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[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?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

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.
Sent from My Touch 4G CM7 using the XDA App

[App] New Swiftkey Beta - VIP Registrations Open Today Only

Just got this email from SwiftKey
Hey folks,
We've just released a new beta for Android smartphones with some great new
features and stability improvements.
We need your feedback on this as soon as possible, so please head over to
the following URL, download it, then leave feedback on the forum:
http://swiftkey.net/vip/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=1115
We're also opening up the SwiftKey VIP group until midnight Pacific time
tonight to celebrate what we're confident is an awesome new beta for you
all. If you have any contacts you think would be interested in trying the
beta, tell them to join at http://www.swiftkey.net/vip using code
#swiftkeyFRIDAY - but this will only work today. Feel free to post this on
social networks.
Cheers,
Joe Braidwood
Chief Marketing Officer, TouchType

Changelog for SwiftKey 2.0.2.8
- Redesigned installer process
- Redesigned settings menu
- SwiftKey shortcut launcher on keyboard
- New typing styles: Precise (identical to Classic), Rapid (similar to Rapidfire)
(Note: you can reproduce "Manual" with "Space will always insert a space" in advanced)
- Text handling improvements (fixed doubledouble bug, etc. + general stability improvements)
- Improved dark theme
We need your feedback, especially on how the new installer and settings UI works for you, and also on how the text handling works.
Known Issues
Installer personalization loop
We currently know there is an issue if you enable and set the keyboard to default before going through the installer wizard – if you try to use any personalization features, these will load another instance of the installer whenever you try to enter text. Please complete all steps of the installer wizard in the order they are presented to avoid this problem.
Whatsapp
Some installations on Android 2.2 or lower when using Whatsapp have a text handling bug with this version of SwiftKey. It appears to come from a bug in the coding of Whatsapp, but we're looking into this.
Hard keyboard in browsers
There are some bugs with hard keyboards in browsers. Please report issues you have in this regard.

Just tried for 10 minutes..
It´s very nice, new installer is easy, settings UI simple to understand , and also text handling fast.
Congrats!
(When u add sliding feature [like FlexT9, Sywpe,..] I will test again )

I just got the email this morning. It's pretty great. I prefer the standard android keyboard because I don't really use the extra features of other keyboards, but I've liked swiftkey since the beginning.
Sent from my CM7 SCH-i500

That keyboard looks really sharp way nicer than Swype's or FlexT9's. Wish it had tracing capabilities then it be perfect.

wow, it support my mother language right now, great

AMAZING APP!!
REALLY DESERVE 5 STARS!!
it has Indonesian dictionary,
while many keyboard apps don't!
AND WHAT REALLY IMPORTANT IS:
it can import my sms sentbox, facebook status and wallpost as suggestion words!
SO the words suggestion is JUST REALLY LIKE what i usually type to wrote a sentence.
because in my country (and i believe not just happen on my country),
there's a different words for general-formal conversation, and everyday conversation.
and in my country is an unique, every region or island has its native language as a daily conversation, not just Indonesian.
with this app, it is the problem solver, for a daily-use-conversation keyboard app.
i love you guys
the other keyboard apps just using general-formal words for the suggestion,
but this app, definetely better, because it can use your daily words conversation as a words suggestion. i really like it.
i can type so fast with my android!
but, my question:
the one and only problem is, how can i disable auto-capitalization?

Aww missed the signups..

I'm from Indonesia. It is really great that swiftkey now support Indonesian. I've been using swiftkey since beginning use of my first Android phone. Now it is getting better. Good job.

[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.

[TOOL][2.3.3+] TypeSmart 2.0 Beta with ICS theme -- FREE for XDA-Developers!

TypeSmart 2.0 is FREE to all XDA-Developers who participate in the the beta program.
Get the beta version, the release version and all updates, forever!
Version 2.0 has many improvements, including a slick ICS theme.
Not available on Google Play. Download it only at: http://m.cometapps.com/typesmart/beta/getbeta.html
Post your feedback in the Community Forum, or here on XDA-Developers.
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TypeSmart is a full-featured keyboard replacement app for Android with many functions you won't find anywhere else:
- Customizable "Any Key" can be programmed to activate any function: speech input, arrow keypad... etc.
- Program custom shortcuts to enter commonly-used words or phrases with just a couple of keystrokes.
- Access all punctuation and symbols in one or two presses.
- Many many beautiful themes include ICS
- Toggle full alphanumeric layout with one swipe. Use the full alphanumeric layout to enter addresses and passwords FAST.
- Use Locale Profiles to switch language & keyboard instantly.
- Customize your phone with any photo on your phone as wallpaper.
- Built-in translator translates what you type to over 50 languages (powered by Google Translate).
Plus all the features you expect from an advanced keyboard replacement:
- Intelligent word-prediction engine means you'll rarely have to type a whole word.
- Learning dictionary suggests next-word predictions based on your typing history.
- Advanced real-time spell-checker makes typos nearly impossible, and faulty corrections almost obsolete.
- Go hands-free with Google's powerful speech-to-text engine.
Click here to download TypeSmart from Android Market.
Tutorials
Your comments, feedback and questions are welcomed and appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Barry
Changelog:
2.0 BETA4 - Thurs. Apr. 26, 2012
Bugs fixed:
- Fixed double-letter bug when deleting words
- Can now insert a space when editing words
New features:
- Removed locale profiles. Language/keyboard pairs are now managed automatically.
- Theme previews!
- Improved performance
- Improved typo-correction
- Added Spanish locale support
- Pressing 123/SYM button closes symbols quick menu
- Improved dictionary download reliability
Known issues:
- Keyboard is cut off on Galaxy Note
- Key click sound doesn't work on some devices
- Graphic redesign is still in progress
- Google Translate returns an error for some users
2.0 BETA2 - Wed. Apr. 4, 2012
- New ICS theme + 2 more gorgeous themes
- Major performance improvements
- More accurate typo-correction, word-prediction and next-word-prediction
- Next-word prediction is pre-loaded with >1,000 predictions
- Enhanced symbols menu
- Lots of new settings and customizations
1.0.2 - Sat. Mar. 3, 2012
- ICS-compatible
- Lots of new themes!
- Auto-caps works in Android Email
- Suggestions now appear in Android Email and Google Translate
- Fixed undo bug in Android Email
- Suggestions bar now matches theme
- Improved photo wallpaper settings interface
- Replaced wallpaper library with more themes
- Added non-English Latin letters to symbols menu
- Added German dictionary (Hurra!)
- Added https:// to WWW menu
- Fixed 3 force close bugs
- Added support for small screen devices
Known bugs:
(None)
1.0 – Thurs. Dec. 8, 2011
End of beta!!!
- 5 new themes (7 total) and new default
- Add extended latin letters to symbols menu
- Fixed bug in T9 word prediction
- Taller default key height
- Dozens of tweaks
Known bugs:
- Caps lock indicator doesn't work
0.9.12 – Sat. Nov. 5, 2011
- New feature: Undo button for unwanted corrections
- New feature: Extra-short vibrate setting (new default)
- New feature: Clear wallpaper
- Improvement: Better next-word prediction
- Improvement: Learns new words faster
- Improvement: Faster keystroke performance, more responsive
- Improvement: Themes are cleaner and “pop” better
- Improvement: Right-swipe opens cursor keypad
- Improvement: Suggestion row appears before typing
- Improvement: More extended punctuation in symbols menu
- Improvement: Removed currency popup from main keyboards
- Bug fix: some users could not save wallpaper
- Bug fix: 12 other minor bugs fixed
Known bugs:
- In rare cases, voice input doesn’t work

It seems pretty good though I'm still not sure if I like it as much as swype or swiftkey.

scoobysnacks said:
It seems pretty good though I'm still not sure if I like it as much as swype or swiftkey.
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Thanks. What would make you like it better? How can I improve it?

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Thanks. What would make you like it better? How can I improve it?
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I just find that you still have to type pretty precisely for the prediction or auto correct to really take effect.
I do really like that you can use your own background though.
I am going to stick with this for a bit, I find sometimes these keyboards get better the longer you use them.
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auto capitalization doesn't seem to be working. just thought I'd let you know..

The custom background is a nice feature, as is the transparency setting...really opens up the theming possibilities.
Sent from my ADR6300 using xda premium

The haptic feedback on long delete gets kind of obnoxious. It would be nice if that switched to one vibe per word on long press delete.
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baboonsRus said:
The haptic feedback on long delete gets kind of obnoxious. It would be nice if that switched to one vibe per word on long press delete.
Sent from my ADR6300 using xda premium
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Good point. Do you think it should also delete an entire word at a time on long-press delete?

scoobysnacks said:
auto capitalization doesn't seem to be working. just thought I'd let you know..
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Thanks again. What app were you using when it happened? I haven't seen that bug and that info will help me reproduce it.

BarryF said:
Thanks again. What app were you using when it happened? I haven't seen that bug and that info will help me reproduce it.
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opera browser as well as uc browser.
also, in fields in uc browser prediction and correction is not working at all.

BarryF said:
Good point. Do you think it should also delete an entire word at a time on long-press delete?
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A good idea...a width setting to go with the height setting would be nice also for those of us with narrow screens. Very cool though. Any plans on a "swype-ish" interface?
Sent from my ADR6300 using xda premium

baboonsRus said:
A good idea...a width setting to go with the height setting would be nice also for those of us with narrow screens. Very cool though. Any plans on a "swype-ish" interface?
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A Swype interface is a whole other ball game. No current plans but I will consider it in future versions if enough users demand it.
Others have asked for a width setting but how would that work? The keyboard is already the full width of the screen. How would you make it wider?
Barry

scoobysnacks said:
opera browser as well as uc browser.
also, in fields in uc browser prediction and correction is not working at all.
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Thanks again.
The auto-caps behavior in Opera and UC is by design. A keyboard is only supposed to use auto-caps if the app requests it, and Opera and UC do not request it for any fields. SwiftKey X behaves the same way, but Swype other keyboards seem to ignore the request and auto-cap everything. Personally I think the keyboard should respect the app's request but I am open to other arguments!
I could not reproduce your second bug report in UC browser. I saw predictions when I typed in a text field on m.facebook.com and m.google.com. When sites did you try?

BarryF said:
Thanks again.
The auto-caps behavior in Opera and UC is by design. A keyboard is only supposed to use auto-caps if the app requests it, and Opera and UC do not request it for any fields. TypeSmart X behaves the same way, but Swype other keyboards seem to ignore the request and auto-cap everything. Personally I think the keyboard should respect the app's request but I am open to other arguments!
I could not reproduce your second bug report in UC browser. I saw predictions when I typed in a text field on m.facebook.com and m.google.com. When sites did you try?
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This site, though it was on UC 8 beta. Might be why

Very promising keyboard!
Haptic feedback on long press delete is, as previously stated, a trauma tho! Reckon the entire word delete on long press would be a good idea - also an "Extra Short" setting for the haptic would be cool since I'm on a Desire and the haptic is extreme!!!

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This site, though it was on UC8 beta. Might be why
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Yes that was it. Amazingly, UC8 sets the "no suggestions" flag for ALL text fields. I don't see suggestions in UC8 with any keyboard I tried. This is a bug report for UC8!
As for auto-caps, UC8 doesn't request it either, but SwiftKey X seems to always use auto-caps in multi-line text fields, which makes a lot of sense to me. Look for this in the next version of TypeSmart!
Scoobysnacks you have been very helpful and I really appreciate it. Let me know if I can ever do anything for you.

BarryF said:
Yes that was it. Amazingly, UC8 sets the "no suggestions" flag for ALL text fields. I don't see suggestions in UC8 with any keyboard I tried. This is a bug report for UC8!
As for auto-caps, UC8 doesn't request it either, but SwiftKey X seems to always use auto-caps in multi-line text fields, which makes a lot of sense to me. Look for this in the next version of TypeSmart!
Scoobysnacks you have been very helpful and I really appreciate it. Let me know if I can ever do anything for you.
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No problem my friend, just want to give me as much objective feedback as I can.
I think this keyboard is headed for greatness!

I'm liking this so far! I was using Touchpal but it's been kinda wonky since they updated to 5.1 so this is my new default. Good job man!
Drunk texted from my CM7 Bolt.

Chugfrenzy said:
Very promising keyboard!
Haptic feedback on long press delete is, as previously stated, a trauma tho! Reckon the entire word delete on long press would be a good idea - also an "Extra Short" setting for the haptic would be cool since I'm on a Desire and the haptic is extreme!!!
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Great idea. Look for it in the next version. Thank you!

onestoploser said:
I'm liking this so far! I was using Touchpal but it's been kinda wonky since they updated to 5.1 so this is my new default. Good job man!
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Thanks! I'm out of "thanks" for today but I'll hit you tomorrow.

BarryF said:
A Swype interface is a whole other ball game. No current plans but I will consider it in future versions if enough users demand it.
Others have asked for a width setting but how would that work? The keyboard is already the full width of the screen. How would you make it wider?
Barry
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I will demand it in advance! Hahaha...but seriously, on the width settings, either the ability to manipulate the gaps between the keys or even just being able to widen the font might help me type with more confidence.
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[APP][2.1+] Appsi sidebar, a plugin supported sidebar application

September 13th
Today I released Appsi 1.5. This release includes the following new features:
1. A new (100% free and a part of Appsi itself) page in the sidebar with support for
- App widgets in the sidebar
- Home plugins (Appsi specific plugins, more below)
- DashClock extensions
2. Full freedom in placing the hotspots and the amount of them.
3. Fast scrolling support
4. More cutomizations and look & feel options
5. Music player controls (with special thanks to xda member Dr.Alexander_Breen for his excellent guide)
.. And a lot more.
September 4th (beta 1.4.21):
It's been a while and I think it is time to give you all a little update on what's going on behind the scenes in beta. I am working on fixing the issues that are left and hope to release the upcoming version as Appsi 1.5 soon.
I have got tons of new cool features coming up. To name a few:
1. A new (100% free and a part of Appsi itself) page in the sidebar with support for
- App widgets in the sidebar
- Home plugins (Appsi specific plugins, more below)
- DashClock extensions
2. Full freedom in placing the hotspots and the amount of them.
3. Fast scrolling support
4. More cutomizations and look & feel options
5. Music player controls (with special thanks to xda member Dr.Alexander_Breen for his excellent guide)
.. And a lot more.
The Home Plugins are small extensions to the home tab/plugin. The are small plugins you can add to the home tab in Appsi. They can be used to show things like, missed calls count, launching certain intents and a lot more. There is an open source sample project with docs on Github. And there's some instructions right here.
If you are looking for screenshots, take a look in the G+ beta community.
July 30th: Version 1.4 released
Last weekend I updated Appsi to version 1.4
New features:
1. Customize the size of the text and icons
2. Change the spacing between the items
3. Global search
4. New icon
July 15th: Version 1.3.3 in beta.
Very small amount of changes for this beta. Moving to production on 18th if no issues arise.
1. Option to minimize the notification. (no icon and smallest possible notification, no extra actions etc)
2. Bug fix for android 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 devices, causing crashed with hardware acceleration enabled.
3. Fix issue with long texts on items in the sidebar when there is a title and a description. The title will now also have ellipsis.
July 13th: Version 1.3 released.
Today I moved version 1.3 from beta to production. The following changes are probably going to make 1.4:
Improved search: Search through all apps, even if the section is disabled. If you have plugins, search will include all results from all plugins.
Live folder support in Appsi (add a live folder as if it is a plugin)
If you have a suggestion, just let me know.
Also I will add new translations once they have been completed. This is just a matter of time. If you would like to help out, pm me.
July 6th: Version 1.3 beta released.
I just finished uploading the new beta version of Appsi to Google play. This new version contains the following new features:
Proper favorites manager
Contextual action bar to perform actions on long press.
Switch plugins by swiping left or right on the sidebar
Updates to all plugins for the contextual actions
Fixes:
Fixed a bug in the icon caching mechanism
This is a beta release, so for now only accessible for beta testers (wanna be a beta tester? let me know). This version will most likely move to production within one week.
July 1st: version 1.2.4 was released
Although it may not sound like a big update, This version adds support for the following new features:
* transparency in the sidebar
* the ability to choose a background image for the sidebar
* Choice between light and dark theme
* Improved the way to get the data from the plugins.
* Improved user experience, especially for new users.
Special thanks go out to all the people helping with translations and beta testing. Thank you very much!
See https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsimobile.appsi for the Google play listing.
Appsi sidebar is a sidebar application for android. It comes with an embedded App plugin (more about that later) that allows you to see all your apps and add your favorite 5 apps as favorites.
It supports 3 distinct gestures when opening the sidebar, by default they will all open the sidebar normally. The gestures are moving horizontally after touching the hotspot, moving up or moving down. For each of these you can set the action to perform, these actions are:
- open the sidebar (default)
- open favorites swiper
- open recents swiper (needs plugins with recents)
- open plugin swiper (swipe to the plugin you'd like to open and then open the sidebar)
The swiper is the same as what you might know from other apps (like swipepad), it allows you to open something with one single touch, by moving your finger from the sidebar to the item.
The hotpot is either on the left or right side of the screen, it can be positioned manually and can be as big as you want.
Thanks to the wonderful people on this forum Russian translations have been added in the latest version. Also simplified Chinese has been added. I'd like to know what you all think about this app
Appsi is plugin based (and supported). This means it allows you to buy plugins to extend the functionality. This is not needed for normal operation, but it will add more types of things you can add as a sidebar.
You can either add a hotspot for each plugin, or use one hotspot for all plugins. The opened plugin can be changed by tapping the title of the sidebar.
If anyone has suggestions or improvement, either for plugins or Appsi itself, please let me know.
Download link for Appsi 1.5:
Appsi 1.5 release

Hello everybody,
If there are people out here that would like to test the app and provide feedback that would be great. I am open to suggestions and have a list of upcoming features. One of the features I just released as beta is the ability to change the alpha and to set a background for the sidebar. And the ability to be always up to date with the plugins (no need to load the data when the sidebar opens)
So if you'd like to do beta testing, send me your Google account (e-mail address) and I'll add you to the testers list.
If you do not want to test the beta version but would prefer to test the current version, that will also help very much.
Any feedback will help.
Thank you all!

If I'm right, this sidebar uses a service as "sidebar", doesn't it?
All other apps I've seen start up an activity if you touch the gesture area. If you press the home button and try to launch an activity from the gesture area, it has a 5 second delay.
So that's a really good thing.
Overall UI looks pretty good, which makes the users first thoughts about the app very positive.
ActionBar in the sidebar is awesome and usefull.
Logo isn't the best I've seen, you could improve that.
This is my opinion 4 seconds after installation.
Edit: search bar is very usefull
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I will try it ASAP and report.
I tried a lot already.... almost all to be honest, and i stick right now to a cryptic one but which really work well. Can be used for inspiration, so here it is (and i am not advertsing, ok. It is just for reference as this one is relly unknown) : overlay launcher.
Gonna install your app and report from my of course subjective point of view.
Cheers

Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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It is mandatory to add an option to dismiss notification from the notification panel... It's way too big, and it is very annoying for me!
App works really well indeed, and I'm looking forward to try a couple of plugins!
Keep up the good work mate!
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jlo20431 said:
Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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+1 for this feature as well! That would be REALLY GREAT!!

mDroidd said:
If I'm right, this sidebar uses a service as "sidebar", doesn't it?
All other apps I've seen start up an activity if you touch the gesture area. If you press the home button and try to launch an activity from the gesture area, it has a 5 second delay.
So that's a really good thing.
Overall UI looks pretty good, which makes the users first thoughts about the app very positive.
ActionBar in the sidebar is awesome and usefull.
Logo isn't the best I've seen, you could improve that.
This is my opinion 4 seconds after installation.
Edit: search bar is very usefull
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2 JB
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Thanks! Yes I know I'll ask try to find someone to do some icon design later on. Will become better. I am focusing on improving the usability right now and other performance improvements. They are all in beta now, and if no more issues are found in these versions, I'll be putting this beta to production.
jlo20431 said:
Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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Good suggestion, I will add this to my list.
cyberpunk627 said:
It is mandatory to add an option to dismiss notification from the notification panel... It's way too big, and it is very annoying for me!
App works really well indeed, and I'm looking forward to try a couple of plugins!
Keep up the good work mate!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
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Thanks, the problem with this is running as a service. Android will kill the app if it needs resources. I have tested it and it will kill it quite often and restart it within a few moments. I can add an option (a discouraged one) to disable running as a foreground service. I can also suggest the user to disable notifications for the app if running on jelly bean, and take them there. Another thought was the ability to set a 100% transparent icon so that it does not show up in the notification bar.
The upcoming version (current beta) adds the following features:
custom backgrounds on the sidebar
light and dark theme (dark theme is the current theme, light is like holo light)
better synchronization between appsi and the plugins. (less data loading needed and better user experience)
Improved getting started experience (visible hotspots until the user disables it and an arrow showing how to open the sidebar once the hotspot is touched)
For the next version (after the current beta), I will add the following features for sure:
Favorites manager: Manage the favorites in a proper way and allow for an unlimited amount of favorites.
Navigating between plugins with a simple swipe.
and possibly:
integration with live folders
widgets plugin (already working on this)
Thank you all, and if you have any more ideas or suggestions, please let me know!

May I add something to this already rich and awesome list?
I would REALLY REALLY LIKE to have the possibility to add shortcuts to the apps plugin (as I can do on the launcher screen, for example). That would be really helpful!!
...Maybe also an option to change app icons and names, and a way to hide the "X" for apps removal (which I find quite ugly, this function might be moved to a separate and specific menu to add/remove things maybe?) ?
you may also think about offering an "all plugins package" at a discounted price, rather than having to buy all plugins separately (which, btw, makes the sum of all prices quite high). So that the user can choose if selectively buy the only one or two plugins he needs at their actual price, or directly going for the full thing.. I hope it's clear what I mean!
Cheers and keep up the good work!!
Should you need some beta testers... You know where to look
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom

cyberpunk627 said:
May I add something to this already rich and awesome list?
I would REALLY REALLY LIKE to have the possibility to add shortcuts to the apps plugin (as I can do on the launcher screen, for example). That would be really helpful!!
...Maybe also an option to change app icons and names, and a way to hide the "X" for apps removal (which I find quite ugly, this function might be moved to a separate and specific menu to add/remove things maybe?) ?
you may also think about offering an "all plugins package" at a discounted price, rather than having to buy all plugins separately (which, btw, makes the sum of all prices quite high). So that the user can choose if selectively buy the only one or two plugins he needs at their actual price, or directly going for the full thing.. I hope it's clear what I mean!
Cheers and keep up the good work!!
Should you need some beta testers... You know where to look
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
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Yes, the favorites manager will at first be used to replace the current way of adding and removing the favorites. But later on it will also be improved to allow changing names and icons. Also I am planning to do something with icon themes, I still need to determine how and what, but a new theming format is not what I am aiming for (we are talking several releases in the future now)
Shortcuts is definitely on the list of to-dos for the apps plugin. I can't say yet when it will be added but it is something that will definitely be there in the future.
Well beta testers are always very welcome. The XDA Android app testers community is a good starting point, https://plus.google.com/communities/100406373096097711894 . If you join this group and opt-in for beta testing at https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.appsimobile.appsi you'll be able to get the beta version. I still need to add this community to the plugins, I will update my original post with the details when it is done.

Appsi sidebar is well beyond 1000 downloads from play store! Yay!
I really recommend this app guys, try it out and you'll see that it is even more comfortable to use than it looks!
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jlo20431 said:
Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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+1 for this feature as well! That would be REALLY GREAT!!
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This feature is included in the beta that was released today. I loved it from the moment it worked. Very good suggestion

Today the beta was moved to production. See the original post at the start of the thread for the changes

Very cool app and working great so far.
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New Beta release, for all of you who want the notification icon gone, it is in beta now!

I'm joining this too.
Gonna try out.
Keep the good work.
PMoto

New version released, 1.4 see original post for details

Newest version is great!! An awesome improvement, really!! Appsi is becoming more and more polished and feature rich, while staying lightning fast. Can't think of anything better!!
Now we only need some more theming options, like changing icons (as we do on launchers like nova, apex...)
Cheers and keep up the good work!!
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Appsi crashing
Firstly, after 24 hours of using Appsi, I have to say that Appsi has become one of my favourite apps. It is well done and provides needed functionality.
However, from time to time Appsi freezes and the only way to get the sidebar back is to force close the app from the application manager and then restart the app.
I'm using CM 10.1 (Android 4.2.1) on Samsung S3.
Any idea why this is happening?
Cheers,
Eran

eranhor said:
Firstly, after 24 hours of using Appsi, I have to say that Appsi has become one of my favourite apps. It is well done and provides needed functionality.
However, from time to time Appsi freezes and the only way to get the sidebar back is to force close the app from the application manager and then restart the app.
I'm using CM 10.1 (Android 4.2.1) on Samsung S3.
Any idea why this is happening?
Cheers,
Eran
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Never ever had a freeze or FC on Alliance Rom.. Maybe the problem you have is only tied to aosp roms and not stock or derivative ones?
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