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Woohoo! I wanted to make an announcement that although Swype is still in beta, it is now available for Free for Android owners (that meet requirements) and are accepting new beta signups!
Got the following update from the official Swype website:
Swype is pleased to offer an (updated) Android Beta!
Here are the details:
* In English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, and introducing French and an early, *UNSTABLE* preview release of Chinese Pinyin
* Now includes support for Double-Tap-to-Edit, Cursor Restore, and Voice-to-Text (requires Google Voice Search be included in your system firmware)
* HVGA, WVGA, and WVGA854 Resolutions - don't worry we'll detect this automatically. Sorry, no QVGA
* Limited End User Support - mostly via our forum
* If your phone came pre-installed with Swype
DO NOT download this beta (it won't work)
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I have an in-depth writeup of Swype at http://jonsuh.com/2010/11/swype-never-tap-to-type-on-your-phone-again/
You must still register at http://beta.swype.com/ to receive the link for the download.
Thanks, but why is this in the development section?
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Eskimo_Joe said:
Thanks, but why is this in the development section?
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Umm, because it's still beta and historically a lot of devs have built on the apk?
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Thanks, but why is this in the development section?
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Woops! Was checking through the development section and forgot to switch out, haha, my bad. Admin was gracious enough to move it.
Why do I keep getting, "Sorry! This is not an Android phone"???
disregard..browser needed to be in "Mobile View".
sd5500 said:
Why do I keep getting, "Sorry! This is not an Android phone"???
disregard..browser needed to be in "Mobile View".
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Actually, I'm glad you figured that out. I changed from a Desire Z port to one of Lou's (which is great anyway). There have been other instances this has come up for me as I usually turn Mobile mode off.
Thanks!
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Thanks! I've been waiting forever to get my wife signed up. I can't live without Swype.
any other Droid Inc users having issues with this beta?
Everytime I reboot my phone the swybe keyboard loses swype ability, still allows touch type though, and I have to reinstall to regain it.
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I've had that issue as well.
The fix I found was to switch the input method back to the stock keyboard and switch back to swype. It should start working like normal again without having to reboot and reinstall swype.
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any other Droid Inc users having issues with this beta?
Everytime I reboot my phone the swybe keyboard loses swype ability, still allows touch type though, and I have to reinstall to regain it.
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I had this problem no not than a week ago. I don't believe I for anything different, but its working upon reboot now lol. Rather odd. But yeah, just change input method then change it back to Swype as someone else said.
Sent from my Droid Incredible running Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS5.
Yes the reboot phone-no longer Swyping issue is all over the Swype forum and is well known by their development team. It's pretty annoying, but the switching input mode "fix" works everytime.
DJ Jazzy Chris said:
I've had that issue as well.
The fix I found was to switch the input method back to the stock keyboard and switch back to swype. It should start working like normal again without having to reboot and reinstall swype.
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wish I had seen this.. I have the same issue on my EVO4G. any fix for this?
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wish I had seen this.. I have the same issue on my EVO4G. any fix for this?
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Nope. I still have it, and I think that it is still a known issue with Swype. It doesn't happen too often on my install of CM7, but it has happened a few times. It is annoying but I love Swype, so since it's so intermittent, I can deal with it.
Agreed. It's just one of things you know you're going to have to do when you reboot.
I found another way around said issue. When Swype loses it's ability, long press>input method>chose another keyboard>long press>input method>chose Swype. Fixed.
Im using a themed swype that i found on someones twitter even though im in the beta, the official beta swype wont work after a reboot like mentioned above, but the themed one had no issues when rebooting.
Its based off an older build, but working is better than newest
thank you pieter3d
I used Swype for a long time, but ended up switching to SwiftKey for the day-to-day because it was more accurate and less annoying. I still love swyping, I just wish it had predictive capabilities.
Then I started flashing hella ROMs and now I can't get Swype to activate properly on MIUI, because MIUI doesn't disable keyboards the way that Swype wants it to. This forced me off of Swype... not to mention Swype having the no-longer-swyping-after-rebooting or no-longer-swyping-because-of-random-bull**** issues.
As soon as SwiftKey implements swiping, Swype is toast. It's up to the Swype devs to fix their hamfisted licencing issues. And while they're at it, implement skinning and design prettier skins.
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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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 was super happy with Better Keyboard on my Galaxy S but one day it automatically updated to a new version and now it will only work if I buy it. If I knew this was going to happen I would have never updated it. I even tried looking for the older version online but I could not find it.
So I was wondering what is the best FREE keyboard alternative out there? I don't use swipe but I do need the keyboard to be able to use accents (like ç, á, ô and so forth). Any suggestions?
I use thickbuttons its free..
i use gingerbread keyboard. Very good keyboard, highly customizable!
I've read that the only thing that doesn't work after the Swiftkey trial ends is the prediction? Is this right? If so I'm going to stick with it. I've just downloaded the trial and it's really great.
rawfa said:
I've read that the only thing that doesn't work after the Swiftkey trial ends is the prediction? Is this right? If so I'm going to stick with it. I've just downloaded the trial and it's really great.
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Swiftkey stops working after 30 days. They're sticklers about that.
If you like typing, I suggest the Gingerbread keyboard or the HTC IME that you can download from the nexus forums.
Swype is also available online. Google it.
hy. I use the HTC ime mod. today i try the swiftkey free,and the prediction of this keyboard are fantastic!
but htc ime have a key for the emotic,and use special char is easier.
there isn't a keyboard with the layeault of htc ime mod and prediction of swiftkey right?
Gingerbread keyboard is really nice.
I had Swype installed by default on my Defy and it was the first thing I installed when I got my Nexus S. I love it.
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Gingerbread keyboard is really nice.
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where i can find ithe last italian compatible version?
check this one, it does support many languages, its basically gingerbread keyboard with added languages and themes!
multiling is very good too!
hi guys, i'm noob here, and i want to asking to you all about how to change (or maybe install) a keyboard on my device, a few days ago i use a custom rom with sense 4.0 on it, and one thing i realy like from sense 4 is the keyboard layout, then i thinking if could be i use this keyboard on my sense 3.0 so how the first thing i do?
my device : HTC Desire S with Saga3D v.5.1.0, Android 2.3.5, sense 3.0
i would appreciate for the answers, and sorry for my bad english
No sense 4 keyboards available right now..
But u can try swiftkeyX keyboard from play store.
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prateek7791 said:
No sense 4 keyboards available right now..
But u can try swiftkeyX keyboard from play store.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
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oh, i just flash to new rom now, but i have try the swiftkeyx you talk about.
patiently waiting for the release an official ics..
lol
i am using "Smart Keyboard", it gives me the choice between a t9 and compact keyboard, i was using n81 before switching phone and i was not used to qwer keyboard.
Try MultiLing keyboard. It's feature rich and has good layouts for many languages (additional symbols on long press etc.). I prefer it over any other keyboard. Tried Smart Keyboard, Perfect Keyboard etc. - MultiLing is the best.
Try Touchpal keyboard on the Play market. It is a great award earning keyboard and is very popular on many devices as pre-installed keyboard. It provides swype input, T9 input and many other great features for all languages.
I also have a problem whith the keyboard in ICS related to language changing. As I understood in CM9 I need to hold the space and then choose the lang in popup. This way is a little bit slow for me, and I downloaded the SmartKeyboard from the Play market. It's nice and very customizeble.
rain987 said:
i am using "Smart Keyboard", it gives me the choice between a t9 and compact keyboard, i was using n81 before switching phone and i was not used to qwer keyboard.
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rd74 said:
Try MultiLing keyboard. It's feature rich and has good layouts for many languages (additional symbols on long press etc.). I prefer it over any other keyboard. Tried Smart Keyboard, Perfect Keyboard etc. - MultiLing is the best.
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Haomuch said:
Try Touchpal keyboard on the Play market. It is a great award earning keyboard and is very popular on many devices as pre-installed keyboard. It provides swype input, T9 input and many other great features for all languages.
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I also have a problem whith the keyboard in ICS related to language changing. As I understood in CM9 I need to hold the space and then choose the lang in popup. This way is a little bit slow for me, and I downloaded the SmartKeyboard from the Play market. It's nice and very customizeble.
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ok guys, very useful tips, and i also try them out, but this time i just lil bit busy with many rom thats i have to choose...
Touchpal keyboard
Do you use S8+ stock keybaord or SwiftKey or Gboard? if you use different keyboard can you give reason?
Been using SwiftKey for many years now. It almost feels like the stock keyboard for me. I have tested a few others, but I keep coming back to SwiftKey.
Cant specify exactly why, it just feels right.
SwiftKey for sure. Gboard isnt for me.
The stock I like but the question mark in a bad position. I had to go back to SwiftKey and I don't know why it took me so long to do so.
swift all the way it keeps my settings and spellings i cant live with out it...
Swype for me...
Swiftkey for me too, been using it for ages on loads of devices, it's the first app I download on a new phone.
Would like to try Gboard but the not syncing my dictionary due to the samsung security is a deal breaker for me
Samsung stock on S8 plus is pretty good I used Gboard but again jump to Samsung keyboard I hope I can change its white color to back!
Gboard is a king of keyboards for me.
I'm trying out cheetah keyboard for a few days now and I like it so far.
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Swiftkey for me too, been using it for ages on loads of devices, it's the first app I download on a new phone.
Would like to try Gboard but the not syncing my dictionary due to the samsung security is a deal breaker for me
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Umm.. you do have sync on Gboard...
Gboard, because it can correct three languages at the same time without having to switch.
I tried swift and liked it but came back to Gboard.
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Umm.. you do have sync on Gboard...
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Ummm could you tell me how?
Unless I have missed something, the option to sync my keyboard is greyed out and cannot be enabled. Did some searching and apparently it is a samsung issue
Shaady said:
Ummm could you tell me how?
Unless I have missed something, the option to sync my keyboard is greyed out and cannot be enabled. Did some searching and apparently it is a samsung issue
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It works for me, rooted.
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Ummm could you tell me how?
Unless I have missed something, the option to sync my keyboard is greyed out and cannot be enabled. Did some searching and apparently it is a samsung issue
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same problem here Gboard can't save sync my words.....seem's like Samsung Knox blocked it
GBoard, because I type quickly and the other keyboards always tend to have some issue keeping up with me, but not GBoard. It's as close to Swiftkey being fast as I'm ever going to get. Also, it's one of the many keyboards that can run on most any device without issues or lag despite a lower-end device.
So I've used Swiftkey for years, but for some reason on my S8 its been causing it to freeze overnight. I didn't think it was the issue but as soon as i removed it, i stopped getting the freezing issue. Been using GBoard and its the closest so far to Swiftkey, but i still really miss it...
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Do you use S8+ stock keybaord or SwiftKey or Gboard? if you use different keyboard can you give reason?
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gboard because Gif, search and synch with my G-Account
but i prefer smasung keyboard because the clipboard really useful
Swype for me, been using since the beginning of android. Many themes, multi-language support (able to literally change language in 2sec flat), Bilingual, Swype gestures, swiping word prediction is very accurate imo after i tried the others, it is nowhere near Swype.
Con: I just dislike their Nuance/Dragon dictation voice if only it could change it to Google voice.
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gboard because Gif, search and synch with my G-Account
but i prefer smasung keyboard because the clipboard really useful
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Gboard synch with my G-Account how?
Gboard, works great for me, light, simple and the stock dark theme that comes with it looks great.
Dictionary sync works great across 2 devices, so I'm a happy camper.