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Best Keyboard Replacement..

Ok so I basically tried all keyboards that are on the market.. I have swype and slide it as well.. But I find myself going back and forth between all my keyboards and can not get comfortable sticking with one. I use a keyboard for like a week, if that, and switch to another one or search for hopefully a newest one. Its like I can't find one that suits me..
Does anybody have any recommendations on this??
Thanks for your help =)
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I find Swype the easiest...Anyway keyboard choice is just everyone's personal preference. Just use one you find comfortable.

I like swype but don't like how you have to go over certain letters twice for a particular word such as; "choosing", "messages", " button", etc...
If I had to pick between SlideIt or Swype, I would have to go with SlideIT.. But I don't like how you have to press the "?123" button for symbols and numbers.
I agree that swype is easier, but I guess I'm jus to picky lol..

swype for me as well. but i saw something about this guy installing the droid x keyboard on his nexus. it has multi touch... i believe he also got the apk somewhere in here.

matholomus said:
I like swype but don't like how you have to go over certain letters twice for a particular word such as; "choosing", "messages", " button", etc...
If I had to pick between SlideIt or Swype, I would have to go with SlideIT.. But I don't like how you have to press the "?123" button for symbols and numbers.
I agree that swype is easier, but I guess I'm jus to picky lol..
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You don't have to go over them twice. You can just scribble on the letter. Go look at swype hints and tips. They got some really neat things to speed up texting.
But I use swype or better keyboard.
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Really!? Cuz I thought it wasn't compatible with 2.2... But ill try to find it, thanks man!

Call me crazy--but I quite like the built in keyboard!

Macmee said:
Call me crazy--but I quite like the built in keyboard!
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you're crazy!

I really enjoy the HTC keyboard especially cause you can go to gimpstas site and customize it
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Macmee said:
Call me crazy--but I quite like the built in keyboard!
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Ur crazy... Lol. But I have noticed that the built in keyboard does have the best predictions... If only the buttons were spaced out and bigger
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matholomus said:
Really!? Cuz I thought it wasn't compatible with 2.2... But ill try to find it, thanks man!
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I forgot I was in a Nexus forum. :X I probably need to take my post-happy self back to the Dream. Either way, go look at their tips and tricks. If you can memorize them all and learn to use them out of habit... NO ONE you know without Swype will be able to text faster than you.
AS for built in keyboard, I like it. It has NICE response speed and when every other keyboard lags, it doesn't. Like you said, though, the keys are just too small. :|

Macmee said:
Call me crazy--but I quite like the built in keyboard!
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Crazy.
I too am a fan of swype. Although the Desire keyboard is a pretty nice alternative...

r3s-rt said:
I forgot I was in a Nexus forum. :X I probably need to take my post-happy self back to the Dream. Either way, go look at their tips and tricks. If you can memorize them all and learn to use them out of habit... NO ONE you know without Swype will be able to text faster than you.
AS for built in keyboard, I like it. It has NICE response speed and when every other keyboard lags, it doesn't. Like you said, though, the keys are just too small. :|
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... Hahahaha! that made my night, i needed that laugh lmao
i knew the basics of swype and had swype for awhile now and i guess i didnt know about other tricks and what not, thanks for sheadin some light on that.. ill go check them out now.. im sure its on the swype website, so thats where ill look first =]
Again, thanks! i hope i can get used to this swype thing because i find myself thinking where to slide my finger when using slideit and swype.. when i just use a regular keyboard my fingers seem to jus "flow" like its just reaction (if that makes sense).. i know where all the keys are based on memory so i dont think about it when i type, swype on the other hand.. I do lol.
Im sure its just a learning curve.. so when i get frustrated doing swype, ill stick to it and not switch to another keyboard so itll become 2nd nature..
... All in all i appreciate it man, ima go check out the tips now lol
Time to beat that record!! haha.. =]

michaelo147 said:
I really enjoy the HTC keyboard especially cause you can go to gimpstas site and customize it
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+1 it's creepy how accurate it can get.

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HOLY S***t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
... I didnt know like 85% of what i just saw about swype!! HOT DAM!
Im really gonna push myself into learning Swype to its full potential now! OMG...

Swype is faster in portrait mode, plus it feels very natural once you're used to it. On the downside, typos are a pain to redo, usually requiring you to retype the whole thing. Plus, there's almost no spellcheck ability.
In landscape, I can type faster with Better Keyboard. I'd wish they'd incorporate the punction in the suggestion bar, but I'm good with press and hold.

I love Swype. I switched to it about a week ago and I can type really fast!!
I was using HTC_IME and I still might be using it if it supported multitouch. I'm waiting for the Droix X keyboard to be ported over, that looks promising.

torchedlh said:
I love Swype. I switched to it about a week ago and I can type really fast!!
I was using HTC_IME and I still might be using it if it supported multitouch. I'm waiting for the Droix X keyboard to be ported over, that looks promising.
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I haven't yet seen ANY keyboard on my Nexus (2.1, stock, not rooted) work with multitouch.. I use HTC IME that was modified from here to include smileys and a few other things.. Works well for me.

If you looking for a non swype style keyboard, I really like Smart Keyboard Pro. Its my daily driver, although I do also have Swype installed.

[Q] Best keyboard other than Swype

Some how since backing up my phone and removing the bloatware, I've managed to delete the Android Keyboard.
Is there anyway to redownload this keyboard? I prefer it to the Samsung Keyboard hands down. Or perhaps there is another keyboard you would recommend that I can download via the Market or elsewhere?
Thank you

I like swiftkey...comes a close second to Swype for me.
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The swiftkey beta is definitely worth a look. I prefer swype, personally.
Link: http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial

So is there no way to get the Android Keyboard back? Even after I restore the backup prior to the bloatware removal, it always seems to disappear. Could I be deleting something causing it to go away?

gahanAR said:
So is there no way to get the Android Keyboard back? Even after I restore the backup prior to the bloatware removal, it always seems to disappear. Could I be deleting something causing it to go away?
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I have it after removing the bloat?

So then what happened to my android keyboard?! =/

Just do an Odin restore, that should get it back on there

My favorite has got to be the DroidX multitouch keyboard.

bfgarzilla9k said:
My favorite has got to be the DroidX multitouch keyboard.
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Where can I get that?

HTC_IME Mod for High Rez. love switching languages by pressing volume button.

gflare said:
The swiftkey beta is definitely worth a look. I prefer swype, personally.
Link: http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial
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Thanks SOOOO Much !!! SwiftKey is AMAZING! I used to like the stock android keyboard because it was fast, had good prediction, and was black so more batt efficient.
Swiftkey's prediction is just about two fold better than the stock android. The only things I would change is to add a D-pad when you hit the alt button, and making the keyboard more black to save on batt. (unlikely it will get optimized for SAMOLED screens though)

SlideIt keyboard best of all
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yo guys i would recommend smart keyboard pro its multi-touch and work better than the 3 already installed on the phone..

theprovidence said:
yo guys i would recommend smart keyboard pro its multi-touch and work better than the 3 already installed on the phone..
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I just purchased this today and after trying every other keyboard I can say this one meets all of my needs. Accurate, multi-touch, and good customization all in one.

bfgarzilla9k said:
My favorite has got to be the DroidX multitouch keyboard.
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I second this particular keyboard. I find myself using this on a regular basis.

I use Smart Keyboard Pro and I love it. Great prediction and just has a good feel. I haven't tried the Droid X keyboard yet, I'll try it out.

Swype is great, but my vote also goes to Smart Keyboard Pro. I've tried almost all of them, and this one is a keeper.

For me, it's really hard to choose.
I like the Samsung keyboard because of multitouch and I feel like I can type faster on it, but the autotext is a pain.
The Droid X keyboard is nice especially because of multitouch but it is really stupid when it comes to predicting text..
The stock android keyboard is okay, just no multitouch.
I'd say the Droid X keyboard wold be my pick. I usually use that.
-Just my two cents.

i, too, am loving the DroidX over Swiftkey

I actually love the default Samsung keyboard in 2.2, I just wish I could switch the Period (.) to the other side of the space bar as I tend to hit it half of the time instead of the space bar with my right thumb.
Anybody know of a keyboard that is exactly the same as the default Samsung Keyboard in 2.2 but with those buttons switched?

[APP] MiUi Camera working on any rom?

I have the MiUi camera app working on Superclean 2.9.2 and it works flawless gallery opens from it and everything it *SHOULD* work on any rom maybe except AOSP? (Confirm this for me anyone?)
It's in update.zip form so just flash it and it should be there and work.
sorry for the canned post in school right now and beyond tired
http://www.mediafire.com/?37lif4wpojo154w
credit goes to bosina from the Vibrant forum (http://bit.ly/eBmQBu)
As usual enjoy and let me know how it works.
~ DiGi

thanks, is there anyway to get 720p working?

hondakorn said:
thanks, is there anyway to get 720p working?
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I'd doubt it.. if you want that just use the stock camera app.. sorry =/

what are the benefits over the stock app?

InPocket said:
what are the benefits over the stock app?
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none.... other than verticle pictures..... its actually less functional

tyler1234567 said:
none.... other than verticle pictures..... its actually less functional
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You don't have to use it then, nobody is forcing you.. It's more proof of concept that a MiUi APK is working on another rom.
~ DiGi

Thanks for the heads up DiGi. Its interesting to note that MIUI items can be ported over successfully.

Could the keyboard be ported as well?

Perfect
Now see this is what designs should look like. All these camera app on the market and basic ones that come on phones are just junk as far as the design goes. The Miui.apk is sleek and sexy. It's even really easy to navigate for what you need. It's the way it should be.

[CONCEPT] Honeycomb-like lockscreen for Android 2.3

Hey guys,
I have designed a new honeycomb-like lockscreen (optimized for tablets in landscape mode and for smartphones - one handed usage in portrait mode), and I'd like to gather some feedback from you
This is not meant to be an exact copy of the original HC lockscreen: my goal is to offer a similar experience while also providing as much informations as possible and offering an option to use it fullscreen, without the statusbar.
[PROJECT STATUS]
Picard666 has done a fantastic job porting this concept to MIUI and now the project has been released at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19222707
CM integration is still pending.
[PICS]
Here are the latest mockups
Landscape (ontop of mad-murdock's CM7 tablet tweaks):
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Nice thumbs up from me
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Very nice concept. I would love to see this incorporated onto CM.

I would also like to see this merged into CM7

BroDroid said:
I would also like to see this merged into CM7
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nice
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This looks great! My only suggesting would be to remove the shadowing behind the lockscreen info. I think this would make a for a cleaner lockscreen.
Does anyone else feel the same way?

Do you know where you could get the lockscreen info widget you have?

antovolk said:
Do you know where you could get the lockscreen info widget you have?
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Did you even read the post?

Thanks for your feedback guys
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My only suggesting would be to remove the shadowing behind the lockscreen info.
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Do you mean the semi-transparent black background behind the info text?
I think this is a necessary feature as it's a huge plus for elements visibility. No matter what pic you choose as the background, you'll be able to read the infos without any troubles

Looks nice! What is the gesture for unlocking the device? I'm guessing by the small arrows on the lock, you can drag it up, left, or right? Is there a way to just use one direction?
Also, link?

nice work buddy

bluxart said:
Looks nice! What is the gesture for unlocking the device? I'm guessing by the small arrows on the lock, you can drag it up, left, or right? Is there a way to just use one direction?
Also, link?
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Atm this is just a concept. If I'll get enough positive feedback I'm confident that with the fundamental help of mad-murdock this will be implemented in a future version of CM
I think that, usability-wise, the best option is to give the user the choice about the drag-to-unlock movement

Looks great, hope to see this merged soon

Love it! Super sexy.

looking amazing nice work

The design is nice, you got my vote!

Huge thumbs up for this idea, I really hope you guys get this put together!

Awesome can't wait for it to be on cm7.1
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got my vote 100 times over
looks super awesome would love to see it in cm7

What's this clock widget

On the first page of this hub demo there's a clock widget displaying 06-48 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrzQPkbkYOw
wondered of anyone new where to find it? looked in market.

BOB Clock

Should get an award for the fastest ever accurate reply on xda

Thank you sir

that hub thing looks neat. Is there any way to get that on the xoom?

sushi829 said:
that hub thing looks neat. Is there any way to get that on the xoom?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232354
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HuwMorganEvans said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232354
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Takes a bit of setting up but that's a fun part, I use adw ex.

cool thanks alot
HuwMorganEvans said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232354
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Just installed this clock, looks even btter on the device, with lots of adjustments.

Using this now with EOS ICS and a modified kind of tab
system... sexy as hell

HuwMorganEvans said:
Using this now with EOS ICS and a modified kind of tab
system... sexy as hell
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What's up Morgan Evans (or anyone that can help).....I just got my Xoom and flashed the AOSP ics rom (the nightly rom seemed too advanced for me)....
I was wondering (if the fact were on different ics roms renders your advice useless then I understand) if you could me how I could set up that "hub" system on my Xoom....it would work PERFECTLY with the type of person I am and I would really enjoy it....
I understand that getting an old version of adw is the most problematic part...

That's good info!