exactly as the title says, i cant figure out how to switch to a different keyboard,
there's no option under the language and keyboard settings to actually select one of the other keyboard i have installed, any ideas??
I'm on cm7 also and only have one keyboard selection but I install swype beta and never looked back...do you want swype or the old sammy keyboard? Swype was pretty easy to install but I'm not sure about the old keyboard from froyo rom...idk if there is a work around to get it on cm7? You may be out off luck for that keyboard?
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doctorj1 said:
exactly as the title says, i cant figure out how to switch to a different keyboard,
there's no option under the language and keyboard settings to actually select one of the other keyboard i have installed, any ideas??
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Are you looking to actually just select a new keyboard or install a totally new one
If selecting make sure it checked in language and keyboard settings and long press in any text box, choose input method and select the desired keyboard. thats how I did it
mattstakilla said:
Are you looking to actually just select a new keyboard or install a totally new one
If selecting make sure it checked in language and keyboard settings and long press in any text box, choose input method and select the desired keyboard. thats how I did it
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yeah that was it, i was used to having the option to select a keyboard in the settings and didn't know about the long press any text box, thanks
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Hi recently installed StreakDroid 1.8.1. There doesnt seem to be an option in the method to change between Swype and android keyboard. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thx.
If you are asking how to change between keyboards then do the following.
In the typing box, touch and hold until you get the option to change the input method.
If you are saying that when you do that, android does't show up, go into settings, language keyboard, and make sure android keyboard is selected.
If it is selected, and you are not getting the option, then you have a bad 1.8.1 image. Maybe you used perfmod option in the install.txt.
I would recommend going back to stock froyo 2.2 and then back to 1.8.1
GenghisKan said:
Hi recently installed StreakDroid 1.8.1. There doesnt seem to be an option in the method to change between Swype and android keyboard. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thx.
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You can fix by installing titanium backup.
Install your favorite keyboard first
Then go into titanium and freeze the android keyboard. Reboot then choose whatever your fav is
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danalo1979 said:
You can fix by installing titanium backup.
Install your favorite keyboard first
Then go into titanium and freeze the android keyboard. Reboot then choose whatever your fav is
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Unlesss you never want to use a particular keyboard you don't need to do this.
This shows how it should work. If you have the keyboard you want selected in settings, then you should be able to pick it after long pressings in a text field and choosing input method.
After you install any keyboard you have to go to Settings->Language & keyboard settings and check the box next to the new keyboard to make it available to use. It will not show up in the list of input methods unless you do this.
I can't seem to get my g tab to activate any third party keyboards from the market. When I go into settings -> languages and keyboards, then try to click the check box next to the keyboard name, a warning comes up saying it might be a keylogger. I click on activate, and nothing happens, and the keyboard is not listed in the input methods menu. When I go imto options for Better Keyboard and select activate, settings force closes.
I am running tent lite 4.4 and trying to use better keyboard, thumb keyboard, and swiftkey. Any ideas? Thanks!
Kaishen82 said:
I can't seem to get my g tab to activate any third party keyboards from the market. When I go into settings -> languages and keyboards, then try to click the check box next to the keyboard name, a warning comes up saying it might be a keylogger. I click on activate, and nothing happens, and the keyboard is not listed in the input methods menu. When I go imto options for Better Keyboard and select activate, settings force closes.
I am running tent lite 4.4 and trying to use better keyboard, thumb keyboard, and swiftkey. Any ideas? Thanks!
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With TNT and some of the other roms you will have to install the APK for the keyboard to the system folder.
You can find more information at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12550458&postcount=3
Thanks! Where on my tablet is that .apk file stored so I can copy and paste it over?
How do I enable the GB Keyboard ? I downloaded one from the market it installs but I cant seem to figure out how to enable. I'm running virtous and have tried on stock and also on perfect storm and nothing. Am I doing something wrong ?
Menu>settings>Language & Keyboard and enable.
Then go to a place where you'd put text in (messaging app for example) and long press and select input method and select gingiekb
I tried that. I was thinking there was something more to it. Once I get to the menu I see GB Keyboard settings and Htc _ime mod settings and touch input settings I can change the settings but nothing actually happens
beavis1226 said:
I tried that. I was thinking there was something more to it. Once I get to the menu I see GB Keyboard settings and Htc _ime mod settings and touch input settings I can change the settings but nothing actually happens
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did you enable it?
That's what I'm asking where in there do i do that ? Sorry for being such a noob but I don't see it.
There should be a check mark to enable the keyboard in the settings.
Then go to a place where you'd put text in (messaging app for example) and long press and select input method and select gingerbread keyboard
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Then go to a place where you'd put text in (messaging app for example) and long press and select input method and select gingerbread keyboard
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Thanks that did it.
I installed swype keyboard but can't seem to change the selection to swipe. Xperia keyboard gesture line little too big. Is there a way to make the line smaller? Line cover the letter that's why I want make line smaller similar to swipe but I can't turn swype on even I selected in the language and keyboard setting
I downloaded Swype from there website and it works flawlessly.
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randy_c said:
I installed swype keyboard but can't seem to change the selection to swipe. Xperia keyboard gesture line little too big. Is there a way to make the line smaller? Line cover the letter that's why I want make line smaller similar to swipe but I can't turn swype on even I selected in the language and keyboard setting
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You should be able to change it. Go to Settings -> Language & keyboard settings and check Swype. Then when you are at text entry area, hard-press in text area and choose "Input Method" and choose Swype here to see Swype keyboard permanently for text entry.
Anyone know how to get the 'Return' key when using Swype and the default messaging app?
I dont really want to change to another one (handscent for example) as I like the default colour scheme etc. but much prefer swype over the default keyboard!
Thanks.
randy_c said:
I installed swype keyboard but can't seem to change the selection to swipe. Xperia keyboard gesture line little too big. Is there a way to make the line smaller? Line cover the letter that's why I want make line smaller similar to swipe but I can't turn swype on even I selected in the language and keyboard setting
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I wonder why you need swype as I find the gesture input on the default keyboard very satisfactory.
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I like swype over the default keyboard becuase I prefer to press and hold for symbols... Instead of choosing your word, then choosing symbol bank and then finaly being able to select your desired symbol.....
Karlos G said:
I like swype over the default keyboard becuase I prefer to press and hold for symbols... Instead of choosing your word, then choosing symbol bank and then finaly being able to select your desired symbol.....
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This is the one thing I really miss with the Sony keyboard coming from an HTC.
Yeah I tried persevering with the stock keyboard but keep instinctively going to press and hold for symbols! lol
I see no reason not to have them?!
This maybe a stupid question, but what button do I need to press to switch from the stock Samsung keyboard to a different one that i have installed?
I would like to do it on the fly and switching between different keyboards while typing....
The other keyboard I have installed has a dedicated button to allow me to switch back to samsung, not the other way around
Any idea?
Hey mg_k I don't believe you can do that using the stock Samsung keyboard. I had a little fiddle and the only way I found you could switch is to go to Settings > Keyboard and input > select the keyboard you want.
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Hey mg_k I don't believe you can do that using the stock Samsung keyboard. I had a little fiddle and the only way I found you could switch is to go to Settings > Keyboard and input > select the keyboard you want.
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That's ridiculous on Samsung's part
oh well ICS keyboard here i come
Thanks for the info.
first you must install 3rd party keyboard application in your phone..
to change the keyboard is when you type a message, there will be a keyboard icon in notification bar, just tap it to change the default keyboard.
exorcistz said:
first you must install 3rd party keyboard application in your phone..
to change the keyboard is when you type a message, there will be a keyboard icon in notification bar, just tap it to change the default keyboard.
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Yeah that works, only if you have the third-party keyboard enabled
exorcistz said:
first you must install 3rd party keyboard application in your phone..
to change the keyboard is when you type a message, there will be a keyboard icon in notification bar, just tap it to change the default keyboard.
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That's the answer I am looking for! Not as elegant as a button within the keyboard...but at least that works.
Thanks heaps