I love that the "swype" feature is now incorporated, because it honestly just saves me so much time. However, compared to one of the customs ones I had last year, it's - sad to say - garbage.
On the one I used before, and I believe even the swype app, there were a few differences that made it great for me. The three major drawbacks I find are (1) when I use a browser and do "swype", the words do not automatically get spaced, even though they will in a text or whatnot. (2) If I push backspace, because the wrong word has been chosen, I have to backspace letter-by-letter instead of just deleting the whole word in one go. (3) The worst is that several words that my older keyboard would guess right without issue will just not come up on this keyboard. At one point I got a word, had to delete it, re-needed that word, and it would no longer come up... On top of that, I expect certain words like "dalvik" to be picked up on.
Anyways, is it just me, or is anyone else noticing this?
I can also upload the keyboard I was using, it's was based on 4.2 and can be flashed. Very seldom will younotice anything buggy, and even if so, it is nothing that impedes on your typing or from the keyboard functioning as it should.
I'm using Swype+Dragon and I admit that this keyboard isn't that great the space button is so small and they're trying to pack everything into a small amount of space but it's not as bad either. I've been using jelly bean keyboard for quite some time and love it. I used other keyboards but nothing compares to the jelly bean keyboard just need to have more themes for it. The only reason I'm using Swype is because the keyboard theme goes with the rest of the theme for my phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
You can try SwiftKey. I've used it on my S3 and now on my S4. It has Swype features they call "Flow" Try it out, you might like it.
I'll take a look for the SwiftKey. I did find a keyboard that has bigger buttons if anyone is interested in trying that.
Related
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
Dazza2910 said:
...way more responsive than my old HTC Touch HD.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
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.
Send from my arc using tapatalk
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
Swyped from my LT15i-Arc
I'm looking for SWYPE for Xperia neo. Can anyone help please?
@enboug
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.
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
Sent from my Samsung Nizzote
I think thumb keyboard is nice had it on the streak and its even better on the note.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
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...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
Swype ftw just turn off auto correct
Sent from my oversized communication device. G-note
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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
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?
Sent from my Samsung Nizzote
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.
Sent from my Samsung Nizzote
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?
Sent from my Samsung Nizzote
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
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.
Sent from my EVO using XDA
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.
Joel
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.
Joel
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
aliwho said:
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).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
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?
docmalc said:
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SwiftKey keyboard FTW
SwiftKey.... and now that it's bringing flow... it's going to faster and accurate than swype
HTC EVO LTE
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.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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.
hurled from my AOKP'd Evo LTE. Enjoy.
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.
Sent from my SG3
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.
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not my cup of tea but pretty cool nevertheless
Alot more customisations then people realise.
Sent from my SG3
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Weird. I can't find the 'add style' option anywhere.
hurled from my AOKP'd Evo LTE. Enjoy.
scottspa74 said:
Weird. I can't find the 'add style' option anywhere.
hurled from my AOKP'd Evo LTE. Enjoy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Advanced settings / custom input styles. There you'll find add......
Sent from my SG3
SwiftKey 3
What typing style does everyone use within Swiftkey?
I can't seem to find a good one. I like to Swype and type both and haven't been able to find one that is good at both. Hoping someone has a well kept secret of keyboard knowledge.
Tried:
Swiftkey
Swype
Kii
Touchpal
Stock Google
Stock Samsung
And probably others
I cycle between Google/Swiftkey and Thumb Keyboard
If swype+type is your main criteria my opinion is that Google Keyboard is as good as any of the options out there and is progressively getting better every update.
As a long time pro/beta user, I want SwifKey to be my default, but I always end up back with ThumbKeyboard.
It has the best split keyboard layouts and an indispensable row of user mappable keys.
As much as I like the other two, I find I miss the custom keys too much to offset the features of the others
One thing to keep in mind is each one is going to "feel" a bit different (spacing, heat maps etc). Spending a week with a keyboard will tell you more than a quick tryout will ( I speak from experience LOL)
In the end they are all good and in development, so it really just comes down to user preference.
Sick Google has gotten better but no prettier