I don't know about anyone else, but imo the stock HTC keyboard is terrible on this phone, the prediction word bar never stays it place and is constantly bouncing up and down which makes typing very frustrating sometimes..
I'm not sure if anyone else is experiencing this "bouncing" problem, but here's the best pics I can get to illustrate what I'm talking about.
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Well I tried the HTC_IME mod by "jonasl" and it works perfectly.
No need to uninstall the original keyboard, just download the file below (this is apk from the zip for high resolution Froyo devices), enable IME in keyboard settings, then again in Input Methods and now you have tons of customization options. Also, be sure to install to phone memory, not the SD card.
HTC_IME download link
http://db.tt/0ki5HnE
Here's a couple pics of what it will look like, along with the first settings menu for anyone wondering
I hope this helps someone, I know I was very happy to find this out!
Here's a link to the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
And the OP from jonasl
jonasl said:
I'm now taking a break from the work on this mod due to serious lack of time. I've spent a huge amount of time on this mod already and also shared all my code and methods. I hope the community has benefited from this. You are all free to do whatever you want with my code if you want to make further improvements. I hope I can find some time to continue this little project later this summer. Thanks for all the encouraging words, feature suggestions and bug reports. Couldn't have done this without you all
Credits:
The old low res hack is based on the version posted by Cyanogen.
The new low res and high res hack is based on the version posted by modaco.
JesusFreke for smali/baksmali.
Couldn't do this without them.
Features:
(Compacted this list to save space, the point is that there are many features not to make this list readable )
Customizable language settings, Smileys hacked into the hide key (see screen shots), Swap Smiley/12# button, Custom smileys, Custom word candidate bar that raises the keyboards so dictionary won't cover the app you type in, Position of word candidate list is saved if you long press and move it, Left align word candidate list, Prediction in fields with own suggestions (search bar etc.), Prediction in fields that sets the filter flag, Prediction in URL fields, Disable automatic capitalization, Play sounds in silent mode, Set sound level, Custom sounds, Automatic space insertion, Enable prediction with cursor in or adjacent to existing words (QWERTY only), Enable a space bar key in URL keyboard, Support for German QWERTZ hard KB layout, Show voice input button for all keyboards with a settings button, Disable key preview popup, Use Google development server for voice (supports German but isn't online 24/7), MANY HTC bugs fixed, the changelog for a few of them, Droid SE X10 landscape support, User dictionary import/export, User dictionary accepts any character, not just HTC approved ones, Custom vibration length, Character replacement (can remove diacritic chars), Pipe key in qwerty mode, Move cursor with volume keys (for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10), Easier access to language specific chars in qwerty popups, Configurable gesture (swipe) actions, Gesture actions: Delete word, delete sentence, shift, hide kb, cursor after word, voice input, switch language, switch keyboard, Use phone keypad / compact qwerty symbol kb for QWERTY, Toggle accept dict. suggestion by space / period / comma, Fast language and keyboard switching by gestures, Version tracking by aTrackDog, Custom domains for .com key
And not least:
My source code is now available for your own modding pleasure
All hacks are configurable in the settings dialog.
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Skins and Themes
Since the IME for the Nexus works on the MT4G, I'm assuming the Skin generator also will work! I haven't tested it yet, but will shortly.
Basically its a keyboard-theme-kitchen online.
http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/
From the OP
gIMpSTa said:
I have created an "online kitchen" of sorts for creating custom skinned, signed, HTC_IME high and low res apk files. This means you guys can very easily create your own skins and customize the ones I've created!
What is this?
A website you can visit on your computer or directly from your phone that will let you a> create a custom skinned keyboard based off of any of the images currently in the library (various colored keys, backgrounds, etc) with whatever text color you want and b> customize existing "skins" (will be known as "presets") however your heats desire.
Currently, it should be considered very beta. All the features that are here should be working 100%.
URL for HIGH RES online kitchen: http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/
URL for LOW RES online kitchen: http://www.gimpsta.com/themerlo/
Current feature list / changelog:
Start from a "preset" (any of my current themes) and change any component of it.
Choose any of my current backgrounds
Choose any of my current primary/function key styles
Choose any of my current "symbol sets"
Choose any of my current space bar logo/images
Upload your own spacebar logo
Choose any color text for letters and alternate characters
Built in bug reporting/feature requests (for new image sets, for example)
Choose any color for background image
Preview keyboard before generating it
Option to see/reuse all skins you have generated
Option to see/reuse last 25 skins anyone has generated
Choose any color for symbol sets
Added lowres kitchen
Added option to choose between 1.5 only and 1.6+ low res versions in low res kitchen.
Added v25 froyo version.
Added all v26 versions to kitchen!
Added all v27 versions to kitchen!
Added v27-froyo lowres version to kitchen!
New option: Create your own primary/function keys is FINALLY here!
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Here's a link to the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654179
You know the stock keyboard is swype right its not made for typing its made for sliding your finger across the words. But to each his own I guese
Sent from my icey cold glacier 4g running on froyo
jriv said:
You know the stock keyboard is swype right its not made for typing its made for sliding your finger across the words. But to each his own I guese
Sent from my icey cold glacier 4g running on froyo
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Pretty sure he's not talking about swype.
jriv said:
You know the stock keyboard is swype right its not made for typing its made for sliding your finger across the words. But to each his own I guese
Sent from my icey cold glacier 4g running on froyo
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Haha umm.. you know you can have different keyboards right? Some people prefer traditional typing over swype, and the HTC IME is also one of the stock keyboards. You clearly have no idea what this post is about. The HTC IME mod is the standard HTC keyboard with a lot of customization options and settings.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
I'm not a tard I know what it's about.i thought he was talking about trying to type with swype. Witch is not very easy or accurate thing to do.
Sent from my icey cold glacier 4g running on froyo
Yeah.. Wheres the Latin IME??? LOL. That is the one we should be looking into.
sicdroid said:
Yeah.. Wheres the Latin IME??? LOL. That is the one we should be looking into.
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LatinIME is in any AOSP rom, not sure what's stopping you from ripping it out and installing it on your phone.
P.S. 14 lines of signature for 1-line post firmly places you in A-hole category.
I'm far from a flamer, but that's hilarious! Hahaha
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
I updated the OP with some pics and a direct download link for those who care.
Please let me know of any issues. Thanks.
Thank you
This is really cool. Just put it on my gf mt4g. She hated the keyboard that it came with and now she loves it. So thanks a bunch
No problem! Glad I could help. The stock keyboards were driving me insane too.
So does anyone else have the 'dancing' prediction bar problem with the stock HTC keyboard? The problem is present on stock, iced glacier, and evils DHD rom. I wish it would just be removed entirely.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Looks like dropbox is down or having problems with public folders?
Edit.. guess someone just deleted the file. Thanks.
Reuploaded it, link fixed.
Hey, anyone has a link to the original HTC_ime I kind of miss the hide button xD
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
everest.deth said:
Hey, anyone has a link to the original HTC_ime I kind of miss the hide button xD
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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Nevermind, there is an option to disable the smiley hack : D
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
You can also set a swipe gesture to hide the keyboard. That's what I use and it works great
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
anybody have this keyboard with the arrows??
Don't know if u care but the keyboard this phone came with is multi touch while the other HTC_IME Mod isn't.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Related
September 29, 2009: New version! 0.95
A new edition of iContact is ready for download, v0.95, which fixes a few bugs, and also adds a couple features, most notably for those who have WM6.5, and choose to "create shortcut" for a contact, your buddy's picture will now show up in your start menu, in high resolution!
Here's the full list of improvements:
[+] Added "Remove Shortcut" button to details screen if appropriate
[+] Added "createshortcut" and "removeshortcut" to language file
[+] Added contact shortcut icons to start menu shortcuts for Windows Mobile 6.5
[+] Added ability for hardware "*" key to favorite/defavorite a contact
[#] Fixed outgoing calls to numbers with no name displaying [null]
[#] Hid SIP button being displayed by iContactAE
I've worked really hard in my nights and weekends to bring you these new updates. If you like them, please consider a donation via my web site. As a thank you, I will give donors access to beta versions of iContact.
Please see my website for more details.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GPL'ed Source code is available at my site: http://supware.net/iContact
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Everybody be sure to thank larna for the original source.
Download here
looks realy good
May I use it in my roms?
it's simple and fast
gullum said:
May I use it in my roms?
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Sure! Let me know if you need any help.
0.7 look weird... 0.6 got a ABC bar on the right side below got all the letter A,B,C,D,E,F,G but 0.7 no more.. i like that menu... click on G it will go to G..
but 0.7 don't have...
supbro said:
Sure! Let me know if you need any help.
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thank you very much for you work
Quick feedback:
1. Voice mail icon doesn't work on my tmobile wing (open touch v4 black lite rom)
2. Call history is buggy - sometimes it can't scroll, and some of the lines are wider than others. However this is a very good and welcoming idea. Also could use smaller fonts for dates - the word "yesterday" is too big and won't fit in the screen.
3. Edit: just found out indeed I can scroll the right side of the screen, kinda like what is used in pocketcm. Good job!
All in all this is going to the right direction, just a few bugs. Definitely keeping up the good work!
delete..problem solved.
ov2rey said:
0.7 look weird... 0.6 got a ABC bar on the right side below got all the letter A,B,C,D,E,F,G but 0.7 no more.. i like that menu... click on G it will go to G..
but 0.7 don't have...
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You can touch on the right-hand side of the screen, and use that like a scroll bar. That even saves one click! I debated showing a light gray "ABCD..." down the side of the screen, but I like it better without it.
i wish u add a option Exit.or a icon for exit..
always have to press top right to go back to today screen then have to press close.. for icontact..
supbro said:
You can touch on the right-hand side of the screen, and use that like a scroll bar. That even saves one click! I debated showing a light gray "ABCD..." down the side of the screen, but I like it better without it.
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So there is no option to go directly to a letter? you can only scroll? I agree, that without the ability to be able to go directly to a letter, i just cant upgrade to this beautiful version. otherwise i would be scrolling forever to get to the bottom of my 250+ contacts. let us know if you decide to add it back in, or an option.
great work though otherwise
wearefree said:
Quick feedback:
1. Voice mail icon doesn't work on my tmobile wing (open touch v4 black lite rom)
2. Call history is buggy - sometimes it can't scroll, and some of the lines are wider than others. However this is a very good and welcoming idea. Also could use smaller fonts for dates - the word "yesterday" is too big and won't fit in the screen.
3. The initial letter selection is gone. Initially I though it's the keypad but the keypad brings me the phone pad. I have lots of contacts so scrolling without initial letter selection can be painful.
All in all this is going to the right direction, just a few bugs. Definitely keeping up the good work!
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1. What registry entries do you have under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail ? It's strange that it's not working... it looks for HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail\PhoneNumber1, then HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail\UserProvidedNumber1, then as a last resort looks up your own phone number.
2. It's working flawlessly for me... I'll see if I can get it to break. Can you post or send me the names & numbers of the entries that aren't being displayed properly? I can shrink the font too, just forgot about that.
3. You can use the (invisible) scroll-bar. I found this was easier than the using the popup keyboard.
killi said:
So there is no option to go directly to a letter?
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You can click half-way down the screen on the right side, to go 1/2 way through your contact list... to get all the way to the bottom, click the right-hand side of the screen, just above the icon bar. Just like the iPhone
ok ill give that a shot. if this is doable by finger/thumb, then that wont be that bad at all. the beauty of the 0.6 was it didnt require a stylus and was super fast to get a call made.
supbro said:
1. What registry entries do you have under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail ? It's strange that it's not working... it looks for HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail\PhoneNumber1, then HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail\UserProvidedNumber1, then as a last resort looks up your own phone number.
2. It's working flawlessly for me... I'll see if I can get it to break. Can you post or send me the names & numbers of the entries that aren't being displayed properly? I can shrink the font too, just forgot about that.
3. You can use the (invisible) scroll-bar. I found this was easier than the using the popup keyboard.
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1. Under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail I have two entries: PhoneNumber1 and PhoneNumber2, both empty. I guess this is the reason the voice mail icon isn't dialing anything because there is no number to dial...
2. The names are short names (less than 10 letters, such as xxxx xxx, or xxxxxx xxxx, or xxxx xxxx, sorry I can't post the detail), and the numbers are standard 10 digit numbers in US (1-###-###-####). The thing is some entries having the same name and number have different line width, and if I navigate away to contact then come back sometimes it displays totally normal.
3. Sorry I kinda jumped into conclusion before I mess with it more, now I found out the scroll-bar and it's very sweet! I have also changed my previous post.
One more thing, could you also make this change theme based on time (like being white during the day and dark during the night) and auto close when making phone call/text message? Kinda like what is presented here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=383109&page=15
post #144
killi said:
ok ill give that a shot. if this is doable by finger/thumb, then that wont be that bad at all. the beauty of the 0.6 was it didnt require a stylus and was super fast to get a call made.
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If it's not wide enough, I could put the scroll bar width in settings.ini. Let me know.
supbro said:
I would like to announce what I have been working on for the last month or so, since I found larna's open-source iContact... A NEW version of iContact! I've added the following features:
Added skin and color scheme support
Made app "full screen" with titlebar matching A_C's S2P and S2U2
Added call log
Added quick scroll-to support
Tied favorites to built-in categories
Added .cab installer for easy uninstall
Fixed icon to a proper transparent one
Source code is available at my site: http://supware.net/iContact
Everybody be sure to thank larna. Thanks A_C, for help with the registry.
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This is a very nice app. and it runs smooth on my t-mobile shadow smartphone. but since its not a touch screen i am limited to the contact list and pressing the left dpad button to get out of the contacts info.
Is there anyway to program the keys.
dpad up works, moves up the list
dpad down works, moves down the list
the center button in the middle of my scroll wheel already acts as a finger press so thats fine but
left dpad to move the bottom menu to the left (Recents, Favorites)
Right dpad to move the bottom menu to the right (keypad, voicemail)
right softkey(#2) to open any menu that you may have in the program
left softkey(#1) to open any menu you have in the program
also my phone has a back button. when in your program it doesnt funcion at all.
also my home button does not function at all.
like i said this is a smartphone i installed this on, and if this was changed it would work on all phones running wm
ok i tested it. it is not very user friendly for finger thumb quick dialing. Even if you widen the scroll bar part, after you touch a scroll area, it almost always opens up a contact in that new letter area before you get to look for your target. but as it is, the scroll bar hidden area is only reachable consistently by stylus. great app for stylus driven contact searches if you fix somehow the autoselect after scroll bar tap. ill have to stick with 0.6 (using the night/day 0.6 by uiskibum)
i really like the icons and screen selections though. keep up the good work.
Great work on this update. Works great on my mogul. Just one thing, on long email addresses the .com is truncated and the word "E-mail" is added to the end when it goes to a new email message. Otherwise great work looks really clean.
GOOD JOB!!!!
Thanks for the update. I like this...but do miss the ABC screen.
Thanks for sharing your works.
Nice Job!
I think it's just a matter of breaking old habits (ABC), but the scroll is nice! Thanks for continuing development!
Move over T9, here comes Swype
Swype works with an on-screen QWERTY keyboard like you have on the tablet version of Windows and on the iPhone. But instead of tapping letters out, you press your finger or stylus on the first letter, then, without lifting it, move it to the remaining letters in the word. When the word is done, then you lift.
It works. Even on tiny small screens, it is intuitive and fast, and you don't even have to run the tutorial. Basically, it's an amazing new input method.
A built-in 65,000-word dictionary corrects obvious and even creative spelling errors. A word menu pops up if the correction is somewhat ambiguous; in our tests, the top choice was usually correct, and it can be selected with a simple swipe upward.
Little tricks make it possible to capitalize words (jerk the stylus up and down) or select double letters (wiggle the pen over a letter).
You can type 55 words per minute on his product. Discount the developer's advantage: Real human beings should be able to motor along at about half that, we estimate. *From Cnet
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Main features are...
Simply Trace a Path
The word “quick” was generated from tracing the path shown above in a fraction of a second, by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word. A key advantage to Swype is that there is no need to be very accurate, enabling very rapid text entry.
Fast!
You can go fast and be sloppy. There’s no need to try to accurately hit each key. Just make a reasonable effort to trace through the word and Swype will do the rest.
Easy to Learn
The keyboard layout is QWERTY, so there is virtually no learning curve if you’ve already learned to type on a regular keyboard.
Natural Feeling
The smooth motion of sliding from letter to letter feels very natural, not to mention fast.
Finger-Tip Operation
Swype can be used equally well with either a stylus or your fingertip. You don’t have to be precise; so even if you have a large finger that partially obscures the keys, Swype still works!
Auto-Spacing
You can go even faster since Swype automatically enters spaces for you. (Spaces are prepended in front of each word entered by Swype).
Auto Spelling Correction
Not only can you go fast and be sloppy, in most typical cases, Swype will even correct misspelled words. For example, trace out “freind”, and Swype will automatically generate “friend”.
Capitalization Shortcut
Save time by capitalizing any letter in a word with a simple gesture: just slide from the letter to off the top of the keyboard and then continue entering the rest of the word.
65,000-word Learning Dictionary
Chances are the word you are typing is already in the Swype dictionary. But if it isn’t, just tap it out once followed by a space, and Swype will automatically learn it for next time.
Statistical Tracking
Keep track of your speed using Swype’s built-in statistical tracking.
Accented Characters
Words with accented characters (“diacritics”) require no special action - just Swype the word and the correct spelling will be entered. New words with accented characters can by typed by tapping and holding on the letter to see all possible variations.
Over 50 Symbols
Most common symbols are on the main keyboard layer and can be quickly entered by tapping on the key and sliding off the top of the keyboard. Many other symbols are readily available on Swype’s second keyboard layer.
Automatic Help
Swype detects when you may be having trouble or might be able to benefit from a particular feature, and prompts you with helpful tips and instructions.
Interactive Tutorial
Get up-to-speed quickly with the fun and fast Swype interactive tutorial.
Advanced Features
When the Swype software is first started, it runs a short piece of test code to estimate the overall speed of both processing and file access in its current environment. This estimate is used to establish a default value for a “Swype Operation” parameter that can be adjusted by means of a slider control displayed in the user options.
Input Slider
The slider is labeled at the far left with “Faster Response” and at the far right with “Sloppier Input.” This slider setting controls a broad range of internal parameters that determine the breadth of the initial database search to identify the most likely matching word for each entered input path. It also controls a large number of other thresholds, such as how close the path needs to come near a key in order for that key to be potentially considered as a “match” to the path at that point. The slider is initialized to the determined default value, which results in an average response time of less than 250 milliseconds. This means that, on average, Swype will generate the intended word for an input path within ¼ second of when the stylus or finger is lifted from the screen at the end of the path
Speed and Accuracy
Swype is faster than existing text entry methods because it has built-in intelligence that does not require users to hit each letter accurately. Also, tracing a smooth, continuous path is much faster than “target-tap-lift-target-tap...”. Even novice users can quickly achieve sustained data entry speeds of over 40 words per minute.
Swype's official website
Swype on FreewarePocketPC.net
I ported Swype to all popular resolutions. It was dumped from Verizon Omnia II by GinKage at Modaco and first CAB file was released by sorg. I played with graphics and settings to make it compatible with other screens. From Swype.dll looks like that product version is 2.0
Verizon ROM extract thread in Modaco:
Code:
http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-ii-gsm-rom-discussion/297290/verizon-rom-extract/
Right now there are two different dictionaries in app. English and Spanish. There are also activities in creating new dictionaries for Swype (Check 3rd post)
Check second post for more information and download links.
Developers and experts call, Please help us reach our goals. Any suggestion and/or comment is appreciated and welcome.
Credits to:
GinKage @ Modaco for dumping the ROM from Verizon Omnia II
sorg @ Modaco for being the first one to release a CAB
The guy @ Facebook who created this!
* I am not the developer of this application. All I did was making it compatible with other resolutions.
2nd Post
Information and Download
Specifications:
An application requiring from 500K – 900K (depending on options, when compiled for the Windows Mobile platform).
65,000-word language database with an average size of approximately 250K.
Input path analyzer,
Word matching search engine with accompanying word database,
User interface – which is customizable by OEM’s.
Features:
Over 40 words per minute on touchscreen devices
Standard QWERTY layout
Use a stylus or finger
Ideal for all screen sizes and resolutions
Multiple languages compatible
Supports common editing actions
Patented
Single Tap Predictive Text
Easy tips and tricks to Swype faster
*Holding extra long on a letter shows all variants that it has (In other languages)
Current language databases:
English
Spanish
Known issues:
The programs may have conflicts with latest 6.5 builds.
The program might not work on some none WWE ROMS.
Overlap in some 6.5 ROMs.
Swype’s built-in statistical tracking doesn't work.
Goals:
Editing .zdb.le files. (.zdb.le files look like main dictionaries of this application, By editing it we are able to add more languages. Their structure is still not described.
Making the program compatible with most applications.
Fixing overlap in some 6.5 ROMs.
Must do/have:
Install to device memory
2mb free memory
Touch Screen
If you are using this input in none WWE ROMs, Copy whole Swype folder from your locale programs folder to /Program Files/ (Device Memory) to get this working. (Solved with new CAB files)
A soft reset feels good after installation (Not necessary)
Change log:
13 Dec 09
- Hard-coded path is now active for none WWE ROMs (Dictionaries are not changed , But the application installs correctly in ROMs with locale program folder )- Attached files and 4Shared mirrors updated to new CAB files
14 Dec 09
- An experimental way is founded to add Dictionaries manually.- Spanish, French, Portuguese & Italian vocabularies are added to the third post to be tested.
A message from Swype developers:
We see you have re-packaged our software and are distributing it. We are glad to hear that you guys like Swype, but we are obligated to state that we don't condone such activity nor support the result. Naturally those of you asking for new languages and features should wait until we launch a device in your market. Obviously, we won't support unlicensed versions of our software. One might ask why we don't just release the .cab file ourselves and save everyone the hassle. The reason is that we have spent seven years building Swype and we want to try to make a living selling our software. That means someone needs to pay for it. Thus far, our business model is OEM licensing. We do plan to get to direct-to-consumer distribution but it is a different sort of business and thus it is hard to say when. In the meantime, enjoy using Swype and please look out for a better, more integrated, and legal version coming soon to a phone near you.
Regards,
The Swype Team
PS. Our lawyer has asked us to remind everyone about copyright infringement and to inform you that Swype reserves all of its rights.
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Downloads removed
Mod Edit: Removed remark to Swype as Offensive
*To make Swype your default keyboard you can use applications like SIPChange or PPC Configurator
**Please report your experiments and issues here and contribute in making this app better. Also if you find any bug or feature that is not listed in this post please report and describe it.
3rd Post
Dictionaries/Importing
How to add custom dictionaries:
If You have created an eBook from few books or have a list of words in your language or you use vocabularies below:
Open ebook or text file in any text editor.
Highlight some text and copy it.
Paste into the SMS or Email editor (New SMS, New Email).
Highlight text again and tap Swype key to add the text in database.
*It doesn't work in anything except SMS editor (New SMS window).
*Some words in other languages contain letters that are not listed in Swype (Not even in letter's variant list). Words containing these characters won't be added to Swype database. Try to make them as simple as possible so you can add them to Swype.
*We still need to find a way to open and probably decompile .zdb.le and .zkb.le files, that contain dictionary and keyboard settings.
(Credits to inmatrixout, Original post here)
How to replace your userdata.udb?
Userdata.udb is the database that contains your custom words. You can replace you userdata.udb with a new one with custom words in other languages. As userdata.udb is locked as being in use, follow the steps below for the easiest replacing method.
Rename old userdata.udb to userdata.bak (you cannot delete it, but you can rename it)
Copy the new userdata.udb to $SWYPEHOME directory
Soft-reset your device
(Credits to Sir.John, Original post here)
How to create vocabulary list?
Help us by sending us the vocabulary list/dictionary of your language. You can download most of them from this link and you have to convert them to .txt file to be able to use them because words in .dic file are attached to each other in single and copying it to SMS editor wont help as it's just a block of texts. There has to be a space between words or each word has to be written in a separate line to be recognized by Swype. To convert .dic to .txt files with separated words you can use procedure below.
Open the DIC file in Notepad ++.
Choose "Convert to Windows Format" from "Format" or "Encoding" menu.
Wait for the process to complete.
Check the last line, Last line should always contain a word, Neither a space nor a symbol. If it contains symbols or empty line clean it.
At last save the file as TXT.
Dictionaries:
Spanish Vocabulary (TXT Format - 91836 Words without letters)
French Vocabulary (TXT Format - 136625 Words and letters)
Portuguese Vocabulary (TXT Format - 385681 Words and letters)
Italian Vocabulary (TXT Format - 277312 Words and letters)
German Vocabulary (TXT Format - 532267 Words and letters)
Swedish Vocabulary (TXT Format - 118271 Words and letters)
German Database (UDB Format - apsis)
German Database (UDB Format - laureus)
Dutch Dictionary (TXT Format - Flip-Oh)
*Opening these files in a Pocket PC text editor takes minutes, You can break them into parts or open them in a single file.
*To open these files faster in PC you can use advanced text editors like Notepad ++.
just tried....
hirad_sabaghian said:
looks like no one likes this! lol
Has anyone even tried this?
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I just installed and it wont work for me
It installs fine and when i go to settings/personal/input....it is there, but when I select it and then click okay and exit, it reverts back to my standard EZ INPUT keyboard
Perhaps its my ROM? or winmo 6.5.3?
acidbath5546 said:
I just installed and it wont work for me
It installs fine and when i go to settings/personal/input....it is there, but when I select it and then click okay and exit, it reverts back to my standard EZ INPUT keyboard
Perhaps its my ROM? or winmo 6.5.3?
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set your keyboard to windows mobiles default keyboard by changing registry or using apps like SIPChange. Then restart windows. wait for os to completely load up. then try it and report back.
I just installed this keyboard today on my fuze and touch pro 2. This is by far the best vitual keyboard ever!! I can finally type with one hand in super fast speeds. and it's pretty accurate too! This is awesome!
Is there a way to add words to the dictionary?
Awesome man i was just waiting for qvga now downloading if it works i will cook it into my rom
Is there a way to add words to the dictionary?
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Just tap it out, it will remember after that
This is great. Thanks.
amazing. works great on my htc vogue with winmo6.1.
amazing app! works great on HTC Fuze WM6.5
Can some one confirm this whether HTC XT9 will still pop up with its suggested words using the cab file here?
It happens to me. I installed the one from Modaco. This makes Swype really sluggish.
Any solution?
Nice to hear that swype works fine for most of u guys.
Can some one confirm this whether HTC XT9 will still pop up with its suggested words using the cab file here?
It happens to me. I installed the one from Modaco. This makes Swype really sluggish.
Any solution?
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Try these CABs. I have both keyboards but the problem doesn't show up.
Works fine on my Acer F1 (WVGA) on latest official rom and tested on 6.5.3 (cooked rom) before with success.
Thanks.
Nice to hear that
P.S. Download files are attached to the second post.
Thanks for this. The QVGA seems to be working well on my Hermes. I tried slideit about a year back, but didn't find it accurate enough. This seems much better and I'll trial it for a few days.
Great app. Thanks !
Waiting for italian dictionary !
Can i be of some help ?
TheMac
themac said:
Great app. Thanks !
Waiting for italian dictionary !
Can i be of some help ?
TheMac
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Check main goals in second post and see if you can help. if so contact me with pms.
Sian said:
Can some one confirm this whether HTC XT9 will still pop up with its suggested words using the cab file here?
It happens to me. I installed the one from Modaco. This makes Swype really sluggish.
Any solution?
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I think i found a solution for you. Disable and remove XT9 using tweak apps. Disable word suggestion in input settings. Using Sipconfig set Swype to default keyboard and set the timeout to 50. restart and hope it works.
When I select swipe, whether trough the setting menu or trough the sip shortcut it hangs. Does anyone knows how to fix?
Thanx.
Touch HD, orginal dutch rom.
MDA_newbie said:
When I select swipe, whether trough the setting menu or trough the sip shortcut it hangs. Does anyone knows how to fix?
Thanx.
Touch HD, orginal dutch rom.
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ZoomKey SIP for Windows Mobile
ZoomKey is intended to make the keyboard easier for use with the thumbs/fingers on the smaller screens, by combining two keys together. Once you press on one of the "dual keys", it will zoom in. Whilst your finger is still on the key, slide it to the left side or the right side of the enlarged key. When you lift your finger it will enter the key your finger was on.
Warning: This is currently an Beta version
Whilst I have taken care to test it on ROMs with the Windows Mobile SDK, and also my own phone, there may still be bugs, and it's still not quite polished up yet. This software comes with no warranty.
SIP Release History
v0.4 : 2010-09-22 : Options dialog configurable through Input Settings. Clipping Zoom Key option
v0.3 : 2010-09-12 : Support of key map files (.zkm, produced with Mapper application), and settings stored in the registry. Enlarged Backspace and LineFeed keys. Key Preview popup window
v0.2 : 2010-09-09 : Fixed memory leak with GDI objects, probably caused the lock up bug
v0.1 : 2010-09-08 : Initial Alpha Release
Mapper Release History
v0.1 : 2010-09-11 : Really basic keymapper for use with Alpha 3 and above
To Do List
Multiple skin support
Multiple language/keyset support
Better support for landscape mode
Select a proper font
Options page
Polish up the graphics, and maybe animations
Tap to Zoom (2nd Tap to enter key) option
Vibrate on key rollover option (Possibly)
Optional 4th line of keys
Downloads
Download Beta v0.4
Download Key Mapper (Runs on your desktop, requires .NET framework v3.5)
Website
http://www.pmprog.co.uk/?page_id=15
Videos
Configuring
You can now configure ZoomKey through the Input settings on your device. If you want to modify it in the registry, you will find the settings here:
Root Key
Code:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{B8987AAB-E594-4f97-83A5-3E27ACFFFF61}\Options
Height
In pixels, the height of the SIP panel.
PopUp
Key Preview Popup Visibility
0 = Hide the Key Preview Popup
1 = Show Key Preview Popup
ZoomSize
Size of a key when zoomed in
0 = 2x original size
1 = 3x original size
2 = Fills SIP window
MapFile
Points to a key map file created in the editor
If the file is invalid or not found, it will use a default internal keyset
ZoomOnScreen
Keeps any zoomed keys completely onscreen
0 = Allow zoomed keys to go offscreen
1 = Keep zoomed keys onscreen
Contributions
Any anybody would like to contribute their key mapping files to be packaged with the official release of ZoomKey, please let me know
Please report any bugs, glitches etc. onto this thread, or PM me
Hope you find it useful
Known Bug List
Critical : Unsure how to replicate, but it SIP panel wouldn't refresh, it also prevented any dialogs from showing on the system (Had to remove battery to power down) Pretty sure this was linked to the GDI memory leak
Medium : SIP keeps hiding whilst typing (Reported by: pmprog, Other users affected: none reported)
look promising, going to try asap
i love the idea, and need a more finger friendly imput method
(i am a bit bored of touchpal ^^)
ty
installed in device memory, seem to work
it could be more finger friendly then the ordinary two touck/ button (like compact qwerty in touchpal or htc kbd or cliquick)
but maybe we need bigger popup for the selection(slide) of the letter to chose
sorry for my explain, my english is so sad ^^
but it is really a cool idea, keep up the dev!
Thanks for giving it a play, and the feedback.
znial said:
installed in device memory, seem to work
it could be more finger friendly then the ordinary two touck/ button (like compact qwerty in touchpal or htc kbd or cliquick)
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I wanted to try and keep the "touch count" low to keep the speed of key up. I guess it could always be a configurable option.
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but maybe we need bigger popup for the selection(slide) of the letter to chose
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Originally, I planned the zoomed key to take up the whole of the SIP panel area; but I thought this would require you to move your finger too much. Again, maybe I could add a config option to let you pick a "full zoom" mode.
Nice work ... works excelent on my i900 Omnia (WQVGA) , this system is very good and easy ... only vibration feedback -have any idea ? ...only 25Kb !!! - THX
OmniaDaveH said:
Nice work ... works excelent on my i900 Omnia (WQVGA) , this system is very good and easy ... only vibration feedback -have any idea ? ...only 25Kb !!! - THX
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Thanks for the feedback. Glad you like it. I'll add vibration to the list of ToDos as a possibility.
Sneak peak at a new option coming in in Alpha 3. This popup should make it easy to tell what key you have highlighted when your thumb is on the pad.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I'm also adding an option so you can set a custom height for the SIP area. So if you have a WQVGA, you can allocate more space to the SIP making it even easier, but reducing it to save space on a normal QVGA.
What about multi-language support?
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I'm also adding an option so you can set a custom height for the SIP area. So if you have a WQVGA, you can allocate more space to the SIP making it even easier, but reducing it to save space on a normal QVGA.
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it is a good idea! keep up with this cool project!
ty
A1983 said:
What about multi-language support?
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Already in the ToDo list - 2nd point.
I'm thinking of moving the character set out to a file, so I/users can create different keyboard layouts including their own custom layouts, for whatever they find easy
Bump for new release - Configurable key mappings, window sizes and preview popup
I do hate to be the one to tell you this but did you know something much like this idea was made some years back. Think it was called zoomboard.
m0nkeyman said:
I do hate to be the one to tell you this but did you know something much like this idea was made some years back. Think it was called zoomboard.
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I wasn't aware of that, but it doesn't bother me. Just means people have a choice, and that's a good thing.
Great app, works very well indeed on my LG KS20.
enigma1nz said:
Great app, works very well indeed on my LG KS20.
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Thanks. Glad you like it.
A new version should be ready in a couple of days, not had much chance to work on it this week
Bump for new release (Beta v0.4). Please read the release information on the first page
Great work for beta! But please add the fourth line of symbols for pages (probably optional). Russian charset doesn't get into three lines.
Dark Amber said:
Great work for beta! But please add the fourth line of symbols for pages (probably optional). Russian charset doesn't get into three lines.
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Thanks for your feedback.I've added your request to the ToDo list. It shouldn't be too difficult to implement, although I'll need to modify my key mapping file format; no big deal though.
Does ZoomKey work alright with the Russian characters? I know it should do, but I haven't actually tested it myself.
Yes, works well and quickly! There is one more request, add, please, charset change by the button.
I'm sure I replied to this once before. Don't know where my post is though.
Dark Amber said:
Yes, works well and quickly! There is one more request, add, please, charset change by the button.
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I'm assuming you're referring to the settings window. Yeah, it was supposed to work, though I forgot to actually code that bit when I released v0,4. Will be working in v0.5
I contribute GBP20 and the below:
ps3taker said:
How about marrying the default LatinIME keyboard and the touchpad please - I’d contribute to the bounty if someone organises that please. I think people do not realize how responsive and accurate is the touchpad and that placing any sticker on it does not make it registering at least two finger movements/touches on it any worse. Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045374
First imagine eliminating top 3 rows of the default keyboard with the touchpad for all the letters
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
including shift and backspace by PS triangle and square. Leaving only word suggestions and optionally some of the default bottom line of the on screen keyboard (as it dynamically changes punctuations to "@"/etc and enter key to "next"/"go"/etc depending on the content and allows other nice to have things but even some of that could be replaced by other PS keys and extra Menu button.
I think PS "X" and "Start" buttons easily remove the need for on screen Enter(Go/Next) but it could be optional to leave it on screen too, "Select" hardware button eliminates the need for on screen switch for numbers/symbols layout and will just pop up that keyboard on screen and vice versa. Therefore other grey buttons of the default on screen keyboard can go too.
If Circle button can be used instead of space bar (I understand that it acts as Back button but SE say that it is actually "Alt" modified one so PS "O" is detectable) we could have that freed up for word suggestion area if applicable. If we choose to leave the two punctuation keys currently to the right and left of the default keyboard's spacebar we would end up having them in the bottom two corners of the screen now but allow PS "Right" and "Left" shoulder buttons activate them too (i.e Right triggers “.”, Left triggers “,” or “@” in email mode, and the entire line between them on the screen would be for word suggestions or anything else we need... or leave empty as game pad and touch pad could replace on screen keyboard in landscape mode if we wanted without any of the soft keys on screen.
Vibration and zoomed in keys popup feedback on screen should stay the same as when using default on screen keyboard still.
I have not even thought about combos of the above with each other like Triangle(aka new Shift) together with Menu...
I understand that touch pad sample code and gingerbread keyboard source are freely available. Don’t know if detection of gamepad slide out state is a problem so that we can have keyboard switching to touchpad from onscreen automatically – hopefully it is part of the touchpad source or maybe “alt” key modifier. If someone makes it open source so that more people can contribute to and benefit from it. I will also be happy to donate some money for that.
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Get Swype. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache and finger pain.
Just a heads up to whoever wants to do this. I haven't had the best experiences with the whole bounty thing. You have to contact each person manually (and sound like an asshole/debt collector) and have many people ignore you or deny paying altogether. If you're going to set up a bounty, let one trustworthy person hold the money or something.
and @zerojay, how long did it take you to get used to swype? I've used the tap-like keyboard for years, and I can't get used to the swype thing. I end up moving slower then tapping.
I got used to Swype instantly. When I sold my Galaxy S I was worried because in those times, Swype had to come bundled with the phone. Now that it's an open beta I can use it anywhere... it really does a world of good.
I got swype but it felt a little slow. So anyway I found smart keyboard pro and it is very good.
Swype took very little time to get used to. At first, I was worried about highlighting all the correct letters and all that and started really slow. Once I learned to stop thinking about where the path for letters should be traced and just DID it, I was nailing all sorts of long words with far greater speed. I can Swype almost as fast as I type at a full-sized keyboard now.
Something like the touchpads being used for it - while not a bad idea - just wouldn't work out in practice.
zerojay said:
Swype took very little time to get used to. At first, I was worried about highlighting all the correct letters and all that and started really slow. Once I learned to stop thinking about where the path for letters should be traced and just DID it, I was nailing all sorts of long words with far greater speed. I can Swype almost as fast as I type at a full-sized keyboard now.
Something like the touchpads being used for it - while not a bad idea - just wouldn't work out in practice.
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I tried Swype but could not get used to it. Having said it I am totally for other types of keyboards to be modded to use touch pad instead of the screen. Currently on screen keyboards occupy most of the screan in landscape - I want to free the screen space by moving keys to the touchpad and gamepad buttons.
I love swype too
Unfortunately it gets harder to use the drunker you get....
BlinK_ has located Accessing Touch Events pdf link to which was previously broken in the thread I refered to in the openning post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045374
direct link to Sony Erocsson: http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/921/870/1308033582/Accessing_Touch Events.pdf
"All" you have to do is write a keyboard application
Good Luck
Regards
Hi Bin4ry,
I was hoping someone skilled just mods touchpad inclusion into the existing default keyboard to start with - same way they modded things in the following thread using available default android gingerbread keyboard open source from Google: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169114
notverycreative said:
That damn smiley key was driving me insane, so I got the Gingerbread keyboard source from AOSP, got it to compile, and got rid of the smiley face button. Other than that, it's identical to the stock Android gingerbread keyboard, so requires 2.3+. Eventually I may figure out how to make it able to be turned on and off, but that would rather defeat the point. Enjoy!
(Note: you have to enable it in the Keyboard settings before you can use it, just like any other keyboard.)
The Eclipse project (source) is available here.
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Eclipse project source code link separately in case above is not working http://www.multiupload.com/DJNQ7WJS56
So not writing it from scratch but reusing source from AOSP and Sony Ericsson example.
ps3taker said:
Hi Bin4ry,
I was hoping someone skilled just mods touchpad inclusion into the existing default keyboard to start with - same way they modded things in the following thread using available default android gingerbread keyboard open source from Google: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169114
Eclipse project source code link separately in case above is not working http://www.multiupload.com/DJNQ7WJS56
So not writing it from scratch but reusing source from AOSP and Sony Ericsson example.
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Yes this would be the most intelligent. Since you have not to write all basics again, but i don't have enough freetime for such a project sorry!
Since SE gives you enough samplecode it shouldn't be this hard to get it in a basic working. OFC there will be much to tweak etc, but a Proof-of-Concept should be easy!
So go ahead and start coding
Download eclipse and the sample project of Android Keyboard, then take some Tape and glue it all together with SE sources -> Done
Regards
Hi guys,
Now that I've put the Imperium Operative installed, the fleksy keyboard is gone. I've thought about downloading it again, but wonder: are there better keyboards out there? In my ideal keyboard I could just draw each letter on the entire screen, like on old Palm devices.
metaphor_ said:
Hi guys,
Now that I've put the Imperium Operative installed, the fleksy keyboard is gone. I've thought about downloading it again, but wonder: are there better keyboards out there? In my ideal keyboard I could just draw each letter on the entire screen, like on old Palm devices.
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There is a version of graffiti for android, but like the old palm it requires your strokes in the input area. Full screen writing may have been added much later in my Palm days
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.access_company.graffiti&hl=en
Time with the similar MotoACTV introduced me to the Flit keyboard. It has some neat transparency options and provides great accuracy on small screen devices.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.flitkeyboard&hl=en
Currently I use the paid version of swype with the xposed module that replaces dragon dictate with google voice. I find the touchscreen's sensitivity leads to a lot of false inputs when pecking, but great word swiping accuracy.
-fg
Maybe Minuum
Payed app, on sale now. I dont believe links are allowed, so I skip linking.
I have no TS yet, but the keyboard works well for English on other smallscreen devices I have tried it on.
Daniel Ortiz recommended it for the TS too.
metaphor_ said:
Hi guys,
Now that I've put the Imperium Operative installed, the fleksy keyboard is gone. I've thought about downloading it again, but wonder: are there better keyboards out there? In my ideal keyboard I could just draw each letter on the entire screen, like on old Palm devices.
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Flesky is not gone. "Backs up all changes into a "Removed" folder on internal storage"
I do agree with you about Graffiti though. Graffiti for Android is close but would be better if the input area was transparent as screen space is pretty critical with such a small screen.
gerhardo said:
Maybe Minuum
Payed app, on sale now. I dont believe links are allowed, so I skip linking.
I have no TS yet, but the keyboard works well for English on other smallscreen devices I have tried it on.
Daniel Ortiz recommended it for the TS too.
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I backed Minuum on Indiegogo and I use it as my main keyboard on the Truesmart.
It has a few issues with the settings (I can't figure out how to enable some of the new features...I think it may have a dpi issue that is keeping me from getting to the last step in their "enable minuum" screen, now that I think about it; I should try that xposed thing), but works very well in my opinion other than not having swiping input. The "precision entry" mode that it defaults to using for things like usernames, urls, and passwords takes up almost the entire screen; I find it better to switch back to the linear mode and use long presses to select the exact characters I want. But in that mode, it's the one thing I've seen that takes less space than Fleksy.
EDIT: Okay, I just checked out the Flit keyboard mentioned above. With its first keyboard set to the small qwerty and second set to small numbers (and no suggestion dictionary), it takes up less space than Minuum (by about the space Minuum uses for the suggestion area, shift, and backspace). That's enough to get me to try Flit for a while and see if I like it better. So for anyone looking for absolute least space consumed (ignoring the possibility of transparent keyboards that don't reserve screen space), Flit looks like a good option.
I actually have been using SwiftKey on mine, and it works reasonably well.
The predictions are a huge help.
JM2C
Great. Now it looks like I'm following you around.
I use swiftkey a well. I've been using swiftkey on my devices so long (Android BBQ 2012 I think) that prediction has gotten to the point were entire emails are written using only the first letter of every word.
About the only thing that might compete is Minimium but the smartwatch version has not been released yet.
I agree that minuum is shaping up be a good competitor. I have no use for Fleksy at all.
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kilroo said:
I backed Minuum on Indiegogo and I use it as my main keyboard on the Truesmart.
It has a few issues with the settings (I can't figure out how to enable some of the new features...I think it may have a dpi issue that is keeping me from getting to the last step in their "enable minuum" screen, now that I think about it; I should try that xposed thing), but works very well in my opinion other than not having swiping input. The "precision entry" mode that it defaults to using for things like usernames, urls, and passwords takes up almost the entire screen; I find it better to switch back to the linear mode and use long presses to select the exact characters I want. But in that mode, it's the one thing I've seen that takes less space than Fleksy.
EDIT: Okay, I just checked out the Flit keyboard mentioned above. With its first keyboard set to the small qwerty and second set to small numbers (and no suggestion dictionary), it takes up less space than Minuum (by about the space Minuum uses for the suggestion area, shift, and backspace). That's enough to get me to try Flit for a while and see if I like it better. So for anyone looking for absolute least space consumed (ignoring the possibility of transparent keyboards that don't reserve screen space), Flit looks like a good option.
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already contact minuum developers to check this defect and the answer that they have a special version for smart watches and they ask me to send them an e-mail which i have done but their email address has an error which is not delivered i sent them again via FB but no answer received due date
The "swype-ish" Google Keyboard from the play store has been working well for me -- it would be perfect for me if it could be made transparent...
I actually like the perfect keyboard in t9 mode mostly because it has bigger buttons for my fingers. Since I don't expect to be typing a novel just short messages and mostly receive notifications and perhaps using for my checkbook app, the t9 format of keys works for me.
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Minuum is preparing a smartwatch version, described on their blog: http://minuum.com/blog/
You can get a version by emailing them: [email protected]
The smart watch version is a modified 1.2.5b. The only difference in functionality I saw was that you do not have to use Xposed per-app-settings to login and that space was not enabled by default.
Expanded keyboard also have letters that you can read, but so has the just released 2.0. I will probably use 2.0, it has the cursor bonus panel and more.
A quote from the person answering me: "We are hoping to get Minuum pre-loaded on future versions of the TrueSmart and all feedback is helpful."
Good that there are alternatives.
I used the Fleksy keyboard for a bit and it seemed okay. I liked some of the things I could do on there, but I really like Swype, the paid version, much more. Even when "pecking," I can still type pretty accurately. This is especially because of how it learns from your typing habits, and since I have it linked to my Gmail account and I use Swype on my phone too, it recognizes the three words/symbols I'm likely to use after a certain word. I also like to use Swype too, or Dragon Voice. And I actually prefer Dragon Voice over Google Voice because Dragon Voice lets you pause in the middle, think a bit, and continue on. As far as I know, Google Voice doesn't let you do that.
This app makes it really convenient when you have to factory reset a device or you're going into a new device. Once you register Swype with your Gmail again, you have access to all the words you saved. I love this because I hate typing out my email addresses over and over again, when I'm used to typing in just three letters and being able to find it in the predictions.
Tried the Minuum Keyboard on Truesmart
Just started trying the Minuum keyboard and I like it better than what I was using which was the perfect keyboard. It uses much less space in linear mode and responds pretty well with the gesture selection mode of use. Just started using it and adjusted the font size using the settings as well as the Big Font app for adjusting font size across apps. Works very well as far as I have played with it and don't have any problems with the setup or usage. Will play with it more and see if I have any other comments soon.
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Just started trying the Minuum keyboard and I like it better than what I was using which was the perfect keyboard. It uses much less space in linear mode and responds pretty well with the gesture selection mode of use. Just started using it and adjusted the font size using the settings as well as the Big Font app for adjusting font size across apps. Works very well as far as I have played with it and don't have any problems with the setup or usage. Will play with it more and see if I have any other comments soon.
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I'm back on Minuum myself instead of Flit now. With the settings as I currently have them (being able to get to the settings helps a lot!), in linear mode with the extra toolbar showing but the spacebar hidden, it ties Flit for the least screen space taken of everything I've tried, but it's still just as fast to type with so far (even when I need to press and drag for precision) and if I turn off the extra bar temporarily, naturally it gets even smaller.
I'm experimenting with Super Keyboard Free right now. It has a few features I like... The t9 entry works as I expect it to... press once for m, 2 times for n, etc. You can force to fullscreen entry in portrait orientation, and you can configure the height of the rows of keys.
Don't know if I'll like it for the long term. Some keyboards that start promising end up annoying me. It takes forever to enter anything, but since I only use the keyboard to log into accounts, the amount of time it takes to enter stuff is made up for by the fact that I can type my passwords on the first try.
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Big Button Keyboard
Just found this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigbuttons i set the keyboard height slider all the way to the left ( 80% ).
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Perfect Keyboard with T9 layout work well
2nd for Flit keyboard (with 1st set to letters, 2nd to numbers). Was the first thing I installed coming from the Motoactv.
I have been playing with Swiftkey (my hands down fav on regular devices) and the fleksy one.
Wish fleksy had better predictions. swiping with swiftkey works surprisingly well, but it takes up a lot of the screen
Flit Keyboard is very good choice, is very small (in 1 row mode), uses only 1/3 screen and has big buttons. Thank you for tip