The boys at Engadget just gush about the multitouch keyboard on the Droid X, and now I hear the Nexus S has a multitouch keyboard. Would it be possible to grab either one for the Vibrant?
Not sure if it's the same but I personally adore this keyboard:
HTC_IME
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
No, that's HTC's Sense keyboard, but no its not the same and not even multitouch. Currently I use the SwiftKey keyboard, its text predictions are awesome! But would love to try out a multitouch keyboard.
Gingerbread keyboard forever
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Yes there is a port of the Nexus S keyboard. Look for MTM Keyboard under Vibrant Themes & Apps. Im pretty sure you need to be running Froyo to use it though.
The Gingerbread KB is in the Apps section for the Vibrant (and also in the Development section).
It IS the best MT keyboard for our phones out right now. I am an avid swype user and it almost made me switch.....
I may get Tasker so I can use Swype in Portrait and use GB MT KB when in landscape....
Actually, here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863584&highlight=keyboard
Thanks but awww I'm not running a 2.2 rom, in fact I gave up on custom roms. i was getting too ORD and constantly missing calls and texts. *sigh*
s15274n said:
I may get Tasker so I can use Swype in Portrait and use GB MT KB when in landscape....
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You could also try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830177
^ awesome, thank you.
I'm not sure when or what custom froyo you were running, but I have had zilch for issues lately... very stable.
Try the new Nero or Eugenes Ginger Clone... if your disorder can handle it.
worst case, ODIN back to stock and enjoy mediocracy, haha, jk.
The latest version of SwiftKey in the market includes new multitouch support!
http://www.swiftkey.net/blog/
I picked up SwiftKey for $0.99 during the launch special, but to be honest I'd pay full price for it in a heartbeat. Fantastic keyboard.
Some of the default settings can throw you off a little bit (like the space bar ending a sentence) but they can be easily toggled off.
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The latest version of SwiftKey in the market includes new multitouch support!
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Wow it does, I installed the latest update, also got it back during the 99 cent pre release special, and but have given up SwiftKey for first Ultrakeyboard then lately the Gingerbread KB. The prediction on SwiftKey is phenomenal, but I don't like the white theme and that's it. Once I can theme this thing or get something darker I think I'll come back to it.
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Br1cK'd said:
Wow it does, I installed the latest update, also got it back during the 99 cent pre release special, and but have given up SwiftKey for first Ultrakeyboard then lately the Gingerbread KB. The prediction on SwiftKey is phenomenal, but I don't like the white theme and that's it. Once I can theme this thing or get something darker I think I'll come back to it.
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I know the SwiftKey devs said they were working on theme support a few months back. Hopefully it will show up in the next update or two.
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I know the SwiftKey devs said they were working on theme support a few months back. Hopefully it will show up in the next update or two.
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Yeah I read that in their q&a when it was still beta, bought it knowing it would sit in the background for a while, waiting for that elusive theming. That's the reason I stuck with Ultra for a while, you can completely customize your own theme, plus it has a nice tracing function similar to swype, a scrollable toolbar, a ton of other settings, and multitouch.
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The Droid X keyboard got ported out shortly after the phone launched and should work on all devices running 2.1.
Just do a google search for Droid X keyboard apk and you should find right away
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Can someone pull the apk off their matrix so I can port that keyboard to my Inspire please? I tried my friends keyboard on his atrix and it blows the Inspire's keyboard out of the water.
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Can someone please load this keyboard for me?
I didn't like the atrix keyboard, im using gingerbread keyboard dled off the market.
atrix "multitouch" keyboard works so much better than the GB one due to the limitations of only 2 finger multitouch support
Just out curiousity, what is the advantage of a multitouch keyboard? i cant think of a moment when you need to hold down more than two keys, at least for a phone, unless there are functionalities about multitouch keyboards that i dont realize.
riotburn said:
Just out curiousity, what is the advantage of a multitouch keyboard? i cant think of a moment when you need to hold down more than two keys, at least for a phone, unless there are functionalities about multitouch keyboards that i dont realize.
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2 things I can think of is faster typing because it doesn't hang on the "last key pressed" and you don't have to "lock" the caps lock.
I used to be a fan of the GB keyboard on the market when I had my Nexus One, but the multitouch keyboard on the Atrix blows it away...I can type just as fast as I did when I had an iPhone back in the days.
Sorry to bring an old thread back to life but can someone port Motorola Multi-touch keyboard for CM7? I have tried every keyboard but the best keyboard that works for my fat fingers is Motorola Keyboard.
Thank you in advance
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Sorry to bring an old thread back to life but can someone port Motorola Multi-touch keyboard for CM7? I have tried every keyboard but the best keyboard that works for my fat fingers is Motorola Keyboard.
Thank you in advance
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I second this request. I've tried 6 or 7 keyboards and none have worked as well for me as the Moto keyboard.
I am glad someone is on the same page as me.
I tried copying LatimeIME.apk and lib file for latinime to the beta.zip to replace the keyboard that's in there to see if it will install that keyboard. Signed using Sign+ and once I installed the rom, I had no keyboard at all! I kept trying to tap on text message box but nothing popped open from bottom so I am stuck on CM7 with CM7 keyboard. I keep going back and forth between roms just coz of the keyboard
I grabbed ThumbKeyboard 4 from Amazon a few days ago when it was the free app of the day. I changed the lanscape size to
120% and to be honest, its damn near identical to the moto keyboard. One major exception being that all the punctuation marks are in plain sight without having to hit the 123 key. I loved the blur mtkeyboard, but ThumbKeyboard is superior in every way.
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I grabbed ThumbKeyboard 4 from Amazon a few days ago when it was the free app of the day. I changed the lanscape size to
120% and to be honest, its damn near identical to the moto keyboard. One major exception being that all the punctuation marks are in plain sight without having to hit the 123 key. I loved the blur mtkeyboard, but ThumbKeyboard is superior in every way.
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My thoughts exactly
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+1. i tried it out today. and now i replaced my motorola keyboard too.
heres a quick adjustment for those looking for something like the motorola one...
Thumb keyboard, portrait 115%, landscape 120%. Groovy.
Bump, Does anyone have a backup of the Stock motorola keyboard? Im currently on CM7
Or know if the gingberblur keyboard restore file is safe to flash on Gingerbread ?
Did a quick sesrch and didnt find anything on it here, so im not sure if its been discussed here or not. I paid for a new keyboard tonight that i must say is pretty awesome for our Streaks, and i woild reccommend it. Thumb Keyboard. It is quite customizable with different variations, themes, and ability to even change letter sizes. It will take a bit of getting used to if you choose the split screen option as i have, but all in all its pretty sweet. Give it a looksee.
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Just installed this app too and I'm loving its 5" split keyboard layout.
I have been using it for a while now. I stick to standard keyboards for my setup.
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I've been using it for quite a while now too, and really love that the new update brought multi-touch (before I would seriously screw up words here and there because multiple fingers would confuse it).
Thumb Keyboard just needs one thing
I'm loving it...
Before I was using the Swype keyboard because of the size of the buttons and I really didn't like the Gingerbread keyboard or the ANdroid....
The Thumb Keyboard only needs one minor little tweak which is the way it handles full screen input... I don't like for it to take up the whole screen so I have it set not to, but sometimes then I can't see the box I'm typing into because it gets stuck behind the keyboard...
Beyond that I have no complaints
I've been using TK since January with no problems. However, the update from yesterday V4.1 causes FCs every 5-6 SECONDS following reboot until uninstall and reinstall of 3.02. I have been in contact with Paul (developer) for past week.
Anyone else having this problem? It only happens if I reboot. From install to reboot it works perfectly.
StreakDroid 1.9.0 New Engineered BB
Im using 4.0 and the only issue i have is that the "a" button gives me double a's all the time. Weird, and annoying. Otherwise im liking this keyboard a lot.
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My keyboard of choice as well. Cheap, lots of updates and development. Awesome customization, themes...
Just another app to make the Streak awesomer!
TK v4.1 is now working perfectly for me. Much better build than 4.0.
Everything I downloaded from the market this past week had a problem installing. Market ran slow and fc'd constantly. That cleared up yesterday. I re-downloaded all of my updates from last week and everything installed correctly and runs perfectly!
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Im using 4.0 and the only issue i have is that the "a" button gives me double a's all the time. Weird, and annoying. Otherwise im liking this keyboard a lot.
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I had the same issue. Doing a Screen Calibration on Recovery Mode (power + up + down buttons) fixed it.
To everyone using Thumb Keyboard -- is it just me or the latest version is a little bit slow/laggy?
As I said above, v4.1 is much better than v4.0.
I only notice a lag when posting on certain forum esp. Pocketables Dell Streak Forum. Otherwise, no lag.
Developer e-mailed me that a new version will be out soon to correct the number pad bug.
kraz
Am running 4.1.2, and loving it by the way, 5" inch goodness and both thumbs going, just drives the wife crazy (one small enjoyment since she has been driving me crazy for 26 years on pretty regular basis) Anyways is beansoft going to update to 4.1.3 or is 4.1.2 the update?
4.1.2 is the most current. I don't know what the next version will be numbered. Could be 4.1.3 or he may skip some versions before releasing the update.
I am honestly the most confused and sad person on the planet (not really xD) right now. I can't get this keyboard to work... I had it on the reborn rom, freaking loved it, and now I can't seem to get the v27 from the forums to actually work. I activate it in keyboard settings, then when I go to use it, it never pulls up the keyboard. It just sits there as I'm pounding the text box(oh yeah, turns you on doesn't it?)
Alright well if anyone ever needs this advice I will point you to the fix I found on androidcentral (ick)
http://www.hallerud.se/htc_ime_jonasl_lowres15_27.zip
That is the low res version, it's apparently the one that works with lg phones, because this keyboard and lg phones don't play well together I guess
So there you go...
if I'm not mistaken mine didn't work with the low-res either :S
Really? The 1.5 and the 1.6 version 27 both are what work on mine. I'm typing on it now.
Well idk, whenever I try to flash it, it says update error and cancels and just leaves me hanging.. Can you give me a walk through or something like it?
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What is the advantage of this keyboard over x or y keyboard?
Wait...your flashing it? You don't flash it. You just unzip the files in it and install the apks. Oh and well I just really like the look and feel of this keyboard. It looks nice and all the buttons are where I want them,it doesn't have to appeal to everyone,but I really like it
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I've had the 3VO for a week now and it's great. I'm coming off of an EVO, and I'm noticing that the Swype keyboard is a little different.
I've seen some posts from other people mentioning the same thing, but I have a specific question.
Does anyone else coming off of the old EVO find that this new Swype keyboard is very inaccurate? It seems to always recommend some crazy ass words.
Anyone have any advice on the slider setting for the word choice window and the speed vs. accuracy? I've been messing with them, but haven't seen any improvement.
I tried using the stock keyboard, and I don't like it.
How did the newer version of the keyboard get so much worse? Also, why can't you hide the stupid language button? It shouldn't be on the keyboard.
Sorry for the rant, but I love this phone and just a little frustrated with the keyboard.
I'm pretty sure the problem with it is that this is the older version of Swype like we had on our OG EVO until they OTA updated them with the newer version of Swype. I agree, after using the newer version, I can't stand this one. Hopefully, they'll update us with a newer version as they did on the OG EVO.
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Also, why can't you hide the stupid language button? It shouldn't be on the keyboard.
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Personally I think someone should be shot for implementing this. To many options are never good. I always hit it at the wrong time, and then you have to scroll through like 598 languages just to get back. Sucks. How many purple people actually use it? I'm guessing about .008% of the people that use swype. Cmon swype devs...remove it please.
-Dj
The Evo 3d comes with Swype 2.5 which seems to suck in every way. If you root your phone, you can uninstall it using Ti Backup and then install Swype 3.0 beta. 3.0 is so much better it almost doesn't even seem like the same keyboard. Swypeinc.com
Rogers EVO did not come with Swype
Beta 3.## works awesome tho
Language button position is perfect for me, because I switch from French to English all the time
Does anyone else have an issue double tapping to select a word with Swype 3? I've installed it twice and always come back to 2.5 because it irritates me too much.
I've always hated Swype, but I was willing to give it another shot after seeing that it was preinstalled on my phone. The version on the 3D made my feelings even worse. It was one of the first things I removed after rooting my phone.
It appears that many MoPho users love Swiftkey X. I love it too but the one thing it is missing that prevents it from being a perfect 10 in my book is the ability to create custom shortcuts (ie. icub = "I'll call you back", sul = "see you later", etc.).
If you would like to see this feature and others added to Swiftkey, please cast your votes here!
I've used Swiftkey X in the past, and have not liked it. Maybe it's been improved and I'll give it another try. My keyboard of choice is the ICS Keyboard. I love it, and the autocorrect is so accurate!
Swiftkey is good but I completely ditched it when I tried thumb keyboard. I will never use another...
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Does thumb keyboard and ICS keyboard support custom shortcuts/ autotext?
I like Swype. But it has given me quite a few text where I need to double take on since I don't proof read ... Let me mind you this is only started happening since using the beta.
Example I dressed as Santa for a friends kids.. Later on that Nite the grand mother asked me to put the suit back on so she and a friend could take a bunch of photos so they could use them for next years post cards...
So my friend Jon shoots me a text the next day saying thanks for dressing up fire the kids.. So I text back that I put the suit back on for some photos.. For post cards but instead of post cards Swype insists I am writing *****...
That took a little explaining.. True story.. Also all of this was written with Swype and not once did it mistake a clearly written post for *****.. Damn Swype and its learning...
^^ One word... WOW! ^^
Since I dropped swift x I haven't had any keyboard lockups... I won't try it again until the next OS release.
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depperly said:
Since I dropped swift x I haven't had any keyboard lockups... I won't try it again until the next OS release.
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Smart Keyboard Pro caused lockups for me and SwiftKey caused lockups for you; I guess picking the right keyboard is really important, huh?
Which keyboard are you currently using and do you like it?
I've been using A.I.Type Keyboard and I really like it. The only problem is it can't keep up with my typing speed and bogs down sometimes. However, no "lockups". Thankfully!
I have used swype (even the new update) and Still can't beat my Swiftkey X, I've tried many and I always go back to Swiftkey X.. Yes I just Love it, it reads my mind, predicts my next word 80% of the time..
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Smart Keyboard Pro caused lockups for me and SwiftKey caused lockups for you; I guess picking the right keyboard is really important, huh?
Which keyboard are you currently using and do you like it?
I've been using A.I.Type Keyboard and I really like it. The only problem is it can't keep up with my typing speed and bogs down sometimes. However, no "lockups". Thankfully!
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I went back to swype. I use to use it back on my evo, got away from it on my evo 3d. Anyway not one lockup since going back.
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kbrn said:
I have used swype (even the new update) and Still can't beat my Swiftkey X, I've tried many and I always go back to Swiftkey X.. Yes I just Love it, it reads my mind, predicts my next word 80% of the time..
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Ever get any keyboard lockups with Swiftkey X installed?
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Ever get any keyboard lockups with Swiftkey X installed?
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Never got a lockup
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Never got a lockup
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If Swiftkey X allowed you to create your own shortcuts/autotext, would you find that feature useful? If so, please let them know here. Not having this feature currently makes this keyboard unusable for me.
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If Swiftkey X allowed you to create your own shortcuts/autotext, would you find that feature useful? If so, please let them know here. Not having this feature currently makes this keyboard unusable for me.
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I don't really use the feature you mentioned, the app is just so fast that you don't really need it. but just as a favor to the people that would like it I gave your suggestion 3 votes.
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I don't really use the feature you mentioned, the app is just so fast that you don't really need it. but just as a favor to the people that would like it I gave your suggestion 3 votes.
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Thanks, my friend!
Words
I used Swiftkey X on my Evo 4G. Loved it. On my Photon since the screen is a hair smaller I have had a few problems adjusting.
Seriously though. Swift key is fast enough that I can type words. Sentences even.
I have to say I truly hate what is happening to language because of texting.