Ok so getting tired of using the Swype and Samsung Keyboards! Trying to see whats the best Keyboard replacement? Trying out Better Keyboard right now pretty good so far.I like the custom themes. What do you guys think and use? Thanks a million!
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lol are you checking the dev section? Man try the Gingerbread keyboard! it's so great unless you're not using a froyo rom.
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lol are you checking the dev section? Man try the Gingerbread keyboard! it's so great unless you're not using a froyo rom.
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Will try that one.thanks
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swiftkey is great, ultra keyboard has been my kb of choice for some time. completely customizable setup and theming, and has a swipe like function they call "tracing", its groovy.
I like smart keyboard pro.
Spaced out keys, similar to the iphone.
Multitouch is the best, so responsive.
I liked smart keyboard until the gingerbread keyboard came out. Best keyboard ever
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Was always a swype fan... until 5 minutes with the gingerbread keyboard. Not going back. New gingerbread keyboard is the clear winner.
I use ultrakeyboard which has the best interface and option set in my opinion,but look at my signature. It's autocorrect leaves slot to be desired. Where as swift key has great autocorrect but I don't like the layout same for swype.
Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.
Smart keyboard pro. Turn haptic feedback to lowest value and decrease long press duration to around 20% of maximum value. Result: amazing.
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So I'm pretty much pissed off at the stock HTC keyboard, and Swype doesn't work for me, so I'm wondering what keyboard is worth installing to replace.
I've tried Swiftkey and Smart Keyboard, but they both have problems with double letters when typing fast.
What keyboards are you all using with your 3VO?
Im using Smart keyboard pro and I have problems with it not responding sometimes. I need a better keyboard also. I can't stand the htc one.
if you don't dig swype (and it is an acquired taste I'll admit) I would then recommend swift....
...don't dig swift? Well, almost every other keyboard out there (that isn't trying be either be "swype2" or super unique) will be the same (at best) or worst.
Do swift...have it learn from your txts....srsly, how does that not work for you?
got the old ginge keyboard, seems to be ok.. space bar is a little small..
I was leaning towards the GB stock keyboard, just need to find a modified apk for one with the smilie key. I miss that from my rooted EVO.
I'll probably give into Swift, just was curious what everyone else uses.
Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Thanks!
I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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I really really miss the GB keyboard. I tried the apk I had from the Evo as well as the one from the market, both not sized for our screens(too small). I'm surprised no update either
Hackers has an ass load of options. I like you can change the overall size it takes up on the screen.
Though I have the full version of SwiftKey, I find the SwiftKey x beta works best for me.
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I'm loving flex t9. it's way better than swype imo. plus I got it free from Amazon app a day. I would have bought otherwise. you can trace, write, or voice command it.
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DevalB said:
Thanks!
I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
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the more it learns the better it works.....make sure to let it learn periodically....or make it....also only pick the language modules you need...trust me....I thought I'd shot for flexibility....pfft....more like shooting for randomization--the same applies for swype, lol.
felacio said:
I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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+1 I use it on my tablet and phone.
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another +1 for Thumb keyboard
Like the fact that you can choose between multiple layouts.
Another one for flext9
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Using better keyboard 8
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+1 for flext9 best all around keyboard in my opinion.
I second SwiftKey x
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great thread, thanks for everyone who chimed in with keyboard suggestions.
just got swiftkey x beta, gonna give it a try. anything will be better than the crappy stock keyboard.
getting a little annoyed with the choice of keypads, none are quite right for me. I find the majority of them the space bar is too small and im constantly hitting the full stop instead. I like the swiftkey keypad for its predictive properties but the space bar is the same size as normal. Ive tried the iphone emulator keypad which has a much better size keypad but not the predictive options. Although ive only tried the free version so far, is anyone using the paid for version and does it have better prediction? Currently im trying the perfect keypad free version and it seems a bit better, the space bar is a decent size and basically looks like the giingerbread keypad.
Annoyingly i know the perfect keypad for me, its the htc one, ive used it on 4 different phones and it was perfect but ive not seen anyone port it to the SGS2 so far?
What keypads are people using? what are their pros and cons?
Smart keyboard allows you to customize the keyboard however you'd like
[Bigger space bar in your case?]
I'm using swiftkey
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I am using swiftkey X .its very very good. the text prediction is pretty good.I recommend it. the app is paid but worth every cent.
From yesterday I am using touchpal input beta (one has to sign up for beta invite) . its pretty neat too. Its a combination of swype like gestures+ predictive text. worth a try.
Im also using swift key x, i love it! its amazing, it has so many features like it can even go through your sms/emails to "learn" how you type i.e. all your slang automatically. Worth the money imo.
yes ive got swiftkey x too, its prediction seems to eb the best there is, i just find the space bar too small, if i could have swiftkey with the size of space bar that the iphone emulator keypad has it would be perfect
Hackers keyboard (from XDA). Much better than the stock keyboard.
"Keyboard from Android 2.3" is my favorite. I use the "+" paid version. Same as stock gingerbread keyboard, only it's more customizable.
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Smart keyboard :-D love the droid x theme
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+1 for swift key
One more vote for swiftkey. It really speeds up your typing.
SwiftKey x is great, i only wish we could edit the theme, remove the SwiftKey button and question mark button and make the spacebar bigger and it would be perfect, anyone know a way todo that?
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veyka said:
SwiftKey x is great, i only wish we could edit the theme, remove the SwiftKey button and question mark button and make the spacebar bigger and it would be perfect, anyone know a way todo that?
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exactly what i want lol
http://www.appbrain.com/app/big-buttons-keyboard-deluxe/com.bigbuttons.deluxe2
My new number one choice .
jje
Using stock. I have swiftkey but I didn't like it. Maybe I just need more time with it.
Using stock. I had swiftkey and didn't like it that much. Going to try it again though, as many people love it.
GB keyboard found on the market.
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One more vote for swiftkey. It really speeds up your typing.
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Itap keyboard gets my first vote
2nd would be Gingerbread keyboard paid version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=602508&stc=1&d=1305924008
Here is the HTC keyboard for the SGS2, works perfectly, looks great. By far the best android keyboard
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Here is the HTC keyboard for the SGS2, works perfectly, looks great. By far the best android keyboard
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Swiftkey x with the HTC keyboards UI and the ability to edit the layout would make my perfect keyboard!
For some reason the HTC keyboard has a less responsive spacebar and worse autocorrect it is nice though!
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What is the best keyboard for fast typing with fast auto correct?
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For me, Swype.
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Try SwiftKey X not bad
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The Gingerbread default keyboard works great.
Next comes Swype.
the gingerbread default keyboard has fast auto correct but you either have to type the whole word out or choose from the list of predictions
swype allows you to type fast but it might not give you the word you want. plus it takes up a big part of your screen
but id say gingerbread keyboard
My keyboard (gingerbread) is sloe and does not auto correct fast enough.
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If you can get it try out the new Touchpal keyboard. Been testing it out myself
swype keyboard is the best
i would say stock gingerbread keyboard is better
at least for me..
but i turned of the quick fix option because it's annoying..
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i would say stock gingerbread keyboard is better
at least for me..
but i turned of the quick fix option because it's annoying..
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^^ I have used the swype and then changed to gingerbread KB and also turned off quick fix.. Love it!
swype for me... i tried swiftkey but its hard to type in portrait...
swype 3.0 sucks tho for this phone, it blocks too much of the screen so google older versions
Swype is the best for what you want
Well, Swiftkey X has lost its appeal to me.
What are some of the best keyboards out there that, as odd a request as it might seem, are also light on system resources?
I just like a snappy keyboard that doesn't take two seconds to pop up or disappear, and doesn't 'stumble' when typing (no input for a sec, then all of a sudden puts in your last 3 strokes).
I don't need much in terms of theming, but the one thing I found with Swiftkey that I REALLY fell in love with was the ability to change the long key press time threshold...for example, I decreased it from like 500ms to 250ms...it makes typing for me a whole lot faster. Are there any other keyboards with that?
Thanks for your input fellas.
My swipe pops up right away. However, I HATE typing passwords or usernames with it. I know that doesn't really help, as I cna't find any keyboards I like... I can't stand swiftkey, especially with the browser, as that .com is ALWAYS in the way when I try to search. For general use, I like the stock keyboard actually... its less laggy than the froyo one was, but it still is a bit laggy...
i used for a while go keyboard, but now i'm using thumb keyboard 4 and it's highly customizable, fast no lags, perfect for my big fingers
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i used for a while go keyboard, but now i'm using thumb keyboard 4 and it's highly customizable, fast no lags, perfect for my big fingers
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I've been eyeing that one and think I'll check out the free demo/trial they have.
Unfortunately, Mgamerz, I kinda don't like any swype keyboards. I actually tried going back to it for a while when Swiftkey started fading and still couldn't get into it.
Thanks for the input guys.
I'm using thumb keyboard and its pretty good. Really like the portrait layout, making it soeasy to type.
It would be much better if it let me customize every single keys so I can make my own layout or keys that I use often.
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Go keyboard is best for me. You have swipe, you can adjust intensity of vibration you have everything.
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I'm using thumb keyboard and its pretty good. Really like the portrait layout, making it soeasy to type.
It would be much better if it let me customize every single keys so I can make my own layout or keys that I use often.
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Well I was mistaken, there is no demo.
But you like it? Never ran into any lag? I see a review here and there that says it lags but it was literally only like 2, and one of them was using the LG optimus (the little crappy one T-mobile has, I think)
@knjigo: You're right...I don't like swyping though. Plus, I'm actually referring not to the length of the vibration feedback, but to how long it takes for, say, when I press a letter at the top with a number mapped "under" it for the long keypress, I could actually change how long I had to wait while pressing the letter to get the number to pop up.
I like it. Using it since alien rom and now I'm using cm7. I have experienced NO lag at all on this beast.
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Any of you know a good keyboard that doesn't take up the whole space in landscape? I love swype, but hate the fact that it takes up the whole space -__-
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I like it. Using it since alien rom and now I'm using cm7. I have experienced NO lag at all on this beast.
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Awesome. Glad to hear.
Can anybody offer a comparison between Thumb Keyboard and another keyboard called Perfect Keyboard?
i got Smart Keyboard can change sizes and nice theme. and i tested all the keyboards and thats the only one i like if u want it msg me and ill get u apk for it.
I use FlexT9 - It works great - even in browsers and typing usernames/passwords (just type like a regular keyboard) and its a "swype" style keyboard.
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I use FlexT9 - It works great - even in browsers and typing usernames/passwords (just type like a regular keyboard) and its a "swype" style keyboard.
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+1 for flexT9
Keyboard from Android 2.3 in the market (Steven Lin) I have the paid ver, but you can also try the light ver. It's the lightest and fastest for me
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ai type keyboard beta with windows 7 theme. no lag at all. i was using go but this is like freaking amazing!!!
I have used multiling keyboard after testing a bunch in the beginning. I think it doesn't get enough attention. No lag, and highly customizable....including the length of long press!
Also doesn't take full screen in landscape.
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+1 for Smart Keyboard...nice themes and pretty light weight.
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I have used multiling keyboard after testing a bunch in the beginning. I think it doesn't get enough attention. No lag, and highly customizable....including the length of long press!
Also doesn't take full screen in landscape.
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Indeed, multiling keyboard is nice too, I have it installed it to use it with the thai characters, it's also free.
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perfect keyboard well its just perfect and totally customizable
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perfect keyboard well its just perfect and totally customizable
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+1 for perfect keyboard
What is the best keyboard for the Atrix?
SwiftKey is the best.
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Nothing but love for "Smart Keyboard Pro"...
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Swiftkey is great for people who use prediction. I use Thumb Keyboard for the customization and accuracy.
It really depends on how you use a keyboard. Try out any "lite" versions or free trials.
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What is the best keyboard for the Atrix?
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Its all preference but I use the stock ics keyboard from the market
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Thumb Keyboard is the best in my opinion. Nice and accurate, as well as tons of customization.
At times when I just want to use a finger I use Swype.
For me its Touchpal Keyboard! Cause I swype & use predictive word at the same time! For this...No other app can beat Touchpal! Touchpal RocksS!!! \m/
+1 for touchpal when using a non-stock keyboard. Does a great job with swype.
Multitouch keyboard that comes stock is amazing. Does next-word prediction based on words you actually use (as opposed to SwiftKey) and is very fast an accurate. I think most people ditched it before even giving it a chance.
I would personally love to see someone rip the multitouch keyboard and put it on CM7/CM9
I'm a fan of both SwiftKey X and Thumb Keyboard. Ideally, I'd like a combination with Thumb Keyboard's layouts and themes but Swiftkey's prediction engine (which predicts the next word based on context--it's awesome).
WP7 Keyboard also gets a lot of love. I like it, but it's not as good as Thumb or SwiftKey.
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+1 for touchpal when using a non-stock keyboard. Does a great job with swype.
Multitouch keyboard that comes stock is amazing. Does next-word prediction based on words you actually use (as opposed to SwiftKey) and is very fast an accurate. I think most people ditched it before even giving it a chance.
I would personally love to see someone rip the multitouch keyboard and put it on CM7/CM9
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Um. SwiftKey always presents me with words I use. Especially when texting a friend during Penguins hockey games. It's pretty accurate and predicting the player names.
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Um. SwiftKey always presents me with words I use. Especially when texting a friend during Penguins hockey games. It's pretty accurate and predicting the player names.
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This. SwiftKey X's prediction is fantastic--it's context-sensitive prediction is most-advertised features. Other keyboards that have been mentioned here (i.e. Thumb) unfortunately lack this feature.
swype beta with dragon dictation is awesome!!!
for me...by far the best keyboard is "better keyboard"...which got pulled from the marketplace but is available from amazon i think.
i tested out the wpm on just about every keyboard using the mytextspeed app. and for me....better keyboard came out on top. can do 40+ wpm without exerting any effort.
Any keyboard that has custom key height, because they never look good with the resolution of Atrix.
I'm currently using the go keyboard with t9. Yes real t9 almost like the dumb phones. makes texting a breeze for me. Swype sometimes irritates me and typinng on the normal keyboard is hard for me maybe because I used an iPhone before this atrix.
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I use swype and thumb keyboard
I prefer SwiftKey and changing the keyboard height to the largest it can go.
It's prediction engine is the best, IMHO.
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Swiftkey's prediction engin rocks, but I still like to switch between Smart Keyboard Pro & swiftkey
I use SwiftKey X and sometimes switch to Swype (specially while on the move)
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I prefer SwiftKey and changing the keyboard height to the largest it can go.
It's prediction engine is the best, IMHO.
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I wanted to followup and say that I also use the "Hacker's Keyboard" while using apps that require all keyboard characters (Connectbot, terminal emulators, etc).