Is.it. just. Me but typing on.the stock keyboard suck? The space.key is too small.so when I hit the space bar. It leaves.a period.after every word. . Also what the hell are all those arrow keys for? I've gotten used to not needing a physical keyboard but with this phone I've taken a step back.
The arrows are for navigating the cursor within a block of text. For example, you need to correct the spelling of an email address, website url, etc and you don't want to backspace the entire word. With ICS it's a lot easier to tap and drag to where you want the cursor, but the arrow keys are there as an alternative. They were helpful back when the OG EVO released; now, not so much. As for the periods, are you sure you aren't double-tapping the space bar? Double-tapping on many keyboards will add the period for you.
I love HTC keyboards. So responsive and just the right size. And actually, as I'm typing right now on xda app, I don't see the arrow keys though I know they are there.
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I specifically sought out, and installed, the stock ICS keyboard to use on this handset. I hated the HTC keyboard, and none of the others I have really endeared me either. ICS's keyboard has improved on prior versions immensely.
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jbhorner said:
I specifically sought out, and installed, the stock ICS keyboard to use on this handset. I hated the HTC keyboard, and none of the others I have really endeared me either. ICS's keyboard has improved on prior versions immensely.
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It's crazy to me that you find the stock keyboard enjoyable. It kills me.
I recommend SwiftKey X (in the market, not free) or the SwiftKey 3 beta (register for their VIP forums for a DL link, free, but beta).
+1 for swiftkey x....i bought it earlier this year and love it....money well spent
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It's crazy to me that you find the stock keyboard enjoyable. It kills me.
I recommend SwiftKey X (in the market, not free) or the SwiftKey 3 beta (register for their VIP forums for a DL link, free, but beta).
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I tried to enjoy the stock keyboard but today I gave up on it, which is sad cause I liked the stock keyboard on my 3D. I'm using SlideIT keyboard for now.
I like to use the HTC IME and Swiftkey X and my absolute favorite is Thumb Keyboard, reason being is that you can change the size of the buttons and layout so you can have a large or small spacebar or w/e
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I'm a massive phone texter and am having trouble finding a good easy to use keyboard and was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions
Thanks
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I've tried Swype, HTC's default, Swiftkey (paid) and few others. By far and away, my favorite keyboard is the Gingerbread (Android 2.3 default) keyboard.
+1 Gingerbread Keyboard
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I have fully tested the Desire Z and despite has a small keyboard it´s better than any on-screen keyboard.
If you don´t have big fingers will be perfect
I'm currently using better keyboard 8 but still not too satisfactory
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Swype is the only thing I miss about android.
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Swype is the only thing I miss about android.
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That I can understand
I couldn't get on with the basic android keyboard (it's like the WP7 keyboard) missing numbers off the top row etc so installed swype, and while the numbers are in the wrong place, it did make typing easier, especially when on the move.
Much as I like the Sense keyboard I think I'm going to go back to swype simply for ease of use.
I've tested a few and Swype is by far my favorite. Swype is other keyboards as T9 was to the regular ABC input.
Has anyone tried 'thumb keyboard'?
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I1 Gingerbread Keyboard
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I concur, although it took some getting used to coming from HTC's version. Once I disabled the speech input to get my comma back I was happy.
Gingerbread Keyboard > All.
I love the Gingerbread keyboard; that and smart keyboard pro for all of the customizations you have with it.
Using Ginger right now on my Nexis and love it though.
Swype is by far the best. Took some time getting used to but it's much faster I find than regular typing
I'm totally clumsy with any keyboard i use so i just go with whatever looks best
I have adjusted to Swype by now and am pretty fast....plus I am not in a habit of forgetting spellings due to shortening to words!
Guys, does anybody know a keyboard that works like old phones with a keypad on them? Where it had 1-9 and letters on them. If you tap twice on 2 you get B, tap three on 6 and you'd get O etc.
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IMHO gingerbread keyboard is the best
What makes the gingerbread keyboard the best?
It doesn't look much different to the froyo keyboard, other than having numbers along the top row?
I'm a big time texter, probably 3000+ texts per month, and using Swype changed my life. (sounds like those cheesy commercials lmao)
I use the better keyboard 8, as well.
Recently just flashed a ROM onto my phone and it has gingerbread keyboard on it, so i'm mixed between the two. Gingerbread seems a lot more responsive.
When I've used Gingerbread ROM's I've enjoyed the keyboard. Only if it would have easy access to function keys(colons etc.), I'd love it. Hated it at the start, but it grew on me a lot.
Just started using Swype. The standard keyboard is OK, and way more responsive than my old HTC Touch HD. But man Swype is good. Can type messages and emails much faster than I normally can manage.
Just thought I'd mention it in case nobody has seen/heard of it.
Can find out more here - http://www.swype.com
Cheers
Dazza
It really is the dogs cogs isn't it! I started off using SlideIT before they released Swype Beta.. didn't like swype at first.. but now I know how to use it.. I couldn't live without it!.. I was using it for ages before I realised that you can swype from the swype key to the "sym" key to bring up the direction and text editing keys...
Didn't know that about the text editing and direction keys. Cheers!
Dazza
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...way more responsive than my old HTC Touch HD.
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1GHz CPU, Android, capacitive screen vs 528MHz, WinMo6 and a resistive screen - no contest
Swype's pretty awesome but I personally settled on Ultra Keyboard because I was used to the half-qwerty from my Touch HD.
Ultra Keyboard combines the two as well as giving you control over the size of the keys and a whole load of other options.
Speaking of awesome and intuitive keyboards, does anyone know what happenned with Blind Type? I remember hearing something about google buying it up (i THINK i remember that, anyway) and had pressumed that maybe it would be incorporated into a future model of Android, probably 2.3. Now I'm running on 2.3 and have heard nothing of Blind Type since then, I'm just wondering if anyone has any idea?
Definitely the best keyboard i've tried so far is SwiftKey, even better and Swype (i have them both).
Another vote here for swiftkey, the predictive text (once it's trawled through your old texts and emails) is nothing short of amazing.
Although the way it can actually predict the next word after you finish the current one is a little scary/depressing. Am i really *that* predictable?
I had installed swype on my xperia arc and tried it out for sometime. I was not happy or rather felt that the original default kb was better. I uninstalled swype. There was a different keyboard then instead of the original gingerbread one. I had to then do a factory reset to get back the original kb
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i never got used to swype i prefer standard Gingerbread keyboard. was upset it wasn't included with the arc, but you can find the apk here on xda
Or you can just download the Gingerbread keyboard from the market for free.
i bought swiftkey and tried it for a week but sadly it did not seem to predict very well for me.. swype is much faster for me, even if i'm just typing not swyping. i'm always hitting the wrong keys with swiftkey.
I use SlideIT now for a long time, it is personal of course, but for me its perfect.
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Agree
I am on the latest beta for Swype and have to agree its pretty awesome! +1
Nice, thx!
I use ultra keyboard. Unfortunately it mixes up multitouch keystrokes (registers on key release). FlexT9 is also nice, and it does correct multitouch recognition plus excellent speech recognition (Dragon dictate)
But ultra has nicer option buttons right there in the prediction area, with inline translation, copy paste etc, and better correction after mistakes. Biggest gripe is the incomplete dictionary, no auto training/learning on email sms, bad capital recognition (problem in German mainly). Nevertheless, overall best keyboard so far that I came across.
SlideIT cannot do multitouch at all, bummer, otherwise very good as well.
My friend introduced me to the Swype but I was quite content with the existing ones. May try it later.
definitely recommend swype! ben using it since my X1i
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I'm looking for SWYPE for Xperia neo. Can anyone help please?
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Get the latest Swype 3.0 beta here.
@ all
I would definitely recommend Swype to everyone. It's a no brainer! Why type when you can Swype?
And here are 7 Swype keyboard tips for better Swyping. It's definitely going to make your swyping experience better.
My only gripe with it is that I don't know how to insert a new line. All I see is a smiley button instead of the enter button.
EDIT: The smiley button is only there in the default messaging app. In other programs, it shows the enter key.
Anybody using the tablet version of swiftkey? if so, how do you like it?
Pretty much the same as Swiftkey X for phones, which is both good and bad. The good: the predictive text is still very good. The bad: in portrait mode, the use of the screen real estate could definitely be better. The key layout is definitely small in relation to the tab and so is not very efficient in using the lower part of the tablet in my opinion.
I'd still recommend, and the developers seem ok in putting out updates and improvements, so hopefully the implementation will continue to improve.
I use swype and smartkeyboard pro on my phone. A friend was telling me about swiftkey and I saw they have a tablet version. Right now I am using swype. If we ever get the flyer/view permenantly rooted I want to remove swype so I can try the new beta for tablets. I guess I will skip the swiftkey and stay with swype and the stock keyboard for now.
I have it for both my evo 3d and flyer.. I like it on my evo 3d coz it sizes up better. On the flyer it seems a little too small. I prefer and recommend thumb keyboard over this. Hth
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I recommend smart keyboard pro for portrait typing. It has very good layout and free from bug for fast typing job. Right now, there are still many juga from swiftkey X, especially uncontrolled type "." problem even the feature has been disabled from the setting.
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Hi.
I have the SwiftKey X on the Flyer, and have been disappointed. The word prediction is very good, but that is where the excitement ended. The keys are too small (for me) , and I keep hitting the space bar when I try to hit the lowest row of letters. There is no easy way to switch between two languages; the arrows can not be activated; and center numeric pad is missing in landscape mode. The "*" sign is missing from the numeric panel, so if you do a lot of number/ formula entry (in spreadsheets) it gets frustrating. I use the notes a lot, and here the keyboard does not work at all (keeps overwriting the same letter).
I think this keyboard has great potential, and people doing a lot of typing should be able to type faster than with the stock keyboard. For me however it feels half-baked, and more frustrating than fun.
I am using swiftkey on my nexus s and there it is by far the best Keyboard. I purchased it for the flyer as well and was disappointed, too. As said before, the screen could be used a lot better in Portrait. I switched back to the original Keyboard.
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I use Thumb Keyboard. I'be never been happier with any other keyboard.
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I'll probably be switching both my Flyer and Transformer to Swiftkey X. I have it on my EVO 3D.
I reccomend trying thumb keyboard first.
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Have, it was ok but I'd rather have the arrow keys. I'm using harkers keyboard on my transformer right now.
Another vote for thumb keyboard. I have both and, while the predictive functioning of Swiftkey is better, the superior layout and ability to customize size of Thumb Keyboard makes for an easier typing experience overall.
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Another vote for thumb keyboard. I have both and, while the predictive functioning of Swiftkey is better, the superior layout and ability to customize size of Thumb Keyboard makes for an easier typing experience overall.
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I too, have both, and agree with what you've said.
I was not able to use Swiftkey X Tablet on my Flyer under Honeycomb in Landscape, since what I was writing was not visible (same with Swype).
This is now solved since the 2.1.0.223 version, as I just discovered. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.trial
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Hi.
I have the SwiftKey X on the Flyer, and have been disappointed. The word prediction is very good, but that is where the excitement ended. The keys are too small (for me) , and I keep hitting the space bar when I try to hit the lowest row of letters. There is no easy way to switch between two languages; the arrows can not be activated; and center numeric pad is missing in landscape mode. The "*" sign is missing from the numeric panel, so if you do a lot of number/ formula entry (in spreadsheets) it gets frustrating. I use the notes a lot, and here the keyboard does not work at all (keeps overwriting the same letter).
I think this keyboard has great potential, and people doing a lot of typing should be able to type faster than with the stock keyboard. For me however it feels half-baked, and more frustrating than fun.
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I know this thread is old but I wanted to share about the languages, the reason I use swift is because I don't need to switch languages. It is great at figuring out what I mean from whatever language I am using, I have it setup for spanish and english and it's seamless in that I don't need to worry about it.
This is MUCH better than having to press a button and manually switching languages.
I find Swiftkey X Tablet to be wonderful on the Flyer and you can resize the keyboard to your desires in the settings. I only wish they would put the arrow keys htat are in the phone version back into the tablet version
SwiftKey is all I'll use (til something better comes out... Lol) I can't afford to buy both versions, so I use the phone version on my tab & phone, and it works great!
I "borrowed" the Tab version from a friend, and got kinda frustrated by it entering words for me after entering a period, then hitting space twice (proper punctuation).
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SwiftKey is all I'll use (til something better comes out... Lol) I can't afford to buy both versions, so I use the phone version on my tab & phone, and it works great!
I "borrowed" the Tab version from a friend, and got kinda frustrated by it entering words for me after entering a period, then hitting space twice (proper punctuation).
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That can be adjusted in the settings for Swiftkey X, under Advanced.
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I find Swiftkey X Tablet to be wonderful on the Flyer and you can resize the keyboard to your desires in the settings. I only wish they would put the arrow keys htat are in the phone version back into the tablet version
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Now I am just using magic pen to move my cursor
Im using swift on my samsung captivate but looking at the youtube video of thumb in action on the tablet I may have to use that on my flyer when it arrives.
looks pretty snazzy
I've been using Swiftkey for the longest but it's been buggy since an update so I'm looking for options. Preferably one with predictive typing.
I've tried other keyboards, but always end up back at the Swype beta. The predictive text is nearly perfect, especially once it learns as you use it. I also like sliding my finger to type. So, I use it while it's free and available.
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I like stock HTC keyboards. They just feel great to use.
Currently I'm using a Sense 4.0 look-a-like keyboard on my phone.
No problems so far!
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I like stock HTC keyboards. They just feel great to use.
Currently I'm using a Sense 4.0 look-a-like keyboard on my phone.
No problems so far!
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Where'd you get the Sense 4.0 keyboard?
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Where'd you get the Sense 4.0 keyboard?
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Unless you run a sense 4 Rom, you will have to use a look alike, not the real deal. I think there are some in the Play Store.
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I use the htc stock keyboard, too.
Alternative, I use the Swift Keyboard and no problems so far.
+1 for Thumb Keyboard
I'm a Swype man with their latest update copying SwiftKey with implementing a prediction algorithm. I don't think it's used to it's full potential (ie. That could use it to knock out words that are similar to the pattern but you're obviously not going to use after the previous word) but it's nice.
SwiftKey 3 would be my only other alternative.
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I've tried other keyboards, but always end up back at the Swype beta. The predictive text is nearly perfect, especially once it learns as you use it. I also like sliding my finger to type. So, I use it while it's free and available.
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I have also come back to Swype Beta :good:. Great layout and you can prod or swipe. Currently the Dragon Naturally Speaking add-on does not work for me - not sure if caused by the custom ROM or something else - but as I prefer to swipe it is no big loss. Only additional comment on the predictive text is it tends only to offer predictions/alternatives once you have finished swiping a word, rather that guessing part way through and offering options. It offers the additional predictive words neatly across the top of the keyboard which can be scrolled horizontally to see more.
Other option
If you'd like to try something else, go for A.I. Type. It's not free (or as good as swiftkey) but works quite well nonetheless. (The Tablet version is incredible though.) :victory:
Swpe is good listen to notsointeresting
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Swype is what most people I know use/love... there are a few for Swiftkey...
Myself? I use Hackers Keyboard... If you use prediction alot I dont think its going to be for you, but give it a try anyway if your shopping around for a replacement anyway...
What do you guys think? I really really enjoy swype like 4.2 and I do think its faster typing but I think swiftkey is more accurate making it faster.... Thoughts?
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What do you guys think? I really really enjoy swype like 4.2 and I do think its faster typing but I think swiftkey is more accurate making it faster.... Thoughts?
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SwiftKey keyboard FTW
SwiftKey.... and now that it's bringing flow... it's going to faster and accurate than swype
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No competition. Swiftkey hands down.
Best features of Swiftkey for me are the swipe-back to delete a word (seriously, so amazing) and the predictions it has. It reads my mind like no other keyboard can.
And with Flow coming, all other keyboards will be useless in comparison.
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Throw up another vote for Swiftkey. Although I do recommend you try out the upcoming 4.2 Android keyboard because it implements swype-like functionality. Swiftkey will also bring this with their "Swiftkey Flow" update that should be in beta soon.
swift key hands down i use in on all my droid devices tablet and phone, it makes life easy especially with the predictive text
I like Android 4.2.
Swiftkey 3 never seems to learn my style so to me it's just another keyboard. But other than the learning part that should be happening..when compared to other keyboards I use, it isn't that great. Can't even use it in the browser.
So Android 4.2 wins my book just because it's reliable. Once it added the feature where it'll autocorrect that space...that's when I walked right away from Swiftkey 3 because that was the ONLY thing keeping me there.
SwiftKey is the best keyboard forever.
I can type some messages without even looking at the screen. The auto correct is so good, the messages will come out correct.
I tried the latest Android keyboard and while it was nice, it was too buggy for me so I deleted it after a couple hours of dealing with FC's, the latest Swype is their best version, but imo neither come close to Swift Key 3
I'm currently typing this using the 4.2 keyboard and unfortunately I miss using swiftkey so badly that right after this, I'll revert. I mean, they did a good job but swiftkey owns it.
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I love Swiftkey ever since I adopted it a few months ago. The stock keyboard was nice, I haven't used 4.2 yet, but the whole customizable-by-social-network dictionary on Swiftkey is phenomenal. That's basically the only reason I use it for since I actively use twitter on a daily basis. Also don't forget the fact that Swiftkey can scan all your SMS messages (which means all my 15+ conversations with over 14,000 texts) and use special-case words such as the last names of friends in your dictionary. That's basically why I use Swiftkey and I don't think I'll ever go back. Plus, I never liked the whole Swype-like keyboards so I probably won't like the 4.2 keyboard at all.
I never use swype type keyboards, but the swype in the new 4.2 KB is pretty nice. I only use that feature about 10% of the time.
Also, the word prediction is pretty amazing.
I just sent a text that said 'just wanted to say Dillon really misses you' and I only had to type 4 letters of it. It predicted the rest. Crazy. Scary.
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Use both. End of the day when both hands are available I prefer swift (its predictive engine is great) but sometimes if you're carrying something and only one hand is available swyping whether it be android 4.2,slideit, swype etc are easier.
Swyping is easier when driving which we shouldn't be doing anyways lol.
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U guys see the pc option in 4.2? Buttons are a little small, but I've always wanted it. Great for writing documents...
To get it go to keyboards, android keyboard, add style, English us, PC. Then go down to Swype and select it.
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U guys see the pc option in 4.2? Buttons are a little small, but I've always wanted it. Great for writing documents...
To get it go to keyboards, android keyboard, add style, English us, PC. Then go down to Swype and select it.
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Not my cup of tea but pretty cool nevertheless
Alot more customisations then people realise.
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SwiftKey hands down. I've tried every single android keyboard from stock to swype but nothing comes close to SwiftKey. Kind of scary how good it is as previously stated.
Anthonicia said:
U guys see the pc option in 4.2? Buttons are a little small, but I've always wanted it. Great for writing documents...
To get it go to keyboards, android keyboard, add style, English us, PC. Then go down to Swype and select it.
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Weird. I can't find the 'add style' option anywhere.
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Weird. I can't find the 'add style' option anywhere.
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Advanced settings / custom input styles. There you'll find add......
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SwiftKey 3
What typing style does everyone use within Swiftkey?