I was watching a review of the American version(can't rem which carrier?) and it stated we had choice of three different keyboards...and none was Swype. Man I hadn't planned on rooting immediately, but to get the Swype keyboard, that seems bogus if it doesn't come with it, does anyone know for sure?
If I am not mistaking, I do believe Swype is built into the Samsung keyboard under a different name.
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I was watching a review of the American version(can't rem which carrier?) and it stated we had choice of three different keyboards...and none was Swype. Man I hadn't planned on rooting immediately, but to get the Swype keyboard, that seems bogus if it doesn't come with it, does anyone know for sure?
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Just get the FlexT9 from market. Takes swype and makes it even better.
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Yes. It comes with a Swype keyboard
Source: I'm holding the deivce.
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Yes. It comes with a Swype keyboard
Source: I'm holding the deivce.
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Thankyou, I love Swype. I was just reading through the pages at AndroidCentral.com and they said it this way:
"Those of you used to seeing Swype pre-loaded on Samsung phones can now find this functionality baked into Samsung’s keyboard; to enable it, check the box marked “continuous input” in the keyboard menu."
Is this what you've found cypher? or does the keyboard actually say its the "Swype" keyboard?
I'll prolly know first hand here in just a little while, my GS3 is "Out for Delivery" right now!!
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Just get the FlexT9 from market. Takes swype and makes it even better.
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I'm curious, How does FlexT9 work with Swype?
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"Those of you used to seeing Swype pre-loaded on Samsung phones can now find this functionality baked into Samsung’s keyboard; to enable it, check the box marked “continuous input” in the keyboard menu."
Is this what you've found cypher? or does the keyboard actually say its the "Swype" keyboard?
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Actually, that's exactly it. It's the "Samsung keyboard" but it's got the 'Swype' functionality. And it's enabled by default.
I don't actually use it or Swype though so I can't comment as to differences or shortcoming, etc.
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I'm curious, How does FlexT9 work with Swype?
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It's its own keyboard but uses the same sliding motion to type. I find it more accurate than swype.
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I also installed Swype beta on it as well, they beefed up the looks of the beta and it looks pretty nice now
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I was watching a review of the American version(can't rem which carrier?) and it stated we had choice of three different keyboards...and none was Swype. Man I hadn't planned on rooting immediately, but to get the Swype keyboard, that seems bogus if it doesn't come with it, does anyone know for sure?
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yes, it does have a swype keyboard.
Swype beta blows the Samsung version away I think....
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one thing that I miss from swype is the ability to hit a word after continuing on with the sentence and getting suggestions. Does anyone now if that option is available for the samsung keyboard? i looked but couldn't find it.
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one thing that I miss from swype is the ability to hit a word after continuing on with the sentence and getting suggestions. Does anyone now if that option is available for the samsung keyboard? i looked but couldn't find it.
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yea im wondering as well
You guys should consider swift key. Seriously.
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+1 to FlexT9 keyboard, although I believe the new Swype beta is basically the old FlexT9 and Swype combined as Nuance (creator of FlexT9) bought Swype a while back. The new Swype beta is the first keyboard I've liked over it. I just hope once the beta expires there is a way to purchase it for devices it doesn't come preinstalled on.
I don't like the new T9 (what they're calling Swype) that's built in to the GS3. I was used to Swype on my old Epic, but this version is nowhere near as good. It does have the option to select from a list of possible words, but I have the worst time getting it to accept basic words through "gliding" (not swyping). and end up just typing them when they don't show in the list of suggestions. Granted this is while using my right thumb in one-handed operation, but that's how I used to use Swype with no problems.
If you do type words it doesn't know, it will add them to the dictionary, but I have no idea how to remove them if it's a typo.
It does NOT have Swype.
Samsung keyboard has a swyping feature, but it's very primitive.
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It does NOT have Swype.
Samsung keyboard has a swyping feature, but it's very primitive.
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Yeah. Calling it primitive is a nice way of putting it.
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You guys should consider swift key. Seriously.
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+1. If SwiftKey is setup correctly this is an awesome app. I don't even want to use any other keyboard.
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You guys should consider swift key. Seriously.
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Tried it and prefer Swype.
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Does anyone know of a decent keyboard? The one I have is pretty good but I was thinking there might be a better one out there....... Someone let me know......
I've been using smart keyboard pro and I'm a pretty big fan
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Does anyone know of a decent keyboard? The one I have is pretty good but I was thinking there might be a better one out there....... Someone let me know......
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If you click search, and then hold down the input thingy, a box will appear and hit "input method" you can change it from swype to the android keyboard and samsung keypad.
I use better keyboard, been using it since my G1 and by far the best one. I've tried a bunch and keep going back to better keyboard.
Swiftkey Beta. I love Swiftkey sooooo much. It feels like it's reading your mind after a while.
htc_ime is the best, all the other ones i try want to be so percise, its annoying.
who would not want to use swype?
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who would not want to use swype?
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people who dont like swiping, i like typing.
I use Smart Keyboard Pro with the htc skin. The best things I like about it are the multitouch and the virtual d-pad.
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I've been using swype since day one and, ironically, today I had enough. I can't take its lag anymore. Cutting words in half with the word behind it. Wrong guesses as to what I'm trying to type over and over. I've been using the android keyboard which is OK, but I think ill check out some of the suggestions. I loved swype up until recently. Maybe its the update.
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.
Has anyone tried the siine keyboard...I downloaded it today and trying it out...its nie for those commonly typed phrases...takes a bit of getting used to though...let me know what you think if you try it out
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I didn't like it. Once you've been using Swype for to long you can't use anything else. Damn you Swype!!!
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I read the little Featured Apps article and Siine looks very promising. I might give it a try.
Is it anything like Swype? That method of typing is just...weird. It is so hard to get used to it.
No it's nothing like Swype but it's just as hard to get used to.
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No it's nothing like Swype but it's just as hard to get used to.
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I downloaded the latest version of Swype after not using it for the past few months, and so far so good, Im enjoying it. Siine is downloading right now and hopefully its cool.
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I downloaded the latest version of Swype after not using it for the past few months, and so far so good, Im enjoying it. Siine is downloading right now and hopefully its cool.
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I likethe ability to respond quickly with phrases that I commonly use and that is te benefit to the Siine keyboard and it doea take a bit to get used to...also no nothing like swype which I could never et used to at all
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I likethe ability to respond quickly with phrases that I commonly use and that is te benefit to the Siine keyboard and it doea take a bit to get used to...also no nothing like swype which I could never et used to at all
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This is...kind of not difficult but different. Getting used to the keyboard will take awhile. It is very easy to enter short phrases and times. Creating your own is equally as easy but the ergonomics of the keyboard arent to my liking.
Maybe I'll look at it again in the future.
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This is...kind of not difficult but different. Getting used to the keyboard will take awhile. It is very easy to enter short phrases and times. Creating your own is equally as easy but the ergonomics of the keyboard arent to my liking.
Maybe I'll look at it again in the future.
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I agree with you here, I have been using SwiftKey X for a long time and I just keep ending up back on it.
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I'm a pecker & like smart keyboard pro.
Any tips to getting onto the swipe train?
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I'm a pecker & like smart keyboard pro.
Any tips to getting onto the swipe train?
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Really, just hop on. Swype's keyboard doesnt restrict you to just swyping so you can go back and forth with ease.
A point that might be relevant: when I tried using swype 6 months ago, I wasnt using Dolphin Browser. I mention DB b/c it has a gesture feature simliar to swype's where you can assign gestures to web addresses. I believe DB helped me get acclimated to Swype's gesture typing.
Also, you should at least read part of the tutorial after you download the app; it is actually helpful.
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I use the Smart KB, in part, for the cursor keys can I do that with Swipe?
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I use the Smart KB, in part, for the cursor keys can I do that with Swipe?
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Not sure if I understand what you mean by cursor keys, is it a cursor you can toggle
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Here are cursors
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Here are cursors
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Ah, unfortunately the keyboard is cursor keyless. :-(
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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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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.
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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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