I created a feature request for Google for a custom auto correction feature, which I think will go a long way in improving upon the stock Gingerbread keyboard.
Please visit the link and star it if you'd like to see this feature added in a future update. http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=14420
Thanks.
I think the keyboard will only get better with future releases. Google recently brought a company called blindtype, so hopefully they will implement it in their keyboard soon.
Anyway, I stared it stock keyboard is kinda bad!!
Ummm ... Doesn't Gingerbread have custom auto-completion? If I type a new word, then click on it, it says to click on it again to add it, then when I type that word, it comes up in the list of auto-completes. Or did I misunderstand what you are trying to achieve?
onthecouchagain said:
I created a feature request for Google for a custom auto correction feature, which I think will go a long way in improving upon the stock Gingerbread keyboard.
Please visit the link and star it if you'd like to see this feature added in a future update. http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=14420
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I starred it, but as soon as my email box starts flooding with all the idiotic "yeah, you google jerks fix this or I'll return my phone" comments that these starred reports tend to attract, I'll be un-starring it.
PLEASE people, only comment on starred reports, be they bug or enhancement requests if your comment actually adds value to the concept or bug report, such as additional steps to reproduce a problem on a bug, or an idea of how to improve the enhancement request. All the other stuff just spams people's mailbox and ticks them off.
Star Shadow said:
Ummm ... Doesn't Gingerbread have custom auto-completion? If I type a new word, then click on it, it says to click on it again to add it, then when I type that word, it comes up in the list of auto-completes. Or did I misunderstand what you are trying to achieve?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe he's trying to achieve a way for us to EDIT or IMPORT the autocorrection list. With a feature like that, we could move our autocorrects from phone to phone, or better yet, they could be synced to the Google cloud with all the rest of our personalizations. As it stands now, wipe/reset your phone, and your keyboard has to re-learn all your habits/words.
BTW - I've found that whenever people start their post with "ummm..." it's taking as some kind of snarky put down of the person they're responding to. I've had perfectly innocent posts replied to with name-calling and insults over that.
distortedloop said:
BTW - I've found that whenever people start their post with "ummm..." it's taking as some kind of snarky put down of the person they're responding to. I've had perfectly innocent posts replied to with name-calling and insults over that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the tip/warning. I usually mean ummm to mean, "I'm confused by what you say" and not a snarky put down of the person. I think I understand what he's trying to achieve now and it makes sense to be able to transfer the custom list. Under Language in settings, you can view your list and add or delete words, but that's it. I don't think it would be too hard to add and Import and Export button to it at the very least.
Cheers.
Star Shadow said:
Thanks for the tip/warning. I usually mean ummm to mean, "I'm confused by what you say" and not a snarky put down of the person. I think I understand what he's trying to achieve now and it makes sense to be able to transfer the custom list. Under Language in settings, you can view your list and add or delete words, but that's it. I don't think it would be too hard to add and Import and Export button to it at the very least.
Cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hear you on the "ummm", it's what I mean too, but it seems to upset people.
Now that's a good tip about going to language settings...I did not know that, but I don't really use stock keyboard, I use SwiftKey almost exclusively, and I believe it puts your auto-correct stuff on the sdcard, so they stick between roms/resets, and you could even move to a new phone.
edit: actually, looking at that Settings user dictionary, is that just user defined words, or actual autocorrects, or does the system use some kind of algorithm to compare what you're typing against those words?
It would be tedious if you have a lot of words, but you could always copy/paste your custom word list into that feature with a pre-saved text file listing them.
Thanks for starring, folks. I agree, I hope people don't get carried away by responding with their every two cents, which ends up just spamming mailboxes.
As for what I mean by custom auto corrections, if anyone is using or have used Smart Keyboard Pro, they'll know what I mean. Basically, you get to edit and choose what specific words you want to be auto corrected to what. For example, if you're prone to typing "km" instead of "I'm" you can create a custom auto correction to make km=I'm. That way, anytime you type "km" by accident, it'll automatically switch it to "I'm."
Another example, "tmr=tomorrow" or "idk=I don't know." You can do this on Smart Keyboard Pro and it's one of the best features in making the typing experience easier.
Bump. This got moved from General to Q&A and got lost in the shuffle. Please visit the link and star the request if you wish to see Custom Auto Corrections implemented by Google. I think it'll enhance greatly the typing experience.
Thanks.
Custom Auto Correction Request
distortedloop said:
I starred it, but as soon as my email box starts flooding with all the idiotic "yeah, you google jerks fix this or I'll return my phone" comments that these starred reports tend to attract, I'll be un-starring it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ended up just blocking the address they send notifications with. All I do is star genuine bugs. It's not like anything helpful ever goes up for those anyway; when it's fixed, it's fixed, and if someone really cares, they'll know it.
zorak950 said:
I ended up just blocking the address they send notifications with. All I do is star genuine bugs. It's not like anything helpful ever goes up for those anyway; when it's fixed, it's fixed, and if someone really cares, they'll know it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I actually use a gmail filter to just archive the things and keep them out of my inbox, then every now and then scroll through to see if anything interesting.
I agree, that code site is pretty much just useless.
The Google Help Forums, though, tend to get a lot of Google employee attention.
: ) http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=4d8d957040f12326&hl=en
i want to send microsoft's mango team an email advocating the feature of text wrap in mango when you zoom in in internet explorer. what's the best way to contact them about this?
also, if anyone lwants this feature in mango, add your names to this thread so we can add greater voice and support for this feature, thanks.
note to moderators: this is a double post intended to reach a greater audience in this forum for support of this feature. please do not delete. thank you!
maybe tweet them @wp7dev -
I will have to do this myself, as this is important to me. Also, I supposed I will include a need to swipe away cards to close an app in multi-tasking. That makes more sense than not being able to do it at all in that view.
tiny17 said:
maybe tweet them @wp7dev -
I will have to do this myself, as this is important to me. Also, I supposed I will include a need to swipe away cards to close an app in multi-tasking. That makes more sense than not being able to do it at all in that view.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi, tiny.. thanks for getting to me. i dont have twitter, so i cant tweet them. is there a better and more effective way of contacting them?
Not that I personally know of, but I tweeted them about the same issue - if that is any consolation. However, the more, the merrier. Then again, maybe it would be more fruitful to ask one of these people with the beta to see if it is present in their build of IE9 - as to see if the devs need to be bothered at all.
On topic please.....
The OP is asking for contact details, not which features you would like to see in Mango.
If you have no intentions of answering the question then your in the wrong place.
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
I'm gonna make an attempt to periodically catch new apps and updates before they hit the main screen and/or get posted in the forums. I call it the update list, expect more to come.
1. Swype beta has updated, features more inteligent prediction and dictionary, as well as automatic notification of updates.
http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?4726
2. Dolphin browser will update on 23 Oct. however you can get it now at getjar.
http://www.getjar.com/mobile/40963/dolphin-browser-hd-for-google-nexus-one
Edited:Links are now here!
--Please note, I do not take any credit for finding these, just getting the info out to the masses.--
Nice, please make new posts and don't edit the last one: I bookmarked this thread and I'd like to see changes in "Subscribed threads" view.
teorouge said:
Nice, please make new posts and don't edit the last one: I bookmarked this thread and I'd like to see changes in "Subscribed threads" view.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that would make it 1000x more difficult to find the updates in this thread.
Google keeps denying the request for no good reason, then just says 'it isn't necessary'.....let's prove it is necessary. Every time they deny the request I will open a new one. The more people that star it, the better. I will keep the link updated to the current request in this post. Let's see if we can force Google's hand into giving us what we all want.
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=151355&thanks=151355&ts=1424209304
new request posted, url updated in op
let's get some stars on this please, people
I would like, and already suggested it, to see 'home page' feature - will save me a lot time. And its more comfortable than drawer in my opinion
Please discuss this in the main thread, where it will be properly noted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691
The Flash
Forum Moderator