Just wondering what the MoPho's and Mo'lec's (?) are using for a keyboard.
I got Thumb Keyboard on Amazon's FAD promotion, and I was using it, but it's a little too liberal with its space bar, Delete/L, and Shift/A, and its word prediction doesn't take this into account. Say you want to type "Facebook", it comes up "afacebook" because it registers Shift as A, and "Facebook" isn't a word suggestion. And you can be tapping a bunch of Deletes, and all of a sudden it starts inserting L's. Or spaces for N's. Not sure what to do about that.
I gave Swype another chance, and I like it, but the options are kinda sparse. I tried to install the Swype beta, and it said it was not available for devices with Swype preinstalled. Figured I could fix that, went into Titanium, backed it up, and deleted it... Swype Beta then downloaded the latest Swype. It looks better, not sure if they improved it.
It seems like there are some things Swype doesn't like to do. The long-press delay for symbols is too long, and brand names are tricky. It let me Swype AirDroid, maybe because that app is installed and it pulls from that, or it's just common enough to be in Swype's dictionary. I don't know.
I never liked the swype gimmick, but I'm giving it another chance. I find that it's great for generic messages, stuff that's in the dictionary. It's when you get to stuff it doesn't know that you spend just as much effort as tapping.
So... what are you guys using, and why do you prefer it?
I was using perfect keyboard but I had the same problem with L and delete. Also when I hit the space bar a lot of times it'd take me to the home screen. That gets old quick when you've got a whole text written out and lose it. So don't use perfect keyboard.
I've tried a few other keyboards but right now I'm using the keyboard that comes with CNA and I'm good with it. Flash CNA and give it and the keyboard a try or ask someone what keyboard it is. I will not use swype again. I even tried a hybrid swype/normal and it still sucked.
Swift Key is pretty good when it comes to prediction...currently using swype though...haven't found one I'm completely happy with.
I like flex T9 got it as faotd a while back seems to for me better than swype.
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Flex T9 was my keyboard of choice on my last phone, but I ditched it for Thumb Keyboard. Might have to revisit it. Also got it free on Amazon.
Never had luck with SwiftKeyX.
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SwiftKey X all the way!! Used Swype but I never liked it a lot to replace SwiftKey.
The new beta key layout kinda sucks cause I don't like how the ? mark key got replaced
I think different keyboards work for different hands. so a bit of experimentation does wonders.
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I think different keyboards work for different hands. so a bit of experimentation does wonders.
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Experimentation is the best way to learn what works for you, but you hit the nail on the head there. Hands, and personalities perhaps. The precise, the sloppy, and everything in between.
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SwiftKey 3 beta. Previously using the Swype beta (shame the included Swype version is an older one). Smart Keyboard Pro was my go-to before that.
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I can't find anything I like more than Smart Keyboard Pro. I install the English dictionary, turn the long press delay way down, increase key height, turn off haptic feedback, switch it to the HTC skin, and turn off dynamic key resizing. The only issue I have has been in every ICS based rom, the keyboard will freeze periodically and I'll just have to hit back and select the text box again to resume typing. It hasn't been enough of an annoyance yo make me switch.
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SwiftKey 3 beta for sure.
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Flex T9 on Photon and Thumb Keyboard on tablet.
Keyboards are a big thing for me, at any given time I have around 6-8 different keyboards installed.
Just for grins I installed the new Swype beta and it is a huge jump over what comes stock on the phone. I just wish it was easier to update.
I'm also trying out the new Swiftkey 3 beta and it's looking pretty good so far. Not much to say yet as this keyboard is really suppose to shine as you use it more so I've committed to using it over the next couple of weeks.
Better Keyboard 8
I got it before it got pulled from the market because of the idiot dev
I'm not one for predictive keyboards, but it has really wide keys
I've been using swiftkey x since I got it as the faotd on Amazon app store.
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I've converted to the SwiftKey 3 Beta. It's... so good.
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Swift Key is pretty good when it comes to prediction...currently using swype though...haven't found one I'm completely happy with.
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Are you running ICS 4.0.4? I can't find a swype keyboard.
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Are you running ICS 4.0.4? I can't find a swype keyboard.
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I would love to know the answer to this as well. I used swype since my Driod 1. I loved it. Since upgrading to cm7, CM9, and now MIUI, I miss my Swype the most.
I am running cm7.2..cougars version. I don't know if there's a compatible Swype for ics yet..someone please correct me if i am wrong!
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I personally love a.I. type keyboard
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So I'm pretty much pissed off at the stock HTC keyboard, and Swype doesn't work for me, so I'm wondering what keyboard is worth installing to replace.
I've tried Swiftkey and Smart Keyboard, but they both have problems with double letters when typing fast.
What keyboards are you all using with your 3VO?
Im using Smart keyboard pro and I have problems with it not responding sometimes. I need a better keyboard also. I can't stand the htc one.
if you don't dig swype (and it is an acquired taste I'll admit) I would then recommend swift....
...don't dig swift? Well, almost every other keyboard out there (that isn't trying be either be "swype2" or super unique) will be the same (at best) or worst.
Do swift...have it learn from your txts....srsly, how does that not work for you?
got the old ginge keyboard, seems to be ok.. space bar is a little small..
I was leaning towards the GB stock keyboard, just need to find a modified apk for one with the smilie key. I miss that from my rooted EVO.
I'll probably give into Swift, just was curious what everyone else uses.
Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Thanks!
I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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I really really miss the GB keyboard. I tried the apk I had from the Evo as well as the one from the market, both not sized for our screens(too small). I'm surprised no update either
Hackers has an ass load of options. I like you can change the overall size it takes up on the screen.
Though I have the full version of SwiftKey, I find the SwiftKey x beta works best for me.
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I'm loving flex t9. it's way better than swype imo. plus I got it free from Amazon app a day. I would have bought otherwise. you can trace, write, or voice command it.
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Thanks!
I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
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the more it learns the better it works.....make sure to let it learn periodically....or make it....also only pick the language modules you need...trust me....I thought I'd shot for flexibility....pfft....more like shooting for randomization--the same applies for swype, lol.
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I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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+1 I use it on my tablet and phone.
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another +1 for Thumb keyboard
Like the fact that you can choose between multiple layouts.
Another one for flext9
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Using better keyboard 8
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+1 for flext9 best all around keyboard in my opinion.
I second SwiftKey x
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great thread, thanks for everyone who chimed in with keyboard suggestions.
just got swiftkey x beta, gonna give it a try. anything will be better than the crappy stock keyboard.
Do you constantly hit the period button instead of the space? I seem to do this only with android phones. Not sure why, I don't if its just me or what.
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I do but changed keyboard to gingerbread keyboard
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I do this way too often. Does anyone know a keyboard that does not have the period button to the right on the space bar?
I use ICS keyboard from Google play market. The space bar is wider and fixes this for me. The ics keyboard on the leak was garbage imo
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Swype Tablet Beta using the SPen to swype is the best keyboard combo I have found for the Note. Easily the fastest and most accurate way to enter text that I have found...I think I type faster on my phone than I do on my laptop. Haha. That being said, I'm terrible at typing on a laptop/computer keyboard...never learne to use all of my fingers so I just pick at the keyboard with two fingers. Glad my career won't require fast typing.
As to the OP, I definitely run into that problem with some keyboards. Try the Swiftkey 3 Beta, you don't need to use the spacebar unless you're typing a word not in the keyboards dictionary, and it works really well; I think it's awesome how it automatically detects words and puts in spaces for you. Plus, it has some awesome themes to match ICS.
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Swype Tablet Beta using the SPen to swype is the best keyboard combo I have found for the Note. Easily the fastest and most accurate way to enter text that I have found...I think I type faster on my phone than I do on my laptop. Haha. That being said, I'm terrible at typing on a laptop/computer keyboard...never learne to use all of my fingers so I just pick at the keyboard with two fingers. Glad my career won't require fast typing.
As to the OP, I definitely run into that problem with some keyboards. Try the Swiftkey 3 Beta, you don't need to use the spacebar unless you're typing a word not in the keyboards dictionary, and it works really well; I think it's awesome how it automatically detects words and puts in spaces for you. Plus, it has some awesome themes to match ICS.
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What do you find better in the tablet swype version versus the swype that came on the note?
I always seem to hit the b or v buttons so my text lookvlikevthis.
Give the ICS keyboard a shot. Its actually pretty nice. A major upgrade over the stock keyboard.
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What do you find better in the tablet swype version versus the swype that came on the note?
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I like using the SPen, and the regular Swype buttons seem too large. Even with fat fingers I have no problems with the smaller buttons. Also, the tablet version had a tab key which is really useful for taking notes in class.
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Give the ICS keyboard a shot. Its actually pretty nice. A major upgrade over the stock keyboard.
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Can I get it from the play market?
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Can I get it from the play market?
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Can you say the name of the ICS Keyboard App you use? There are a bunch...
I do the same thing... I almost always hit the period / or Note "Write to Text" Button... I can't stand the ICS Keyboard from the leak...
Gingerbread keyboard is too small I do the same thing...I downloaded the ics keyboard on the play store its the same keyboard as gingerbread just bigger and blue bit I haven't had a problem yet.
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Am I the only one who actually like the stock ICS Keyboard on the note?! LOL it's the first time I stay with a stock keyboard, I'm really enjoying it.
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Am I the only one who actually like the stock ICS Keyboard on the note?! LOL it's the first time I stay with a stock keyboard, I'm really enjoying it.
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I like it too and the voice dictation on ICS is a whole lot better. I switch between the stock ICS keyboard and Swype.
I know one thing. The stock keyboard that came on the GNote is f*cking garbage.
Also I'm trying Swype with the S-pen for the first time right now and it's not bad, other than some punctuation errors I had to go back and fix.
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Is that simple download and enjoy http://bit.ly/skflowbeta
This beta is open so I'm pretty sure this link should be fine if there are any complaints please let me know
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I've been using it for a couple hours now and, so far, the gesture/swiping (or whatever you want to call it) recognition is decent but not as reliable/accurate as Swype or even the 4.2 keyboard. Swift key has been my favorite keyboard for a while now so I'm definitely looking forward to this coming along.
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its awsome, i love the new space swipe thing. Only thing i miss is the left swipe to delete the last word you typed.
It's not bad. Sometimes it's pretty laggy visually, other times it's fine.
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I've been using it for a couple hours now and, so far, the gesture/swiping (or whatever you want to call it) recognition is decent but not as reliable/accurate as Swype ...snip!
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I agree on this part, but want to give it a good test drive.
I love the swift key flow, I think it is better than swype keyboard.
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in my experience today i have found it to be exteremly responsive and FAR more accurate then the sense keyboard or 4.2 for that matter. I ditched swype a while ago but I'm in love with this thing. Is everyone set up for precise or rapid? rapid has yeilded better responses when gesture typing for me
Liking it mostly. I just don't like that I can't click on a word and have it bring up other words you might have wanted, ala what swype does. I find myself having to change quite a few words.
Anyone get the flow without a space for a sentence to work? I tried it on a pretty basic sentence and it just double vibrated at me and did nothing.
Kind of a lag on a tablet but I like the effects going to try this on my nex4
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Really bugs me that in a "name" field or box, it won't let me swype. Have to enter each letter individually. Haven't found the setting to change that yet...
So far I'm really liking it! Honestly I never really liked the "swipe" style typing but I've been using it on the stock HTC keyboard and now I'm hooked! I have been a huge fan of swift key and have the pro version paid for four a long while now.. Their predictive text is just great and adding the swipe text "flow" is really cool.
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This keyboard is amazing thank you
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I've been using it for a couple hours now and, so far, the gesture/swiping (or whatever you want to call it) recognition is decent but not as reliable/accurate as Swype or even the 4.2 keyboard. Swift key has been my favorite keyboard for a while now so I'm definitely looking forward to this coming along.
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Yeah I have been using it as well. Its not all that at all. The prediction feature isnt all that either. I dont likey...probably go back to swype beta.
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Yeah I have been using it as well. Its not all that at all. The prediction feature isnt all that either. I dont likey...probably go back to swype beta.
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May be it's the amount of time I've spent on Swype, I didn't find flow as accurate and fast as Swype
I've been using swype for a couple years and this seems to get what I'm trying to type better and definitely seems smoother, I do miss a few things from swype though like the swype button to a, x , c, and v for select all and copy paste. Is there a different way of doing this or just not available?
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I've been using swype for a couple years and this seems to get what I'm trying to type better and definitely seems smoother, I do miss a few things from swype though like the swype button to a, x , c, and v for select all and copy paste. Is there a different way of doing this or just not available?
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Its still in beta and there is a feedback link within the settings of the app im sure they are open to suggestions!
and im definitely and advocate for swype but i find the individual key entry which is so necessary to be far to clunky and innacurate where as this finds a happy medium that im very satisfied with. also folks remember this is beta so they will be releasing a polished version sooner or later. if you have complaints voice them from within the apps feedback section
I find the prediction on Flow to be worse than Swype, but it would be servicable if not for not showing multiple predictions when typing on a word. If you make a mistake it takes a while to correct it, but that's to be expected with a beta. It has potential working off of SwiftKey 3's great prediction software.
I'm constantly being 'auto corrected' by this damned keyboard. Many of my texts invlove abbreviations and acronyms and they always get guessed to the nearest real word. I have to go back and re-type them back in. I don't want to have to add 60 words to my dictionary. Is there a way I can turn off auto-correct, or a different keyboard app you recommend?
Cool story bro
Download another keyboard like SwiftKey or Swype.
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I'm constantly being 'auto corrected' by this damned keyboard. Many of my texts invlove abbreviations and acronyms and they always get guessed to the nearest real word. I have to go back and re-type them back in. I don't want to have to add 60 words to my dictionary. Is there a way I can turn off auto-correct, or a different keyboard app you recommend?
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Man i feel your pain , couldn't believe the trouble i was having with the HTC ONES Keyboard also , i really wanted to kee a complete stock look , but i just couldn't take it anymore , so i just downloaded swype from the playstore i've acyually been using it for quite awhile now , on my s3 , and man what a difference , i would highly reccomend it SWYPE , it used to be free now its 1 dollar .................
I have always liked SwiftKey keyboard. Now it has flow built in so you can swype or text. This keyboard allows you to type with a lot of mistakes and it does a really good job fixing it. The swype keyboard in the play store works really well for swyping but typing normal on it doesn't work near as good. Depends on how you like to text more. I switch between both of them all the time.
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I can't understand complaining about the keyboard on an Android phone when there are tons out there to change to.
The stock keyboard had Swype too....
I actually really liked this keyboard compared to my stock s3's.
I love this keyboard.. I have used all the other major ones and always come back to AOSP. But then I got the One and I love it. No issues and it's integrated with Google's voice keypad and is slick. No complaints here at all
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yah, this key sucks so bad. auto correction is terrible. slow response, will even "backfire" when you send the text cause you to stop for a bit and retype. weak!!!
me too
Get swift key only one I can use
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i love htc keyboard. when i owned the s3 and note 2 first thing i did was change the keyboard
Hated the one on my DNA too. Switched to swift key and haven't looked back.
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Yeah, get swift key. You won't regret it
Google stock keyboard is now on the playstore for download. I too didn't like the keyboard, went with swiftkey loved it but my trial ran out lol
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Swype is good. I like it.
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Google just released the 4.2 KB as a stand alone - Google KB
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Google stock keyboard is now on the playstore for download. I too didn't like the keyboard, went with swiftkey loved it but my trial ran out lol
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The Google keyboard is an awesome alternative imo.
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The htc keyboard is a ****.
Just rooted yesterday, stock ROM. I can't believe how much I miss auto-correct, yikes..
This is by far my favorite keyboard that I have used and I've used them all! Lol
I turned on the gestures (swipe) and turned off the sound and haptic feedback. Unlike some swipe keyboards, this one actually let's you type or swipe without screwing up if you fat thumb it because it "thinks" you're trying to swipe.
Doesn't take much to get used to, but IMO this is the best kB that I've used on my S3, Note2 and now my S4
Good luck
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This is by far my favorite keyboard that I have used and I've used them all! Lol
I turned on the gestures (swipe) and turned off the sound and haptic feedback. Unlike some swipe keyboards, this one actually let's you type or swipe without screwing up if you fat thumb it because it "thinks" you're trying to swipe.
Doesn't take much to get used to, but IMO this is the best kB that I've used on my S3, Note2 and now my S4
Good luck
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Loving it so far, thank you!
No problem bud
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I think two best keyboards with auto-correct are as follows:
International Galaxy S4 Keyboard
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Google Keyboard
I personally use the International S4 keyboard that built-in to the Hyperdrive ROM and it does a really good job without any lag.
Swift key has quite possibly the best auto correction I've ever used... And it's predictive text is eerily accurate. Almost as if it's mind reading. It also learns your typing style and language style from sms and twitter etc... The "swipe" feature (which swift key calls 'flow') is really cool because unlike with swype and Google keyboard, you don't have to lift your finger to start a new word. You can swipe to the space bar and just keep on swiping to the next word. And it works really well.
I typed this entire post (with the exception of the parentheses and punctuation) without lifting my finger once.
There is a free trial. And once it runs out auto correction disables, but you can still use the keyboard for free... I've tried a whole lot of keyboards and this is by far the best and worth the couple of bucks.
It's rare for an app/developer to truly impress me and provide an app I feel is worth paying money for, deserve support, are essential for all of my devices and are used daily; apps like nova launcher, titanium backup, sliding messaging, Tapatalk, poweramp and tablet talk... To me, swift key is one of those essential apps.
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Have to agree with SwiftKey it is pretty good! I love mine and pretty fast predictions!
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Anyone know a keyboard similar to the stock one with the # row up top. Love that feature but want to use it on an AOSP ROM
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I really like Swype. He's a good mix of swiping and tapping
+1 for Swiftkey. It learns what/how you normally type to people. Example, It knows full sentences of stuff I say to my gf often to the point that all I have to do is keep hitting the space bar to type a full sentence.
Like a few others have already said, SwiftKey is probably the best keyboard available.
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Loving Kii since the recommendation in this thread.
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I just signed up to be a beta tester and although it took some time for me to get used to it since its a whole new typing experience, now that i've gotten used to it, i'm flying on this keyboard. Best auto-cprrect in my opinion. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syntellia.fleksy.kb
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Loving Kii since the recommendation in this thread.
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Yup. Swiftkey is overrated IMO, but that's the best thing about droids. Everyone can use what they want/like/use to. Like I mentioned before, I've tried em all. Including swift and honestly I still like Kii better than Gingerbread kB, jellybean kB, Swiftkey, ICS kB, TW kB etc...
But yet again, to each their own...
(Kii with gesture enabled and no sound or vibrate) and it too learns your words and sentences. So much so, that there have been times where it knows my next word and I've typed almost a whole sentence just by hitting the next word it predicted
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I just signed up to be a beta tester and although it took some time for me to get used to it since its a whole new typing experience, now that i've gotten used to it, i'm flying on this keyboard. Best auto-cprrect in my opinion. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syntellia.fleksy.kb
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I'll have to check this one out too, but I just HAD to point out the irony about you saying how good the autocorrect is and totally borked the word "correct". Lol
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im not a swiper.. so THUMB KEYBOARD rules for me.
I'm also one who prefers Kii over swiftkey. I like the layout better. One thing that drives me nuts in swiftkey is the .com button. It shortens the space bar and since I frequently search from the address bar I end up hitting it a lot and inserting a .com in my search.
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I was a big supporter of Swiftkey, mainly for the auto correct funtion when typing. I have to say though that if you're addicted to swyping your words as opposed to typing, Google Keyboard is way better at getting it on the first go round. It's great if you need to reply to something, and you need your eyes elsewhere (not encouraging you to do so though )
Anyways, In order of opinion
Google Keyboard
Swiftkey 4
Swype
I'm using the Google Keyboard right now on my S4. I wish the Samsung keyboard worked better with autocorrect, but even with the international version with AC on, it lags behind my typing
SwiftKey Flow
Rooted S4
Just tried the Google kB and gave it a fair run to win me over and I'm still Kii all the way!
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