[Q] Stock keyboard lousy compared to Galaxy Nexus - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello there,
I find the stock keyboard pretty lousy, especially compared with my Galaxy Nexus.
- Many times the S3 suggests words starting with a dot (.). I wonder why.
- Most of the time I have to type a word until the last letter before the S3 "predicts" the word--usually Galaxy Nexus gets it right after just three letters.
- Finally, when I make a typo, rarely it corrects to the intended word; again Galaxy Nexus almost always gets the intended word right.
Do both phones have different prediction engines? Why would Samsung put a visibly less useful engine in the S3? Or do I do something wrong?

Just use latinIME.apk from a galaxy nexus rom.
Here's a link.
http://db.tt/cGyzndc9
Here's latinIMEdictionarypack.apk
http://db.tt/5hQH9YCA
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I'm usign SwiftKey 3.
This is the best keyboard for Android, and work perfectly on SGSIII, with multi language support.

andreheitor said:
I'm usign SwiftKey 3.
This is the best keyboard for Android, and work perfectly on SGSIII, with multi language support.
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That's subjective.
The best stock Keyboard FOR ME is HTC. THe best 3rd party keyboard that emulates it is "Smart Keyboard"

Thanks, nodstuff!
nodstuff said:
Just use latinIME.apk from a galaxy nexus rom.
Here's a link.
http://db.tt/cGyzndc9
Here's latinIMEdictionarypack.apk
http://db.tt/5hQH9YCA
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I've used practically every keyboard available on S1, S2 and S3. Gingerbread keyboard is the only one I can use accurately and without it inserting some crappy suggestion. I got the one on my S3 from the Checkrom kitchenpro app.
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i havnt used many keyboards but im using the dev team go sms with go keyboard as you can change the themes to different style keyboards. it suits me best i have no trouble with it what so ever

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Best keyboard?

What do you think is the best keyboard?
Personally I think swype is overrated. Gingerbread seems to be better but still lacking. I'm using smart keyboard now bc it has a free trial. I think I would prefer better keyboard bc of the skin support out there but it has no free trial. What do y'all think?
I personally use swype, even if it does miss some words occasionally.
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Swift key
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SlideIT
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Swype and then...swype.
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Im using the smart kryboard pro the htc skin
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+1 for smart keyboard... t9 mode for simple one handed typing with swipe right for QWERTY. Plus custom smilies and skins.
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Smart keyboard pro, keyboard from Gingerbread 2.3, HTC ime mod, then swiftkey imo. Swype is a great concept but it falls short for far too many reasons.
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I have Smart Keyboard Pro, Swype, and the Gingerbread keyboard. I think Gingerbread is the best of the three.
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lsusparky621 said:
I have Smart Keyboard Pro, Swype, and the Gingerbread keyboard. I think Gingerbread is the best of the three.
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U dont fell kinda small... i feel it kinda small
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Javi97100 said:
U dont fell kinda small... i feel it kinda small
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It does feel a bit small, but its so much more responsive than either of the other two. I think you just have to practice it and get used to it first.
I like the fact that SlideIt predicts the words you use the most.
Although, if you want to use another word, you have to pay attention to what you're doing. Otherwise it will use the word most used automatically. But is works wonders most of the time!
I'm really digging Smart Keyboard Pro [:
The T9 mode is sweet-- great for texting with one hand
Smartkeyboard pro. I like the skin support much better, I have about 30 skins, and they aren't clogging up my app tray because the skins are just zip files that you put in a folder called "skins". Its also extremely accurate and fast.
HTC_IME.
The original HTC Sense Keyboard is my favorite.
I don't like Swype or the default Android keyboard.
this is just a question is there a htc ime keyboard that works on cm7? if so can someone send me the file.
DanGeorges said:
HTC_IME.
The original HTC Sense Keyboard is my favorite.
I don't like Swype or the default Android keyboard.
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Its been so long since I've used the HTC keyboard I cant even remember what it was like. But...
Have you tried the AOSP Gingerbread keyboard? Its actually a huge improvement over the eclair/froyo Android keyboard. Its up there with Smart Keyboard Pro. The only reason I use Smart Keyboard Pro over the Ginger keyboard is that SK has skins
vanguyen25 said:
this is just a question is there a htc ime keyboard that works on cm7? if so can someone send me the file.
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Here it is.
DanGeorges said:
Here it is.
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Oh wow thank you so much. Other ime's were just crashing on my aria. This one works great.
I have been using swiftkey pro for a few weeks now. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to display correctly in many apps because of the aria's small screen. Sometimes the keyboard covers up the text box, especially in landscape mode.
jamus28 said:
Oh wow thank you so much. Other ime's were just crashing on my aria. This one works great.
I have been using swiftkey pro for a few weeks now. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to display correctly in many apps because of the aria's small screen. Sometimes the keyboard covers up the text box, especially in landscape mode.
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I'm glad it works for you.
I have a "Frankenstein" setup on my phone, which combines most of the best of each ROM (Liberated and CM7).
I like the look of Sense, but I also like CM7's flexibility and other features (like built-in SIP).
I also like some of the Sense widgets (e.g., Friendstream).
So I loaded up CM7, then LP Sense UI, which makes the phone look like Sense (with widgets, too).
Adding the original keyboard makes the phone easier to use.
Have fun!

Ice cream sandwich keyboard

I installed the Ice Cream Sandwich keyboard on my DHD, and it works perfectly. Then I installed it on my SGT 10.1, an it installs just fine but when I try to go to the settings it force closes every time. Is it not supposed to work on the SGT? Btw, I'm using Overcome 2.0.0
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download the one from the market. There is one that works on >3.0 devices. I have it running on my tab and i really like it.
ejlax said:
download the one from the market. There is one that works on >3.0 devices. I have it running on my tab and i really like it.
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Do you have a link to the market app?
ejlax said:
download the one from the market. There is one that works on >3.0 devices. I have it running on my tab and i really like it.
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There are two different apps on the market. One that crashes and one that only has English dictionary :'(
Oh, well hopefully we'll see the CM ICS rom soon
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this one works good, https://market.android.com/details?id=com.celllatinime.latinp&feature=search_result
b00sted said:
this one works good, https://market.android.com/details?id=com.celllatinime.latinp&feature=search_result
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Yep this one is perfect!
Jay Rock said:
Yep this one is perfect!
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Just a fyi : the ice cream keyboards for lower versions than Android 4.0 don't use the sophisticated prediction model used by the ICS keyboard (which depends on 4.0 APIs). The author of the keyboard expressed it well. It is a migration of the old prediction model with the new theme and suggestion lint. It also hasn't bigram prediction.
to be honest, you're much better off getting Thumb Keyboard and using the ICS theme!
Looks great and works really well with the Tab!
appelflap said:
Just a fyi : the ice cream keyboards for lower versions than Android 4.0 don't use the sophisticated prediction model used by the ICS keyboard (which depends on 4.0 APIs). The author of the keyboard expressed it well. It is a migration of the old prediction model with the new theme and suggestion lint. It also hasn't bigram prediction.
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I don't like text prediction. I just like the look
chaosdefinesorder said:
to be honest, you're much better off getting Thumb Keyboard and using the ICS theme!
Looks great and works really well with the Tab!
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Actually, I've already bought that one earlier this year, but after something happened to me, I'm unable to use my left hand for typing :-(
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zaphyr said:
Actually, I've already bought that one earlier this year, but after something happened to me, I'm unable to use my left hand for typing :-(
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Thumb Keyboard also has this keyboard mode which sounds perfect for you! (I have no affiliation, just being helpful!)
chaosdefinesorder said:
Thumb Keyboard also has this keyboard mode which sounds perfect for you! (I have no affiliation, just being helpful!)
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What? That's so cool! Thanks
EDIT: How did you do that?
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you see the three buttons horizontally at the bottom of the screen in the first screenshot and vertically in the second screenshot, those change the keyboard layout as depicted in the button image (I discovered this by accidentally tapping one and seeing the layout change!)
The additional funky thing about the "offset to right" layout is that thanks to the wonder of multitouch, you can grip the tab with any of the "black" area to the left and the keyboard will still work as normal!
chaosdefinesorder said:
you see the three buttons horizontally at the bottom of the screen in the first screenshot and vertically in the second screenshot, those change the keyboard layout as depicted in the button image (I discovered this by accidentally tapping one and seeing the layout change!)
The additional funky thing about the "offset to right" layout is that thanks to the wonder of multitouch, you can grip the tab with any of the "black" area to the left and the keyboard will still work as normal!
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Cool. This helps a lot! I can type much faster now! :-D
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What keyboard is anyone using for ICS? And a little help with deodexing

I was just curious as to what keyboard everyone is using on ICS ROMs. I used to use Smart Keyboard Pro, but it hasn't been working as well for me.
And I'm trying to deodex the newest Ineffabilis, but it's not working with the kitchen. Any ideas?
ICS Keyboard from the market. Works well and looks right.
I am using the one from the market too, but I really want the official ICS AOSP keyboard. Seems it won't work right as is, must be a lib or something i'm missing..
excellentnuke said:
I was just curious as to what keyboard everyone is using on ICS ROMs. I used to use Smart Keyboard Pro, but it hasn't been working as well for me.
And I'm trying to deodex the newest Ineffabilis, but it's not working with the kitchen. Any ideas?
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I'm using the latest Swype beta. I know the HTC keyboard has swipe input, but I just like the Swype keyboard the best.
Swype beta here, use hackers keyboard for terminal though, in landscape has all the keys need rather then flipping back and forth with different modes
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Swiftkey X for me. Pretty awesome.
walloftvs said:
Swiftkey X for me. Pretty awesome.
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+1 ditto
switch to the neon theme and it looks like it belongs with AOSP ICS
Big fan of Thumbkeyboard here. Tons of great themes (ICS theme is sweet), multiple keyboard layouts, and good support. I use it on both my phone and tablet.
I use swiftkey X. I have been for a looong time. It's the best keyboard I've used.
Irieone said:
Big fan of Thumbkeyboard here. Tons of great themes (ICS theme is sweet), multiple keyboard layouts, and good support. I use it on both my phone and tablet.
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Ya I dig this too! Themes and layouts fully customizable works great with Joel's ics rom but got fc on Scott's. This is a must have for tabs too. Check it out!
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I swap back and forth between swiftkey x and SmartKeyboard Pro.
I love using the compact qwerty version of Smart KB Pro in portrait for rocket fast texting, but swiftkey x has hands down the best word prediction.
thumb keyboard
Irieone said:
Big fan of Thumbkeyboard here. Tons of great themes (ICS theme is sweet), multiple keyboard layouts, and good support. I use it on both my phone and tablet.
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+1!
so much customization it cannot be beat on ANY android device in my opinion
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excellentnuke said:
And I'm trying to deodex the newest Ineffabilis, but it's not working with the kitchen. Any ideas?
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i am interested in this question as well....anyone?
I was very happy but I decided to give ICS keyboard by Johntanmi. THe auto correct on this thing is amazing. I am typing faster with less errors. I love it.
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImlucHV0bWV0aG9kLmxhdGluLnBvcnRlZCJd
Using the official stock ics rom
I was using SwiftX, but the ICS keyboard really nice.
I use Swype portrait and smart keyboard pro landscape. Keyboard manager from the market to flip them, been using this setup for over a year with about 15 different roms on 2 different devices.
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[Q] question about flashabless

hello, just wondering if there exist flashables for a few thing on an aosp rom.
1. S-memo and gestures
2. note 2 multi window
Currently using paranoidandroid.
thanks
1. No be an s-pen capable rom it has to be touch wiz based, there isn't a touch wiz based JB rom. True for any s-apps.
2. No for the millionth time no multi windows on the i717.
Yeah...I feel kinda stupid now that I've seen all the other questions posted. How about the Samsung keyboard with the hand writing feature?
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Just visit the market for work-around apps. I'm sure there's a handwriting input keyboard.
I saw an s-pen emulator for JB/non-tw roms in the app section. GD-something or other. I tried it and thought it was effective.

Keyboard app?

Does anyone have a port of this keyboard that can be used on other devices?
jhester1967 said:
Does anyone have a port of this keyboard that can be used on other devices?
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Use swiftkey keyboard
Oh god I cant see why you would want to. I couldnt stand the stock keyboard. Went back to swype asap. Swiftkey is also good.
Hi, does anybody know how to create shortcuts on the G5? not sure if it's marshmallow that doesn't have this functionality or if it's LG
I'm also using swiftkey btw
Edit: I recently discovered textpand which I'm using to get around the lack of shortcuts on SwiftKey, works quite well https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.isaiasmatewos.texpand
I like the keyboard on the g5. Swype is good too but for some reason I like the design and layout of the stock key board. So does anyone have an apk for it by chance?
The Blackberry keyboard is the best! You have to try it guys.
I prefer the TouchPal keyboard
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I have swift key and google keyboard installed.
I have SwiftKey. Theres a thread in the apps and themes section on XDA for A free customized version.
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I prefer A.I. Type. It seems to work best with my big clumsy fingers lol
kaitou797 said:
The Blackberry keyboard is the best! You have to try it guys.
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Any link?
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Google Keyboard. I want to like SwiftKey but it just feels laggy. The menus are laggy and thr letter preview stays too long.. Everything feels slow with it. Google is perfect and LG isnt too bad too.
jhester1967 said:
Does anyone have a port of this keyboard that can be used on other devices?
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i would like it too, used to use g3 keyboard but as my device is based on marshmallow now i cant use g3 anymore
I would also like it.
All the replacement apps are pants. Google keyboard is by far the best of the pretenders but swyping on it is laggy.
LG keyboard is flawless and corrects perfectly when setup properly.
Could do with it for another phone, but doubt anyone will have it.
farroo said:
Any link?
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Might work? http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/blackb...y-keyboard-1-0-1-3168-4-android-apk-download/
How come there are no suggestions in Google Now search and some other in-app searches? I doubt there is something to configure user-side for that kind of permission
I would also like to install LG keyboad in my N phone (non-lg).. I like the swype cursor feature on the space bar (gboard has it, but I don't like google apps!)
please can somebody port it? thanks!

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