hey folks,
today i ran an update from kies which upgrades me to 4.1.2. the update changed a few things which some i like and some i don't. those that i don't like Ive been able to find a workaround/solution for except for one.
they keyboard for Samsung keyboard which pops up when i select a field to type shows the Samsung keyboard which is default which is good but the letters seem to be a bit thin. i believe before the update the letters on the keyboard were bolder looking. without changing my theme or adding any additional third party software, does anyone know how i can increase the size of the keyboard letters, or make it bolder? Ive tried increasing the text size which enlarges the text for everything else (all the menus) but does not change the keyboard size or boldness.
if the only way to change this is with third-party software and i have no other option, i'd still appreciate your advice!
thanks in advance
Get 4.2 keyboard.. and install.. it will work like a charm
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gavimobile said:
hey folks,
today i ran an update from kies which upgrades me to 4.1.2. the update changed a few things which some i like and some i don't. those that i don't like Ive been able to find a workaround/solution for except for one.
they keyboard for Samsung keyboard which pops up when i select a field to type shows the Samsung keyboard which is default which is good but the letters seem to be a bit thin. i believe before the update the letters on the keyboard were bolder looking. without changing my theme or adding any additional third party software, does anyone know how i can increase the size of the keyboard letters, or make it bolder? Ive tried increasing the text size which enlarges the text for everything else (all the menus) but does not change the keyboard size or boldness.
if the only way to change this is with third-party software and i have no other option, i'd still appreciate your advice!
thanks in advance
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I can suggest, as 3rd party app, SwiftKey. I think it's way better than the Samsung keyboard.
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corruptionfreeindia said:
Get 4.2 keyboard.. and install.. it will work like a charm
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hey,
thanks for your reply. do you mean i should upgrade to android 4.2 and that will include a change/upgrade to my keyboard?
im trying to stay away from thirdparty apps if possible.
thanks in advance
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Is it possible to theme/skin the Samsung keyboard? I haven't come across any.
Or the default android keyboard on here. I know I've seen all black android keyboards when I was using the mt3g but with the resolution and stuff I'm not sure if it works on Vibrant?
Sorry if this should've been in the themes thread but I figured since it's a question...
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Smart Keyboard ftmfw. Well worth the $2.50, try the Lite :thumbup:
(Just a user, I have no association with the dev, it's just the first app I've really been able to fly on)
Thanks but that wasn't my question
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It is possible. There's an app that I've seen, I believe it's 3 dollars with free downloadable skins in the market. It's called Better Keyboard, can't find a QR code right now.
Again...this isn't what I'm looking for. I'm looking for the stock SAMSUNG keyboard that is skinned. NOT a 3rd party keyboard. Or the stock android keyboard that is skinned/themed.
I have other keyboards such as better, swiftkey, smart, swype etc. But this is not what I'm looking for.
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This I believe answers your original question.
I reckon I read your question right, here's the real answer...
On my OEM Samsung S8+ running Android 9.0, which has had no network provider tinkering of any kind, just current updates as Samsung intended.
Here you'll find all the things you can do with the Standard Samsung Keyboard including change theme colour. 7 Easy to follow steps below...
1> Swipe down from the top of the home screen
2> tap on the settings cog icon
3> select General Management
4> select Language and Input
5> select On-Screen Keyboard
6> Select Samsung Keyboard
7> Select Keyboard Layout and Feedback
Has anyone ever found an alternative screen keyboard app that would work with stock 3588 rom? thx
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Has anyone ever found an alternative screen keyboard app that would work with stock 3588 rom? thx
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After reading around on these forums I went with "Thumb Keyboard". It works perfect and I even like it better than the Swype keyboard on my Droid. It's on the Market and is absolutely worth the $1.87.
-John
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Has anyone ever found an alternative screen keyboard app that would work with stock 3588 rom? thx
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I use uber keyboard because it always shows an option for voice entry. Same keyboard I use on my droid. You can get it from the marketplace... But you may need the market fix.
Alternate keyboard
I use SwiftKey.
You can load more than one language at once, scans your mail to anticipate on word patterns you actually use and also has the mike for vocal dictation.
Great keyboard. Available in the market.
Also had some success with smart keyboard but writing both in French and English, word suggestions were a hassle.
Just curious to know what keyboard you guys all use?
I use SwiftKey.
Swiftkey
Maybe would have been better with a poll.
Stock Android Gingerbread keyboard, the "Samsung" keyboard is a joke compared to the stock experience. Sometimes Swype, but not usually.
stock ginger keyboard here.
The awesome thing that is Swiftkey, of course !
Stock Samsung.
Swiftkey
10 Characters
SwiftKey all the way.
Tried a few and I have finally settled on SwiftKey, I used a Desire Z for 4 months so its gonna take some time getting used to a virtual keyboard again but the extra width and bigger keys is a huge help.
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Just curious to know what keyboard you guys all use?
I use SwiftKey.
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Swype
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By the way millions of regular users use what is selected by default which means samsung keypad or swype.
We [email protected] do not represent the average user )
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Smart Keyboard
. . . from my HTC Inspire
smart keyboard pro
the best out there!
winwiz said:
smart keyboard pro
the best out there!
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+1
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Stock Gingerbread from the Market.
I'm using the HTC_IME mod for the Desire. Used it for months and I prefer it to the installed keyboards.
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I'm using the HTC_IME mod for the Desire. Used it for months and I prefer it to the installed keyboards.
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How did you get this working, I tried just copying the one over from my old HD2 mod but then cancelled when it said touch input will replace system settings or something along those lines and now get force closes even though I've removed it. Can this work alongside the other keyboards or do you have to replace? If replace, how can I backup the standard please?
Sorry for all the questions and thanks.
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How did you get this working, I tried just copying the one over from my old HD2 mod but then cancelled when it said touch input will replace system settings or something along those lines and now get force closes even though I've removed it. Can this work alongside the other keyboards or do you have to replace? If replace, how can I backup the standard please?
Sorry for all the questions and thanks.
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The HTC MOD one is really good, i used it with my Galaxy S. you need this version (which i am using): .
Just a little test for the various keyboards out there, over the many months since i first got my first Galaxy s, i have tried many many different keyboards and none, except the HTC MOD one, would allow you to enter anything into the drop down 'search this thread' box on xda's full site which i always found strange, granted, you have to be in landscape and it takes a couple of touches of the box to allow you type anything, but no other keyboard i have tried will allow you to do this! I challenge anyone to find a keyboard that does.
All of you using the Swiftkey or Smartkeyboard....
I tried using both. But in the email composition application neither of those keyboards shows word suggestions...i.e. in Swift key the word prediction bar appears in all apps except email compose mode. In Smartkeyboard, the word suggestions appear in all apps except in email compose mode.
Am I the only one facing this issue???
Please help. Because of the above I am having to live with the default Samsung Keyboard.
Thanks so much for the HTC keyboard link. The stock keyboard is very frustrating. I'd tried lots of others but all had their problems. This has improved my phone tremendously!
Just curious what you guys have found to be the best typing/testing method on the note. Im new not just to this phone but android as well. Im currently using whatever is default. With how big the keyboard is is it worth it using swype? Which predictive is best?
Thanks
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I think thumb keyboard is nice had it on the streak and its even better on the note.
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there is many keyboards that are nice for android...if u ask 10 people here you'll get 10 different answers....its. boils down to personal prefrence....some like themes...some keyboards don't offer many.....some like swype others do not.......many have free trials so u can try them out....I would say to try some out before buying anything....and most u can get on interent anyways....lol.......I personally have tried them all....and I have 2 I stick with one is slideit keyboard for swype....other is keyboard pro......its very fast and learns new words...can customize many options including how big the keyboard is...
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Swype ftw just turn off auto correct
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Thumb keyboard is the best I've tried. Love the customization. Swype is amazing too if you've never tried it. I ultimately had to switch back, which wasn't easy, because it really lacks customization (not like theme stuff but lower level stuff), because it was very annoying any time you had to manually type.
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anyone know of a keyboard that lets you split it in two like those on the ipad?
Yeah in landscape mode i can type incredibly fast using the stock keyboard. The only Thing i don't like is if i type a word and dont realize it autod it wrong, that i can't select the word and bring up the word options, like you could with windows phone. Any of the aftermarket ones have that ability?
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Ok so Swype has what I'm talking about there.this is actually pretty cool.I'm gonna mess around with this some more and see how I like it. Swype seems to work real smooth with the stylus and I don't have to I use landscape.
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theres a keyboard that has a blank square,,and you can draw the letters out with your fingers,,,but i forgot whats it called,,lol...da*m....wierd huh
cgibsong002 said:
Yeah in landscape mode i can type incredibly fast using the stock keyboard. The only Thing i don't like is if i type a word and dont realize it autod it wrong, that i can't select the word and bring up the word options, like you could with windows phone. Any of the aftermarket ones have that ability?
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Thumb Keyboard has that ability. Press a word, and the autocorrect list pops back up. The only problem I've been having with it is sometimes while I'm typing it doubles the first letter (for example ssausage, or bbank) and it doesn't automatically correct the error when I hit space like it's supposed to. I have to manually go back and delete the extra character. Happens quite often, and I don't know why. I'm actually thinking about trying out some different keyboard because of it. The default keyboard didn't have that issue.
Hey there guys, I have been on the hunt for the Best Android Keyboad, and I wanted to see what everyone here was using?? I have tried stock, predictive, and the slide type, (I have not had the chance to play with any of the other 3rd party keyboards, with all sorts of different technology's.
So, I was wondering if some of you fellow xda-ers wanted to weight in on this, and help guide me on my adventure??
Thanks in advance :cool
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swype for normal language but my most preferred is hackers keyboard. latter has a full keyboard like on pc when in landscape mode. pretty awesome on big screens like galaxy note. also almost every keyboard has the stupid white text entry over the entire remaining screen where there is not the keyboard, which hides my chat windows away and makes landscape a pain. hackers keyboard does not do such. you have keyboard and chatlog.
I like Android 4.2's stock keyboard. It has everything you need. Predictive text, spell-checking, gesture typing, multiple finger gesture typing. I use English Azerty, and it is just great for me!
Swype, until I get 4.2
MultiLink keyboard :thumbup:
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Swype, although the 4.2 keyboard's implementation of this looks nice. I also like Hacker's Keyboard on my tablet which is just a PC looking keyboard layout. If they could implement a Swype functionality with it then it would be my favorite.
Swiftkey 3 is my Favourite.
Simply because
1)It is more intuitive than the rest, thus producing more CORRECT Auto Correction
2)It learns your way of typing and in real time monitors all that you type and maintains your individual statistics
3)It individually Learns from your fb,sms,email and twitter threads.
4)It also provides a good number of visual customization options
Thus overall it proves to be the best package
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swype for normal language but my most preferred is hackers keyboard. latter has a full keyboard like on pc when in landscape mode. pretty awesome on big screens like galaxy note. also almost every keyboard has the stupid white text entry over the entire remaining screen where there is not the keyboard, which hides my chat windows away and makes landscape a pain. hackers keyboard does not do such. you have keyboard and chatlog.
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impu153 said:
I like Android 4.2's stock keyboard. It has everything you need. Predictive text, spell-checking, gesture typing, multiple finger gesture typing. I use English Azerty, and it is just great for me!
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premsrj said:
Swype, until I get 4.2
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asdot said:
MultiLink keyboard :thumbup:
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spunker88 said:
Swype, although the 4.2 keyboard's implementation of this looks nice. I also like Hacker's Keyboard on my tablet which is just a PC looking keyboard layout. If they could implement a Swype functionality with it then it would be my favorite.
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ShayonX said:
Swiftkey 3 is my Favourite.
Simply because
1)It is more intuitive than the rest, thus producing more CORRECT Auto Correction
2)It learns your way of typing and in real time monitors all that you type and maintains your individual statistics
3)It individually Learns from your fb,sms,email and twitter threads.
4)It also provides a good number of visual customization options
Thus overall it proves to be the best package
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Thanx guys for the input, and all the great info I find ShayonX, IMO, as to swiftkey 3, and as far as "prediction boards", go I think there is no better. I was actually going to go with swiftkey 3, but I just found it was lacking on skins, and customization. I like to be able 2 change the size, and width of my characters, (due to wide fingers), and skins are a great Addition
I tried Swift key 3, touchpal keyboard, go keyboard, and perfect keyboard, and ended up going with "perfect keyboard, bcuz the customization is very deatailed. I also tried swype style keyboard, but I found predictive to be the style for me.
I am running the Moto Phonton, so I won't be getting the 4.0 or 4.2 update, so is there anything else out there to look @??
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