[Guide] New Swype Beta - Much Improved - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

First, register if you haven't. A LINK TO THE SWYPE BETA. It is open now. Why wouldn't you register??
Second, completely remove your current version. Uninstall it. Open Root Explorer, go to main root folder, press the search button on your phone, type "swype"and delete all files, reboot your phone.
Here is what my Root Explorer looks like... again, I am sure there are better ways. This worked for me though.
{
"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"
}
Then, Download the swype beta installer. I go to the site from my phone. Open it, follow prompts, select swype as input method. I only download the English/Spanish version. No need for a bigger file, right?
I suggest turning auto correct off in the settings.
Here is a really good guide for backing up / restoring your Swype Dictionary (root users).
Also, tell @swype their new "feature" of moving to the end if a tapped word is annoying. It used to show the cursor where you tapped. I've notified them already. They said it would be addressed and higher ups notified.
All in all, it is SO MUCH BETTER! No more annoying pop-up window! Really feels a lot better.
Here is a picture. Notice how the words are displayed now, not a pop-up:
Swype v3.0 BETA released!
Here are the details:
Swype v3 introduces two major new features: Tap Correction and Horizontal Word Choice List
Our Tap Correction engine utilizes many of the concepts that make swyping so accurate. Seamlessly go from typing to swyping and back without missing a beat!
The Horizontal Word Choice List replaces our popup word choice window, giving users an experience more in-line with evolving Android standards. It also makes dictionary control and word selection faster and easier.
Swype v3 is available for devices with HVGA, WVGA, FWVGA, QVGA, WQVGA, WSVGA, qHD screen sizes
Introducing a special Honeycomb-only WXGA version for Android tablets, with features like "moveable keyboard" that you won't find anywhere else!
To see which languages are supported on your device, check the language and resolution table
Improved licensing: Swype will no longer be disabled after a reboot on some devices; added support for devices that don't have a cellular radio (wifi-only tablets); no more license failures for CDMA devices in airplane mode.
Simplified registration by allowing users to authenticate their email address directly through the installer
Too many other improvements to list! Download Swype v3 NOW to explore everything the next generation of Swype has to offer!
Limited End User Support - mostly via our forum
If your phone came pre-installed with Swype
DO NOT download this beta (it won't work)
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Okay, I created a blog entry on this.. HERE IS THE ARTICLE, and I've pasted it for the lazy ones.
First, My Rant…
You may have noticed something about me by now. When I am a fan of something, I am very critical of it. I expect the things that I am passionate about to consistently improve – to be the best. Companies are starting to learn this of me too, which I find as a compliment!
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Well, I’m a Huge fan of Swype! If you can type faster using another keyboard, you’re likely using Swype wrong. I’m hoping this post helps you guys use Swype more effectively. I’ll provide some helpful tips to aid you. But first, lets talk about the new version of Swype and it’s features.
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Swype addressed some of my biggest gripes with the new Beta update. Sadly, while introducing some new (bigger) issues. First, there is no more annoying pop-up window intruding on your screen. Instead, they’ve brought word suggestions discretely above the keyboard, like your typical android keyboard. Also, you can now peck and have Swype use their auto-correction feature to auto-magically adjust for your bad pecking. Not having to be 100% accurate is nice – much like when swyping, you don’t have to be 100%, it just knows. There are other new features, but this is a great segue to my gripes. Which frankly, are more interesting to me.
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The auto-correct feature comes defaulted on. It’s new, I get it. But, I don’t peck. If I Swype a word, then go to adjust something it is a world of pain for me. Why you ask? My swyping is very accurate, especially when I have built up my dictionary some (more on that later). So, when I need to make an adjustment to a word, it’s usually minor. Now, when I go to adjust that word it seems to auto-fill a whole new word, or an ending to the word not intended. What makes that worse, they have adjusted the cursor to default to the end of the word on the first tap. It used to be when you edited a word, you could easily place the cursor mid-word, correct, move on. Not now. My cursor jumps around like crazy. If you have a comma at the end of a word, grab a beer, as you are about to be frustrated if you need to delete it. If this bothers you as well, please let @Swype know (they listen, trust me!!)
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I did find a few solutions to my only gripes. Hallelujah! One, you can turn the auto-correct off. To do so, go to your Swype Settings > Word Suggestion > Uncheck Auto-Correction. The word suggestions still show, which is awesome (no more pop-up window makes me jump like a school girl at a Beiber show). Now, regarding the cursor. Swyping from the “Swype button” to “SYM” lets you easily adjust the cursor location. I have complained to Swype. Supposedly my message was sent to those above the ones managing their Twitter account… so yeah, expect a fix tomorrow guys, you’re welcome. Ha.
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A Guide…
Alright, you have heard some of the good… some of the bad. Here is my not so perfect attempt as a guide to get you up and running on the new Swype Beta. Please note, they say that if your phone came with Swype pre-installed, to not use the Beta, that it will not work. I am not certain the logic here & will not try and act like I do, but my Vibrant came pre-loaded, and has never been happier.
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1 – Register for the beta, if you have not already. Honestly, while the Beta is open, what do you have to lose?
LINK >> http://beta.swype.com/
2 – Backup your current swype (titanium, move the .apk to your PC, whatever.. just do something so you can’t blame me for user error or something going horribly wrong that is beyond me). I did not backup but I would prefer you do so.
I will also say, if you have root and you have a current Swype Dictionary that you would like to keep, read this post. If this does not apply to you, or you don’t care about your current dictionary (i did not) then proceed. Otherwise, read that link.
3 – Uninstall Swype from your phone.
4 -Open a file manager, I prefer Root Explorer. Go to your main parent folder and search for “swype” – with most file managers, you should just be able to press the search button on your phone as an FYI. Delete all of the results you see for Swype (again, don’t blame me if you delete something you should not have). I did this, and it worked great for me. Also, you made a backup just in case in step 2, right?
Once you have a backup, uninstalled, and deleted all associate swype files, reboot your phone (maybe not needed, but I did it).
5 – I would then go to http://beta.swype.com/ on your phone. Login and download the Beta Installer. If it’s not showing a download link, you can resend the beta invite email. If you get a message that you are not on an Android phone, you likely have your phones user agent set to act like IE6, not Android – ie, CyanogenMod folk.
6 – Great, now install the Beta Installer. Open it. Follow the prompts. Download the Swype version applicable to you. For me, I get the English version, no need for a full version (more languages) in my case. This really is self explanatory, but post questions in the Comments if you have them. I am willing to uninstall/reinstall to see the prompts if need be.
7 – You should be up and running at this point. I suggest going to the swype settings and turning off auto-correct as previously mentioned. Maybe you want to experiment with the default settings and be the judge for yourself. I don’t blame you, be a cowboy.
Here is how Swype appears with the new Beta installed (sexy notification bar eh? Thanks Roman!):
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Tips For Using Swype More Effectively…
Alright, now that you have the latest-greatest… lets talk about how to effectively use Swype. Below are some of my favorite Swype tips. It is not an entire list. Swype has a lot on their site not listed here. These are all you really need to be a Swype-Pro in my opinion.
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You know you can long-press on the letters to access the smaller items (ie, long press “R” for a “1″)… but did you know you can Swype from “SYM” to “5″ and get the entire numeric keypad? It takes less time to do, and if you have multiple #s you will be much faster. Press “ABC” when you are ready for your letters.
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Just like long-pressing numbers, I often see people long press when trying to do an Exclamation or Question mark…. No need! Just Swype from the punctuation to space. This will add a question mark and auto-fill a space for your next sentence. Quicker and more efficient than a long press followed by a space button!
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I referenced it earlier, but going from the “Swype button” to “SYM” brings up the editing keyboard where you can adjust your cursor location easily. This keyboard is the most under-valued. I use it a lot for my cursor, but also to select text. Really explore this one. Again, press “ABC” when done.
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Did Swype get a word wrong, AND it’s not in the new word suggestion box? Double tap the word that was done incorrectly. It will be highlighted now. Key (peck!) the word correctly. Strong chance Swype will recall this word next time you attempt it. I’ve noticed when editing words several words back from where I left off, Swype remembers where I was, so no need to place the cursor back where you left off. It knows.
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Want to add words to your dictionary, to make it easier next time? You can also simply type the word/combo of words/#s (ie your email address), go to the editing keyboard (“Swype” to “SYM”), press Select All, then Press the Swype button again… you will have a prompt asking if you want to add that crazy long string/odd word/whatever to your dictionary…. of course you do!
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Need to capitalize something? If using a name for example mid sentence, simple start at the first letter and go ABOVE the keyboard, then back down to the second letter and continue swyping like normal (ie, Callip… start a “C” go above the KB, then go to “a” and continue). Need to make it CALLIP instead? Easy enough.. when you go above the KB, make a little loop then go back down to “a.” That loop above the keyboard tells Swype you want everying in CAPS.
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The loops and my name remind me… how do you make the two “L’s” in Callip? You simply do a little loop over the “L” before moving to “I.” My name will not be in your dictionary, so maybe practice with a more common word, or, add it to your dictionary since you know how to now!
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Apostrophes. Common ones don’t even need to have a hiccup, ie, “I’m”… just go from “I” > “apostrophe” (the period) > “M”… done. if you are adding a “‘s” to a word, just swype the word, then start at the apostrophe and go to “S”, ie, that’s cool Callip would be “that” followed by a swype from the period (apostrophe) to the “s” = that’s.
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Alright, I think that covers most of the tips I know for Swype. If you tips that I have missed, PLEASE let me know in the comments. I hope you guys benefited from this long ramble. Let me know! To finish this article off, here are some videos from Swype, enjoy!
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Ty for guide, so I guess the server is back up. Cool
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OMG there's a new one?
Updating is how? My Swype Installer auto updated.. i generated licence
edit: now swype aint working at all lol.
I'll redo the whole thing with your method..
btw on your guide you say "root folder" what do you mean can you be a bit specific?
oh and for people wanting a pic of new one its on the website:
idk if keyboard is white though

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^ that picture is not the one. It resembles Swype as you know it.
I'll post an image soon.
The main parent folder, so your search looks everywhere. There may be a better method, this is just how I did it.

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I'd upload but it keeps saying wrong extension or somtehing....

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xriderx66 said:
I'd upload but it keeps saying wrong extension or somtehing....
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Updated the OP. wrong extension? What are you trying to do?

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s15274n said:
Updated the OP. wrong extension? What are you trying to do?
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I was trying to use shootme and upload via the xda app but it said png in wrong extension!?!??!
Anyways transferred to PC
and uploaded, but i see you uploaded before me

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P.S. why is this in the QA section?

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xriderx66 said:
P.S. why is this in the QA section?
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Because that's where I post guides.

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I don't know if this will work for anyone else, but I had the previous Swype Beta installed. I went into TB Pro and uninstalled Swype (left the Swype installer), Then rebotted, went back into apps and used the Swype installer which loaded the most recent version.

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clvnmcd said:
I don't know if this will work for anyone else, but I had the previous Swype Beta installed. I went into TB Pro and uninstalled Swype (left the Swype installer), Then rebotted, went back into apps and used the Swype installer which loaded the most recent version.
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wow, that surprises me.. but if it works, please someone confirm and let me know. That would be amazing. Not sure why updating from the old installer would not work, but it didn't for me.. of course, I did not remove swype before using the old installer to update.

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s15274n said:
wow, that surprises me.. but if it works, please someone confirm and let me know. That would be amazing. Not sure why updating from the old installer would not work, but it didn't for me.. of course, I did not remove swype before using the old installer to update.
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If you remove all of swype from root explorer then try to update using the old installer, it auto updates everything the installer, then asks you to login, then installs new swype.
I followed your method, and it worked.
The TB method has never worked for me so i didn't even waste my time trying this time.

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Videos added and formatted a bit.

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xriderx66 said:
If you remove all of swype from root explorer then try to update using the old installer, it auto updates everything the installer, then asks you to login, then installs new swype.
I followed your method, and it worked.
The TB method has never worked for me so i didn't even waste my time trying this time.
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I initially tried just updating from the installer as well and it didn't work for me either, The reason I did not delete all the files through Root Explorer was that there were several files listed at database and entries in the Dalvik Cache. I didn't want to delete those unless absolutely necessary. So I gave TB a chance, figuring I could always go back and delete everything through root explorer if it didn't work.
It worked great for me to uninstall through TB and then use the Swype Installer, only took about 1 min. to go through the process.

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Tried as suggested and swype tells me "sorry you do not have an android device"....well WTF do I have then!!!!! Anyways it won't work. Still stuck on the ****ty stock keyboard until someone comes up with a solution.
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dale5671 said:
Tried as suggested and swype tells me "sorry you do not have an android device"....well WTF do I have then!!!!! Anyways it won't work. Still stuck on the ****ty stock keyboard until someone comes up with a solution.
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ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLll
what rom are you on?
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Phiremod v3, so you would think it would work.
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dale5671 said:
Tried as suggested and swype tells me "sorry you do not have an android device"....well WTF do I have then!!!!! Anyways it won't work. Still stuck on the ****ty stock keyboard until someone comes up with a solution.
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If downloading from your phone browser, make certain the user agent is set to Android, and not acting like a pc browser.

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Pretty slick..I'm lovin' it.
Here's what I did..
1. Enable Root Function w/ Super Manager Free
2. Go to Root>System>App
3. Delete Swype.apk
4. Download/Install installer via phone
5. Open Installer
6. I picked full beta but w/e.

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Odd thing... went to super manager, deleted swype.apk, several other files but left the swype installer.
Went into the installer, checked version, signed in, downloaded eng/Spanish, clicked install, and it says "application not installed". Tried again same result. Any ideas?
Oh yeah when I installed first time it said its a system app, am I sure I want to replace?
Anyhoo... any ideas? Guess I can get rid of the installer too, but seems kind of pointless ...
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