[Q] Keyboard Bug? - Verizon LG G3

Is this a bug with the keyboard software on the LG G3, or some kind of feature? I know it's not my touch screen, because the touches are registering properly through the developer options "show touches". Note: the circle is the location I'm touching that is being displayed by that option. I have to click almost like a whole row lower than what I want. It only does it on the characters that come up with long pressing the period, so I'm thinking software bug? Does your keyboard do this?

bpyazel said:
Is this a bug with the keyboard software on the LG G3, or some kind of feature? I know it's not my touch screen, because the touches are registering properly through the developer options "show touches". Note: the circle is the location I'm touching that is being displayed by that option. I have to click almost like a whole row lower than what I want. It only does it on the characters that come up with long pressing the period, so I'm thinking software bug? Does your keyboard do this?
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Yes, same issue here--drove me nuts...and back to Google Keyboard. Did it on the symbols pop up, and bad on numbers row, as well. Too bad, and I sort of liked the layout. But, Google Keyboard is still my go-to keyboard app.

Yeah, I had a similar experience. I switched before I could really care too much though, I usually bounce between Swiftkey and the Google keyboard. The goggle keyboard, android L preview edition is my go-to as a daily

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Swype beta

Swype beta stopped working an not on list for upgrade. Now what damn it
Yeah, annoying, it still works as a keyboard, but you can't swype.......
Use SLIDE IT in the Market its Free and swypes OK or buy ULTIMATE KEYBOARD that has everything including a swype
I had the same problem with expired swype so installed ultra keyboard based on some recommendations and wow this thing works great on the streak! Seems like it was made for it. There is so much customization and the ability to keep the top row numbers active. Only downside I have seen with limited testing is the tracing is not that accurate. The ability to size the keyboard is especially valuable on this screen size. Try it out.
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As above, and can't see myself going back to swype after a mere 5 minutes with ultra keyboard. Thanks swype for locking me out so I could find a superior replacement!
Does anyone find the ultrakeyboard slow.
I have installed in 2 of my streaks and differents rom version and has always been slow.
Though i like the features included the lag is worrisome and does not allow me to type fast.
one doesn't seem to be able to resize fonts though. Swype had nice big characters.
Slide it is not free, just been on the market and its asking for 6 euro's stupid swype not working no more
zero.fx said:
Slide it is not free, just been on the market and its asking for 6 euro's stupid swype not working no more
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the trial version is
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.dasur.slideit.vt.lite
free
Ultra Keyboard is a little pokey (there is a brief pause after entering characters or swiping, so you can't hit the "search" key or "enter" key), but is overall great. It has so many other features (such as copy, cut, paste buttons, cursor movement buttons, and bunches of other goodies) that it makes it worth it. No big inconvenience, and being able to swipe text more than makes up for the issue.
okmft said:
Ultra Keyboard is a little pokey (there is a brief pause after entering characters or swiping, so you can't hit the "search" key or "enter" key), but is overall great. It has so many other features (such as copy, cut, paste buttons, cursor movement buttons, and bunches of other goodies) that it makes it worth it. No big inconvenience, and being able to swipe text more than makes up for the issue.
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I had a similar problem and made a change to: Ultra Keyboard Settings->Typing->Protected Controls->Deselect "Enter Key"
phjnky said:
I had a similar problem and made a change to: Ultra Keyboard Settings->Typing->Protected Controls->Deselect "Enter Key"
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*Very nice*!!! That little "feature" has now been disabled, and I thank you for the information. Seriously. That will teach me to remember to go through every possible menu and setting on an important piece of software like a new keyboard.

[Q] Question about screen sensitivity

I am not sure if this is a common issue (I searched with no results), but my US 5.0 is far too sensitive as far as the screen goes. When I am trying to scroll it usually makes a selection instead of scrolling.
For example, if I want to scroll through My Apps in the Market or on Amazon's App Store instead of scrolling it selects whichever app my finger is on whenever I begin the scrolling motion. It forces me to constantly have to use the 'back' key.
Thumb Keyboard doesn't work very well either. I don't know if it is a compatibility issue or if it is related to my screen issue.
I know that screen sensitivity is a big factor in product design, but mine is ridiculously over the top.
CreekDirt said:
I am not sure if this is a common issue (I searched with no results), but my US 5.0 is far too sensitive as far as the screen goes. When I am trying to scroll it usually makes a selection instead of scrolling.
For example, if I want to scroll through My Apps in the Market or on Amazon's App Store instead of scrolling it selects whichever app my finger is on whenever I begin the scrolling motion. It forces me to constantly have to use the 'back' key.
Thumb Keyboard doesn't work very well either. I don't know if it is a compatibility issue or if it is related to my screen issue.
I know that screen sensitivity is a big factor in product design, but mine is ridiculously over the top.
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Mine will select stuff on it's own from time to time. Especially when I'm holding my finger over the home button or something it'll detect a press right on the screen right above the button. I've learned to live with it.
You might wanna look into an alternate keyboard too, I use swiftkey and it allows you to calibrate the keyboard and customize it greatly.
I solved my screen sensitivity issue by rebooting the player.. I got to thinking about it and realized that I had never rebooted since originally getting the player.
I am trying swiftkey x right now and it is definitely a lot better. I downloaded it a long time ago on my Xoom.

Xperia Keyboard

I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the Gesture Input in particular. Strike rate for arriving at intended word is perhaps 50%. More annoyingly once an incorrect(or any) word is entered, the system always deselects the suggested word and adds a space. Therefore you have to backspace numerous characters to correct it. And yes, I have unchecked "Automatic space" under Symbols & smileys.
Whereas on my Nexus 5x the strike rate for correct word is nearer 90% AND if an unintended word does get entered it is only ever a single press of the backspace key to clear it and start again. ie the entered word remains selected until the next action occurs and no following space is entered until then. Much better arrangement in my opinion.
For now I have disabled Gesture input as it is not working satisfactorily for me on this small Z5c screen. Frustrating because quick and simple text input is a key usability feature for me. If I get frustrated with the keboard every day I will get sick of the handset very soon. Made worse for me because the Nexus 5x I have been evaluating does such a terrific job of it, accentuating the shortcomings of the Xperia keyboard on the Compact.
Does everyone find the Xperia Keyboard satisfactory in the Compact phone footprint?
I'm having a similar issue. I'm use to using the CyanogenMod keyboard from my old rom with its own gestures. The other nice thing is that it has the symbols on the keys like the xperia keyboard where the google one doesnt for some reason.
Mine's working fine. Infact it has even picked up the Bangla words that I've used so far and so this is making one handed typing extremely easy for me. Well I have been using the xperia keyboard for like 3 years at a stretch now and maybe that's why I'm so used to it
I have been using this keyboard for about a month and still have not gotten use to it. The gesture swiping is only correct maybe 25% of the time at most. I've resorted to just typing more often now. I'd switch to the google keyboard but it lacks symbols on they keys.
eng3 said:
I have been using this keyboard for about a month and still have not gotten use to it. The gesture swiping is only correct maybe 25% of the time at most. I've resorted to just typing more often now. I'd switch to the google keyboard but it lacks symbols on they keys.
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With the Google keyboard you can hold down the symbol button and the symbols will appear on their respective keys. Then you can slide over to the symbol you want.
scottjb said:
With the Google keyboard you can hold down the symbol button and the symbols will appear on their respective keys. Then you can slide over to the symbol you want.
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yeah, I know I can do that, but I'm use to holding down the key. I have to be somewhat precise with the sliding to the correct button so its easy to be off by one. I suppose I have the same risk just pressing and holding but I figure its easier to be precise when pressing a button directly vs stopping a slide.

Keyboard covers login password?

With both MS Swiftkey and GBoard the keyboard completely covers the login password box when unlocking. It makes it impossible to see how many keys you've already pressed when you have a 10 character password. Does anyone know a workaround or fix for this?
Yes, I know: set up fingerprint, but Android will still ask for your password every boot and then randomly every few days when unlocking and refuse to let the fingerprint work.
You can resize the keyboard.
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You can resize the keyboard.
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True, but I'd like a keyboard taller than 1/2" which is about the max it could be and not cover the input box. That would make the buttons almost too small to even use a stylus on. You also can't resize it just during login - those options aren't available because it's locked. You'd have to set that as your always size for the keyboard.
All my other Android devices - and I have many - move the input box up a bit while a keyboard is displayed, for all screens not just the lock screen. The Duo seems to ignore that convention.
The only workaround I can see is to make the keyboard float, and I really don't like that option. I'll try running with it for a few days though and see if I adjust.
That's not a duo issue, that's an android issue compounded by the Duo's overly wide aspect ratio. I come across that issue every now and then on my Note and would constantly have to minimize the keyboard to check and bring it back up.
A problem I never had on a slider phone. [emoji57]
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Go to the play store and down load the SwiftKey beta keyboard. That is the one to you with out this issue

Swipe from bottom gesture is bugged

Is frustrating that every time I made a swipe from the bottom of the screen, there will be an involuntary touch to the app I'm using or with the keyboard space bar/letters.
A small workaround is to use the bottom gesture bar, but other phones this will not be an issue.
It seems to be a normal behaviour from a certain version of OneUI but no one seem to care about it.
Coming from an old OnePlus 5T, I've noticed it from day one on my S21+.
I'm missing something or what?
I'm the only one facing this issue?
Go to Settings > Display > Navigation Bar. Here try to activate Gesture hints; then open more options in "Swipe gestures" and increase Gesture sensibility.
I also found usefull to download "Good Lock" from the Galaxy store. There in Home Up> Task Changer I activated "Allow bottom gestures in full screen mode"; this was the thing that gave me the most headache.
gian1989 said:
I activated "Allow bottom gestures in full screen mode"; this was the thing that gave me the most headache.
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Yes, it seems to help a bit within apps interface but not with keyboard.
Today I've tested my old OP5T and there is a different approach with gesture.
Swiping from bottom is really fluid and no there are no issues with keyboard.
I will try to make a video comparison, because this is the only major issue I've found with this device.
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Mako0 said:
Yes, it seems to help a bit within apps interface but not with keyboard.
Today I've tested my old OP5T and there is a different approach with gesture.
Swiping from bottom is really fluid and no there are no issues with keyboard.
I will try to make a video comparison, because this is the only major issue I've found with this device.
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Sorry since I don't have problems with the keyboard I have just realized your problem. To solve it go in Setting > General management >Keyboard list and default: here just switch on "keyboard button on navigation bar" and "Show button hide keyboard". By activating these two options your keyboard is going to be moved up a bit so you can avoid miss press (if you use Samsung keyboard you can also just press the three dots then keyboard size and move the keyboard up).

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