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Request: Droid X style text edit

Hi all, I just came from iPhone and am really missing the magnifiying glass that pops up when i want to move my text edit cursor between letters. I noticed the Droid X has this feature as well (in fact seems to work better than the iphone's).
My big thumbs can not tap accurately enough between letters, and I do not like the stock Sense kb (I'm using the Gingerbread kb).
Could anyone hook me up with this magnifying glass/cursor movement? I would be very appreciative.

I have fat fingers, too.
You know the GB keyboard you're using already has a helpful feature for this, right? It doesn't magnify anything, but those big text selector tabs just might be the best part of the GB update, lol.

iamthebigcheeze said:
I have fat fingers, too.
You know the GB keyboard you're using already has a helpful feature for this, right? It doesn't magnify anything, but those big text selector tabs just might be the best part of the GB update, lol.
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hmmm i am not sure what you are talking about... The only way I know of to move is by tapping, but it is far too inaccurate.

The Gingebread keyboard has big tabs for text selection and moving the cursor. Here's an example:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Oh, Whoa!
Which Gingerbread kb are you using?? That looks sweet and I am pretty sure the one I've got does not have that function. Or if it does, I'm a fool and haven't figured out how to use it....
(I'm stock ROM with an "ruKeyboard 2.0 r19" apk)

jstauffer08 said:
Oh, Whoa!
Which Gingerbread kb are you using?? That looks sweet and I am pretty sure the one I've got does not have that function. Or if it does, I'm a fool and haven't figured out how to use it....
(I'm stock ROM with an "ruKeyboard 2.0 r19" apk)
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the ones i have tried dont have it either. I did go to bestbuy and tried the nexus 2 and it had it and works great.

it isn't a feature of the gingerbread keyboard ports to 2.2, it is only available in the actual 2.3 system.
Sense at least has it in their browser.
I had the very same situation, came from iphone and was frustrated by this. Swype actually has a great text selection setup, just swype from the swype button to the sym button.
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laydros said:
it isn't a feature of the gingerbread keyboard ports to 2.2, it is only available in the actual 2.3 system.
Sense at least has it in their browser.
I had the very same situation, came from iphone and was frustrated by this. Swype actually has a great text selection setup, just swype from the swype button to the sym button.
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Thanks for the clarification.
Even more frustrating is that my buddy's Droid X has a similar function.
Nonetheless, one week into my EVO and loving it.

[Request] Froyo Keyboard for CM7 Gingerbread ROM

I was wondering if this has been made yet or if anyone could do it. I don't really like the Gingerbread keyboard and wanted to have the Froyo keyboard on CM7.

Please and thank you If someone does this!

+ bumping to this.
The Gingerbread keyboard is very pretty, but it seems to be geared more towards phones with proper multitouch capabilities. Lacking that, it feels clumsy and slow compared to the Froyo keyboard. The intuitive slide-up gesture to access numbers and symbols makes a lot more sense than having to press and hold the period, then slide that finger all the way across the screen to access the punctuation that I need. I really don't feel that the Gingerbread keyboard brought enough new features to offset killing that Froyo feature (which was only introduced in May, and was warmly received by all).

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I hate new keyboard! I make many more typos now

i bump this also please.... i respect all the work that cm and the others did to make this possible but i cant deal with the keyboard and also other members in other forums feel the same way.. Can someone please make a froyo keyboard for gingerbread CM7 plz thanks much

Modded gb keyboard
I like typing on the froyo keyboard better too. I moved some of the png's from the froyo keyboard into the gingerbread one and it does make a little difference. Well for me it does anyway. Here is a gif of the two keyboards. The froyo png makes the key's fatter and taller. If you want to give it a try let me know.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I would love to give it a try..
Does this have the froyo Smiley where I don't have to slide my finger across to pick the Smiley I want?
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Bump plz ;(

Bump.
It's not really the way the FroYo keyboard looks but the drag-up functionality and the closer keys. That's all I really want. Is anyone able to make this work on Android 2.3?

zoobix said:
Bump.
It's not really the way the FroYo keyboard looks but the drag-up functionality and the closer keys. That's all I really want. Is anyone able to make this work on Android 2.3?
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That's the big feature that I want as well. I've played with just about every other keyboard on the market, and I really just want the Froyo keyboard to work for me on Gingerbread.

Hey guys, I found a keyboard on the market, its called Gingerbread SenseMod Keyboard. It looks awesome and has a froyo touch to it.... Give it a go maybe you like the layout.
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Stuart.upton666 said:
Hey guys, I found a keyboard on the market, its called Gingerbread SenseMod Keyboard. It looks awesome and has a froyo touch to it.... Give it a go maybe you like the layout.
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Thanks for trying, but that looks to be a skinned mod of the Gingerbread keyboard, optimized for use with a Sense-based ROM.
We are wanting a version of the Froyo keyboard, repackaged to work on Gingerbread.

It is a skinned version but it adds the froyo touch that makes typing more accurate. I haven't made a mistake since in installing it. It works for me but everybody has their own style so meh.
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Bump!
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:C
Sadly doesn't it work, I've tried on all my devies with cm7
and i used the right sized ones
the best thing todo is to Get HTC_IME mod from here C:
Moon

Install this keyboard from the market. I am not the maker of this and it is a free product.
Its the FroYo keyboard and it works on gingerbread cm7.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.apelikecoder.bulgariankeyboard&feature=search_result

Help to request for bluetooth keyboard (slider) [Samsung Galaxy S]

I have been craving for this kind of bluetooth slider keyboard for my Galaxy S for way too long.
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
http://www.boxwave.com/iphone-4/keyboard-buddy-iphone-4-case/bwpdd/pkz-twvc
Recently I found out that boxwave actually takes requests for a product and might release them if there is enough requests. If you are like me and want a physical keyboard so badly, click on the link below and request for it! Thanks!
http://www.boxwave.com/community/request/request_model.cfm?productid=504

why not just buy an epic?

jake921660 said:
why not just buy an epic?
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not everybody is from the US bro...
and even if i'm from US, because i've already bought galaxy s i9000 and i am satisfied with it, i wouldn't sell it and buy a new phone :/
so this is the only thing i can do

I requested...lets see...

Requested. Fingers crossed.

If you use the SEARCH button you will find a couple of bluetooth keyboards out there....simples
Insanity cm 014/glitch

slaphead20 said:
If you use the SEARCH button you will find a couple of bluetooth keyboards out there....simples
Insanity cm 014/glitch
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yes, i am well aware of that. but none of it can be attached to galaxy s and become a slider keyboard. if you find any, i would very appreciate it if you post the links here. thanks

Good idea to start this thread. Just sent in a request to boxwave with a url to this forum, hopefully they will notice the level of interest here!

why do u need bluetooth keyboard while u can type faster with SWYPE or SLIDEIT keyboard?
last time i used to aim for only qwerty keyboard smartphone,
but after i got myself capacitive screens smartphone, i think it is not necessary for a qwerty keyboard, it is even slower

tcboy88 said:
why do u need bluetooth keyboard while u can type faster with SWYPE or SLIDEIT keyboard?
last time i used to aim for only qwerty keyboard smartphone,
but after i got myself capacitive screens smartphone, i think it is not necessary for a qwerty keyboard, it is even slower
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i personally do like soft keyboard, but not swype. when the screen gets smudged, swype will make it more messy.
my favourite is gingerbread keyboard, but even that gives me errors. a hard keyboard, to me, although require more practice, but will get the job done once you get used to it. i've tried and liked it.
another thing is, playing games using a hard keyboard is so much easier.

Holy crap, it looks amazing! But phone will look like a fat brick... hmmm request sendet afterall

request Done

REquest send also!

Requested!!
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Requested!

Pimp your Tab!! with Honeycomb launcher and Ripplelock screen lock

Here are two must have apps for your Tab, it really give you that honeycomb look. Its very easy go to android market look for honeycomb launcher beta, its free!! free is good and I have attached the Ripplelock screen lock. Both easy to install, you will like the new look.
Peace!

Please some amazing screenshots

Already have both another good app is slideit keyboard n use dark knight theme... Awesome, looks just like honeycomb keyboard

Yeah thats right i am using a dark theme it works really nice together thanks for key board tip
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Could you upload some screenies plz? ...

This has to be the worst launcher ive ever tried. Just terrible.

Not to appear rude, but i find it annoying when folks post some "amazing" app or mod or whatever but never post screen shots. I always find it puzzling.

natious said:
This has to be the worst launcher ive ever tried. Just terrible.
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+1
10 char

it's cool, i used the old versions of honeycomb launcher, it's great!
but the problem is, the new honeycomb launcher won't show up in my market anymore, and in market website it's incompatible with my galaxy tab, since i flashed a new 2.3 ROM.
can anyone send me the latest honeycomb launcher.apk by using mediafire, or filesonic maybe? i have no means to pirate apps, after all it is free

hiu115 said:
it's cool, i used the old versions of honeycomb launcher, it's great!
but the problem is, the new honeycomb launcher won't show up in my market anymore, and in market website it's incompatible with my galaxy tab, since i flashed a new 2.3 ROM.
can anyone send me the latest honeycomb launcher.apk by using mediafire, or filesonic maybe? i have no means to pirate apps, after all it is free
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Yeah I couldn't find it either. If anyone does have the apk that would be sweet.
I really like the lockscreen.
Sent from my unrooted Galaxy Tab.

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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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chefdave12118 said:
Yeah I couldn't find it either. If anyone does have the apk that would be sweet.
I really like the lockscreen.
Sent from my unrooted Galaxy Tab.
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thank god i got one, after finding app version on appbrain
sorry (developer of the app) that i only have the donate version. i hope you don't mind.
http://www.mediafire.com/?ais5crp84815q8w

I recently did a quick screenshot with no root screenshot it! this is my homescreen:
And as a bonus, a benchmark test results from my indonesian tablet (yeah, i have one, similar in specs as of galaxy tab but lacks 3G and bluetooth. My very first MID):
It's cool. It has ARMv7 revision 2 1Ghz, RAM 512mb, 18GB nand memory, PowerVR SGX540 OpenGL 1.1, and a rather heavy. It costs me $200 to get this one...
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Keyboard alternative?

I have not been on the android wagon in awhile and I was wondering about different keyboards on the market. I really like our stock multi touch keyboard but the white theme is burning a hole in my retinas at night. Could somebody recommend a free/paid replacement? I also really like the island style buttons on the keyboard. No Skype please, I've already deleted it from the rom lol. Thanks all!

I love thumb keyboard
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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This is Go Keyboard w/dark theme, best keyboard i've ever used on Android, i've used swype, swiftkey, slideit, htc mod, and a few others

Thumb Keyboard
Pirateghost said:
I love thumb keyboard
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+1
Really like having arrow keys to navigate around what's been typed.

I use Smart Keyboard but its not free
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I like how the stock keyboard does not have a dedicated row for spelling corrections, just big old buttons on the screen.. If go keyboard does that then I'm game

cheetablaze said:
I like how the stock keyboard does not have a dedicated row for spelling corrections, just big old buttons on the screen.. If go keyboard does that then I'm game
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Go keyboard does have it, but you wouldn't know from my screenshot cause I have it disabled. It's a highly customizable keyboard, you can even control the strength of the haptic feedback

Swiftkey
I use swift key because it has multiple theme colors and excellent predictive options. If you allow it gmail, text message, and/or facebook access it will learn how you type and make intelligent offers on what to type based your typing patterns. The other great thing is you can turn on arrows to move through what typed easier then trying to tap the proper place inside a word.

916x10 said:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/rkf76/Cell%20Phone%20pics/1320513804426.png[IMG]
This is Go Keyboard w/dark theme, best keyboard i've ever used on Android, i've used swype, swiftkey, slideit, htc mod, and a few others[/QUOTE]
I just downloaded that it reminds me of the keyboard mod I used to use on WinMo 6.5 :)
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So how do you like it?
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I love it. I "bare bones"ed it though. Im not a fan of t9, finger sliding, and other stuff like that. Haha.
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There's also Swift Keyboard - you may like that
Personally, I use SlideIt - but thats like Swype

\\\\\\\\\ F i n g e r K e y b o a r d 2 ///////// is what I used to use back in the WinMo hacking days. I'm pretty upset no one ever released it on WP7 or Android.