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Swype Beta is open again...

http://beta.swype.com

it is. im using it now
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I just installed it too...seems Much better than my last version...which strangley expired today..i wonder if that's because the new beta just came out at the same time? Anyway, I'm happy and its working great..

Thanks for the heads up. I've been using the pirated 2.15, but it will be nice to be using an official release for once so I'll know when the newest release is out.
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I signed up for the site to receive the beta, but I still have not gotten the email to download it. I've also tried resending the link and their server never sends out an email to me. Niiiccee....

I signed up but I am unable to download the installer, keep getting download unsuccessful. Anyone able to get it to install successfully?

kaschenberg said:
I signed up for the site to receive the beta, but I still have not gotten the email to download it. I've also tried resending the link and their server never sends out an email to me. Niiiccee....
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This is gonna sound so obvious, and not to insult your intelligence, but have you looked in your spam folder?

I was able to download it successfully on two devices, no problem.

now that I actually try to get swype the official way its not letting me. Keeps saying "Sorry! Thus us not an android device." Anyone else getting this on cm6?
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I had that problem at first but I realized I had my user agent set to desktop on my browser; had to set to Android.
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jeebuz said:
I had that problem at first but I realized I had my user agent set to desktop on my browser; had to set to Android.
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that was it! thanks! funny how the little things get overlooked

will this automatically work on the aria?

Is there any way to get the apk from this newest release? I signed up for the beta and as soon as I did, I got a POP up saying my current version of swype had expired. And I can't do it the legit way since ATT blocks installs that are separate from the market. HELP!
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Ive always wanted this, but its so difficult to use -_-

theROMinator said:
Ive always wanted this, but its so difficult to use -_-
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Difficult in what way? I think its probably the easiest soft keyboard to use. I guess if you're not used to a qwerty keyboard then it does take some time to get used to where the keys are as swyping with efficiency does require you to have the letters locations committed to memory.
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CallMeAria said:
Difficult in what way? I think its probably the easiest soft keyboard to use. I guess if you're not used to a qwerty keyboard then it does take some time to get used to where the keys are as swyping with efficiency does require you to have the letters locations committed to memory.
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Exactly, it's hard to see as you're "swype-ing". I view this as just a novelty . After a little while it gets fun lol.

theROMinator said:
Exactly, it's hard to see as you're "swype-ing". I view this as just a novelty . After a little while it gets fun lol.
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That's probably the reason people view it as a novelty. It becomes second nature after a while. I've gotten to the point now where I don't even have to look for individual letters on the keyboard as I'm swyping. I just need to view the keyboard as a whole and its just burned into my memory where I need to swype to get the letters. it just takes a little time, but once your get it down its by far the fastest way to type without having an actual physical keyboard.
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im getting the "Sorry" message... dont understand the whole useragent thing

losizlike said:
im getting the "Sorry" message... dont understand the whole useragent thing
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make sure your internet browser on your phone is set to android mode and not desktop mode.
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losizlike said:
im getting the "Sorry" message... dont understand the whole useragent thing
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When in the browser: menu > more > settings > user agent > set to Android
At least, this is how it is in the browser for CyanogenMod..

Swiftkey beta (Tablet)

Just got an email to test it.
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Share?

I got it to you have to sign up for their vip
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yup just got it
http://www.swiftkey.net/vip/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=518

Just started using it not bad at all. I just wish it was a cross between this and thumb keyboard. This one feels just a little small in split keyboard mode
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I registered. How will it take for me to get approved?
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Thanks for the post!
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I registered. How will it take for me to get approved?
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The process took less then 2 minutes from registering to downloading - have it now and about to install.

Looks ok.
I think Thumb Keyboard has a lot more functionality (directional keys, readily accessible punctuations, @ symbol, parentheses, .com key with extras [.net, .org, .etc) when longpressed and all other 'tabbed' symbols just require a longpress, too.
Just MHO.

Here are some screen shots just not a big fan of the full screen text input. Would also like split me keyboard in portrait.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hyoeIEU29ccVjXzt9qr8OMrGV1lREUdvTqzuf1Sxwrw?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/liJbUrHd5ANlD3LDKVlKmMrGV1lREUdvTqzuf1Sxwrw?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/x614AlV2HirdAaQru0KYSMrGV1lREUdvTqzuf1Sxwrw?feat=directlink
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Yeah, they definitely need to make the keys a little bigger.
dch921 said:
Just started using it not bad at all. I just wish it was a cross between this and thumb keyboard. This one feels just a little small in split keyboard mode
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I think it works great!

Hated it, went back to stock. Takes way too much realestate in portrait, my main viewing format.
Swyped from my HTC EVO 4G running Frost 4.0 using XDA app.

dboftlp said:
Hated it, went back to stock. Takes way too much realestate in portrait, my main viewing format.
Swyped from my HTC EVO 4G running Frost 4.0 using XDA app.
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You are the first person I have seen that primarily uses their tablet in portrait.

ghoticov said:
You are the first person I have seen that primarily uses their tablet in portrait.
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haha me too... why would you need this keyboard if you are using it in portrait? wouldn't stock work well enough? just wondering.... but the whole full screen force thing is bad, thumb keyboard does it too by default, but you can override it.

Hey I am waiting to have my account admin approved on swiftkeys site, in the mean time could someone post the APK for the keyboard!?!
Pretty plz!

jvward said:
Hey I am waiting to have my account admin approved on swiftkeys site, in the mean time could someone post the APK for the keyboard!?!
Pretty plz!
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patience grasshopper. they are really fast about it, shouldn't be more than a few minutes. respect developers' wishes. if they wanted it out here they would have posted it here.

Trying it out now, so far I love the look of the app and it has been working great.
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It needs some work still, I was on a closed beta (which I think I can admit), and of course, now use the open beta available on the forum.
But despite the issues with sizing and the alternate keys for symbols and stuff, the predictive text is still like the number one need when typing on a tablet, and it is so much more useful than stock. I don't use split mode atm, because of the key sizes, but I'm hoping I'll like that once they get it worked out.

ocdtrekkie said:
It needs some work still, I was on a closed beta (which I think I can admit), and of course, now use the open beta available on the forum.
But despite the issues with sizing and the alternate keys for symbols and stuff, the predictive text is still like the number one need when typing on a tablet, and it is so much more useful than stock. I don't use split mode atm, because of the key sizes, but I'm hoping I'll like that once they get it worked out.
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The common theme seems to be the small buttons are an issue. Hopefully they will make th necessary adjustments.

I'm sure they will, it was among the first comments in the closed beta. I'm using standard layout for now.
Also, nobody can deny... SwiftKey's style on the Xoom is freaking awesome.

Network Worlds '10 Cool New Apps for Android Honeycomb Tablets'

Great slide show from Network world showcasing current and (more interestingly) upcoming honeycomb applications:
http://newsletters.networkworld.com/t/5513776/258772317/260944/0/

you know, living with the fact that there are so-few tablet optimized apps out there, I really forget about how insane its going to be once the tegra tablet games really start rolling in. Some of this stuff is going to look GORGEOUS, especially with the overclock
edit: and that swiftkey looks GREAT; havent used the beta but It looks like I found my new keyboard

So excited for the games.

im excited for the new swift key, its my primary keyboard for my phone and the neon loks sick. The tablet future looks awsome

I just loaded Opera based on the slideshow stating it is optimized for tablets this week. Complete lie. It is the furthest thing from honeycomb optimized.

I really like the new SwiftKey! Using it right now to type this reply... the default theme is OK but I'll change it as soon as more come out...
To beta test it, and join this: http://swiftkey.net/vip

MitchRapp said:
I really like the new SwiftKey! Using it right now to type this reply... the default theme is OK but I'll change it as soon as more come out...
To beta test it, and join this: http://swiftkey.net/vip
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Quick question, how does one get an invite code? It will not let me finish application without one.

whitedragon33 said:
Quick question, how does one get an invite code? It will not let me finish application without one.
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Just sign up for VIP, no invite required.
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Yeah, sign up and you'll get access to the vip forum where you can download the beta

whitedragon33 said:
Quick question, how does one get an invite code? It will not let me finish application without one.
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I don't know if I'm dumb, but I can't figure out how to sign up without an invite code
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For swiftkey, is it a different app then the one for the phone? I already bought thumb keyboard for my xoom, but I have swiftkey for my phone, so I want to know if I have to buy it twice.
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You cannot get past registration for swiftkey vip without an invite code now.

Sejanus said:
For swiftkey, is it a different app then the one for the phone? I already bought thumb keyboard for my xoom, but I have swiftkey for my phone, so I want to know if I have to buy it twice.
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for now, it's a free beta as long as you sign up to the vip forums.
dunno what they'll do... prolly charge for a "tablet" version

kenhunt said:
Just sign up for VIP, no invite required.
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I think the question is how to answer this part of the registration form..
What is your SwiftKey VIP invite code?:
This question is a means of preventing automated form submissions by spambots.
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keitht said:
I just loaded Opera based on the slideshow stating it is optimized for tablets this week. Complete lie. It is the furthest thing from honeycomb optimized.
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I second that. Opera is not even close to being Xoom friendly.

Swype

Can anyone confirm that we can get a working version of Swype on our NexusS4G and a possible link it TYVM I also miss the voice mail off the epic where we could see and control the sound file. Any Apk recommendations on a replacement?

Paleryder said:
Can anyone confirm that we can get a working version of Swype on our NexusS4G and a possible link it TYVM I also miss the voice mail off the epic where we could see and control the sound file. Any Apk recommendations on a replacement?
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Does the official Swype APK fail?

Paleryder said:
Can anyone confirm that we can get a working version of Swype on our NexusS4G and a possible link it TYVM I also miss the voice mail off the epic where we could see and control the sound file. Any Apk recommendations on a replacement?
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Google Voice of course.

I'm part of the beta but I have not bother to dl the installer and chek it out. Ill let you know soon.
Yes it is working!
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Im using swype via the beta invite.. Works fine...

colourfuze said:
Im using swype via the beta invite.. Works fine...
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same here, it works fine.
but it sucks compared to Android GB Keyboard
i used to believe Swype was great until i started using AGB keyboard, now i can't live without it.
it's simply that good
AGB keyboard = stock keyboard on 2.3.3 / 2.3.4
i actually find swype to be cumbersome and slow now

AllGamer said:
same here, it works fine.
but it sucks compared to Android GB Keyboard
i used to believe Swype was great until i started using AGB keyboard, now i can't live without it.
it's simply that good
AGB keyboard = stock keyboard on 2.3.3 / 2.3.4
i actually find swype to be cumbersome and slow now
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Granted I'm a first time Android user, but I couldn't get used to the keyboard on my NS4G. I'm also coming from a Pre with a physical keyboard that I could type one handed without looking.
I admit the Swype keyboard looks like garbage compared to the new keyboard, but in terms of usability, I can punch out a text using Swype waayyy faster than on the new keyboard.

okay, yes, if you want to type one handed in the mist of a rush hour in a public transit, then Swype is a better choice
but for multi-touch fast 2 hands typing, the stock android keyboard is magnificent specially when it comes to language switching
it gives you instantaneous language swap, so in the same message you can mix and match languages without the looooooong steps required on swype.

Confirming also that swype is working fine on NS4G. I had to log into the swype beta website, 'remove' the old device they had listed for my account, re download the inataller, let it do its thing, e.g. install, license...
Off topic, do guys get key lag with AGB Keyboard? ..and did u install from market, or literally just the stock?

pileosnafu said:
I went there today, and saw that the Beta is still open. Just sign up to get the keyboard.
Also after 30 minutes of using the stock keyboard, and then 30 minutes of using the sywpe I went back to stock. The predection function is good. Almost as good as the real thing i had on the epic
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do u keep vibrate on? Does that make the keyboard lag and/or miss keys (for you)?

AllGamer said:
okay, yes, if you want to type one handed in the mist of a rush hour in a public transit, then Swype is a better choice
but for multi-touch fast 2 hands typing, the stock android keyboard is magnificent specially when it comes to language switching
it gives you instantaneous language swap, so in the same message you can mix and match languages without the looooooong steps required on swype.
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Use keyboard manager from the market to use Swype in portrait and then switch to whatever other keyboard you want in landscape.
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Great info, I did get inboard with the swype beta and couldn't be happier thanks
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ScooterG said:
Use keyboard manager from the market to use Swype in portrait and then switch to whatever other keyboard you want in landscape.
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Ooh good idea sir. Totally forgot about that one.
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Is there any way to get the non-beta pre-loaded version that was on the Epic?? I really really miss the ability to double tap a misspelled word and bring up a list of other words....

Keyboard

What keyboard do you all use? I was using the Swift X, I loved it, but now my trial ran out, and I am not certain if I want to drop 4 bux on an app. Any thoughts? Opinions?

I like the keyboard included in the clean rom cubed gifted us unworthy throngs.
Thanks cubed.
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HTC_IME_mod always used it, works for me
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Smart keyboard. I migrated from swiftkey to this one. I love it much better. Seems like more options and better predictions.
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I use Swype Beta, I love it. Muchhhh better than the stock swype
I've had Swype for a little over a year now and I dont think I can ever go back to that peasant work of tapping each letter...pffftt appalling, I have evolved
I hope no one is actually a full time actaul peasant on here, If so i'm sorry I offended you. If you need some shillings or a loaf a bread please feel free to PM me and we should be able to set up some type of program.

nick99wj said:
I use Swype Beta, I love it. Muchhhh better than the stock swype
I've had Swype for a little over a year now and I dont think I can ever go back to that peasant work of tapping each letter...pffftt appalling, I have evolved
I hope no one is actually a full time actaul peasant on here, If so i'm sorry I offended you. If you need some shillings or a loaf a bread please feel free to PM me and we should be able to set up some type of program.
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You must be a reddit gold member

LOL only another redditor would know this. Shhh secret code
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LOL holy crap. So my phone came with swype, and I am looking at the beta site where it tells me, F U, if you were unfortunate enough to have swype pre installed on your phone, oh well, you idiot. Guess you get to lose out. Keep wondering what swype is like, cuz that's as close as you are gonna get. LOSER!! That is almost an exact quote.
Smart keyboard it is.

what is the latest swype beta? i have 3.5.83. what's the latest?

Hey guys Swiftkey X is the free paid app of the day through the Amazon App Store!

Icemans2k02 said:
LOL only another redditor would know this. Shhh secret code
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navycow said:
You must be a reddit gold member
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Honestly...never been on reddit haha. My roommate was addicted to it and posted a picture of me and my gf on there once on my laptop with a note saying bye instead of leaving a normal hand-written note.....everyone said that it was obv photo-shopped because redditors don't have gfs haha
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LOL holy crap. So my phone came with swype, and I am looking at the beta site where it tells me, F U, if you were unfortunate enough to have swype pre installed on your phone, oh well, you idiot. Guess you get to lose out. Keep wondering what swype is like, cuz that's as close as you are gonna get. LOSER!! That is almost an exact quote.
Smart keyboard it is.
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Actually your not F-ed...how do you think I got it haha.
HOWEVER...you do need a invite, but if you have that, read below:
Download/use Root Explorer
1. Disable Swype completely (checkmark and input method)
2. Mount file system as R/W (top right hand corner of Root Explorer)
3. Add ".bak" to end of \system\app\swype.apk
4. Add ".bak" to end of \data\dalvik-cache\[email protected]@[email protected]
5. Add ".bak" to end of \system\lib\libSwypeCore.so
6. Reboot
7. Download and Run the latest Swype Beta installer
8. ENJOY!
jackpot08 said:
what is the latest swype beta? i have 3.5.83. what's the latest?
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3.6.84
Just run the Installer again, it should update it