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Swiftkey keyboard if free on Amazon Market

It's got a lot of cool features, and I like it better than the Samsung keyboard.
You can check it out here.
Edit: free today 7/21

Yea, I got it today. Seems to work pretty well.
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This is the best keyboard available in my opinion. I've tried swype and better keyboard even go keyboard and I keep coming back to SwiftKey.
Get it while it's free, one of the best apps i've seen offered free on the amazon appstore.
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+1
swiftkey is awesome

swype is more gooder.

I've been using swype but grabbed this one today to try out for a few days. So far I'm liking it

The Jack of Clubs said:
swype is more gooder.
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Swype is a solid keyboard, but I just can't bring myself to swype. I'd rather throw the phone sideways and text in landscape. Although, most keyboards are easier to use on this 4.5" screen!

This is probably the best keyboard ever I bought it a long time ago it even works perfect on this old school motor backdrop
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Love it. Thanks for the heads up!
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If you like it check out swift key x beta I believe it called on the market. It's a newer version of it and has some pretty sick keyboard themes compared to this one. It is also free.
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I didn't like it. I'm going back to the Gingerbread Keyboard.

Since I installed this keyboard my battery life seems to have lowered, anybody experience anything similar?
Luis

I have been using Swiftkey since the original. Used beta X loved it now that I'm using Swiftkey X I am having issues with it reseting everytime i restart my phone any ideas

Swiftkey X is awesome,
I spent 6 monnths with swipe and swore it was king!
now I use swiftey!

Best keyboard ever. Never had one issue and I still have predictions from my aria
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I had it and got it in the free app a day deal but uninstalled it right after. It used around 30 or so mb of ram.
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I wanted to love this keyboard, and for the most part I do. However, I keep having this problem where it saves a period to the end of each word. Say, if I were to finish a sentence with the word "hotdog" I would type "hotdog." From then on, every time I type "hotdog" and hit the space key, it auto-corrects to "hotdog. " Does anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on disabling it? I've tried all of the different space function settings, but nothing fixes it. Otherwise, I would love this app.
I'm using the Gingerbread keyboard now with Infused V2B3, and it's working really well for me, but I think that without the aforementioned issue SwiftKey X would be at the top of my list.

gtrmn said:
I wanted to love this keyboard, and for the most part I do. However, I keep having this problem where it saves a period to the end of each word. Say, if I were to finish a sentence with the word "hotdog" I would type "hotdog." From then on, every time I type "hotdog" and hit the space key, it auto-corrects to "hotdog. " Does anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on disabling it? I've tried all of the different space function settings, but nothing fixes it. Otherwise, I would love this app.
I'm using the Gingerbread keyboard now with Infused V2B3, and it's working really well for me, but I think that without the aforementioned issue SwiftKey X would be at the top of my list.
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Does this happen on every app? I ask this because some input methods used to have bugs on Google+.
Maybe you can try enabling and disabling 'Quick "."' in 'Advanced'?

gtrmn said:
I wanted to love this keyboard, and for the most part I do. However, I keep having this problem where it saves a period to the end of each word. Say, if I were to finish a sentence with the word "hotdog" I would type "hotdog." From then on, every time I type "hotdog" and hit the space key, it auto-corrects to "hotdog. " Does anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on disabling it? I've tried all of the different space function settings, but nothing fixes it. Otherwise, I would love this app.
I'm using the Gingerbread keyboard now with Infused V2B3, and it's working really well for me, but I think that without the aforementioned issue SwiftKey X would be at the top of my list.
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I haven't noticed this at all. It took a bit to get it to work the way I would expect. My settings:
Typing style: precise
Spacebar will...: always insert a space
Quick ".": checked
All the rest are defaults

SwiftKey ThunderBolt Glitch Now Fixed

Received this email earlier today:
Email on HTC Thunderbolt Completed
We have just released an update (v. 2.0.5.120) that should fix this issue for you! Please check the market in a couple of hours by which time the update should be available
Sarah Reynolds
Frontline Support Lead, SwiftKey
The update (Version 2.0.5.120) is now available on the Market AND NOW on Amazon. If you got this on Amazon before yesterday, be very careful that you don't 'upgrade' to the older, white version. If you got the new, black SwiftKey X for free on Amazon yesterday, Amazon may not yet say that you have an upgrade available but if you uninstall and re-install SwiftKey X you will get Version 2.0.5.120 which works with the HTC email app on the ThunderBolt.
Way to go, Sarah & James!
Thanks, Robrecht

So what was the issue?

I thought I was doing something wrong... Glad it was a glitch.
DZ
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joshnichols189 said:
So what was the issue?
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Latest Updates
What's new in version 2.0.5.120
Workarounds to show predictions in HTC & Samsung email clients (this mostly affects HTC Thunderbolt and Samsung Galaxy S stock email client users)
Enable predictions in Google Quick Search
Numerous minor bugs fixes
Allow predictions when no Language Modules have been selected

Swiftkey uses so much ram

The update is now showing up on the Amazon app store.

Facebook has a problem when you type more than a few lines it disappear behind predict text
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Glad to see the fix, my favorite keyboard by far.

tiktik627 said:
Swiftkey uses so much ram
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how much ram does it use? Never paid much attn. More or less than swype?

I can't ever seem to get the keyboard to minimize when I'm done typing.

Soul TKR said:
I can't ever seem to get the keyboard to minimize when I'm done typing.
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have you tried swiping down the keyboard (that is how you close it).

I have the same issue takes a few swype downs for it to close. The other problem I have is my text always appears behind the predictions on facebook and in forum runner.
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Soul TKR said:
I can't ever seem to get the keyboard to minimize when I'm done typing.
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nrfitchett4 said:
have you tried swiping down the keyboard (that is how you close it).
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dms76 said:
I have the same issue takes a few swype downs for it to close.
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Long press on the Menu button toggles the keyboard on & off.
Thanks, Robrecht

Best, most responsive keyboard

Right now I'm using CleanROM. The keyboard it includes is pretty awful. I've replaced it with Kii, but - and I'm not sure if this is the keyboard or the ROM - the keyboard simply fails to show up on the screen for random 5-15 second intervals.
I'd like to replace the keyboard with something else. I really like the stock Android Jellybean and ICS keyboards.
Is there a way to get rid of the built-in keyboard entirely and replace it with the stock one?

i will never use any other keyboard besides swiftkey flow.
if you use your phone in landscape often, keymonk is interesting also.

Tried and didn't like the whole word prediction thing. Or swipe thing for that matter. I want something simple and barebones and fast/responsive as possible.

were the opposite lol. i only use swipe style keyboards.
hopefully someone else can give you a better recommendation.
before i switched to flow, i used the stock keyboard.

Download a jellybean keyboard from the Play Store
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I didn't like Swype keyboards for the longest time. I told myself I would use one for a few days a really give it a chance. Been using Swype beta for months and love it. Blows away all other keyboards in my opinion.
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I've always used perfect keyboard pro. Always has been super responsive and smooth for me. Tons of customization too. Up until this week when I tried it on Carbon 4.2. For some reason it doesn't play well on it
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4.2 aosp or Swift key all the way.
Though I have to say that when I was on CleanRom I never had that much keyboard lag. Your installation may have issues especially if you restored apps using titanium.
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4.2 AOSP keyboard for sure. A couple system apps + libs and you're set. You can even get one on the play store if you're super lazy.
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I did not like swiping in the beginning much. Now, it is a must to have swiping capability. I found Swype beta to be the "best" right now,imo, just wish they have more themes to pick from. Or try Swiftkey.

I pretty much exclusively use a real virtual keyboard. Tops out between 65 and 70 words per minute. I just couldn't get down with the fake stuff.

The Gnote2 keyboard is pretty good.
jonnythan said:
Right now I'm using CleanROM. The keyboard it includes is pretty awful. I've replaced it with Kii, but - and I'm not sure if this is the keyboard or the ROM - the keyboard simply fails to show up on the screen for random 5-15 second intervals.
I'd like to replace the keyboard with something else. I really like the stock Android Jellybean and ICS keyboards.
Is there a way to get rid of the built-in keyboard entirely and replace it with the stock one?
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There is a link in the theme forum to download. Just be sure to download the language before you try to open the keyboard, and don't install it with the ROM or you will be screwed upon activation. But once it's up, it's sweet.

ddurandSGS3 said:
i will never use any other keyboard besides swiftkey flow.
if you use your phone in landscape often, keymonk is interesting also.
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+1 for SwiftKey. Best word prediction and no keyboard lag at all. I bought it almost a year ago and have been using it for awhile now. Best hands down.
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Keyboard with Numbers(no need for long press)

hi guys,
is there a keyboard apk that has numbers on the first row where you dont have to "long press" it anymore?
same as the samsung keyboard.

Pretty sure Kii has this feature and many more besides https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zl.inputmethod.latin

thanks magnafunk... but the app needs to be upgraded to premium so that i can use the feature without resetting every hour.

Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android
A. I. Keyboard.
palabook said:
thanks magnafunk... but the app needs to be upgraded to premium so that i can use the feature without resetting every hour.
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Cataclysm ROM has options to add number row to the aosp keyboard.

magnafunk said:
Pretty sure Kii has this feature and many more besides https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zl.inputmethod.latin
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After reading this post I thought I would give this keyboard a try. Really like it. The auto correct seems very good, ability to have number keys above, swipe typing, can change key size. Was a bit expensive for a keyboard, but worth it in my opinion.
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palabook said:
hi guys,
is there a keyboard apk that has numbers on the first row where you dont have to "long press" it anymore?
same as the samsung keyboard.
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SwiftKey allows you to change the long-press time. I have mine at 120 ms and it's bloody quick.

elliot.newnham said:
SwiftKey allows you to change the long-press time. I have mine at 120 ms and it's bloody quick.
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I just found that out recently, boy does it make a huge difference.

Look here, LG G2 Keyboard works very well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47219121&postcount=4

The hacker's keyboard is a good alternative, especially as it also has ctrl/alt/f keys and its full keyboard mode is very useful in landscape
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joco1114 said:
Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android
A. I. Keyboard.
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im using this now. thanks!!!
lots of different keyboard style to choose from.

Who else loves the stock keyboard?

Have a Nexus 5 since yesterday and compared to Sense 5.5 keyboard this thing types like a dream. Seriously. Not to say that the keyboard on the One was bad, it is fine, but this one is just soooo.... GOOD. Not to mention the satisfying feeling of the pop sound if you choose to have that on.
Who else likes it? also INB4 Swype keyboard.

I love it, too!
I also tried Swiftkey once, but I don't need any of its additional features: the stock keyboard is just what I need, and its Swipe function works like a charm, not only in English (which has the best spellchecker), but also in Italian.

I also like the new stock keyboard, does what I need.

I still prefer SwiftKey. I mean I paid for the app so I have to use it otherwise my money is wasted.
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SwiftKey's predictions rule all for ease of typing tho
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Ben36 said:
SwiftKey's predictions rule all for ease of typing tho
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Meh, I don't like predictions anyway, always have them turned off on every phone I have.

zephiK said:
I still prefer SwiftKey. I mean I paid for the app so I have to use it otherwise my money is wasted.
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I have SwiftKey in my apps list too, but it's not installed. For some reason I don't trust it, probably just me being paranoid.

thecryof said:
I have SwiftKey in my apps list too, but it's not installed. For some reason I don't trust it, probably just me being paranoid.
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Lol. I think u may have some issues that need addressing in general
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Once you start to swipe type, you'll never go back. The stock swipe just isn't as good a predictor as Swype. I found myself having to slow down the swype for the stock kb to be accurate ( especially when you go horizontal with the wider kb). Tried swift key when swype was acting up (patched up now), but didn't feel the predictor was as functional as Swype's.
But if I didn't swipe type, the stock KGB would be more than adequate.

I'm surprised by how much I like the keyboard. I tried Swype a year or two back and it just felt like an unweildy gimmick so I gave up almost immediately. But with the N5 I started playing with it (Nexus variation) and really got into it. When it comes to writing text I find it's almost perfect -- and I've tried to see if I could screw it up. But in Google or the Chrome search bar it becomes awkward & dumbs down considerably, even seeming to miss letters altogether; most of the time I end up typing my search terms and definitely my addresses.

I have Been using SwiftKey for the last two years so when I got my n5 I tried the stock Google keyboard, and it only lasted a few hours before I went back to SwiftKey
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Try swipe typing Suriname Suriname sortilege Suriname Adirondacks Suriname Suriname Syrians Suriname... good Dan it.... AIRPLANE!!!!!!.... on the stick keyboard, it ducks quit badly.
sometimes it feels like when swiping on the stick keyboard nearly every word needs correcting afterwards
edit, everyone should post using swore typing with the stick keyboard without correcting anything.. a nice experiment to see how good it really is

I love it. The vibration feels so good haha

i love swiftkey!
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kurtyyyyyy said:
I love it. The vibration feels so good haha
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flesky for me

Really love the look of the stock. But SwiftKey is just better.
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Yup love stock keyboard and also because there is Cantonese input which is useful for me too

Swift key is amazy for me.

I like it as well and if you're on cataclysm you can do...this
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Swype is really awesome, much better than stock. I'd recommend to everyone to at least try it, there's a free version out there too. Has useful and very intuitive shortcuts, awesomely accurate swipe and predictions, bilingual predictions - most of the time there is no need to change languages.