Full version is out on the market!
What are you doing go DL it already!
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Looks like its now working!
I'm using it on Vegan Ginger RC1.
Go grab the apk from the link below.
So far it looks really good,
Typing in landscape is easier, since the keys are much bigger than the stock one this rom comes with.
having arrows on screen is a big plus
And it has lots of symbols you can use by long pressing.
Speaking of long pressing you can change the time it takes to long press in the settings.
Will try post some pics later
Here is the site if you guys want to check it out for yourself.
http://thumb4beta.blogspot.com/
Known issues:
Long pressing on the settings key causes a FC.
Curious if thats the case with other roms
How did you get your keyboard to work with your tablet? I've tried several keyboards besides the one that came with my tablet and ROM (TnT Lite 4.2.5) and it won't even let me select the box to make it a choice.
Try unchecking any other input devices/kb from the settings. I had similar issues when i had other kb enabled
johnsonjf said:
How did you get your keyboard to work with your tablet? I've tried several keyboards besides the one that came with my tablet and ROM (TnT Lite 4.2.5) and it won't even let me select the box to make it a choice.
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You have to move the Thumb Keyboard apk file from "data/app" to "system/app" via Root Explorer.
Then you reboot and go into your Market and longpress the search text box. You'll be prompted to choose your input method.
Im also testing the keyboard for the developer. So far so good. Always loved the paid version i bought.
I like the new layout though g tabbers will never get to enjoy the multi touch that it now supports (i think our hardware supports only 2 touch points).
Edit: Yes, long press on settings causes a force close on TNT Lite over here too. Reported to developer. I think its actually because he disabled the functionalities for other layouts.
clankfu said:
You have to move the Thumb Keyboard apk file from "data/app" to "system/app" via Root Explorer.
Then you reboot and go into your Market and longpress the search text box. You'll be prompted to choose your input method.
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I can't get it to show up
If you followed the instructions exactly it will show.
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Downloaded
Installed
Moved .apk to system/app
Nothing
Did the whole process again and it worked! Love it
I downloaded, installed, enabled in settings, and selected as the input method. So far it's working just fine. Haven't tested that extensively yet but for now it's pretty awesome.
What's the verdict on this so far? An improvement on the previous version?
Is voice recognition working?
Been using the paid version and it's great. However the voice to text doesn't work. Is that fixed in this version?
It doesn't? Think you need to activate it in settings. Works on my g tab.
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Thanks for the help with getting the keyboards working. This is a nice keyboard.
Voice is working fine on my tablet.
I like this keyboard a bunch, hands down the best I've used on the tablet so far. I'll definitely be buying it when it comes out of Beta.
agree. Very very happy with it.
does this not do spelling or auto correct ?
nitefallz said:
does this not do spelling or auto correct ?
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I have not checked the voice part yet, but spelling and auto correct works fine.
Both the market version (3.0.2) and this version are constantly FCing for me / not working at all under CM7 and I'm pulling my hair out trying to understand why.
The more I use this keyboard the more I like it. I keep noticing things that are just well thought out and useful, like the long-press for smilies on the left space bar and .com (and long-press for .net and others) button. Even common fractions on the center-right number pad. Very cool, very useful, and definitely a keeper. It's been rock solid and stable under VEGAn 5.1.1. I'll definitely be buying a copy when the full version is released.
Please give complete paths. There are several data directories on my system but none contain an apps folder. My system folder does though. I installed it and it shows but i can't enable it. Runs fine with just a standard install on vegan ginger.
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How do I install Swype beta on the Nexus One? I found http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2009/12/30/how-to-get-swype-on-android/ but it's only for Droid. Doesn't work on the N1 because the screen resolution is wrong.
It still works,I use the Droid version on my N1 without an issue - it'll give the error message about the screen size but if you press the text field again it'll pop up and work fine.
it actually DOES work, just not in landscape. Just close the error message and go to input portrait mode again and it'll work. I just turned off auto orientation to always keep my phone in portrait mode to avoid any crashes while laying down and it switching to landscape. There is an .apk file out there that says they have patched it but to no avail =P
Swype is my keyboard while driving (1 handed operation) but I use Smart Keyboard (free on market) for regular landscape typing.
What am I doing wrong then? I installed it, then the same error comes up about the screen size. I click start and when I go to type, no keyboard comes up.
On second thought, I may have had a bad apk file. I downloaded the one in the first post and got it to work.
Looks like it works sometimes. The error message is bugging me, though. There's also no way to hide the keyboard sometimes, unlike the stick keyboard (which you can drag down to hide).
When using Swype and latest Cyanogen rom I cannot use camera. If I disable Swype, then the camera works fine.
anthro said:
Looks like it works sometimes. The error message is bugging me, though. There's also no way to hide the keyboard sometimes, unlike the stick keyboard (which you can drag down to hide).
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Just press the back button to hide it.
Just wondering if anyone here has the ability to get rid of the warning message and landscape version?
It must be a relatively easy task for an experienced dev?
This guy managed to fix it for Hero, Magic etc. and no nag screen and landscape works. Look like he will attempt to fix N1 version as well. Info here:
http://iq0.org/story/swype-hvga-devices-updated
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Just wondering if anyone here has the ability to get rid of the warning message and landscape version?
It must be a relatively easy task for an experienced dev?
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I would like to know too! Everything's working perfect but error messages pi... me off every time changing position.
What can we do?
I posted a fix for the pop up here.
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I posted a fix for the pop up here.
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Wont download for me !!! Just keeps resetting the page.
Anyone able to disable the error message? I am using the english n russian only version.
I'd prefer Swype, but other options exist...
I'd rooted my Kindle Fire and put Swype on there, and use it on my Evo (work phone) and on Incredible. So I'd prefer to have the same tool on all devices.
Two similar products that reportedly DO work with Nexus:
TouchPal Keyboard (free)
SlideIT ($5.99)
Both are in the Android Marketplace
Somewhere I think I've got the apk for ShapeWriter as well, and I used to like that one, so could be worth a test.
I'm not sure what the problem is here? I've been using Swype on my N1 for as long as I can remember, and have never had any problems?
Yeah...why not just download the beta from the official Swype website?
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Yeah...why not just download the beta from the official Swype website?
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I second that. It's so much simpler. Detects your phone & offers the best suited version to download. All you need to do is register & create a username & password for yourself.
I don't know about you guys, but I've never been a fan of Swype or Samsung's keyboard, but I loved the Android Keyboard. Does anyone know if it works or have the apk for it? I wanna try and put it back on my 2.2 install and test it out.
I just found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744373
Looks kinda like what I was looking for, but without the little part that slides upwards for the numbers.
This is what you're looking for.
LatinIME.apk
1. Put it on your SD card
2. Install via whatever you like to use.
or use the ADB to install it.
Thank you. That was just what I looking for. Only thing is, even when I enable the vibrate on keypress, it's not giving me any haptic feedback.
I'm using the keyboard here, listed under FroYo.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740301
Just install it as a regular app.
And do you get haptic feedback on the Android kb?
Edit: Yepp, the one from the AOSP thread actually has working feedback. Thank you MikeyMike.
Edit2: I lied. It doesn't. Lol
I've been using AnySoftKeyboard from the market.
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Guys... You can enable it in the input options...
Settings > Locale and Text > Android Keyboard.
I know that. In 2.2 there is no android keyboard, they got rid of it. I want it back because I find it superior. However none of the ones I've installed have haptic feedback like they did on 2.1 and that's what I want. And yes I know that you have to enable it in the settings.
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a.n said:
This is what you're looking for.
LatinIME.apk
1. Put it on your SD card
2. Install via whatever you like to use.
or use the ADB to install it.
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Thank you man, you're a lifesaver
Installed using Astro
I don't know if I hate haptic feedback or the samsung keyboard more. The Android keyboard is the best one out there (IMHO)
My whole point in creating this thread was to get the Android Keyboard back on 2.2 and have it fully functioning. Meaning I wanted the haptic feedback on it to work and it doesn't. Was there another file or something that went with the LatinIME.apk on 2.1 that I don't know about or couldn't find? Can anybody shed some light on this situation? I desperately hate the Swype and Samsung Keyboards.
No luck with this? I would like to have the Android 2.1 keyboard back as well. (with the hepatic response)
No luck. But I think I may know what the problem is.
On a few of the android keyboards I've seen around the forums, some of them had a corresponding .so file. I don't really know what that is, but I'll go do some research, rummage through my JF6 dump, and post my results here.
Edit1: Ok, so here is what I found. A .so file is a shared object file. Not quite sure what it actually does still, but the Android Keyboard (AOSP) has a .so file that goes with it. I'm guessing that this file is what allows the keyboard to have haptic feedback. I'm going to take the one from my JF6 dump and push it to JI6 and see what happens after a reboot.
stock android :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8459647&postcount=1014
droid-x:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764021
can't use both of them at the same time as they both use the same file names.
EDIT: they do have option for vibrate on key press (haptic) though doesnt work.
Neither of them have haptic feedback on 2.2. I just tried both. And yes I did enable it in the keyboard settings. This is really frustrating. Why the heck did they remove this keyboard??
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miztaken1312 said:
Neither of them have haptic feedback on 2.2. I just tried both. And yes I did enable it in the keyboard settings. This is really frustrating. Why the heck did they remove this keyboard??
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just realized it doesnt work though it is an option. my fault!
i never liked it anyways so im not missing anything
I'm experiencing the same thing, default froyo keyboard on a captivate with froyo, no haptic feedback.
So far I've tried:
- a bunch of different google searches for the same issue
- finding the apk in /system/app and giving it full permissions + reboot + uncheck and recheck the haptic feedback setting
- poking around the file system to see if I can find any settings to mess with
I understand froyo for the captivate is pretty new, but I'm surprised more people aren't asking about the best keyboard (IMO) missing a significant feature.
I agree. This is a superb keyboard and should not have been taken out
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Yes I agree that the Android keyboard is awesome! Actually it was one of the reasons I liked my switch from iPhone. It's so easy to type with unlike most touch keyboards. Why in the world would Samsung get rid of it? Talk about a step backwards. I hesitate to update my phone now. I hope someone can come up with the perfect fix....
*typed on my android keyboard*
I just wish I could figure out a way to hack it back onto 2.2 in 100% working order. Everything works except for the haptic feedback and I cannot figure out why.
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miztaken1312 said:
I just wish I could figure out a way to hack it back onto 2.2 in 100% working order. Everything works except for the haptic feedback and I cannot figure out why.
Sent from my Captivate
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Took me a while to find this post and was wondering if anything has come of this? I just recenetly flashed to the latest cognition froyo build and ran into this exact same issue, however their latest build came with an android keyboard. Has anyone found a solution to this?
Update (1/13):
Several people have gotten the Galaxy Tab Swype working on Nookie Froyo by changing their build.prop to spoof the Tab.
It still won't work on the stock B&N ROM.
This was posted from watzone69 for nookie installation:
"I got Swype working on Froyo Nookie thanks to wvcachi.
Go to tegratab and find the files you need. Edit the build.prop to change the device ID stuff (use the one in the OP as a guide, I copied most the top part). Push that back to /system/ and then push the apk to /system/app/ and the lib file to /system/lib/. Reboot and set it up in Settings > Language and keyboard the way you like it. Long press a text field, select input, pick swype and start swyping!"
Original Post (referring to stock ROM):
I got Swype completely working on my rooted Nook Color, but the changes made also make the system unusable.
It involves pushing the Galaxy Tab apk and lib file (which I can't post on xda) and then editing the build.prop file to make Swype think you're on a Galaxy Tab. Pushing the files alone will give you a pretty sweet (IMO) tap-only version of Swype, but the build.prop editing is what makes it actually swype.
This is a link to my working build.prop file if anyone wants to check it out (don't push my file, better to backup and edit yours if you want to try....actually, if you don't already know that, I'd recommend avoiding this for now).
Example build.prop: http://db.tt/S7gSsmH
Major system bugs:
when I put the NC to sleep, the screen turns black--but stays on. It usually then crashes and requires a hard reboot. So unfortunately, this is unusable right now.
Trace Keyboard Alternative:
SlideIT keyboard works, and I actually like it much better than I did the last time I tried it (their updates have really improved it in my opinion). Instructions on pg. 2 of thread.
Original Post:
Several of us have gotten as far as having the Galaxy Tab version as a tap-only keyboard (an excellent option in itself IMO).
I saw that some Viewsonic G-tab users were able to get full Swype functionality by pushing the Galaxy Tab swype.apk and libSwypeCore.so files, then editing the build.prop to make Swype think it's on a galaxy tab.
I don't think there is a way to do it without the source code or a beta key. The swype package is encrypted somehow and the device restrictions seem to be hard coded into the release...ll
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Jason Foss said:
I don't think there is a way to do it without the source code or a beta key. The swype package is encrypted somehow and the device restrictions seem to be hard coded into the release...ll
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I'm in the beta, but the Swype Installer (not surprisingly) won't download anything on the NC...
OP updated
Swype is doing an AMA on reddit. Here was my question about swype and the NC.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com...ty_relations_specialist_ama/c19tp85?context=3
How does the posted build.prop spoof a Galaxy Tab? It looks like the regular NC build.prop file.
syncron said:
How does the posted build.prop spoof a Galaxy Tab? It looks like the regular NC build.prop file.
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Thanks for the tip - I posted the wrong file. OP updated with correct file.
wvcachi said:
I'm in the beta, but the Swype Installer (not surprisingly) won't download anything on the NC...
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I think it has to do with the browser reporting it is Macintosh instead of Android. So I downloaded to the beta apk with the installer on my phone and then copied the downloaded apk to the Nook. But all I get is a white blank space where the keyboard should appear.
from the redditt discussion linked to this thread it seems that Swype validates devices installing the beta based on them having a valid IMEI or MEID. NC doesnt' have one obviously. I'm assuming that spoofing that would be very difficult. Too bad Swype won't release an installer that doesn't need a valid IMEI
Swype will only display on screens the same resolution as it was compiled for... your phone probably isnt swvga so thats why you cant see the keyboard...
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Jason Foss said:
Swype will only display on screens the same resolution as it was compiled for... your phone probably isnt swvga so thats why you cant see the keyboard...
Sent from my COLORnook using XDA app
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Yeah - so unless Swype changes something to accomodate the NC, it looks like trying to get the Galaxy Tab version is our best bet. Plus it looks much better than a lower-res version of Swype would on our big screens.
I'm using it as a tap-only keyboard now, and I much prefer it to the Droid X keyboard on the NC: looks gorgeous with nice big buttons. To use it as tap-only, just track down the Tab's Swype files (Google: tegratab Swype Galaxy Tab), adb the libSwypeCore file to system/lib, then adb the apk (renamed to LatinIME.apk, after backing up your current keyboard) to system/app. ...all the mucking with the build.prop is to try to get the actual swyping to work.
Any chance they would respond with a request for support?
http: //swypeinc. com/
Mike
nrune said:
Any chance they would respond with a request for support?
http: //swypeinc. com/
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I believe they indicated that B&N would have to ask them to support it, but I don't think they really understood that the request was for support of end-user rooted NCs, not stock ones.
So after more playing, it seems that setting the board in build.prop to anything other than zoom2 causes the system to crash on sleep mode. Swype only works if the board is set to match the Tab. So it looks like our best bets for getting Swype in here are a) Swype accomodates rooted NC's for the beta, b) a future custom ROM can spoof a Galaxy Tab without crashing, or c) someone in the "naughty forums" cracks open the Tab Swype apk to allow it to work on any WSVGA device.
. . . in the meantime, I've found that SlideIT keyboard has actually improved since I last tried it, and it works perfectly on the NC. Just purchase it, install (it won't work), copy the apk somewhere (it'll be in data/app/com.dasur.slideit.apk), then use the usual method of adb pushing it as system/app/LatinIME.apk. Reboot and it'll be your keyboard.
wvcachi said:
So after more playing, it seems that setting the board in build.prop to anything other than zoom2 causes the system to crash on sleep mode. Swype only works if the board is set to match the Tab. So it looks like our best bets for getting Swype in here are a) Swype accomodates rooted NC's for the beta, b) a future custom ROM can spoof a Galaxy Tab without crashing, or c) someone in the "naughty forums" cracks open the Tab Swype apk to allow it to work on any WSVGA device.
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So basically we're dead in the water?
Paul22000 said:
So basically we're dead in the water?
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Unfortunately, that's what it smells like.
I'm sure there is someone out there that can do it. As someone stated, a person in the more nefarious areas of Android might be able to persuade it to act nicely.
wvcachi said:
. . . in the meantime, I've found that SlideIT keyboard has actually improved since I last tried it, and it works perfectly on the NC. Just purchase it, install (it won't work), copy the apk somewhere (it'll be in data/app/com.dasur.slideit.apk), then use the usual method of adb pushing it as system/app/LatinIME.apk. Reboot and it'll be your keyboard.
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2 questions
Ffirst, I an new to android, especially moving around and installing files. Is there any way to do this using a file manager like astro?
Second, I assume this will replace the standard keyboard. How does one restore the standard keyboard if slideit is not satisfactory?
Thanks in advance.
never mind, I figured it out. root explorer works perfectly. astro doesn't seem to be able to copy and paste files. enabling the apk wasn't necessary, so backing up the multi-touch keyboard wasn't necessary either. copying to the sd card with root explorer worked though. to restore I copied the multi- touch .apk back to system/app then tapped on it and installed it, all with root explorer.
I got Swype working on Froyo Nookie thanks to wvcachi.
Go to tegratab.com and find the files you need. Edit the build.prop to change the device ID stuff (use the one in the OP as a guide, I copied most the top part). Push that back to /system/ and then push the apk to /system/app/ and the lib file to /system/lib/. Reboot and set it up in Settings > Language and keyboard the way you like it. Long press a text field, select input, pick swype and start swyping!
wvcachi said:
. . . in the meantime, I've found that SlideIT keyboard has actually improved since I last tried it, and it works perfectly on the NC. Just purchase it, install (it won't work), copy the apk somewhere (it'll be in data/app/com.dasur.slideit.apk), then use the usual method of adb pushing it as system/app/LatinIME.apk. Reboot and it'll be your keyboard.
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I'll have to try this. I went through the Market SLideIT installation and it seems to work as long as I have an internet connection. It wants to check it's licensing file. With the adhoc dropout on sleeping, this got to be a hassle. Does yours have this problem?
(I am SOOO missing Swype.)
i tried installing both of these apps and neither work.
is there anything out there to make em work? or is there another swype style keyboard?
i am TERRIBLE at typing. its just not at receptive of a touch screen as the ipad. but i like the android way way more.
its like i have to press harder to get a key pressed.
thanks in advance
EDIT : also love the feature to type from ultra keyboard with your voice. obviously voice search works on the tab, but im loooking to do emails and such with voice too.. possible?
thanks
Have you run the touch calibration?
i have not... ill search around for it in the menu and clockworkmod
i did the screen calibration. didnt really do anything. its just possible the screen just isnt quite as responsive if i would like.
swype or ultrakeyboard is much more important to me
thanks
It's Swype for me...
I'm a big fan of Swype. I use it on my Droid phone and cannot live without it. I also have it on my gtablet, and continue to love it, although swyping on the large screen in landscape mode takes a little getting used to. Swyping in portrait mode is much better. However, I still like it over others.
Installing Swype is not a simple thing, since the normal install apps check in with Swype headquarters, where you'll be told you are not a phone, so goodbye. And many of the apks for the app will say your screen is not the right size. But search this site, and you will find many threads on the subject, including the link to the proper apk. Basically, you will have to google for a specific version of swype, and then track it down yourself.
It is not impossible. But worth the search.
I know you didn't ask about it, but IMO thumb keyboard is the best for our g tabs
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Reggie777 said:
I'm a big fan of Swype. I use it on my Droid phone and cannot live without it. I also have it on my gtablet, and continue to love it, although swyping on the large screen in landscape mode takes a little getting used to. Swyping in portrait mode is much better. However, I still like it over others.
Installing Swype is not a simple thing, since the normal install apps check in with Swype headquarters, where you'll be told you are not a phone, so goodbye. And many of the apks for the app will say your screen is not the right size. But search this site, and you will find many threads on the subject, including the link to the proper apk. Basically, you will have to google for a specific version of swype, and then track it down yourself.
It is not impossible. But worth the search.
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This thread has some good info that makes swype easy to install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016530
I've used both ultra kb and swype... I prefer swype...
ACis0014 said:
I know you didn't ask about it, but IMO thumb keyboard is the best for our g tabs
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I tried this, and while I like the large keys, I don't like the fact that it takes 100% of the screen up, absolutely useless for IMS or emails or almost anything else. I want something similar to the gingerbread keyboard but with taller, more square like buttons. I've tried using the TapaTalk or whatever it is on my VeganGinger install but it doesn't work at all.
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I tried this, and while I like the large keys, I don't like the fact that it takes 100% of the screen up, absolutely useless for IMS or emails or almost anything else. I want something similar to the gingerbread keyboard but with taller, more square like buttons. I've tried using the TapaTalk or whatever it is on my VeganGinger install but it doesn't work at all.
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Before I switched to thumb i was using SwiftKey, which was free on amazon Store not too long ago. It reminds me of the g bread kb. I wanted exactly what you wanted, a bigger g bread kb, but now I'm happy with thumb. Good luck.
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dungeonhawk said:
i did the screen calibration. didnt really do anything. its just possible the screen just isnt quite as responsive if i would like.
swype or ultrakeyboard is much more important to me
thanks
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The one-touch calibration app in this subforum did not work for me, but the calibrate.ini trick (where you put a blank file named calibration.ini in the root of your microSD card and reboot) did work for me. I was stabbing at icons left and right before (especially the home soft button, ARGH!), wanting to toss the Tab out the window, but now it's as sensitive as my Evo's screen.
Swype is easy to install if you find the right file. It doesn't really work all that well on a 10" in landscape mode though. You have to move your hand around too much to make it effective.
I have been using Thumb Keyboard from the Market. I can type with only my thumbs while holding the tablet in my hands. In landscape mode it puts each side of the keyboard close to the sides so the keys are easily reachable. In portrait mode I have it set to just give me the normal full keyboard. It works great and I highly recommend checking it out. It costs a buck or 2.
My only problem with Swype, at least the version I have, is that you cannot turn off the dictionary lookup auto correct. So if the word isn't in the dictionary (websites, usernames, etc...) swype will try to autocorrect to what it thinks it should be, or pop up the guesser window with nothing even close.
Also swype uses up the whole screen for many imput windows which isn't really needed on a tablet, but whatever.
I use SlideIT 3.2, works perfectly.
i just downloaded thumb keyboard. when i go in to language and keyboard, it wont let me populate the check box, enabling it.
it gives me the lil warning, then just wont check.
any help please?
dungeonhawk said:
i just downloaded thumb keyboard. when i go in to language and keyboard, it wont let me populate the check box, enabling it.
it gives me the lil warning, then just wont check.
any help please?
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Both versions in the Marketplace say for Android 3.0...just guessing.
tried swype but using slideit
I tried swype. i got it installed, then moved to /system/app but it wouldn't work other than as a normal keyboard. tried slide-it and it works great.
I've noticed two bugs with Swype on the Kindle Fire HD. Anyone else noticed these and have a workaround?
1. When using the Amazon apps, like the book store, Swype does not correctly fill text boxes, like the search field. The default keyboard and other keyboards where you select one key at a time work fine. But with Swype or Slide It you have to do double duty, selecting the letter, then confirming the letter in the autocomplete field for each and every letter. If you Swype out a whole word you have to confirm it in the autocomplete field, but then it only inserts the first letter into the text box. This problem seems exclusive to the Amazon apps.
2. In landscape mode the menu bar cuts off some of the keyboard on the right side. This appears to be a problem with all third-party keyboards.
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2. Yeah, noticed that. KFHD is made to use its own keyboard. That is why Amazon made it a PITA to install and use others. I noticed landscape problems with SlideIT also but at least they let you adjust the size of the keyboard. One of the reasons why I sent mine back.
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2. Yeah, noticed that. KFHD is made to use its own keyboard. That is why Amazon made it a PITA to install and use others. I noticed landscape problems with SlideIT also but at least they let you adjust the size of the keyboard. One of the reasons why I sent mine back.
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How do you get an alternative keyboard to work in the first place? I can't figure out how to enable SwiftKey...
dotvezz said:
How do you get an alternative keyboard to work in the first place? I can't figure out how to enable SwiftKey...
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You can only do it on a rooted device and I didn't find SlideIT to be very stable. It was OK at first then it would randomly quit on me. The thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1898390
Its done on your own risk, it can cause annoying force close issues and installing it again normally fixes it but the KFHD likes to be finicky.
aklemist and others who have successfully installed alternative keyboards-- have you guys upgraded to the latest firmware? I just upgraded to 7.2.3 and in the process, I have screwed up my swype license. I guess now that the stock keyboard is swype-based, there was some conflict with the files or something. Now whenever I try to type anything on my kindle, I get a pop up message saying "Application not licensed. This version of Swype has an invalid license and will operate with limited functionality. Beta users, please run the installer again. All others, contact Swype."
Anyone have a workaround? I don't yet have root reinstalled, and my options are limited since I have no way to type *anything* right now.