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Just wanted to get sense of the keyboards everyone was using with the dell streak.
I used the better keyboard with an iPhone skin on it maybe I will post a pic later.
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I use smart keyboard and I like it alot, however the only other one I have used is the stock 2.2 keyboard which I believe is swype I did not care for it.
Better Keyboard with the Black Light skin, because I bought it for another device and am used to it / like it.
the_paranoid_android said:
I use smart keyboard and I like it alot, however the only other one I have used is the stock 2.2 keyboard which I believe is swype I did not care for it.
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I agree. By far the best keyboard out there. My beef with most android keyboards is that the space bar is so small. You can hide the comma and period on this keyboard and make the spacebar HUGE!
There are also several skins for this that come with it. HTC, iPhone, etc... Tons of other settings to make it more customized too.
I also see where someone just ported the droid x keyboard. I used that one on my captivate for a while and really liked it too.
But smart keyboard pro hands down is the best.
I'm highly addicted to swype.. I can't live without it.
BTW the streak is my first device in a really long time that doesn't have a physical qwerty keyboard and swype has helped me get over that!
Since a lot of people here said smart keyboard I downloaded it. Its pretty good I like it.
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I'm using Swype and I love it. So stinkin' fast. It is one handed type, not two-handed, but as the dadgum thing is so big, I only have one hand free to type with!
I might try out some of the others, but I've just enjoyed Swype that I haven't bothered.
Swype
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I used every major keyboard on the market (demo versions) and came back to stock 2.3 keyboard because I didn't find anything impressive about any of them. Smart Keyboard is the closest thing to a keyboard worth paying for, and even then it's just for the adjustable key height and a couple more layout preferences than the default keyboard.
I completely disagree with people who say Swype on the Streak is fast. MAYBE in portrait, but I still don't see how you can hold this thing and type on it with only 1 hand free. In landscape I would have to slide my finger back and forth four times across the width of this huge screen to type a five letter word like "world". I guarantee I can type faster with stock keyboard than anyone with Swype. Granted I went up to 240 with LCD Density so that the keys are more spaced out, which is why I would say Smart Keyboard is the best, just don't care to pay for it.
Hey I just noticed u can increase the hieght of the keyboard with the smart keyboard best $3 I spent lol
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i use the standard swype keyboard that comes with the froyo build. i think that after some tinkering you get darn fast at it, of course you must have a properly sized hand in order to hold it comfortably in portrait, but alas, I am just lucky enough
I'm currently using thumb keyboard which is designed to make typing easier on tablets in landscape, also has a very nice portrait option which offsets half of the keyboard (it's hard to explain, there's screen shots on the market). You can adjust the height, change skins, it gets more customisable with each update which I like!
Someone on modaco is also working on a clone if the 1.6 keyboard which is coming along nicely but has a few bugs to sort out before it's perfect
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+1 on the Thumb Keyboard...I am finally able to type on a touchscreen in portrait mode with my gorilla hands...
But, I got one o dem ipad stylus thingies and have been having fun with it and the Swype keyboard...
Smart keyboard here
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I have the thumb keyboard which is really good but I'm in love with swype.
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I haven't tries Smart Keyboard yet, but so far the best I have used is SwiftKey. Has anyone else tried it?
Smart keyboard for me as well.
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Swype
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I like swype as well but swapping language in between and available dictionaries even with beta release is very limited currently.
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Wow, I highly recommend this keyboard, it works great and is really easy to type on and has very good text correction and prediction. It works way better than the stock keyboard imo.
https://market.android.com/details?id=app-com.beansoft.keyboardplus
Agreed. I had thumb keyboard on my Xoom before I returned it and loved it. Got it on my Tab now. Good looking out.
yeah....same here...the best.
I made a review about it 2 weeks ago on the Galaxy tab.
Its fantastic.Highly recommended
sure will give it a try first
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Makes typing with both hands much easier. Takes alittle bit to get used to it. Either way.....much better then stock keyboard.
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Edit...OK this keyboard rocks. Once you get the hang off it its lightning fast.
Purchased the app after reading this thread...
So worth it.
I love this app. I bought it when the Xoom came out and now i cant stand using the regular keyboard layout. I can type so much fast with my two thumbs, and you don't have to set the tablet down to type.
* Make sure you go into Settings - Layout Keyboard... Custom Layout or Predefined layout and change it to Tablet: 10" Layout settings for best the layout in my opinion.
good app.It is much better and convenient than the stock keyboard.
Yeah if you don't use this on your tablet you are a glutton for punishment. This app is amazing, best keyboard I've found for a tablet.
It feels like a love-fest in here, but to be honest ... I agree.
I bought this app too. I can type much faster using this rather than stock. I only wish that there was an option to reduce the size of the keyboard to make less travel between keys.
So can anyone compare this with the swiftkey beta that seems similar?
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So can anyone compare this with the swiftkey beta that seems similar?
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Ok, I can answer my own question now, I went ahead and grabbed a copy of Thumb Keyboard. If you set to the 10" tablet layout, in landscape mode at least, the layouts are pretty similar. Thumb looks less tacky because the tablet swiftkey x beta only has a neon theme that I really dislike. Thumb feels more precise somehow, hard to quantify that, and certainly seems more responsive. It offers quite a few more choices for what word you might be wanting to complete, but it's completely missing the swiftkey feature that's sometimes nice, which is guessing the next word you want to type before you start typing it - it does this by analyzing your past conversations from gmail, facebook, etc. It's actually spookily good that that sometimes - you can type an entire sentence by just picking suggested "next" words.
That being said, I'm finding that thumb seems a bit faster for me at least in my limited initial testing. Think I'll keep it for a while and see how it goes. The main limitation of a tablet for me (as a laptop replacement or at least supplement) is ability to generate text rapidly; while this doesn't get me anywhere near the speed I can achieve on a "real" keyboard, it's a step in the right direction.
Thanks y'all for the recommendation.
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I bought this app too. I can type much faster using this rather than stock. I only wish that there was an option to reduce the size of the keyboard to make less travel between keys.
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In the settings you can reduce the size of the left and right keyblocks.
Didn't notice that. So much better, thanks.
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In the settings you can reduce the size of the left and right keyblocks.
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the first app i installed on mine
I just bought it and it owns everything else for tablets.
Just an FYI this app is on sale now, HALF PRICE! According to the market page as of 6/21/11 it is on sale for €0.99 (about $1.42 USD). I have yet to use it but if it is as good as all of these reviews say then I am sure I would be pleased. But I figured I would let you know for those of you who were sitting on the fence due to the cost, now's your chance to save a little bit.
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UPDATE: okay so I have been using Thumb Keyboard a lot this evening and I have to agree that it is awesome. I was skeptical and holding out for SwiftKey to release their final tablet friendly version but I am glad I purchased this. Functionality in portrait mode as well as landscape mode is top notch. This is also extremely customizable with skins and keypress sounds. While it does not have the text prediction capability of SiftKey it definitely is a must have for any tablet owner.
I must admit that this keyboard rocks. Plus its on sale. Can't go wrong for that dollar fifty.
Ok so i hate the stock asus keyboard on this thing. What do you guys suggest for an alternate?
I love swype on my evo 3d but i hear that it doesnt work that great on the prime. I would like a good swype alternate or a split keyboard.
All suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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I am using thumb keyboard. I like it way more than stock
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Smart Keyboard Pro - skins, tons of great useful settings. Use it on my tablet and phone.
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Smart Keyboard Pro - skins, tons of great useful settings. Use it on my tablet and phone.
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Does it split by chance?
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I have been using swift key tablet. It works great for me. There is a 30 day trial on the market
I dont really care about keyboards since im going to be keeping mine docked most of the time.. but my wife loves Slide IT. It is pretty much Swype for tablet. It is normally $5.99 I think but right now its on sale for $0.99 Has lots of nice free themes all over the market too.
https://market.android.com/details?...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5kYXN1ci5zbGlkZWl0Il0.
Try A.I.type keyboard.
I used it alot on my HP touchpad (running android). It was very good. Just got my prime this morning and haven't had a chance to do too much with it other than update it to ICS.
here is the Link
I've now used Swype (doesn't fit the screen and a pop-up message to that effect comes up every time you type something). It does work in landscape mode, but not at all in portrait -- you end up with something entirely different than the keys you swyped or tapped. So that was a no go.
I've been using Thumb Keyboard for a few days, but it doesn't work all that well for me, especially since there seem to be many times when I'm holding the device and need to type one-handed. So, it's better than stock, but not perfect for me.
Now I'm using SlideIT, with the metal blue skin that matches ICS perfectly. It's beautiful, fits both landscape and portrait modes flawlessly, and works like a charm.
Unless and until Swype releases a version that works with the Prime's screen resolution, I'm sticking with SlideIT.
I use Swift X Key Tablet
I also have THumb Keyboard which is great but seems like its not as fast as Swiftkey X
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I use Swift X Key Tablet
I also have THumb Keyboard which is great but seems like its not as fast as Swiftkey X
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I'm the developer of Thumb Keyboard and I'm very interested in this. Do you mean that the performance of TKB is worse or are you referring to the text prediction?
The strategy of Thumb Keyboard is to have user adjustable layouts so that typos are reduced to a minimum. (So correction can be reduced to a miminum). In particular for the Transformer there's an option to adjust the width of the two halves so that the keys are reachable despite the large bezel.
I'm working on a new update (version 5) that will make use of the advanced spelling engine of Ice cream sandwich. Tests have shown that these are as powerful as AI prediction.
flext9 better than sywpe in my opinion
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nuance.flext9.input&hl=en
The ASUS keyboard can function the same way Swype does, you just have to enable it in the settings. Having said that, I use Thumb Keyboard.
I am a using SwiftKey x on phone and tablet. The tablet version has a split keyboard which I am trying to get to grips with.. The phone version is great.
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I have been using swift key tablet. It works great for me. There is a 30 day trial on the market
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I use Swift X Key Tablet
I also have THumb Keyboard which is great but seems like its not as fast as Swiftkey X
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I am a using SwiftKey x on phone and tablet. The tablet version has a split keyboard which I am trying to get to grips with.. The phone version is great.
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hey guys - I use the phone version and I LOVE it. I installed the free trial on my prime just now but it doesn't pick up what I'm typing. If I'm typing quickly, it skips letters unless I slow down. Do any of you have this issue? It makes it impossible to type on!
Gonna try an uninstall/reinstall real quick.
edit: no go might just give up on this
I like SwiftKey Tablet X.. Works great and like the word prediction and split keybord.
Haven't had any problems. You with problem have you download the correct one? and have you tried to type in different apps/place so there isn't the program you uses that make the SwiftKey to perform bad.
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hey guys - I use the phone version and I LOVE it. I installed the free trial on my prime just now but it doesn't pick up what I'm typing. If I'm typing quickly, it skips letters unless I slow down. Do any of you have this issue? It makes it impossible to type on!
Gonna try an uninstall/reinstall real quick.
edit: no go might just give up on this
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No I dont have this problem but i do not do much typing where i am speed typing. My biggest gripe, which is not the keyboards fault, is the autp rotation is too sensitive. Many times i am typing something slightly move the screen and rotates and i lose my spot or completely lose what i'm typing because i hit the back button.
On my phone (Desire with CM7) I use and love Swype. I understand that an ICS-compatible version will be available at the end of January. That said, I can see that it won't be as neat on the Prime's form factor. We'll see.
In the mean while I'm using Thumb Keyboard 4, on the recommendation of another thread on this forum. Current view: the best of the bunch; fairly good but has some flaws (e.g. doesn't auto-capitalise "I", no visible key for a comma; auto-complete/correct doesn't feel quite as smooth as I'd like). Also doesn't suit my fat fingers
In short I really miss Swype, but fear that it won't be quite as good as on my phone, particularly in landscape.
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best keyboard for tablets
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I am using thumb keyboard. I like it way more than stock
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I wholeheartedly agree
It's the best keyboard I've used. Swype and the likes aren't very efficient on tablets.
I'm loving thumb keyboard as well. I even started using it over HTC ime on my phone, which I have used for a year and a half on my Droid X, t bolt, and bionic.
I am not the developer of thumb keyboard and i have every app mentioned here and then some. Hands down thumb keyboard for tablets. Not even close. Having the options for split keyboard and for a half screen keyboard for when you are walking around cradling the tablet with one hand and typing with the other is the greatest. No other feature can be more valuable.
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THUMB KEYBOARD has to be the best keyboard period. This phones big screen makes it run so smooth and you get full customization including the latest theme. I have tried every keyboard in the market and this one is the best by far. Feel free to check out the attached picture and ask for my set up by the way I'm running Ice Cream Sandwich
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I agree 100%. Its my favorite and only one I use. Very unique and tons of options.
Best app I ever bought
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I'm using perfect keyboard. Its free and seems to be the one I make the least mistakes on.
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THUMB KEYBOARD has to be the best keyboard period. This phones big screen makes it run so smooth and you get full customization including the latest theme. I have truer every keyboard in the market and this one is the best by far. Feel free to Check out the attached picture and ask for my set up by the way I'm running Ice Cream Sandwich
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Is this the same keyboard that you'res using that let you say I have "truer" every keyboard as well as randomly capitalized the letter "C" on the word "Check"?
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Is this the same keyboard that you'res using that let you say I have "truer" every keyboard as well as randomly capitalized the letter "C" on the word "Check"?
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Right, I was also wondering.
I like the keyboard in Cyagonenmod 7 alot .
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Is this the same keyboard that you'res using that let you say I have "truer" every keyboard as well as randomly capitalized the letter "C" on the word "Check"?
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Haha typed that so fast didn't even proof read it and for those that are wandering it was suppose to be tried and yes I capitalized the C
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Is this keyboard optimized for the galaxy note? Meaning if I were to type in landscape mode does it allow me to still see the web page, text message, email ect. That im typing on without pressing back? If not I would say the stock optimized gingerbread keyboard is still better.
Edit: After this thread I decided to buy the keyboard and couldn't be happier. Great layouts and always have been a fan of the arrows since HTC sense. This keyboard is also EXTREMELY fast. FINNALY a keyboard that can keep up! Landscape options are also very awesome. Good stuff.
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I prefer Swiftkey Tablet X
I came to the same conclusion just the other day. I was having trouble with typing speed on swiftkey x/swiftkey x tablet so I installed thumb keyboard. After tweaking the cursor row height all the keys line up just right for my thumbs leading to much faster typing for me. The ICS theme is pretty good as well.
Obeyjrawh I tried to thank you but kept saying it was denied.
You need to check your ego and learn to take a compliment lol.
So no thanks but have a round on me instead
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kevinjgray88 said:
Obeyjrawh I tried to thank you but kept saying it was denied.
You need to check your ego and learn to take a compliment lol.
So no thanks but have a round on me instead
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Haha great .. What one is it xd
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At harmonyflame
Yes you can customize the layout according to whether your in landscape or portrait.
You can also change the size and height of the rows and keys so you can dictate how much screen is used by keyboard. I didn't mess with any of those settings and have no problem with it taking up to much screen or not seeing where I am typing.
The split key layout is nice in landscape because you can reach all the keys with both thumbs. Also in portrait I use the offset layout where the keys are at different heights so your thumbs don't get in the way of each other and allows you to grip the phone comfortably. And there is the standard layout as well.
Tons of options you can change pretty much anything. Try it out you always have 15 minutes to refund. Oh ya plus there are about 30 themes and color combinations for the keyboard. I use the honeycomb theme its awesome
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I use Thumb Keyboard for my tablet, but usually for the tiny keyboard on the right, not the split keyboard (hard to reach the middle).
I often switch between sliding & thumb typing, so I've been using Touchpal a lot. I love it's ability to slide up & down on the top & bottom rows to get lots of alternate symbols. For some reason, I really dislike holding down on a key for a second to get to the alternate symbol.
With that in mind, the keyboard I've been using a lot lately is... Keypurr!
Negatives - as far as I can tell, dev's have abandoned it. No replies or updates in 6 months. Can't adjust size of the keyboard.
Pros - Slightly compact layout (not the 'full compact' mode). Ability to slide up & down on all letters for alternate symbols. 12 Pre-defined by user function keys to hit a button on the suggestion area to auto-type out anything you want.
Finally, it also has abbreviations (full customization). So I can set t/the, M/Matthew, x/Alex, v/Steven, idk/I don't know.. and so on.
I wouldn't mind a full querty keyboard with the same functions I like in Keypurr (function keys, abbreviations, sliding on keys for symbols). Anyone know which other keyboard support 1 or more of those features?
EDIT: Testing Perfect Keyboard. It has the shortcut ability, but not slide for symbols. Might write to them to ask.
@ nielli
Nope the Almighty NOTE
SUCK IT APPLE!!!
Oh what's that siri I can't hear you over my massive HD screen but don't worry there is plenty of room for you to snuggle in.
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Can u tell me the price of the Note.. Im looking for a new phone
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this and swiftkey are the best 2
i like how swiftkey actually remember often typed sentences/phrases, less screen touches than thumb keyboard really
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Really?
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Wow this Thumb Keyboard is awesome. I am a die hard SwiftkeyX user and I like this much better. SwiftkeyX is number two in my book now.
I use thumb keyboard as well. Used it on previous devices and it was just as good with a couple mods.
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I have been using better keyboard 8 since shortly before it dissapeared from the android market/play store. I like it so much I have never even bothered to look at other keyboards. I was surprised at how many other keyboard options there were now. So what are the top keyboards nowadays? Are there any similar to better keyboard 8?
rabid platypus said:
I have been using better keyboard 8 since shortly before it dissapeared from the android market/play store. I like it so much I have never even bothered to look at other keyboards. I was surprised at how many other keyboard options there were now. So what are the top keyboards nowadays? Are there any similar to better keyboard 8?
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SwiftKey 3 is the BEST by far. The predictions at the second to none
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SwiftKey 3 is the BEST by far. The predictions at the second to none
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And did you type this with SwiftKey 3?
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And did you type this with SwiftKey 3?
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I just look at my phone now and it reads my mind
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SwiftKey 3 is the BEST by far. The predictions at the second to none
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'm trying Swiftkey now and it's really nice.
We had been using better keyboard as well and recently found Kii Keyboard in the market. It is still in beta and you can use the premium features for free while it is. We both downloaded it and deleted it once because we didnt like it at first, Then we tried it again and played with the settings, and wont go back to better keyboard. You can even use all your better keyboard skins with it. Check it out, it is pretty nice.
rabid platypus said:
I have been using better keyboard 8 since shortly before it dissapeared from the android market/play store. I like it so much I have never even bothered to look at other keyboards. I was surprised at how many other keyboard options there were now. So what are the top keyboards nowadays? Are there any similar to better keyboard 8?
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Also if you are a SwiftKey vip member you can get the new SwiftKey flow. Just like swype but with the predictions of SwiftKey
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Thanks for the suggestions. Tried swiftkey and didn't like it at all. Kii was okay, but I still prefer BK8. I think I will continue to stick with that.
Personally I just use the stock aosp 4.2 keyboard on sense. If I do use a 3rd party though, Kii is my favorite.
Switched from Swiftkey to Kii a few weeks ago. So far haven't gone back. There is so many customizable options with this keyboard. New update this morning allowing us to use encoded emoji w/o rooting (this app you can actually see them, no foreign characters) meaning developers are listening. It's just an awesome app and still in the beta stages. I'd recommend this one. At least give it a try for a week or so. Biggest issue initially was prediction but it seems to be getting easier the more I type it is becoming accustomed to my style, similar to Swiftkey as well. hth
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Switched from Swiftkey to Kii a few weeks ago. So far haven't gone back. There is so many customizable options with this keyboard. New update this morning allowing us to use encoded emoji w/o rooting (this app you can actually see them, no foreign characters) meaning developers are listening. It's just an awesome app and still in the beta stages. I'd recommend this one. At least give it a try for a week or so. Biggest issue initially was prediction but it seems to be getting easier the more I type it is becoming accustomed to my style, similar to Swiftkey as well. hth
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swift key for the win
Thumbs keyboard beats both. Used them all. Has many options and good predictions
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Kii Keyboard is amazing in terms of features and funtionality