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HELP: What is the best keyboard?

I don't know which one to keep and permanently use!
Droid X's? Evos? Swype? Maybe a poll will clear this up...

I'm not sure of the "best" but I usually switch between the stock evo keyboard and swype. The droid x isn't all that great to me.
The stock keyboard and swype are both great keyboards but swype just needs some getting used to. IMO
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I personally like the HTC_IME and Swype.

I have tried a lot of them. The X's keyboard reminds me mostly of the ipod touch. The Evos regular one is cool because of the arrows at the bottom. Swype is interesting but I don't think I'm used to it. DIdn't try fat finger one yet.
Should I seriously start using Swype more often? It's getting all the votes....

I like swype because of its one handed ease of use, and the fact that it's an all around cool keyboard ;-P
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HTC IME (the XDA MOD one)

I hate the stock and HTC_IME..DroidX for a regular keyboard I liked a lot better, I could type as accurate in portrait as I could in landscape with the HTC keyboards. Then I installed Swype and haven't used another. The way I have everything setup with Swype and ADW.Launcher gestures I can operate the phone completely with one hand.

I usually just use swype. I don't even have to look at my keyboard most of the time now, just wish it had a voice input/arrow keys.

huzvi88 said:
I usually just use swype. I don't even have to look at my keyboard most of the time now, just wish it had a voice input/arrow keys.
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Has Voice input on the droid x....but no i dont know where to get this for evo...i want it though
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Well if you find that version of swype please post! Bern looking for a long time
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It's so hard to say what is the best keyboard. They all function well, but I lean towards Droid x. stock is good, due to the arrows. HTC_ime mod is good due to the fact of using it for so long (windows was similar to it) Swype.... man I wanna like it, but haven't given it a far try. I will install it, then let it set there without running my fingers over it. Always neglected and always feels left out.

jaypeezee said:
Well if you find that version of swype please post! Bern looking for a long time
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It was in the droidx system dump and it does install but the mic key is crossed out and it pops up messages how its made for another phone and a different resolution.
I wish someone smarter than me would port it

Swype has arrows, swipe from the Swype key thingy on bottom left to SYM key.

I haven't tried any keyboard other than stock as they all seem to have their shortcomings. I couldn't imagine using a keyboard without arrow keys and I certainly want to keep the voice key. The only thing I don't like about stock is how small the space bar is. I keep hitting the period rather than space. I would be much happier if the number key and the voice keys were a little narrower yielding a wider space key.

I like the stock keyboard's functionality, but the Droid X MT keyboard seems a little more accurate and responsive
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Minjin said:
I haven't tried any keyboard other than stock as they all seem to have their shortcomings. I couldn't imagine using a keyboard without arrow keys and I certainly want to keep the voice key. The only thing I don't like about stock is how small the space bar is. I keep hitting the period rather than space. I would be much happier if the number key and the voice keys were a little narrower yielding a wider space key.
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I don't find myself using the arrows often, but once in a while you pretty much have to have them. Luckily swype has a "text editing" screen that gives you arrow keys, and a few other things like tab, home, end, etc. It is accessed by swyping from the swype key to the sym key right beside it.
You don't need to google around for swype anymore, just google swype and sign up the the free beta. They will send you a link.
I didn't get it for a long time because it didn't seem like it would be so great to me, but now I love it. I have been hopping between roms a lot and everytime I load something fresh, not having swype drives me nuts until I get it installed.

TAB Key
Ok guys, I know a bunch of you are about to roll your eyes but i need help. I love the stock keyboard EXCEPT I want it to have a tab key. I have the Documents to Go app that lets me right in Word but I also need the the TAB key.
Any help??
Thanks in advance!!

[App] Gravity Home (LWP+Launcher+Physics)

Hi,
We have been working in an experimental app and we whould like to share with this community.
The application is a Live Wallpaper where you can chose some of your installed app icons to be shown in the live wallpaper, hanging arround with physics. The icons will behave as launcher for their respective apps.
In the configuration you can limit the apps movement to only one of your desktops, the center screen.
Any feedback will be apreciated, we will be working on this app adding new features and solving issues if needed.
You can find it on android market, its free and the name is Gravity Home
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Wow this actually looks very good!
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Android market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=physlaunch.kiio.es
Really fun just installed it. Great work, thanks for sharing!
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Feature request:
I had the standard setting icons for bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and Auto-sync previously. it would be nice if these also were available in the list of apps.
Bug:
The people icon doesn't open my address book when I press on it.
I've used it on the following phone:
Device: HTC Desire Z
Version: 2.2.1 stock

Tricky-Design said:
Android market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=physlaunch.kiio.es
Really fun just installed it. Great work, thanks for sharing!
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Feature request:
I had the standard setting icons for bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and Auto-sync previously. it would be nice if these also were available in the list of apps.
Bug:
The people icon doesn't open my address book when I press on it.
I've used it on the following phone:
Device: HTC Desire Z
Version: 2.2.1 stock
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Hi,
The gps/wifi/data widgets and maybe more are in our future plans
About the problem launching the address book, it has an easy solution, we had already fixed the camera , will be the same, probably on next update this week it will be solved
Thanks for the bug report and the feature request!

Will try it .......Maybe it might turn out to be a huge hit.........Anywhos nice concept!!!!!!!!!!

this looks amazing
keep the good work ongoing!

It doesn't look amazing, IT IS AMAZING !
So far so good, will report anything.
Thanks for this lovely thing

I just installed this to try it out and went straight to the settings to see if I could add some apps. I waited for the list to load then something strange happened. The screen froze with a few black lines across it and started getting brighter and brighter like the system was increasing the brightness above the limits or something. Sounds strange I know. I quickly got the cover off and removed the battery, phone is fine now but just before I removed the battery I noticed the usually pitch black background was now light grey! I've now uninstalled and I'm on Darky's ROM 9.5 with the Darky Core 1.4 Kernel. Modem is JVE.

I love it but i wish it worked properly on the EVO 3D, when you go to add apps it just constantly says loading and never loads any of the apps to show on the screen.

Very original and innovative concept. I absolutely love it. The icons move around clean and doesnt appear to bog the phone down to much.
Issue: on vibrant rom kb5 (Stock + rooted myself).
I have 4 screens (which highest is always the real "home" screen). Icons wont show up at all if I dont limit to 1 screen in the options.
If I limit to 1 screen, it shows up on screen 3 instead of screen 4.

Bloody amazing. Words fail me. Glad I have a Mugen barry in my Nexus though!

Amazing ! I love it.
I'd love to be able to shake my phone and have the icons get shuffled, would that be possible ?

Very cool! Great work!

Like the others, excellent!
Work like a charm on my i9003
Have you plan to add more settings? Like speed or bounce force?

always force close
motorola defy
cm7 rc1
android 2.3.4

Trying this on my HTC Sensation and its friggin sweeeeeeet. I loved the falling androids lwp but gave it up a while back but I loved the concept. This went to the next level. It's actually has function than just the looks!
Is it possible to add a custom wallpaper in the background? If its already there I didn't see it in the settings.
+1 to you OP!

Looks sexy, I'm looking forward to it

I can't find it in the market it said not compatable with my i5800 can u give me the apk or something to try?

Very original and very nice. I like it because it doesn't bog the phone down and is visually appealing to look at. No errors or problems what so ever on Nexus S running stock 2.3.4

I like this app. It looks great and works well. I have two suggestions:
1. In settings let me change it from a black background to a picture of my choice. I normally use a static image, but would use your app if I would put a static image behind it.
2. Let me choose which home screen the icons are on.

Swype Beta

I'm really liking the new Swype beta. (Only played with it for about 15 minutes so far)
Smaller keyboard, nice predictive text.
I loved swype on my Galaxy S, and was using it on the Note, but it took up too much of the screen.
I switched the Swiftkey beta, which was not quite as fast for me to enter text, but allowed me to see more of the screen when I set the keyboard size to small.
The new Swype beta keyboard is only slightly bigger than the Swiftkey beta, but I can enter text a lot faster with Swype, so I think I'll be using it as my main keyboard from now.

I just downloaded it for paranoidandroid and it works fine, i needed to.redownload the Swype beta installer apk because the one i installed earlier was failing after entering username and password.
I went back to the Swype site downloaded the installer again and then it successfully installed the new Swype.
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Also downloaded Swype Beta today (My dark swype was tiny on Paranoid).
Can't get the keyboard the right size though grrrrr! frustrating swype's the best keyboard out there.

TheLongster said:
Also downloaded Swype Beta today (My dark swype was tiny on Paranoid).
Can't get the keyboard the right size though grrrrr! frustrating swype's the best keyboard out there.
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Yep, same thing for me, using 213 for system dpi, and 213 for swype, it fits the screen, and looks like it's right, but the keys are about half the size of the older swype I have on there. changing the dpi scales the keys off the side of the screen. phone/tablet in paranoid settings doesn't seem to have an affect either.

This is how i have it on mine, it's pretty small but i don't mind this size so i haven't looked into adjusting dpi for it. Seeing that doesn't work for you guys it won't work anyway.
The keys could get stretched to be taller but you can't make them any wider for the same qwerty keyboard layout. I prefer to have more screen area for text rather then have the keyboard fill half or a third of the screen. I use 182dpi so i like this a little smaller then many others i assume.
It would be a cool feature if you were able to stretch a keyboard like a widget on a home screen rather then using dpi to adjust size.
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I am finding the Swype Beta to be much improved.
However, don't try and download it on Google Chrome - you have to use the stock Android browser. Wierd. You get a small useless .bin file if you do.
Worked fine on the stock browser, which I never use. Never had this problem with any other website.
A

can i confirm the version, i downloaded from elsewhere the apk. version is 1.0.3.1809.
is this the same version you are using?
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Does anyone know how to get Swype black keyboard for our notes, normal size? No dpi change?
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Being trying both the latest Swype beta and swiftkey, but so far Still find the new swiftkey to be slightly better at prediction.
Sent from my Galaxy Note

lewisteo said:
can i confirm the version, i downloaded from elsewhere the apk. version is 1.0.3.1809.
is this the same version you are using?
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Not sure if there was a typo in your post, but mine is 1.0.3.5809.

when I switched from one handed Samsung keyboard the swype got smaller
but after a while it's scretched by itself. Dunno what triggered it. I had to switch to Samsung one handed keyboard to swype again to have it become small again
I actually like this one handed swype wannabe and am wondering if anyone can hack or edit it so it stays that way

richlum said:
Not sure if there was a typo in your post, but mine is 1.0.3.5809.
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thanks, my typo, same, thanks.
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The new Swype beta is far better, the size of keys, space bar, the search button in browser, the rendering all much better, I'm loving it
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restoring your old dictionary root users only
http://www.thinkoholic.com/2011/12/03/swype-beta-update-manually-exportimport-personal-dictionary/
I found this way of restoring old dictionary, but this is complicated for those unfamiliar with adb command,like me can any one post a simple way

[APP] ICS Shapewriter [Now with xhdpi support!]

This is ICS/JB themed version of Shapewriter. I truly loved this keyboard before the 4.2 AOSP keyboard. There are many without JB however, and I thought they might appreciate this apk. It is the most heavily themed version I have seen. If it is well received I will theme it further.
1/9/13
Scaled keyboard to be compatible with xhdpi resolution phones. I have only tested this on my galaxy s3 and it works fine. If you find issues let me know.
ICS Shapewriter [HDPI]
ICS Shapewriter [XHDPI]
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I'd like to thank Funkencool for his help in apk modding

hxdpi version
I have found 2 bugs in Shapewriter. This is pretty impressive considering the app hasn't been updated in years.
1. Switching from numpad to keyboard causes last typed character to be replicated. (I can most likely correct this issue, but I don't think it'd be worth my time considering how little Shapewriter is used)
2.Keyboard would not work with one SHTTP website I frequent. Not sure if this is a fluke or true bug.
Otherwise it is still very functional and relevant. The creators of this app were ahead of their time.

luke1987 said:
I have found 2 bugs in Shapewriter. This is pretty impressive considering the app hasn't been updated in years.
1. Switching from numpad to keyboard causes last typed character to be replicated. (I can most likely correct this issue, but I don't think it'd be worth my time considering how little Shapewriter is used)
2.Keyboard would not work with one SHTTP website I frequent. Not sure if this is a fluke or true bug.
Otherwise it is still very functional and relevant. The creators of this app were ahead of their time.
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Bug #1 It's an Ice Cream Sandwich issue. I'd love to see it fixed if you can. It's a pain in the ass if you enter in passwords that are hidden and you forget to backspace.

Yea it was introduced in ICS and lingers in JB. I don't think it'd actually be hard to fix. Currently my theme has only been downloaded 20 times, which tells me SW isn't all that popular anymore. I was hoping if I converted to hi res it'd receive some interest, but I think it's a dying keyboard. TBH I don't even use it since 4.2 keyboard was dropped and it's not a priority anymore. If I get some down time I'll check out logcat and try correlate to smali. I'm fairly certain the problem doesn't lie in XML. Once the offending smali is found it SHOULD be simple edit...

ICS tracer color
I pm'd you instructions to customize tracer color beardedmann....let me know if you have trouble

Backup User Dictionary?
Hi, thanks a lot for resizing the app for use on Samsung GS3!
THat will be a great help.
I'm using Shapewriter Keyboard for 2 years and think it still is the best swiping keyboard available.
But: How to backup the user dictionary?
Could not find any dictionary database file - or I don't know where to look at.
Maybe someone hs a hint how to backup the user dictionary? Don't want to start builing the dictionary again after having installed the new resized app version...
Thanks a lot for your help!
WalterMK

I believe its a .lib file. Not at a computer so I can't check right now.

WalterMK said:
But: How to backup the user dictionary?
Could not find any dictionary database file - or I don't know where to look at.
WalterMK
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Backup your /data/data/com.shapewriter.android.softkeyboard/databases folder....it contains your user dictionary
If you don't feel like the hassle you can make TITANIUM BACKUP and just install my apk overtop yours...it will inherit your dictionary and you will have a backup if things go wrong
Thanks for enjoying my keyboard!

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I just got the S4 and was crushed when I found that Shapewriter is itty bitty in it. Even the reskinned version is pretty small.
I would love you forever if you could make a version that fits on the S4. I'd also give you $5.
I tried every single app on Gplay, and they're all disgusting compared to Shapewriter.
In the meantime, I'll use the teeny tiny version because it's still leaps and bounds better than anything else.
Thanks for the help!

Yeah, my coworker has a Galaxy S4 and it's a bit small for him as well. Any chance of an update to fit the S4 better?
Thanks!

Sorry I haven't checked this thread forever... I just seen your requests. I can definitely patch it up for you if you're still interested

Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Hi!
THANK YOU!!!
I have LOVED the Shapewriter keyboard for years and was very sad to see that it was extremely tiny and basically unusable because of it's size when I purchased a new Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
I used the XHDPI version and it's size is decent, but I was wondering if it's possible to make it a little larger for use on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
If not, than I'll just use the XHDPI version =)
Thanks so much for your work on updating this!!
Best,
Jason

Yeah, my coworker would still love it to fit properly on his Galaxy S4. He's still using the largest hack you've made available. Thank you!

I hope you can do this =)

[APP][2.1+] Sidebar - Brilliant multitasking and task management on Android

"Minimalistic, non-intrusive, and very functional" - XDA
Awards & Mentions
Sidebar was showcased on the front page of XDA as well as on XDA TV
Geekwire wrote an amazing article about Sidebar and my other successes
StudentRND Blogs wrote an amazing article about Sidebar and my other successes
Sidebar was also the best among Android Authority's Top 7 Apps of the week
Sidebar was reviewed by AddictiveTips
Sidebar won Best Application at CodeDay Seattle hosted by StudentRND.
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Sidebar wins the XDA showdown!
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Sidebar Lite | Sidebar Pro​

My current experience with Sidebar as of now.
There are not as many little bugs, most are limitations in Android itself, but nothing that affect myself.
Those limitations being, the notification glitch, without having the notification android kills it.
Apps take longer to launch when current app is your default launcher.
The look is amazing, originally I was looking for a unity-esque side launcher, but this is so much more.
First, it looks cleaner than unity, by coping the aesthetic of windows 7.
Also it allows for task management, which I find conflicts with the Android's built in task manager and appears to duplicate app instances, but overall looks and functions pretty well.
You simply slide the icon off the bar to kill the app, or touch the icon to naturally open it.
A plus with the pro version, is that you can pin as many apps as you'd like. Plus there's the ability to pin widgets such as home, pause song, wifi and many more toggles. Currently shortcut to activities have been removed, but with the new, better caching system, I have a feeling they'll be added back
The scrolling of the sidebar could be more fluid; as in keep up with my finger better, but overall performance was fine and the app itself has a very small resource footprint.
This app has come a long way, and I can't wait for themes and easy icon rearrangement.
Good luck Mohammad.

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This is such a great app. So much fun to use and is great for multitasking!
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athdaraxen said:
This is such a great app. So much fun to use and is great for multitasking!
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BUMP, people need to see this app!

jeffreygtab said:
I'm not sure why this isn't getting more attention, but this is the best side launcher app yet! You need to add the ability to manually change the icons (unless that's already there in the pro version...) and incorporate a multitasking function, where it showing running apps with favorited apps, however the running apps are highlighted to show they're running, much like Unity for linux. Great app nonetheless!
EDIT: I found a significant bug on the free version. When you add the max allotted apps, then delete remove an app, it won't allow you to add anymore back, even if you remove all of them, it just says you need to upgrade.
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Fix is on the way. Thanks for letting me know

Great app! Purchased, nice amount of settings and customization. Bumped!

So it keeps running in the background? Drains battery?

so whats the difference with this and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130082

Kameirus said:
so whats the difference with this and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130082
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They have a completely different UI and feature set. That's like asking what's the difference between Nova Launcher and iOS. Sure they both have the same task but they're surely different. Try them both (they're free) and you'll feel the difference.

The best one out there.. Period.
I've tried various quick-launch apps over the past few weeks. Stumbled onto this just today. This is by the the best one available.
Very minimal layout, & customizable. Will be buying the paid version for sure. Kudos. :good:
One suggestion - can we get customizable animation time. Currently it's a bit too slow and without the animation its just too dull

Sidebar won Best Application at CodeDay Seattle hosted by StudentRND!
Here was my prize
The CodeDay Keynote

Mohammad_Adib said:
Sidebar won Best Application at CodeDay Seattle hosted by StudentRND!
Here was my prize
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Well deserved.. :good:

Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar
Would be great if apps could have this layout

Just purchased the Pro version, and so far very nice! If you're taking suggestions however, i'd like a way to disable the notification, as well as a way to move the icons around into whatever order you like (rather than having to delete and reinstall to your liking). It would also be nice to be able to position the icons where we want as well, say from the bottom up, rather than the top down. But great job overall!

thanks
thanks

Thanks~
Thanks guys, updates are on the way for both versions. I am a commited developer. Won't let you down. Be sure to report any bugs - thanks!

Mohammad_Adib said:
Thanks guys, updates are on the way for both versions. I am a commited developer. Won't let you down. Be sure to report any bugs - thanks!
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Hey a fellow Rain City man! This app is definitely deserving, and your effort has really earned it. Thanks OP.
P.S. I'm out of thanks so...

Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar
Mohammad_Adib said:
Thanks guys, updates are on the way for both versions. I am a commited developer. Won't let you down. Be sure to report any bugs - thanks!
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Yay for updates!
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Here is an old version of the app. Is this better than Sidebar as it is on the Market?
Major differences:
- Uses a tab
- Solid color
- Less Settings
- Sidebar tears at screen edge when docking by draggin the tab
- Some lag on the dragging on lower end phones
Try it out (SUPER OLD VERSION): https://www.dropbox.com/s/pltw4vui9e2gbpl/Sidebar.apk and tell me if it is better or worse than the released version.

Mohammad_Adib said:
Here is an old version of the app. Is this better than Sidebar as it is on the Market?
Major differences:
- Uses a tab
- Solid color
- Less Settings
- Sidebar tears at screen edge when docking by draggin the tab
- Some lag on the dragging on lower end phones
Try it out (SUPER OLD VERSION): https://www.dropbox.com/s/pltw4vui9e2gbpl/Sidebar.apk and tell me if it is better or worse than the released version.
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No it's definitely worse. The solid color is terrible in my opinion. It isn't as smooth, and also the constant tab is dreadful. Believe me you're heading in the right direction, don't go backwards.