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Keyboard alternatives

Hi all!
A few days ago i found a really cool alternative keyboard to the stock one as well as to swype. Now, after i tested it for sometime, i wanted to share it with you.
So since i didn't find a thread for keyboards in here, i came to the idea to make a collection of alternative keyboards, where everyone can introduce his favourites and list the options of it.
I'll make the start:
Ultra Keyboard - a really good keyboard with loads of options, very precise swyping and, in my opinion, unmatched word suggestion. I'm using the version 5.6.3 right now.
PRO:
- faster word suggestion than swype
- in my opinion much better precision than the 2.44 version of swype (1.6 was much better, but did unfortunately expire)
- all important layouts (QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY, Alphabetical, Compact Keyboard (T9), automatical switch to numeric pad, when in an appropiate field)
- many themes (presets or even self made)
- adjustable button height for perfect precision
- option to manually calibrate the keyboard
- gesture support (for example to cange dictionary language, i use it to change from english to german and back)
- built-in translation feature
- speech-to-text
- camera mode for "transparent" screen (useful if you're typing while you walk)
- easily add and delete words in your user dictionary
- much more ... just try it!
- available dictionaries: english, german, french, italian, dutch, spanish
CONTRA:
- like all good things, it's not free
Price: 2,00 € (about 2.50$)
Homepage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Binary-Bulge-Software/122539557777039
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So that's all i remember right now. Oh, just to add that: This is no advertisement and I'm not connected to the developer in any way
So what keyboards can you suggest?

I started using HTC mod then I used Smart Keyboard PRO
this was very easy and I find that it have the most effective error correction ability. means you can trype the word but you will never touch correct key always. but touching the next key to the desired key and still you will end up getting the correct word at the end.
Then I switched to SwiftKey Keyboard
It has unique ability to lean my way of typing and suggest my next word. so far it made my typing faster.
Check it out...

I'm using SlideIT. If you choose free (demo) version it has some limitations like 10 custom words in memory. It expires after some time but then I just reinstall it and it works like a charm again...
So, long story short you have free keyboard with swyping support and tons of different languages.

HTC IME.....
jonasl said:
I'm now taking a break from the work on this mod due to serious lack of time. I've spent a huge amount of time on this mod already and also shared all my code and methods. I hope the community has benefited from this. You are all free to do whatever you want with my code if you want to make further improvements. I hope I can find some time to continue this little project later this summer. Thanks for all the encouraging words, feature suggestions and bug reports. Couldn't have done this without you all
Credits:
The old low res hack is based on the version posted by Cyanogen.
The new low res and high res hack is based on the version posted by modaco.
JesusFreke for smali/baksmali.
Couldn't do this without them.
Features:
(Compacted this list to save space, the point is that there are many features not to make this list readable )
Customizable language settings, Smileys hacked into the hide key (see screen shots), Swap Smiley/12# button, Custom smileys, Custom word candidate bar that raises the keyboards so dictionary won't cover the app you type in, Position of word candidate list is saved if you long press and move it, Left align word candidate list, Prediction in fields with own suggestions (search bar etc.), Prediction in fields that sets the filter flag, Prediction in URL fields, Disable automatic capitalization, Play sounds in silent mode, Set sound level, Custom sounds, Automatic space insertion, Enable prediction with cursor in or adjacent to existing words (QWERTY only), Enable a space bar key in URL keyboard, Support for German QWERTZ hard KB layout, Show voice input button for all keyboards with a settings button, Disable key preview popup, Use Google development server for voice (supports German but isn't online 24/7), MANY HTC bugs fixed, the changelog for a few of them, Droid SE X10 landscape support, User dictionary import/export, User dictionary accepts any character, not just HTC approved ones, Custom vibration length, Character replacement (can remove diacritic chars), Pipe key in qwerty mode, Move cursor with volume keys (for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10), Easier access to language specific chars in qwerty popups, Configurable gesture (swipe) actions, Gesture actions: Delete word, delete sentence, shift, hide kb, cursor after word, voice input, switch language, switch keyboard, Use phone keypad / compact qwerty symbol kb for QWERTY, Toggle accept dict. suggestion by space / period / comma, Fast language and keyboard switching by gestures, Version tracking by aTrackDog, Custom domains for .com key
And not least:
My source code is now available for your own modding pleasure
All hacks are configurable in the settings dialog.
Changelog for latest versions
Code:
/*
* 27
* Fixed: T9 is now disabled when adding words manually (sorry, missed that bug report on v26b1)
*/
/*
* 26
* Separate version for Froyo (2.2) due to changed voice input API:s
* Fixed: User dictionary should now be saved correctly on Sense ROMs (if installed correctly!)
* Fixed: Slightly better SMS detection
* Fixed: Custom popup domains will work without enabling custom popup time (caused by typo)
* Fixed: Smiley insertion right after period removed first smiley char
* Fixed: Settings not remembered for some locales
* Fixed: Tweaked space insertion around parentheses some
* Fixed: Fixed "Predict in Browser" option on Froyo (workaround for Android issue #8563)
* Fixed: Space deleted after period insertion and use of chars from symbol KB (HTC bug)
* Fixed: No auto add words didn't always work
* Fixed: Smiley button didn't work on symbol KB
* New: Calibration is considered for all layouts
* New: Modify button height/width on all layouts
* New: € £ added to f popup
* New: T9 toggle settings now remembered
* New: Export/import settings to/from SD card
* New: Pipe added to alt. symbol keyboard (page 4)
* Gesture: Cursor before word
*/
/*
* 25
* New: Move lang. specific popup chars closer to pressed key (help me support more langs!)
* Option: Replace chars only for SMS
* Option: Custom domains for .com key
* Option: Insert period on double space
* Option: Toggle accept dict. suggestion by 12# key
* Option: Configurable custom sounds
* Option: Change language with volume keys
* Option: Adjust portrait QWERTY key width
* Changed: Delete last sentence breaks on comma again.
* Fixed: Space insertion disabled for URI fields (causing problems)
* Fixed: Space insertion tweaked for French
* Fixed: Removed Romanian since not working (blame HTC)
* Fixed: Don't insert space if prediction is disabled in browser
* Fixed: Predict in URL working again.
* Fixed: Sound for HW KB working again
* Gesture: Toggle QWERTY prediction on/off
*/
Download
v27
High resolution version
High resolution version (Froyo/2.2)
Low resolution version for Android 1.6 and up
Low resolution version for Android 1.5 (no voice input)
Instructions:
Download and unzip (not flashable update.zip!)
Install the two apks (HTC_IME & Clicker) using your favorite method (via a file manager or adb install -r). Sense users shouldn't (and needn't) install Clicker.
There is no need to push anything to /system
Go to Menu, Settings, Language & Keyboard. Activate "HTC_IME mod"
To change keyboard, long press on lower left key on stock keyboard or any input field. Select input method in the menu.
See note below if you have earlier versions than v22 installed already!
Requirements:
Android
Compatible resolution screen
Compatible CPU. Sorry can't say which they are but I know some Samsung phones are not supported. This is due to the included HTC native prediction library.
Configuring my hacks
All configuration is now done in the settings dialog. No need for config files on SD card (v22 and up).
Some options modifies stuff that are set when the keyboard first loads. Thus you need to kill it for changes to take effect (or reboot).
Upgrade notes
Starting with v22 I now use my own java package name. This means that it can be installed in parallel with stock HTC_IME (no root needed on Sense).
Settings from v21 and earlier can't be read from v22 and up. You must enter them again. The user dictionary can be exported from v21 and imported into v22. Both versions can coexist during this process. This inconvenience will only happen between v21 and newer. Sorry for this, but this change will enable me do to more advanced mods in the future.
v23 has a hires Clicker. You should install it if not using Sense
Source code
Interested in how I do this? I've decided to share the sources for the mod so that the project can live on when I get tired of it. You can study it just for learning or implement your own mods. You are free to do whatever you want with if as long as you buy me a beer
Download source code
Please spend a few hours trying to set it up and figure out some stuff on your own before bombarding me with questions...
Feeling thankful?
Donations are appreciated. Donate here.
Changelog:
Version 25 Highres pre Froyo, High res Froyo, Lowres >= 1.6, Lowres 1.5
Version 24 hires lowres: Fixed: Droid/Milestone/X10 landscape kb broken due to upscaling, Alt. symbol kb. not set correctly on start input, FC on boot when using some locales, Delete last sentence tweaked
Version 23 hires lowres: Fixed: User dictionary broke in v22 due to changed package name. Sorry!
Version 22 hires lowres: New: My own package name, Fast language & keyboard switching by gestures, Settings dialog redesigned, No more .htcime on SD, all is now GUI based, Hires Clicker, Version tracking by aTrackDog. Fixed: Scale landscape KB on Droid/Milestone/X10, Add word dialog now shows kb automatically, FC on show add word dialog in landscape, Proper hires settings icon from Incredible, P and W in phone number keyboard, Workaround for back button bug in xScope browser Option: Configurable gesture actions, Show current language on start, Kill keyboard from settings, Disable voice button also for English, Use phone keypad / compact qwerty symbol kb for QWERTY, Toggle accept dict. suggestion by space, Toggle accept dict. suggestion by separators, Volume keys for dpad up/down, Gesture: Delete last sentence, Move to end of word, Cycle language, Cycle keyboard types
Version 21 hires lowres: Options: Move cursor with volume keys, Move Scandinavian popup chars closer to pressed key Fixed: More swipe detection tuning, Less laggy sound and vibration feedback with swiping enabled, Space insert more robust
Version 20 hires lowres: Options: Swipe up for shift, Swipe while composing a word (dict. showing), Swap Smiley/12# button, Insert word entered in add word dialog into edited text. Fixed: Swiping more robust, Long press on symbol key now working again, Tweaked candidate bar height calculation (Droid 2.1), Improved HTC popup timer when lag is detected (HTC bad design), Android smiley is :-\ and not :-/ , Bug in landscape autocompletion (gmail compose etc.), Autocap issues in certain cases (blame HTC ), Better handling of (pseudo) multi touch events (easier to press space and periods etc. more quickly)
Version 19 hires lowres:Lowres!, Options: Clear user dictionary, Swipe down to hide keyboard, Swipe left to delete last word, Character replacement (can remove diacritic chars), Custom smileys. Changed: Import/export of user dictionary is now threaded, Pipe key added to qwerty symbol keyboard, Fixed voice hack was enabled by default even if disabled in settings
Version 18: Changed: Hid HTC hidden settings again (caused too much trouble). Option: Smiley button instead of hide kb button, Custom vibration length, Toggle smiley dashes. Fixed: User dictionary editor no longer FC's on modaco custom rom, Word candidate bar now works on Droid 2.1
Version 17: Option: Toggle prediction on/off for single line browser forms
Version 16: Fixed: space insertion is now disabled for password fields with compact qwerty & phone keypad, Prediction cache was not emptied in some cases resulting in weird behavior when starting input next time (prediction continued where you left off last input)
Version 15: Fixed URL KB space hack caused FC on slash key in compact qwerty and phone keypad
Version 14: Option: Disable automatic adding to user dictionary, custom popup delay for secondary characters, swipe right for voice input, toggle space insertion after separators, access hidden HTC internal settings (control vibrator etc. TAKE CARE IN HERE!), prediction in URL fields, disable key preview popup. Fixed: cleaned up settings dialog a bit, deleting voice text by back space now works again, space insertion is now always disabled in some fields (browser URL etc. caused problems). New: My own (experimental!) hard keyboard mapping code (enables space in URL for hard KB, removes need for QWERTZ hack etc.), apk version now shows my version instead of HTC's version (smoother upgrades, more logical), Import/export user dictionary, Can now enter any character into user dictionary (HTC just allowed letters and digits)
Version 13: Option: left align word candidate list. Fixed: experimental Droid 2.1 landscape support, more robust period insertion on space double tap, rare FC when moving the candidate list (HTC bug), typing " I'm " with compact qwerty (HTC bug), FC when clicking on disabled T9 toggle button (HTC bug), better compatibility between space insertion and smileys, User dictionary is no longer a pain to manage due to scrolling (consequence of HTC incompetence, learn how to use ListViews and Adapters guys!)
Version 12: Fixed rotation issues in some apps (ie Terminal). T9/ABC setting is now remembered when switching between letter/number views (HTC's bug, not mine)
Version 11: Fixed saving position of word suggestion list (a typo caused the same value to be used for all orientations). Fixed auto cap in browser with physical keyboard.
Version 10: Many new options (see feature list). Fixes: voice input in all keyboards, voice input didn't capitalize correctly, "speak now" dialog showing to early, prediction not showing for passwords anymore, auto capitalization for T9/compact QWERTY now works in browser, smoother movement of word suggestion list, settings button showed "EN" (now scaled icon from lowres), Landscape now works on Droid (with resolution related glitches)
Version 9: Fixed the screwed up enter key in v8. Added experimental voice server settings. For German to work you will have to use the alternative server.
Version 8: Added custom word candidates bar. Fixed wacky SHIFT key. Word candidate list position now remembered. Configurable in settings dialog. Added some Extras to voice input Intent copied from stock KB (missed earlier). One step closer to Droid landscape support.
Version 7: Fixed compatibility with Terminal Emulator in CyanogenMod, KB going haywire in CoPilot and word candidate list shows to low (hid active input field sometimes like in stock messaging app). Lowered android:minSdkVersion from 7 to 3. This could mean stock Droid support, but don't complain when it FC's on Cupcake
Version 6: Tweaks to the sentence auto capitalization code. Should now work in most web browser forms such as the message composer on this forum. Tweaked enter key behavior a bit.
Version 5: Show voice input button for all languages instead of EN button in all keyboards that uses the same layouts as the English ones. To fix this in all other layouts, modding binary XML is required. I need help with that. Voice input seems to use your current locale if supported, and English as fallback.
Version 4: New voice input control logic that doesn't break Google Voice search. Changed voice processing URL from dev server to stock keyboard settings.
Version 3: Fixed FC in User Dictionary editor. Fixed HTC not obeying EditorInfo.imeOption flag flagNoEnterAction (caused two sends in stock messaging app)
Version 2: Fixed FC in user database
Version 1: Initial release featuring language settings hack with .htcime and dictionary support in web browser forms. Tested on N1. Clicker is low res for now.
Old low res:
Version 4: Better support for OpenEclair (at least one reported succes with Dutch on it)
Version 3: Supports Samsung Galaxy/Spica (this version has never been featured on xda)
Version 2: Dictionary support in web browser forms
Version 1: Initial release featuring language settings hack with .htcime
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Want to skin it?.....
gIMpSTa said:
I have created an "online kitchen" of sorts for creating custom skinned, signed, HTC_IME high and low res apk files. This means you guys can very easily create your own skins and customize the ones I've created!
What is this?
A website you can visit on your computer or directly from your phone that will let you a> create a custom skinned keyboard based off of any of the images currently in the library (various colored keys, backgrounds, etc) with whatever text color you want and b> customize existing "skins" (will be known as "presets") however your heats desire.
Currently, it should be considered very beta. All the features that are here should be working 100%.
Why beta, that sounds scary?
It's beta for a couple of reasons, 1 because it's currently UGLY as sin (concentrated on features and back end first) and 2 because I'm actively working on it which means it could break at any time.
What is the point of this?
Besides the fact that you can now customize the hell out of the way your keyboard looks, it drastically reduces the amount of work I have to do in the future. Currently, i'm uploading 46 pre-themed apk files for every single update. While this isn't really a big deal since I automated the process, it slows down how quickly I can put up updates. With this new method, all I have to do is upload the original unthemed keyboard apk and classes.dex for each new version and my work is done!
Everything else:
If you select a preset, you will still be asked to choose each portion of the keyboard (background, buttons, text color etc). The image with the yellow border around it (you'll see what I mean) is the default "piece" for the preset.
One last thing, depending on server load it could take anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes to generate the keyboard. Most of the time I suspect it will be < 1 minute tho.
I don't mind if you use this to generate a keyboard and include it with something (theme/morph) or post it somewhere, just give due credit
URL for HIGH RES online kitchen: http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/
URL for LOW RES online kitchen: http://www.gimpsta.com/themerlo/
Current feature list / changelog:
Start from a "preset" (any of my current themes) and change any component of it.
Choose any of my current backgrounds
Choose any of my current primary/function key styles
Choose any of my current "symbol sets"
Choose any of my current space bar logo/images
Upload your own spacebar logo
Choose any color text for letters and alternate characters
Built in bug reporting/feature requests (for new image sets, for example)
Choose any color for background image
Preview keyboard before generating it
Option to see/reuse all skins you have generated
Option to see/reuse last 25 skins anyone has generated
Choose any color for symbol sets
Added lowres kitchen
Added option to choose between 1.5 only and 1.6+ low res versions in low res kitchen.
Added v25 froyo version.
Added all v26 versions to kitchen!
Added all v27 versions to kitchen!
Added v27-froyo lowres version to kitchen!
New option: Create your own primary/function keys is FINALLY here!
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swiftkey is the best for me too...

Smart Keyboard Pro suits best for me, I've tried almost all alternative keyboards.

swiftkey is pretty freakin perfect for me
Sent from my X10a using XDA App

I'm liking the ultimate keyboard it seems more accurate then swype thanks OP for mentioning it.
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urs74 said:
I'm liking the ultimate keyboard it seems more accurate then swype thanks OP for mentioning it.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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No problem
I think the same, i just started looking for other swyping keyboards because the latest release of Swype is a big step backwards from version 1.6 regarding accuracy and speed. But i'm glad I started looking, there are a lot of better keyboards out there, and right now ultra keyboard seems perfect for me

qwer23 said:
No problem
I think the same, i just started looking for other swyping keyboards because the latest release of Swype is a big step backwards from version 1.6 regarding accuracy and speed. But i'm glad I started looking, there are a lot of better keyboards out there, and right now ultra keyboard seems perfect for me
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I agree swype did fail with the newest version.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App

I'm Portuguese and because SwiftKey can use 2 dictionaries simultaneously he is the best 4 me.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

just started using ultra, one question regarding x10...can it do voice to text? when i press the button it says speech to text support not found on device

goothu99 said:
just started using ultra, one question regarding x10...can it do voice to text? when i press the button it says speech to text support not found on device
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It works for me.

installed ultra
can anyone please tell me the perfect settings for ultra..
the settings section looks mess for me...
i feel it very complicated...
i got used to swype...
so any of you please tell me the exact settings to be put in ultra to make it more better than swype!

I tried Ultra too...
I didn't like it so, i'm with swype till gets out of bet and will cost money.
After, i'll have to decide which one i will use.
What i don't like about swype is the small selection of dictonaries while for Ultra probably you can create your own.

nagrockz said:
installed ultra
can anyone please tell me the perfect settings for ultra..
the settings section looks mess for me...
i feel it very complicated...
i got used to swype...
so any of you please tell me the exact settings to be put in ultra to make it more better than swype!
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Well, for a start, just the keyboard options that you find here:
- Enable tracing. That's the swipe option in Ultra keyboard.
- set key height to a value that fits you perfect. Just try writing a few sentences till it feels right.
- Choose your Layout (QWERTZ, QWERTY, Compact (T9), AZERTY, Alphabetical)
Now, the other options (you find them, if you scroll the options bar on the keyboard horizontally, symbol is two crossed tools ):
- under "Typing" you can calibrate the keyboard so that you're able to hit the keys precisely. Calibrate both portrait and landscape mode.
- Under "Gestures" you can set, well, gestures There are a lot of options, I use a swipe down to chose my second dictionary. Set it to whatever you like
- under "Suggestions" you can choose to add contact names to the dictionary or blacklist words you don't need.
- note that Ultra keyboard repeats letters if you pause over a key, that's different than Swype is doing. You can enable/disable that under "Tracing"
That's some points I can think of right now. If there is something you want to change/ do or if you don't understand, just ask
Cheers
qwer23

when i "trace" lol it always comes up as LOL and then id have to select the undercase option, how do i get it to stop automatically capitalizing my "lol"s?
thanks

swiftkey here and never looked back. have every single keyboard installed on the market almost.
nothing beats next word prediction!

goothu99 said:
when i "trace" lol it always comes up as LOL and then id have to select the undercase option, how do i get it to stop automatically capitalizing my "lol"s?
thanks
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you can blacklist LOL and add lol to user dictionary. didn't try it though but it should work...

Hey guys ,
Is there a good azerty keyboard whit dutch/netherlands support for words suggestions ??
Thanks in advanced !!!

[APP] Perfect keyboard v1.2.0 - 07/08/2011 update.

Take command of your Android device's touchpad keypad with a Perfect and smart Keyboard for android. You can customize the look of the keyboard with eight different themes and add additional functionality to your device. Perfect Keyboard lets you use custom dictionaries, control background and text colors, and adjust the keyboard's vibration density. In short, Perfect Keyboard allows you to setup your Android phone or tablet's touchpad keyboard so that it works best for you.
Note: Perfect Keyboard works only on Android 2.2 and up
Detailed Specifications:
- Multitouch keyboard
- User dictionary, built-in dictionary, supports AnySoftKeyboard International dictionaries (separate downloads from the Market)
- Configurable auto correction
- Redesigned and optimized keyboard layout and style
- 8 Keyboard themes ( gingerbread,iPhone keyboard,and more).
- Configurable colors for the keyboard buttons, background and text
- Configurable color for the word suggestion font
- Speech to text (select languages only)
- Custom vibration intensity (haptic feedback)
- Long press "Enter" key to bring up smiley alternatives
- Long press on "/" key in URL mode to bring up domains (you can configure the domains in the settings to better fit)
- Configurable sound style and volume ( Samsung,iPhone,android)
- Cursor Keys - swipe up on the space key to display.
- T9/compact layout.
- Gestures.
- Shortcuts (auto-text like in blackberry)
- External skins (some of better keyboard skins)
- Alt symbols on the keyboard.
- configure the layout of the keyboard (key height,row gap etc)
Tips:
#Change Appearance and Themes:
To change appearance go to settings -> appearance
#About "collecting data" warning message:
That warning message is a part of the Android operating system, and it appears whenever a third party keyboard is enabled. You don't have to worry because the keyboard don't have permission to internet access.
Please report your bugs via email . If you report bugs in a Market comment I CAN'T help you.
Supported languages layout: English(QWERTY,Dvorak,AZERTY), French, Hebrew, Arabic, German, Czech(QWERTY,QWERTZ), Bulgarian, Catalan, Spanish, Esperanto, Danish, Italian, Finnish, Georgian, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian, Swedish,Latin, Dutch, Portuguese, Slovakian, Slovenian, Greek, Rumanian, Serbian, Hungarian
new in 1.2.0
Added option to edit the punctuation on the suggestions bar (go to tweaks in settings).
Added T9/compact layout.
Added new gestures to move between T9/Compact/Normal layout.
Added option to change the Arrows row height (appearance->vertical and horizontal layout)
Fixed compatibility issues with aDosBox.
Fixed Hungarian layout.
Added option to disable space key popup.

I installed it and am using but.... whats different from stock gingerbread keyboard?

vselca said:
I installed it and am using but.... whats different from stock gingerbread keyboard?
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I updated the post.

i install it too, does support arabic keys??

sarwanxp said:
i install it too, does support arabic keys??
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yes, it does + RTL

Purchased and received my refund with 2-3 hours... Great service! thanks for the app and quick response!

why don't you post the apk of the keyboard so the xda members can download it directly?
(or send it via pm to the people who ask for it... like me)

Hi,
does this consume less ram then the default keyboard? I'm searching for some App replacements for my milestone 1 so i get more free ram.
thx

What the guy two posts above me said

Yeah if you're giving it away free to members then give it free... some people would want it who can't purchase. (like me.)
Sent from my MIUI SCH-i500

HUELK said:
Hi,
does this consume less ram then the default keyboard? I'm searching for some App replacements for my milestone 1 so i get more free ram.
thx
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no, it is the same as the default.

Cannot buy it... it said that this application doesn't support HTC Desire

Vuska said:
Cannot buy it... it said that this application doesn't support HTC Desire
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did you tried to download it directly from the phone?

Just a quick question, does this keybaord have a popup window on top of the keyboard which shows the text you type? Or does it just write the text in the text boxes in the app you are using. Because I want a keyboard that doesnt have the popup window. Cheers

you can enable/disable it in the settings.

This keyboard is excellent! i'm loving typing with it and it looks perfect with the MIUI rom on my incredible. Thanks dev .. i hope to see some nice innovative updates but it's pretty solid as is... maybe a preview for the theming as you theme it?

On my SGS

Nice, i'd like to be able to "save" themes so when i make one i can work on another but then revert back to the old one?

can you post the apk?
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Is the text prediction as good as with swift key? If so ill go get right now! If the users who have downloaded the keyboard can give me some feedback on the question it would be greatly appreciated.
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[APP][2011.07.29]GO Keyboard International V0.3.3 released!

GO Keyboard is the best and the most popular keyboard on the android market！
GO Keyboard can make your typing fast and smart. It is a must choice of Android mobile phone.
REQUIRES ANDROID: 1.6 and up
Main features:
1.Predict in multiple languages and keyboard layouts
2.Has accurate dictionaries
3.Smart to set skin and back ground
4.Import contacts
5.Import SMS To user dictionary
*Auto-memory and correct as you type
*Multi-point touch keyboard
Date：2011-7-29
Version：0.3.3
*The input method engine optimization, speed up the input !
1．Add Hong Kong and Taiwan stroke input method (Hong Kong user need to update the dictionary).
2．The location of preview word shows changes to text box with Chinese handwriting input method.
3．Add the option for menu initialization, backup and recovery.
4．Modify the list of input languages shows.
Date：2011-7-22
Version：0.3.2
Pink theme has been on-line, you can enter (Setting menu - Theme will be automatically updated the latest theme)
1. Fix the Black theme can not be used bug.
2. Add phone keyboard mode.
3. Fixed Gtalk, QQ repeat words bug.
4. Add Korean keyboard symbols (... ♡ ♥ ☆ ★)
5. 26 key symbol keyboard add (☆ ♤ ♡ ♢ ♧)
6. Fix Chinese symbol hardware keyboard mapping.
7. Add two Russian keyboard layout.
8. Add option for portrait full-screen and landscape full-screen.
9. Add custom long press key pop-up time.
10. Add option for slide transitions.
11. Add Taiwan zhuyin input method (To use zhuyin need to update the dictionary)
12. Arc menu display direction (left or right display)
13. Fixed voice key input invalid bug.
14. Fix Korean keyboard double-click input space bug.
Date：2011-7-15
Version：0.3.1
1. Add Fantasy text plugin "gÖ ҜÊýbÖâ ® d" (click on the top left corner 3G Logo to enter the plugin).
2. Add option for custom left column symbols and sort (Menu -> Display -> Custom left column symbol).
3. Adjust the White Theme.
4. To extend the time of display the magnifying glass.
5. Fix the English keyboard upside down Y、Z key bug.
6. Modify the settings Theme browse mode.
7. Black theme updated,please download.
Date：2011-7-8
Version：0.3.0
Update Log:
1.Fix vibration failure bug
2.Add custom key-tone style option(To select different key tone, enter the settings menu -> Sound and vibrate -> key tone type)
3. Fix Hebrew, Arabic R2L display problems.
Tips:
You can long press the candidate word to save the word to dictionary.
Next version preview:
We will release more themes, more cool!
★We are always listening and respecting your feedback & advice
App Screenshots
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Links:View attachment 672985
Themes for GO Keyboard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1177170
Handwriting+Fantasy Text Plugins:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1177179
Follow us:
Visit our Blog: http://gokeyboard.goforandroid.com/
Visit our official website:http://www.goforandroid.com
Email to us: [email protected]
Thank you for your support!

Please support japanese!

Japanese language pack has been finished by GO DEV TEAM.It will be released soon.
You can pay attention to our blog:http://gokeyboard.goforandroid.com/archives/category/language-pack?lang=enThanks!

What about Brazilian Portuguese?

I saw this thread earlier and said I gotta check it out. Well I did and it's great. I already use go launcher and SMS so I figured this would be good as well. Was always looking for a good t9 keyboard. HTC keyboard ain't horrible but this one seems to be a lot better with predictions.
Thank you very much and all your work is appreciated.
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA App

Thanks for your support.

Updates are available!

Updates are available now~

what is multi-touch point?
if that means its a multi-touch keyboard, its not? i tried pressing a letter at and then another while still keeping the first letter pressed, and it only detects the first one.

PLEASE add a Neon theme

Please add multi-touch support.

Wow, this keyboard has improved a LOT recently. Japanese support is something I really want in a keyboard, as well as good English support, so I don't have to switch constantly. This one fits the bill. Are there more themes other than the 5 or so included in the settings menu, or is that it?
I particularly like that you can set the haptic feedback as short as you want. With many keyboards, the buzz is just too strong so I turn it off. I set it to the absolute minimum on this app, and it's just a mere suggestion of a vibrate, that you hardly even notice consciously, but still provides some tactile response to hitting a key. Nice.

loving go keyboard !!!
also .. i love all GO APPS ... i only dont use go score heheh
but please , could there be an option to " show landscape as default " ? even if phone has auto rotation disabled ? ( like web browser option ).
also a quick keyboard key to switch from landscape to portrait and vice versa.
THANKS !!

How can I use the spell check features? I have been making spelling mistakes on purpose and the suggestions are nowhere near the intended word, i.e I type "kat" and go keyboard corrects to "later" instead of cat or offering suggestions.

[APP][2.1+] SwiftKey v4, now live in the play store. On sale for USD 2 [2012-02-20]

Hi guys, official flow version has been pushed as an update in the play store. Enjoy the official update!
It is on sale too, USD 2
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey
These are direct download links - just tap the link on your phone or tablet and the application will begin to download!
The APK files are attached in the post as well!
SwiftKey Flow Beta APK (smartphone) http://bit.ly/skflowbeta4
SwiftKey Flow Beta APK (tablet) http://bit.ly/skflowbetatab4
Enjoy!
APKs are also attached at the end of the post
phone: SwiftKey_Flow_Public_Beta
tablet: SwiftKey_Flow_Tablet_Public_Beta
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Changelog
full changelog here http://www.swiftkey.net/en/blog/swiftkey-flow-beta-updated/
Changes in this version:
V4.0.0.99
* Fixed crash on changing keyboards
* Fixed force close on clicking update language
* Fixed other crashes
* Resolved majority of non-English punctuation problems
* New look installer to match SwiftKey Flow colors and include an introduction to SwiftKey Flow
* Added Turkish layout
* Chrome Beta should now behave like Chrome
* Snap and tap (correction of words) now compatible with Vietnamese
* Memory usage of settings app reduced
* Improved handling of non-zero length selection in Chrome and Samsung mail client
* Fixed jumping cursor in ExDialler and Samsung calculator
* Microphone key disabled in fields that don’t support voice input
* Fix for keyboard disappearing when phone build installed on tablet sized devices
* Disabled predictions in Kingsoft Office and UC browser to make SK usable in them
* Double space for period turned off by default to prevent accidental period insertion when flowing
* Replaced ‘learnt’ with ‘learned’ in personalization page (US English)
* Turned off slide down from candidate bar to close keyboard when flow is on (to be consistent with the description in the Settings menu)
Known Issues:
* Crashes when looking at the heatmap if you visit immediately after using the alternative symbols layout
* Comma key on Arabic keyboard inserts western comma
* Predictions sometimes blank when switching between languages
* Flowing words sometimes results in surprising capitalizations
* “No SD card” ribbon looks bad on low end devices
V4.0.0.76
Changes in this version:
* Predictions (and Flow) now on in most places (exceptions: email fields, passwords, anywhere where the app doesn’t behave itself with SwiftKey, fields offering their own corrections on Android versions

Already posted here and here matey

Oops didn't notice that

new update is out v4.0.0.61
SwiftKey Flow Beta APK (smartphone) http://bit.ly/skflowbeta2
SwiftKey Flow Beta APK (tablet) http://bit.ly/skflowbetatab2
attached in OP too

Changelog?

jeremymolina said:
Changelog?
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Added in OP
Sent from my Desire Z

seems great and very very smooth...though I can't find a way to save custom words
Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus using Xda premium!

Thanofski said:
seems great and very very smooth...though I can't find a way to save custom words
Swyped from my Galaxy Nexus using Xda premium!
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Let say you want to save a custom word 'customword' type it out normally and press the 'customword' on the left part of the prediction. It'll then be saved as a custom word. To remove it, type it out again, long press on the word and click remove
Sent from my Desire Z

azrash said:
Let say you want to save a custom word 'customword' type it out normally and press the 'customword' on the left part of the prediction. It'll then be saved as a custom word. To remove it, type it out again, long press on the word and click remove
Sent from my Desire Z
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That only works as long as you keep typing. As soon as you backspace everything, all is gone!
Sent from my GT-N7100

Did every one else get the beta keyboard shut off and cant get to the website
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Is it a DEMO version?

Nope just the public beta same thing that is posted here
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

rcarnes911 said:
Did every one else get the beta keyboard shut off and cant get to the website
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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You might have the first flow beta version that expires today. Have you tried the latest version attached here? I have also realized that I can't access swiftkey forum via Tapatalk or browser today . But the keyboard should be fine
Sent from my Desire Z

Weird I had updated it a couple days ago I un installed and it works again
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

The 'unable to load languages' bug is fixed on my end. Just update the language packs via swiftkey settings. You can also try refreshing the language packs before updating.
Sent from my Desire Z

This app sucks
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app

sonrics1993 said:
This app sucks
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app
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......why?

new update to ver 4.0.0.76.
SwiftKey Flow Beta APK (smartphone) http://bit.ly/skflowbeta3
SwiftKey Flow Beta APK (tablet) http://bit.ly/skflowbetatab3
Changelog
Changes in this version:
* Predictions (and Flow) now on in most places (exceptions: email fields, passwords, anywhere where the app doesn’t behave itself with SwiftKey, fields offering their own corrections on Android versions <= 2.2)
* Easier corrections – just tap on the word and SwiftKey will offer you 3 possibilities
* New languages: Thai, Vietnamese, Bosnian, Albanian, Javan, Sundanese (plus those added in 3.1)
* Features from SwiftKey 3.1: Berry theme, split layout in landscape on phones, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian, Hindi, Hinglish, Irish, Macedonian, Spanish (Latin America) and Tagalog
* New layouts for Hindi and Russian
* Ukrainian landscape layout fixed
* Backspacing on to the final word of a multi word prediction (Flow through space) will now give better alternatives
* Typing style now inferred rather than a setting
* Long press delete accelerates after the first word
Bugs fixed:
* Flowing off shift no longer triggers a change in shift state
* Flow no longer gets stuck when you flow off the bottom of a page
* Quick period working after single letter words
* Arrow key repeats
* Learning when sending messages or tabbing between fields with the enter key fixed
* Azeri capital i behaviour corrected
* Estonian will now predict words containing ö
* Fixed force close on Beta predictions
* Flow trace no longer left behind after flowing
* Mounting an SD card will turn predictions off only if SwiftKey language packs are stored on that SD card
* Keyclick sounds no longer doubled
* Haptic duration made consistent with flow on and off

tried, i prefere the old kind of typing

Re: [APP][2.1+] SwiftKey Flow beta Updated to v4.0.0.76 [2012-01-28]
The Gunner said:
tried, i prefere the old kind of typing
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I find it harder to flow on a bigger screen (I have small hands!) so I still flow of the my Desire Z, but I tend to type like normal more on my Nexus 4.
Sent from my Nexus 4

Nintype Beta (Keyboard 69) [UPDATED: 2016-11-27]

Stable Beta. Dual swipe, superfast 130+WPM heavily customizable keyboard.
Here is a list of features of the Nintype Keyboard:
Keyboard Features:
- Two-Handed Sliding Keyboard - construct words with slides and taps
- A top bar to correct previous words quickly
- Slide left/right at the spacebar to move the cursor quickly
- Backspace slide to quickly erase words
- Edge slide shortcuts to quickly add punctuations
- Quickpaste menu (press-hold caps)
- Chord shortcuts - definable shortcuts which lets you insert commonly used text quickly
- Height / layout adjustment. Can split, align right, left, etc.
- Flick autocomplete
- Number pad layout quick access (slide right from the bottom right)
- Calculator which actually counts things - numbers ready to be inserted
- WPM counter
- Customizable theme - with a lot of presets
- Battery Saving Mode / Zen Mode - disables animation but saves battery usage by up to 75%
- Autospace Mode (Automatically flushes in adjustable time, dynamic timing, new and improved! recommended for expert users)
- Emojis! Press hold the topleft button at the topbar!
- Emojify - type any english word (e.g happy), slide down from X, and select the emoji you want!
Supported Languages:
Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish
Developer: Jormy Pty Ltd
© 2014 Jormy Pty Ltd
I do not own this software and did not make this application, I follow his twitter and watch for the latest beta for android and upload it here for you guys to try out.
LATEST BETA [November 27, 2016]:
DOWNLOAD LATEST NINTYPE: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.jormy.sixtynine
This will be alpha only until 2018 as Jormy still has some work to do with the algorithm, amongst other things on android
Features:
two-handed tap/slide hybrid input
shortcut system
customizable themes
Devices that I tested it on: Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) Canadian model, Samsung Galaxy Tab S (8.4), Galaxy S3 i9300, Galaxy tab 4 (7.0), LG G4, Galaxy S7, Sony Xperia Z3, Galaxy A5
Youtube Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVVeq2EQPnI
Have fun typing. It will be frustrating in the beginning but it's really worth it. Stick with it for a day or two and you will get a hang of it, you will learn fast that's what makes this keyboard brilliant. Once you learn how to type on it, Swiftkey, Google Keyboard, A.I. Type, Fleksy, Swype, Touchpal X, and even your computer keyboard won't compare to the speeds you can reach on this keyboard.
If the dev updates the beta I will post the updated link here
Screenshot:

Looks good
SM-G870A Peace

how you do turn the key sound off? I've looked everywhere
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

jdiddy_ub said:
how you do turn the key sound off? I've looked everywhere
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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i looked as well and i cant seem to find it either, sorry i didnt mention it before. maybe the next beta will have this option. if i do find out how, i will be sure to post it

Playing with it today.
I can't find a sound off option either.
Emoji-anything crashes the keyboard (no error, the keyboard just goes away for a minute).
Shortcut swiping is giving me a head-ache. Going to look for youtube video shortly.
Is there basic macro/shortcuts (ie, if I do "t " it expands to "the" ?)
I somehow messed up my topbar - it only shows the last words I typed, can't seem to go back to suggestions.
No clue on the slide-up flicking thing.
In settings, back pushes out of settings instead of back 1 menu (pita when trying to go through all the menus)
...BUT
For an early work, especially when he is concentrating on iOS - this is very, very promising!

i dont know about the basic macro/shortcuts i dont really use them. to reset your topbar i looked around the app but i guess the fastest thing to do is to reinstall the app. the flicking up thig u mentioned i think is the word selection after you type a word flick up from the spacebar to see other words you might have wanted to type intead of the one the keyboard displays. and yeah, the back in the menu pisses me of a lot.
I also agree. pretty well done for a beta. keyboard works for the most part.

slurpeeguy said:
i dont know about the basic macro/shortcuts i dont really use them. to reset your topbar i looked around the app but i guess the fastest thing to do is to reinstall the app. the flicking up thig u mentioned i think is the word selection after you type a word flick up from the spacebar to see other words you might have wanted to type intead of the one the keyboard displays. and yeah, the back in the menu pisses me of a lot.
I also agree. pretty well done for a beta. keyboard works for the most part.
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Dev responded to me on twitter - no way to turn off noise at the moment. Says new version may come out in a few days.

If you are rooted, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-9-2014-05-14-t2437377 can turn off the sound of the app.

UPDATE
App updated. Pm for link

https://mega.co.nz/#!4gI2gbRI!TOIbaBdyoBLGpF9F5xx0Ew45s4fsHtiR2fyx-xbfUD0
New Beta [FEB 15th] new themes and algorithim improvements

slurpeeguy said:
New Beta [FEB 15th] new themes and algorithim improvements
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Hi there, is there any chance you could share the apk? the link no longer works and the developer doesn't reply

ialopux said:
Hi there, is there any chance you could share the apk? the link no longer works and the developer doesn't reply
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try this. i uploaded it to my dropbox
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w52b9e6oym6zbou/NINActivity-debug [FEB 15].apk?dl=0

NEW LINK
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w52b9e6oym6zbou/NINActivity-debug [FEB 15].apk?dl=0

Thank you so much! Recently switched from iOS to android and it's one of the things that I miss a lot. Hopefully, the developer will pick up his work on the keyboard

ialopux said:
Hi there, is there any chance you could share the apk? the link no longer works and the developer doesn't reply
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I really want this nintype keyboard.. I have an android
slurpeeguy said:
App updated. Pm for link
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I would really like to get this keyboard... I been waiting for a super fast keyboard and I think this may be finally it

BETA UPDATED MARCH 15th 2015
https://t.co/QE8MPQGLil
https://www.dropbox.com/s/69u0kwlhfhf6gxf/NINActivity-debug%20%28Beta%20MAR%2015%29.apk?dl=0

newest beta:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Gq3djj8-CvVncxSkZ6ZzlaeXM/view?usp=sharing

slurpeeguy said:
newest beta:
...
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How's the new beta working for you? I have more problems with the sound. Jormy said he will start working on android version in the nearest future

Still loving the beta. Wondering when I'll be able to throw some money at a Play Store version.