Keyh board issue - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

I'm having a weird keyboard issue. Every time I type something the keyboard types something else. For example if I want to type the letter "c" my phone acts like I hit "f" and it types the letter "f". Its like if the whole bottom row wasn't working I can't deleat anything if i hit the erase button the x it starts typing " l". I can't really explain it since this the first time I have this issue. I have switched Roms and keyboards tried everything even toook of the screen protector but nothing seems to help. I have to roptate the phone in order to type correctly And even then the keyboard hits the wrong letter.
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saul1991 said:
I'm having a weird keyboard issue. Every time I type something the keyboard types something else. For example if I want to type the letter "c" my phone acts like I hit "f" and it types the letter "f". Its like if the whole bottom row wasn't working I can't deleat anything if i hit the erase button the x it starts typing " l". I can't really explain it since this the first time I have this issue. I have switched Roms and keyboards tried everything even toook of the screen protector but nothing seems to help. I have to roptate the phone in order to type correctly And even then the keyboard hits the wrong letter.
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Sounds like a screen/digitizer issue, I might have to replace it.
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Triscuit said:
Sounds like a screen/digitizer issue, I might have to replace it.
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Dam that's what I was fearing. I broke the digitiszer a while back and had to get it replaced and it was expoensive.
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[Q] Problems with Swype

Is anybody else having problems with swype? It works fine but the trace doesn't show up. Also the keyboard shows all caps after I start typing (not swyping) even though it types lowercase letters.
I had the same problem. It went away on its own. This version of swype sux. Can't predict a damn thing correctly
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Buff McBigstuff said:
Is anybody else having problems with swype? It works fine but the trace doesn't show up. Also the keyboard shows all caps after I start typing (not swyping) even though it types lowercase letters.
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If you change input method to the htc kb and then back to swype it works fine.
I'm really hoping this either gets fixed or we get root soon so I can replace it.
the swype problem is back. i switched to another keyboard then back.... then its working. thanks watzone69

Disable auto predict while keyboard is on

Is there a way to set up the phone when a keyboard is detected it stops predicting. My biggest issue is that I first like double space for the period. Second is that it'll memorize my last word and when I go reply to something it'll plug that word with the word I actually type, so I gotta go back and delete and start over. Running 4.1.93
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Swiftkey 3 (keyboard)

To those of you sharks looking for the next best keyboard, this is it. I dl'd it yesterday to run a test drive and this thing is fast - but more importantly, flawless. i havent sent a mistyped txt all day (im a speed typer, but there is an option for precision typers too). I went back to the stock keyboard and it was fail-galore, but, of course, YMMV
-its NOT the same as the swiftkey keyboard in the Play Store. its BETTER
-it learns your typing style more effectively than others advertise, IMO, via social networking/past texts/emails (which ever you prefer)
-its got some pretty nice themes onboard
-its layout is pretty comfortable and doesnt take up space with useless buttons
-its free
here's an article attesting to it's prowess:
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...there/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
heres a direct dl link:
http://vip.swiftkey.net/sk3beta
EDIT: Out of beta! woohoo! If you owned swiftkey x, check it out cuz you get upgraded for free otherwise it's half off this first week on the Play Store
SwiftKey makes the best Android keyboard, period.
I've been using SwiftKey X for a long while, and loved it. The biggest problem I had was missing the space bar (I'm also a speed typer) and typing the letter b, or something, which it wouldn't autocorrect.
I installed the SwiftKey 3 beta last night, and it's phenomenal. It fixes that problem (in fact, try typing without pressing the spacebar and look at the autocorrect) and is overall even more responsive.
I also just downloaded this and while I don't have anything to compare it too other than the stock, I'm already amazed.
While allowing it to scan my emails, texts, and facebook to figure out my speech mannerisms is unnerving, the results are amazing!
It's like it's in my head. Of course, I'm an ex-blackberry user so I have to adjust to using the correction bar. I still want to type out all my words letter by letter. *rolls eyes at self*
But so far, an amazing keyboard.
Thanks for this. I bought SwiftKey but was digging the sense4 keyboard until I saw this. I love the cobalt skin.
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This makes me regret buying the regular SwiftKey lol. Ah well the developers deserve the money.
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Avan50 said:
This makes me regret buying the regular SwiftKey lol. Ah well the developers deserve the money.
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You'll get updated to it; don't worry. I got SwiftKey X for free from SwiftKey 1. It'd be pretty unbelievable if they didn't give X users 3.
I'm a long time Swiftkeyer myself. Started using the original when it went Beta. Have used every version since.
My only gripe with Swiftkey, is the automatic space after using a period. My email address has a period in it and it is a bit annoying. Especially since you have to type your email like a gazillion times.
One problem I'm having with SwiftKey 3 is that they got rid of the distinct question mark button, and it seriously slows me down to have to long press a key.
Do any of y'all know if it's possible to bring the distinct key back?
Thanks for the share! I love Swiftkey and I glad that they finally have Korean language support (albeit beta) now. =)
Does the haptic work for y'all? I can't seem to get it to work. It's enabled in the string already.
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Does the haptic work for y'all? I can't seem to get it to work. It's enabled in the string already.
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Sure doesn't..
I just checked, and I found the haptic feedback to work with SwiftKey x.
I'll report this through their beta feedback.
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Does the haptic work for y'all? I can't seem to get it to work. It's enabled in the string already.
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haptic working fine for me. you mean while your type right? (just making sure). make sure you set the haptic feedback duration to at least ~20ms to notice it. i'm at 18ms and i like it, albeit it hiccups every now and then because im such a fast typer anything lower than about 15 wont work/is too short to notice
Works great now, thanks!
I also figured out my question mark issue from earlier: you can swipe horizontally across the period button. To the left right you'll get the question mark, and to the left, you'll get the explanation mark. Works wonderfully.
I just don't know why anyone would use any other keyboard.
Thanks so much for this! :-D
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yeah it works. I had to turn up the duration of the feedback, and now it works fine. Only things is, if i mispell a workd incorrectly (especially a small word like "Hey") it wont auto correct it for me. it just leaves the misspelled word. I thought its supposed to correct it for ya LOL. Unless im missing something int he settings?
reverepats said:
yeah it works. I had to turn up the duration of the feedback, and now it works fine. Only things is, if i mispell a workd incorrectly (especially a small word like "Hey") it wont auto correct it for me. it just leaves the misspelled word. I thought its supposed to correct it for ya LOL. Unless im missing something int he settings?
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I'm totally new to this so I don't know what the behavior is supposed to be, but I noticed that the corrected word is usually offered as a choice for me to select above the keyboard.
Thanks for this. I had bought swiftkey for my OG evo but this works even better.
Flash?
I have been using Swift Key for at least a year on other phones and have been totally sold on the quality of this keyboard - I wanted to try the beta just to see what is different - but wasn't sure how to install -
I tried flashing and it failed - and there isn't an "AP" per se that i saw which I could install - so how do I install from the zip file you posted? Sorry if I sound like a noob but I am a little confused on how to install this -
I appreciate the help
mocsab said:
I have been using Swift Key for at least a year on other phones and have been totally sold on the quality of this keyboard - I wanted to try the beta just to see what is different - but wasn't sure how to install -
I tried flashing and it failed - and there isn't an "AP" per se that i saw which I could install - so how do I install from the zip file you posted? Sorry if I sound like a noob but I am a little confused on how to install this -
I appreciate the help
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after you click on the dl link i put in the first post, your browser (or phone) should automatically download the file. it'll say swiftkey3_beta-3(etc, etc).apk, so just move it onto your phone if it isnt already and, using any file explorer or in the notification bar, click on it and install like any other app

Typing words, hit space bar, words disappear

I kinda feel dumb cuz I don't know if its actually something in predictive text settings I'm just missing or what. The problem is when I'm typing something in, primarily notice it in browser searching, I'll type words, then space bar, then word, space bar, etc etc. However, about 50% of the time, when I hit the space bar, it just deletes out the word I just typed and inserts another space. Last night I was trying to search "Galaxy S3 tips and tricks" and the whole thing came out "Galaxy S3[space][space][space]. WTF is going on here? Are others experiencing this at all? Its soooooo annoying.
FYI, it doesn't do it at all when typing out text messages so I'm wondering if it is something to do with browser or what. I tried clearing Samsung Keyboard cache and data and it worked for a bit, then started doing it again.
I think its definately keyboard related cuz if I switch and use a different keyboard, the issues disappear
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TechSavvy2 said:
I think its definately keyboard related cuz if I switch and use a different keyboard, the issues disappear
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I had this issue using the last version of Swype - Using the latest beta seems to have fixed it though.
id_twin said:
I had this issue using the last version of Swype - Using the latest beta seems to have fixed it though.
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I signed up for the beta on the Swype website, but a little confused as to how to really get my hands on the beta. Am I waiting for something to show up in my in-box or am I missing a link somewhere?
I believe you have to wait until the folks at Swype send you an email inviting you to the beta. IIRC it took about three days for mine to arrive when I signed up a year or so ago.
This and the copy paste issue is driving me nuts. How can they have such buggery on the shelves? I won't post off topic (not that I could copy/paste the link to that thread here anyway).
So my only option is beta, some pokey free or costly 3rd party keyboard app? Google tells me that, as these keyboards require internet access, I'm at risk of key logging activity due to the combination of permissions they require.

Bugs when switching from phone-tablet and vice-versa

In this thread, you can complain about your own problems. Also, you can help other people so they stop griping. But really. Feel free to ask questions. Such as:
Does anybody else have issues when switching screens?
For example, on some launchers (occasionally even Asus', others including nova and apex) , the icon/sprites get smaller when undocking from the tablet.
Answer other people's questions if you know how.
Thanks,
--Char1i3
idk where on xda i read that the whole dynamic display feature relies heavily on zen ui ( asus ui ) .. so without it it wont be as smooth as we expect it to be. Heres a huge bug ive noticed... art runtime wont work at all !
I tried ART and got into a bootloop. :sly:
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I've noticed that certain widgets when placed on the phone screen will cause a 20-25 second delay in launching tablet mode. I've also noticed that Asus launcher will display error messages and Android system error messages.
I've attached 3 screenshots.
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alleyezondisromo said:
idk where on xda i read that the whole dynamic display feature relies heavily on zen ui ( asus ui ) .. so without it it wont be as smooth as we expect it to be. Heres a huge bug ive noticed... art runtime wont work at all !
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Could you remind me, what exactly is dynamic display? Is it just the tab?
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Dynamic display is in display settings that allows you to add apps to a list so the tablet can transition between phone and tablet mode without a popup message saying you need to restart the app. It's a compatibility list
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Are most of the issues about Dynamic Display concerning when switching from phone mode to tablet mode and vice a versa? If so, I do not understand the emphasis this has gotten. It is rare I need an app to stay open when switching, I think because as the unit is being switched I am also in transition. Usually this means closing out an app, then undocking the phone, putting it in my pocket, and off I go.The apps I may use during the transition, the call and text apps, do seem to transfer well. The pop-up menu can be disabled. Apps seem to display well in both the phone and tablet mode when not switching.
I realize some users could find this problematic but the issue seems a bit overblown. I would think my experience of use would be the rule rather than the exception.
Your thoughts.
Error displaying on phone after removal from dock
osifervic said:
I've noticed that certain widgets when placed on the phone screen will cause a 20-25 second delay in launching tablet mode. I've also noticed that Asus launcher will display error messages and Android system error messages.
I've attached 3 screenshots.
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I've had that same error multiple times on the phone screen when I remove it out of the tablet dock. In addition to that error
I have a certain procedure when inserting the phone into the tablet dock.
1 - I pull up the gallery and click on any picture
2 - with the picture in full screen I insert the phone in the tablet dock
3 - the picture shows itself in all its glory in the tablet and then i can hit home and end up on the tablet home screen
The KICKER I can't let the tablet screen time out or press the screen off button or else the tablet never comes back on....
I have to remove the phone from the dock and I get the android.ui error message on the screen.
I can't put the phone in with screen off, or device off or it will never display, very annoying and hopefully will be resolved by Asus.
Considering this is Asus's 5th or 6th gen of this device, you would tend to believe that they got the whole phone tablet dock errors
resolved. But I'm sure errors resurface when ever there is a new android os.
Has anyone else experience the same problems as me?
In any webpages in Chrome I get a crash when switching
Art issues here as well, i dont get a bootloop, mine just hangs on the boot logo. I left it for about 40 mins knowing the art runtime takes a while to switch over, but i finally got frustrated, had to factory reset from the recovery menu. Tried with fastboot enabled and disabled, no luck either way
DTR204 said:
Art issues here as well, i dont get a bootloop, mine just hangs on the boot logo. I left it for about 40 mins knowing the art runtime takes a while to switch over, but i finally got frustrated, had to factory reset from the recovery menu. Tried with fastboot enabled and disabled, no luck either way
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I thought it was a bootloop, but EXACT same thing happened to me! I had to get a fac reset before my 1800 contacts backed up. :banghead:
This is a serious issue that Asus needs to know about.
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chile5o,
Mine does the same thing where the tablet will freeze up and then won't turn back on after the error messages. Then I get an unresponsive black screen. This is my 2nd unit as I exchanged one already for the same issue and Both do the same thing. I Don't know if it is a software or hardware issue. Some apps and widgets apparently don't play nice with the the padfone station.
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osifervic said:
Mine does the same thing where the tablet will freeze up and then won't turn back on. I get an unresponsive black screen. This is my 2nd unit as I exchanged one already for the same issue and Both do the same thing. I Don't know if it is a software or hardware issue. Some apps and widgets apparently don't play nice with the the padfone station.
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chile5o said:
I've had that same error multiple times on the phone screen when I remove it out of the tablet dock. In addition to that error
I have a certain procedure when inserting the phone into the tablet dock.
1 - I pull up the gallery and click on any picture
2 - with the picture in full screen I insert the phone in the tablet dock
3 - the picture shows itself in all its glory in the tablet and then i can hit home and end up on the tablet home screen
The KICKER I can't let the tablet screen time out or press the screen off button or else the tablet never comes back on....
I have to remove the phone from the dock and I get the android.ui error message on the screen.
I can't put the phone in with screen off, or device off or it will never display, very annoying and hopefully will be resolved by Asus.
Considering this is Asus's 5th or 6th gen of this device, you would tend to believe that they got the whole phone tablet dock errors
resolved. But I'm sure errors resurface when ever there is a new android os.
Has anyone else experience the same problems as me?
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It appears that you both have some huge problems. Many of my issues were resolved when getting Padfone Switcher and Padfone Controller. They are both results under "padfone" the search bar in the play store. (Sorry for lack of links)
You can control which launcher for the phone and the tab. I chose Nova for phone, Asus/Apex for tablet.
Tell me if your issues are still occurring (post configuring the apps, of course)
Thanks,
--Char1i3
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Here's more information...
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Where did you go to get this?
CharlieR1 said:
It appears that you both have some huge problems. Many of my issues were resolved when getting Padfone Switcher and Padfone Controller. They are both results under "padfone" the search bar in the play store. (Sorry for lack of links)
You can control which launcher for the phone and the tab. I chose Nova for phone, Asus/Apex for tablet.
Tell me if your issues are still occurring (post configuring the apps, of course)
Thanks,
--Char1i3
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Both apps are a huge help, a must have for our phones. Thanks!
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CharlieR1 said:
Where did you go to get this?
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I got the info from here....
http://padfoneclub.com/pl/content/content.php?content.16
I had downloaded it about 2 weeks ago when I got my 1st PadFone X before I exchanged it for another one.
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Can you post the apks here? No luck in play store.

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