially useful if you use any shorthand or slang in texts etc.
SlimSnoopOS - I totally agree on #2, I hate that it only highlights the previous word about 25% of the time now. I can't figure it out, its like its totally random now...

I was a huge fan of Swype. After changing android phones without Swype on it, I started looking. Amazon offered Flex T-9 as the free app of the day some time ago which I lucked up and downloaded for free. This is the BEST app out there right now.
Not sure if they have a free trial, but it's definitely worth the money!
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Agreed, stock swype is awful. It seems that it's attempt at "learning" has actually made it worse. I feel like it was more accurate 3 weeks ago than it is now.

Phasze said:
Now I just want that microphone icon on the swype keyboard so I can talk if I wanted.
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The voice detection is still there, it's just the flame icon now (at the bottom right next to the Search/Return button).
The icon change was because Swype was bought by Nuance, which also owns Dragon Naturally Speaking (the flame logo). They are branding the voice search, which is why the icon has changed. I hope this also leads to some under-the-hood improvements thanks to the merger.

You can consider using Swiftkey 3 as well
I find it to be a lot better at text prediction although it may not work for those who prefer swyping

Just saying thanks guys. Beta Swype is awesome and is a million times more accurate than stock solution.
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Keyboard with Numbers(no need for long press)

hi guys,
is there a keyboard apk that has numbers on the first row where you dont have to "long press" it anymore?
same as the samsung keyboard.

Pretty sure Kii has this feature and many more besides https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zl.inputmethod.latin

thanks magnafunk... but the app needs to be upgraded to premium so that i can use the feature without resetting every hour.

Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android
A. I. Keyboard.
palabook said:
thanks magnafunk... but the app needs to be upgraded to premium so that i can use the feature without resetting every hour.
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Cataclysm ROM has options to add number row to the aosp keyboard.

magnafunk said:
Pretty sure Kii has this feature and many more besides https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zl.inputmethod.latin
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After reading this post I thought I would give this keyboard a try. Really like it. The auto correct seems very good, ability to have number keys above, swipe typing, can change key size. Was a bit expensive for a keyboard, but worth it in my opinion.
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palabook said:
hi guys,
is there a keyboard apk that has numbers on the first row where you dont have to "long press" it anymore?
same as the samsung keyboard.
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SwiftKey allows you to change the long-press time. I have mine at 120 ms and it's bloody quick.

elliot.newnham said:
SwiftKey allows you to change the long-press time. I have mine at 120 ms and it's bloody quick.
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I just found that out recently, boy does it make a huge difference.

Look here, LG G2 Keyboard works very well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47219121&postcount=4

The hacker's keyboard is a good alternative, especially as it also has ctrl/alt/f keys and its full keyboard mode is very useful in landscape
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joco1114 said:
Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android
A. I. Keyboard.
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im using this now. thanks!!!
lots of different keyboard style to choose from.