Here are two of the onscreen keyboards that I use on a daily basis, swype is also a great alternative but posts with swype links have been shut down by the mods so the best thing to do is to sign up for the beta program directly here or use google
Of course to install these for now you can go to the thread created by me on xda here to sideload the .apks
These are both being used currently on my 2.2.1 Rom with zero issues.
Thanks to all that have made these programs possible, we truly appreciate the hard work.
HTC_IME (My Favorite tap to type on screen keyboard)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
** UPDATE: Keyboard from Android 2.3 +
http://www.appbrain.com/app/keyboard-from-android-2-3/com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin
or the try the FREE version first, info here: http://www.appbrain.com/app/keyboard-from-android-2-3/com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free
** UPDATE: Big Buttons Keyboard Deluxe
http://www.appbrain.com/app/big-buttons-keyboard-deluxe/com.bigbuttons.deluxe2
or the try the FREE version first, info here: http://www.appbrain.com/app/big-buttons-keyboard-standard/com.bigbuttons
Renamed Gingerbread Keyboard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875202
Not knowing much about these kybds, I'm curious as to whether you have a preference towards one or the other using swype? I can't use and android without it after using it on my captivate.
rwon said:
Not knowing much about these kybds, I'm curious as to whether you have a preference towards one or the other using swype? I can't use and android without it after using it on my captivate.
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Swype is nice but inputting email addresses and passwords are somewhat of a hassle.
I prefer HTC_IME as the tap to text option of the two because of the word prediction software that is always on point.
Its hard to compare swype vs. the one above because they are completely different ways of using your onscreen keyboard.
The HTC ime mod is the best. I don't like the clunky stock keyboard the inspire had. Plus the layout was shifted from other virtual keyboards. The mod keyboard give you the ability to customize so much. Including the layout.
mentalcase said:
The HTC ime mod is the best. I don't like the clunky stock keyboard the inspire had. Plus the layout was shifted from other virtual keyboards. The mod keyboard give you the ability to customize so much. Including the layout.
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Yeah, I would rather deal with the occasional hassle w/ email and passwords and text like a mad man... lol
rwon said:
Yeah, I would rather deal with the occasional hassle w/ email and passwords and text like a mad man... lol
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Well I have Swype fully working on the Inspire, installed using the Sideload Wonder Machine for Windows (Best thing since sliced bread).
Highly recommended
The gingerbread keyboard keeps force closing on me.
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Same here, the Gingerbread KB FC's on me. I reinstalled just to be sure but it still does it. Anybody know how to fix it?
The Gingerbread KB worked fine on my HTC Dream / G1.
Thats weird, I didnt get around installing it on the Inspire yet so maybe Ill have to edit the OP and take that link to the app off if more continue to report the FC.
For those having issues just unistall it and use the other options listed please.
HTC_IME - High resolution version (Froyo/2.2)
and
Swype are the only onscreen keyboards I currently have installed as of now.
There is a gingerbread keyboardon the market
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I just noticed that it FC's when you have different languages enabled in the settings. If you don't tinker with the settings at all (default) it will work, but I mainly write in English and Spanish and is the main reason why I installed it to begin with...
never mind it FC's as default as soon as you try to type the first letter...
trying the one on the market in a minute...
Tried the one on the market and it even has more features than the one in the forums, I highly recommend it...
swype wont install
i got the .apk for the swype installer and sideloaded it, but now, every time i run the installer it still tells me that the install is blocked...how did you guys get past that without having the ACTUAL keyboard .apk (not the installer .apk)
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i got the .apk for the swype installer and sideloaded it, but now, every time i run the installer it still tells me that the install is blocked...how did you guys get past that without having the ACTUAL keyboard .apk (not the installer .apk)
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You might want to try this app instead, unsure why you are having issues with Swype:
http://www.androidtapp.com/slideit-keyboard/
I would really like to use swype though...I appreciate the suggestion though...any ideas or does anyone need clarification of my problem?
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morganblackstone said:
I would really like to use swype though...I appreciate the suggestion though...any ideas or does anyone need clarification of my problem?
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Like I said in the OP google is your friend, lol.
We cant post up swype .apks, its prohibited.
i understand that, and thats totally fine...but how the heck do i install it? i got swypeinstaller.apk to install fine. but after that it attempts to download and install the swype.apk from the server and it tries to install it, and thats where it gets blocked. so im trying to figure out how to install the swype.apk that was downloaded through the swype installer, when i cant find any temp file or anything that just says swype.apk
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i understand that, and thats totally fine...but how the heck do i install it? i got swypeinstaller.apk to install fine. but after that it attempts to download and install the swype.apk from the server and it tries to install it, and thats where it gets blocked. so im trying to figure out how to install the swype.apk that was downloaded through the swype installer, when i cant find any temp file or anything that just says swype.apk
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This is where you might want to contact swype directly.
That would be my best advice for you.
I'm working on getting the Gingerbread keyboard working.
That sentence just doesn't feel right to me.
lonesomecrow said:
Same here, the Gingerbread KB FC's on me. I reinstalled just to be sure but it still does it. Anybody know how to fix it?
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/keyboard-from-android-2-3/com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free
Download this.
How did you install swype, in bullet point. Mine went like this
-registered on swype's website
-downloaded swypeinstaller.apk
-used sideloading wonder machine to install swypeinstaller.apk
-opened swype installer app
-logged into swype's server
-downloaded the 2.5MB swype (english/spanish)
-got the install blocked error, gave option to go to settings or cancel (obviously settings does nothing because we cannot check "unknown sources")
I'm not new to this stuff, and i've had HTC phones before, so i really doubt i did anything wrong, and i cannot accept the fact that the phone i purchased on launch day is blocked more than anyone elses phone that also got it on launch day. Im not being a jerk, but the only people that can help are the awesome devs on XDA, so help lol prease
I'm using tnt 3588 with gapps no problem downloading apps from market app or online. Tried several keyboards other then stock they load on system but won't enable check to use in system settings anyone know why?
i just got swiftkey for free on the amazon appstore (1 free app a day so get it today) and its working fine, im on the gingerbread experimental rom and its a huge improvement
Not sure how to fix it since I am happy with the default keyboard and did a search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993752&highlight=keyboard
take a look..
I'm on Vegan- Ginger.
Amazon App of the day is swift-key. So I downloaded, installed, followed on screen directions. Works fine.
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Not sure how to fix it since I am happy with the default keyboard and did a search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993752&highlight=keyboard
take a look..
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After you do this, long press on an input field and select SwiftKey as your Input Method.
Hey all,
I've recently wiped my phone bc of some issues I had. I then uninstalled swype from system/lib (libSwype) and the app (swype.apk) directories. I then installed the latest swype using the swype installer from the swype website.
It was working fine, however, after rebooting the phone, swype stops working. I works if I tap letters but the dictionary is gone, i can't "swype" words anymore.
I fixed this by uninstalling swype and installing again, however, after rebooting, it happened again.
I do remember that when installing, it warned me that I was about to replace a system app. Not sure if this has something to do with it, but I guess it's worth mentioning. I did remove the swype apk from the system directory and the lib file. I thought that was all I needed to do.
Maybe has to do with permissions not being correctly set up? I went to CWM and fixed permissions, but have yet to try it again to see if it's working.
Anyone know what can I do to fix this?
ROM: Valhalla 1.3.2
Make sure that you are selecting swype as your input method.
Settings>Locale and text>swype
Other way is to long click on text input box and make sure swype is selected.
What? That's not what i meant. I know how to recognize and differentiate Swype keyboard from Samsung's.
Anyway, i think it's all good now, fixing permissions on cwm did the trick.
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I have installed Swiftkey from Google Play and select it as the input method but after a few hours or so the default keyboard is selected again. I can't seem to make Swiftkey the default keyboard permanently. Anyone else run into this?
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I have installed Swiftkey from Google Play and select it as the input method but after a few hours or so the default keyboard is selected again. I can't seem to make Swiftkey the default keyboard permanently. Anyone else run into this?
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This might be your issue?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...pon-updating-them-reverts-to-google-keyboard/
Supposedly only on updates...but it wouldn't shock me if the behavior happens more often than that....it's called a bug for a reason.
bakemcbride21 said:
This might be your issue?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...pon-updating-them-reverts-to-google-keyboard/
Supposedly only on updates...but it wouldn't shock me if the behavior happens more often than that....it's called a bug for a reason.
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Interesting. I wonder if that is the issue. Is anyone else having this problem with other 3rd party keyboards on the M8?
I will have to see if there is a way to convert it to a system app.
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Interesting. I wonder if that is the issue. Is anyone else having this problem with other 3rd party keyboards on the M8?
I will have to see if there is a way to convert it to a system app.
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I'm not having that problem with the Google Keyboard installed from the Play Store.
No but i had Kii installed on my note 3 and it kept switching back to stock keyboard. For some reason the updated versions wouldn't work I had to stick with one build
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Same here.. I ended up resorting to freezing the stock keyboard w/ TiBu to get SwiftKey to permanently stick
Hey all. I've noticed since installing 5.0 on my Nexus 5, I can no longer install non-market apps such as the Amazon App Store, T-Mobile VVM, etc. Now, before I get a slew of replies about ticking the "install non-market apps" button, I've done that already. I've even factory reset the phone. When I try to install them, it's like the install button is unresponsive. Is anybody else having this problem? I could really use some help here, as I've lost Swiftkey, Swype, and a number of other apps due to this problem. Thanks in advance.
What are you using to download the apps? Have you tried clearing the cache in the package installer app? I can install my non market apps. So not a lollipop wide issue...but then there looks to be lots of issues that are only affecting some users so who knows.
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Are you using some kind of screen dimmer app? Those apps use an overlay that interferes with the install button.
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Hey all. I've noticed since installing 5.0 on my Nexus 5, I can no longer install non-market apps such as the Amazon App Store, T-Mobile VVM, etc. Now, before I get a slew of replies about ticking the "install non-market apps" button, I've done that already. I've even factory reset the phone. When I try to install them, it's like the install button is unresponsive. Is anybody else having this problem? I could really use some help here, as I've lost Swiftkey, Swype, and a number of other apps due to this problem. Thanks in advance.
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Exactly the same.
No issues with KK and unknown sources etc are allowed and yet with a root permission file manager etc I can no longer install apps. For example even Whatsapp PLUS when it updates and downloads a new version will start of the installation routine but I get as far as selecting install or cancel and the install button in not selectable. Manu ally installing the apk will result in the same thing happening.
Vanilla clean install of Lollipop and fully rooted and working. Rebooted etc still the same.
But take a look at....
Wakamatsu said:
Are you using some kind of screen dimmer app? Those apps use an overlay that interferes with the install button.
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as for me it was LUX causing the issue.!
Wakamatsu said:
Are you using some kind of screen dimmer app? Those apps use an overlay that interferes with the install button.
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Sure enough, that was the issue. Thanks a bunch! Still, what an odd occurrence....
Wakamatsu said:
Are you using some kind of screen dimmer app? Those apps use an overlay that interferes with the install button.
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How on earth did you ever figure that out?
Anyway thanks a ton. I am using twilight on kk and this has been bugging me a lot.