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i dont want to pirate swype...

...but what the hell gives? Does swype actually have plans for the public at large to use this? It has always worked perfectly well for me, ive never had a single issue with it so i dont get the "beta" tag.
I dont remember where i downloaded it, ive certainly never registered at swype, beta has been closed every time ive looked anyway. But ive had swype in my file manager for what feels like forever, i just installed it and when i opened it to use it it said the "trial has expired". . And whats the deal with letting a few people download it every once in a while?
Personally I dont even think its better than the stock keyboard which is pretty bad itself, maybe thats just because i use landscape alot and swype isnt so great in landscape, or perhaps i just got used to typing on the stock kb. But this super-exclusive "beta" jazz has gone on long enough hasnt it? I mean how much better can it really get?

Actually,I think swype still has a fair way to go.
But I agree, it is good enough for release, and even tho I'm a beta tester. I'm over the beta as well, should be on market
You should try ultra keyboard, its available in Market, and with tracing enabled its just like swype.
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Personally I don't like Swype because the "tracing" action is difficult to do unless you're sitting still holding the phone in one hand and "typing" with the other. Which excludes a whole bunch of activities with my phone.. Walking between meetings, sitting in the car at a stop light (phone in car mount), etc..
But I have yet to find the 'perfect' keyboard.. HTC IME is about the closest for me and I use it most of the time, but for some things I really like SwiftKey, Touchpal I use sometimes but it gets laggy... Maybe I should create a post and combine keyboard pro/cons, although it'd be very personal...

I wouldn't expect Swype to ever be in the market. They've stated publicly they are interested in working with OEMs to license and deliver Swype, not the end user.

The OEM bit makes some sense since it is already coming pre-installed on some phones like the Samsung "Vibrant" (Galaxy S) phone from T-mobile and others.

They have said that swype will be an OEM value added product. Like the beta when they get a final out the apk will be readily available for download so I'm not concerned. If they wont take my money I will feel no guilt over not paying for it.

DMaverick50 said:
...but what the hell gives? Does swype actually have plans for the public at large to use this? It has always worked perfectly well for me, ive never had a single issue with it so i dont get the "beta" tag.
I dont remember where i downloaded it, ive certainly never registered at swype, beta has been closed every time ive looked anyway. But ive had swype in my file manager for what feels like forever, i just installed it and when i opened it to use it it said the "trial has expired". . And whats the deal with letting a few people download it every once in a while?
Personally I dont even think its better than the stock keyboard which is pretty bad itself, maybe thats just because i use landscape alot and swype isnt so great in landscape, or perhaps i just got used to typing on the stock kb. But this super-exclusive "beta" jazz has gone on long enough hasnt it? I mean how much better can it really get?
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TheSwypeTeam said:
Hi everyone,
We would like to provide an update regarding the unauthorized distribution of our Swype software for the Android platform. We realize that many sites are now distributing this software and several are providing installation instructions.
We are glad that you like Swype, but we did not release or leak it for distribution and do not currently support any downloadable versions.
There are now two devices that ship with the Swype keyboard pre-installed: the Verizon Samsung Omnia II on Windows Mobile and, more recently, the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G. We’re very excited about these releases, and there will be a number of new device launches in the near future. Because our partners are highly sensitive about their product releases, we really cannot say anything further. But a lot of work goes into making sure that Swype integrates perfectly with each device we release and by comparison, any leaked or hacked version of our software will work improperly or not at all.
One might ask why we don't just release it ourselves and save everyone the hassle? The reason is that we have spent seven years building Swype and our business model at present is OEM licensing. We do plan to get to direct-to-consumer distribution, but it is a different sort of business with unique challenges and thus it is hard to say when.
Stay tuned (and provide feedback) on our forum at swype.com
Regards,
The Swype Team
Our lawyer has asked us to remind everyone that Swype does not explicitly or implicitly condone the unauthorized copying and distribution of the Swype software and to inform you that the Swype software is proprietary to Swype, Inc., is the copyrighted work of Swype, Inc., and Swype, Inc. has and always will reserve all of its rights.
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Alternatives:
Ultra Keyboard: http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.binarybulge.android.apps.keyboard.trial/
SlideIt: http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.dasur.slideit.vt.lite/
ShapeWriter: http://vivin.net/2010/06/22/download-shapewriter-apk/
SwiftKey (no tracing, but it's another popular keyboard): http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial/
Personally I think Swype is an annoying PoS to use, and this is after months of use (I'm in the official beta). The pop-up screen that occurs every time you tap a letter is so annoying it's downright idiotic. Not having a microphone key is also extremely frustrating, as is not having any access whatsoever to the custom dictionary it uses. Great idea but some of their implementation is absolutely horrible.
I've used all three of the above keyboards with tracing capabilities and in my opinion, they are all are better and much more pleasing to use than Swype.
I've switched to Ultra Keyboard and purchased it yesterday. Hope that helps.

Yeah I don't use swype because its no good in landscape, its really not that great in portrait but I haven't found a good keyboard and I've tried them all. I just wish I had the option. I know its blasphemy but I still think the iPhones method of invisibly resizing the keys is far and away the best but it must he trademarked since it hasn't been mimicked. I know about thick keys or whatever its called but its awful, just terrible. I'd have no interest in swype if we could get one like the iPhone. Of course, if I had a 4" screen I might be plenty happy with stock. Android said they know their keyboard blows, but if the iPhone method is truly trademarked android is going to have to get pretty creative. But if its not trademarked I wish they'd just copy it already. There's no shame in using what works, its more shameful to not, upon principle, use what works. While we're copying the iPhone lets make the maps zoom in and out using a single image instead of pinching to where I want it,then it jumping further in and then loading a whole new image at yet another level, if you've zoomed on an iPhone you understand how defective android maps is (that's not to say the content sucks, google maps is the best application there is, obviously). Sorry about that last part, when I rant to my wife she just turns the TV up really loud.

It does seem a bit rich to get it Beta tested publically but then only have it as a OEM release.

Google bought out blindtype, if they implement that as the stock keyboard. The iPhone comparison will be long forgotten, it will be strides above
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DMaverick50 said:
Yeah I don't use swype because its no good in landscape, its really not that great in portrait but I haven't found a good keyboard and I've tried them all.
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What did you dislike about Ultra Keyboard, ShapeWriter and SlideIT?

Paul22000 said:
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Ultra Keyboard: http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.binarybulge.android.apps.keyboard.trial/
ShapeWriter: http://vivin.net/2010/06/22/download-shapewriter-apk/
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Thanks for the link to ShapeWriter

Paul22000 said:
What did you dislike about Ultra Keyboard, ShapeWriter and SlideIT?
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I guess I didnt "dislike" them I just didnt find them to be significantly better than stock or htcime. Actually Ultra Keyboard was a bit overwhelming for me. I do like SlideIt, I have SlideIt, htc and stock installed currently, but like i said, in my opinion neither is unequivocally better than the other so i usually just end up on stock. I think this screen is just big enough for stock to be comfortable, not awesome, but adequate. I definitely find myself sending texts in immediate succession to correct/clarify the original, but im used to it so thats not really a complaint. But i have gotten pretty used to typing on stock, and voice text is phenomenal so i use that alot. I love that Google is constantly obtaining new startups, I forgot about the blindkey acquisition thats pretty exciting. Just knowing that Android is aware of the deficiency and has plans to address it gives me reason to be patient, and pumped!
Its getting real close to gingerbread time, I cant wait to see what android will look and feel like on my N1.

I've put in every word I use in swype and I am now a swype ninja...
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8pen?

Has anyone had any luck with this? When I try it, it doesn't input any text. I've chosen the correct input method, set the keyboard, etc. No luck. How about you guys?

Too bad they want money for it.

It took me like 5 while minutes to figure it out. You will get it, just read the instructions a few times
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nrvate said:
Too bad they want money for it.
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They should've released a beta or something and then a couple months later start charging for it. This way people will get used to using the board and want to buy it. Like what SwiftKey did. I don't think the curiosity factor, alone, is enough for people to buy it. Especially since you can uninstall it in 24 hours to get a full refund.

It seems like a joke app to me. Hey lets make some ridiculous new way to enter text. People like swype, so they'll probably like anything weird and different.... but on the off chance no one likes it - lets make a pay only version - so people pay for it before they realize it actually sucks.
maybe that's just me being cynical - but swype is genuinely novel. I fail to see how this is better then the stock keyboard.

Google 8pen apk
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sunny342 said:
Google 8pen apk
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Obviously, but keep that to yourself. No one needs the trouble here from spreading that around.

So I tried 8pen. I'm actually typing this using it. I don't see it ever being as fast as swype but I can definitely see its usefullness with one hand typing and not being able to look at the screen. But the amount of time you'd have to spend memorizing all the patterns to the point you don't have to look at what you're doing would be insane.

I like it. All you have to do is memorize where the letters are, same as a normal keyboard. It seems plenty fast to me. There are a few glitches in the auto complete and some other things but overall it is a good alternative to a tiny keyboard if that is what you need or are looking for.

Any idea why I can't find this in the market? When I search there are no results. I can't find Swype in the market either.

I never can find Swype in the market either but 8pen comes up fine, maybe wait a day and look again.
I do kind of like the visible pop up it has now, but its still nowhere near as fast as my stock Sense keyboard. Then again, I can almost totally type one-handed and blind, so there you go. Now that its free, I say go get it and play with it,can't hurt.
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swype is not generally available, so it's not in the market for any phone.
its still in beta (seems perpetually), and only comes pre-installed on some phones.

I'm using 8pen now and I really like it. I have these massive dumb hands and I could never get the hang of typing with those tiny keys. It works a dream for me. Even if it is a "novelty."
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Swiftkey??? Is being acquired by Microsoft as we speak!!!!

Let me start of by saying: whoa!!! I know this has been in the works for a couple months so this may not be news to those who have adamantly been following Swiftkey's every move(pun intended). But for those of you who are just now tuning in like myself WTF man.
So to tell you how I stumbled upon this, I was casually using the "God-forbidden" Google keyboard and being that I have big fingers I tend to use gesture input more often than not and Google's prediction is still lackluster compared to my trusty Swiftkey, I thought, while remembering that when I did a clean wipe to install PureNexus I forgot to install Swiftkey. So I proceeded to complete such a task straight away, however in the process of "click PlayStore" "Search SwiftKey" "Install Swiftkey" and I did something everyone rarely does after install, I read the Terms of Service
And Now here I am shocked and appalled. I don't know why but I honestly didn't mind that they ported to iOS and such (which I also didn't know til today) but the Microsoft move is dealbreaker for me. R.I.P Swiftkey. Its only a matter of time and I'm the type to cut ties before the worse happens. I loved you like a stepbrother' adopted child. You shall be remembered for the good times and not the bad.
Thanks everyone in advance, send your condolences to Swiftkey and in the meantime would someone please point me in the direction of a comparable keyboard because honestly the best keyboard I've ever used was (believe or not) the Oppo Keyboard.

They were acquired back in February I believe.

BoiBundy said:
Let me start of by saying: whoa!!! I know this has been in the works for a couple months so this may not be news to those who have adamantly been following Swiftkey's every move(pun intended). But for those of you who are just now tuning in like myself WTF man.
So to tell you how I stumbled upon this, I was casually using the "God-forbidden" Google keyboard and being that I have big fingers I tend to use gesture input more often than not and Google's prediction is still lackluster compared to my trusty Swiftkey, I thought, while remembering that when I did a clean wipe to install PureNexus I forgot to install Swiftkey. So I proceeded to complete such a task straight away, however in the process of "click PlayStore" "Search SwiftKey" "Install Swiftkey" and I did something everyone rarely does after install, I read the Terms of Service
And Now here I am shocked and appalled. I don't know why but I honestly didn't mind that they ported to iOS and such (which I also didn't know til today) but the Microsoft move is dealbreaker for me. R.I.P Swiftkey. Its only a matter of time and I'm the type to cut ties before the worse happens. I loved you like a stepbrother' adopted child. You shall be remembered for the good times and not the bad.
Thanks everyone in advance, send your condolences to Swiftkey and in the meantime would someone please point me in the direction of a comparable keyboard because honestly the best keyboard I've ever used was (believe or not) the Oppo Keyboard.
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Touchpal maybe?

adm1jtg said:
Touchpal maybe?
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Will try that

BoiBundy said:
Will try that
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The latest Google keyboard is good too, if you want something different try Fleksy (Playstore).

i've been using Swype since it came out with an exposed module that gives me the number row on top because i really cant bare to use anything else...

I find swiftkey predictions to be the best by far, what other keyboard can really compete?

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I find swiftkey predictions to be the best by far, what other keyboard can really compete?
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I know, same. that's how I feel.

I don't think it should be a deal breaker as I am fairly certain that the SwiftKey team has joined Microsoft so it will still be maintained by the same people. And just because Microsoft owns it, does not make it any less of an amazing keyboard.

GeekMcLeod said:
I don't think it should be a deal breaker as I am fairly certain that the SwiftKey team has joined Microsoft so it will still be maintained by the same people. And just because Microsoft owns it, does not make it any less of an amazing keyboard.
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I agree. Hell, I even use QuickPic still even though they were bought by Cheetah (ugh). They haven't ruined it yet.
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GeekMcLeod said:
I don't think it should be a deal breaker as I am fairly certain that the SwiftKey team has joined Microsoft so it will still be maintained by the same people. And just because Microsoft owns it, does not make it any less of an amazing keyboard.
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Its like when LogMeIn acquired LastPass and everyone freaked out and jumped ship.
Nothing has changed. I'll leave Swiftkey if it starts being a bad keyboard, but its been my standard for as long as I can remember.

I simply cannot live without SwiftKey!
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A transition soon to come

So a few things if you don't mind, some of you may have been in a similar situation before moving from iOS to the android camp yourselves.
1) charging.
I have multiple lightning cables around the house connected to plugs (not so important) but I have various ones I bought specially from Anker and wouldn't want them going to waste so was wondering if there is a usb c adapter that the lightning cable plugs into and makes it usb c.
2) drafts app.
Much like times like now I write out notes and forum posts in an app called drafts and with one click of a button I can quickly output the writing to clipboard or even directly to a note in an app. This proves extremely useful when drafting posts for ready much like today!
https://getdrafts.com/
Basically looking for an android alternative. I'm a basic user of this app and I'm pretty certain I don't use it to its full potential.
3) Reddit.
I'm using an app called Apollo which is a beautiful app on iOS only. What is most people's most loved Reddit client?
4) Twitter.
Bit of a sore subject when I was on android with my S6 and went with tweetings back then. I'm spoilt with Tweetbot nowadays but have you a favourite twitter client that comes close to Tweetbot? I realise 3rd party apps are rather limited these days of course thanks to Twitter themselves.
5) Keyboard.
I used to stick with Samsung but briefly used gboard. iOS version is toilet but android was pretty slick. Is that still the case? On my S2 back in the day I went through a swipe phase using various swipe capable keyboards but not sure if I'd take to those again!
6) Find my device.
I'm sure I know the answer to this but on occasion it's useful to track my iPad or if my wife leaves her phone at someone's house we can confirm it but is the web browser the only way I'll be able to track iOS devices?
I'm sure I've forgotten something but your input is going to be helpful before I make the right decision and come over to an awesome phone!
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1. Check Amazon. I found a couple Lightning to USB C adapters for less than $10. But you need to read reviews and make sure they're good quality. USB C is a little more finicky than microUSB. You don't want a company that cut corners.
2. I do the same. I usually use either Google Keep Notes, or Samsung Notes. Google Keep Notes syncs across all Android devices. Samsung Notes, as far as I know, is only available on Samsung devices, but will sync across those devices as well.
3. I'm not much of a Reddit guy. I usually just use their mobile website, but they have their own app on the Play Store as well.
4. I despise Twitter.
5. The Samsung Keyboard is better than it used to be, but I still prefer GBoard. And you can either type or swipe on either one, so best of both worlds.
6. There's a Find My Device app for the phone to track other phones.

5) Since this is on the Note 9 section: If your handwriting skills are semi-decent or better, do also try the handwriting keyboard options with S-pen. I'm currently using Google's handwriting variant (haven't had time to try different solutions yet), and oh boy, do I love that handwriting. I do occasionally switch to normal keyboards, depending on how complex stuff I need to input, but that is quick and easy switch back and forth. Note: I haven't written much with tiny mobile keyboards so I'm "s k<-l o q<-w" with those, but my handwriting is quite clear (even if I say so myself), so... YMMV. Maybe you have chance to try it at some shop?

6thtry said:
5) Since this is on the Note 9 section: If your handwriting skills are semi-decent or better, do also try the handwriting keyboard options with S-pen. I'm currently using Google's handwriting variant (haven't had time to try different solutions yet), and oh boy, do I love that handwriting. I do occasionally switch to normal keyboards, depending on how complex stuff I need to input, but that is quick and easy switch back and forth. Note: I haven't written much with tiny mobile keyboards so I'm "s k<-l o q<-w" with those, but my handwriting is quite clear (even if I say so myself), so... YMMV. Maybe you have chance to try it at some shop?
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I always forget about the handwriting. It does a great job even if your handwriting isn't so clear!
I just find typing or swiping faster for me!

3) I just use the Reddit app and it works great for me.
5) SwiftKey Keyboard is pretty much the gold standard. GBoard is fine but nothing has ever gotten me off SwiftKey for long. Better predictions, better features and customization... Unparalleled in both swiping AND hunt/peck.

PsiPhiDan said:
3) I just use the Reddit app and it works great for me.
5) SwiftKey Keyboard is pretty much the gold standard. GBoard is fine but nothing has ever gotten me off SwiftKey for long. Better predictions, better features and customization... Unparalleled in both swiping AND hunt/peck.
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Ok, you convinced me to.try SwiftKey again. About once a year I try it again. But always go back to GBoard.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Ok, you convinced me to.try SwiftKey again. About once a year I try it again. But always go back to GBoard.
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What do you prefer about GBoard? I've tried it and wasn't thrilled.

PsiPhiDan said:
What do you prefer about GBoard? I've tried it and wasn't thrilled.
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Not sure really. I guess just familiarity? Just things about SwiftKey I can't seem to get used to.

Thanks so far!
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Galaxy S10 Keyboard

Is it just me? Or is the galaxy s10 keyboard AIDS? The swype feature mistakes obvious words like "and" and "the" for non-words constantly. I just tried to swype the word "mind" and it kept inputing "mim cd" What the hell is a mim CD? Also the voice to text seems like it's from 1995. Sometimes, what I say (and I think I articulate and enunciate pretty well) and what shows up on the screen seem like to different conversations are taking place. I literally want to throw this thing in a lake sometimes...What are you guys out there using as a replacement keyboard. I'm freaking done with this piece of trash.

Samsung keyboard ain't that bad, but you can always try gboard or swiftkey.
They both use Google voice recognition so it should be better than Bixby voice

Been using Gboard from my last two phones & this one as well. Works pretty good. I don't use voice input but swipe typing is quite accurate.
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rom116 said:
Is it just me? Or is the galaxy s10 keyboard AIDS? The swype feature mistakes obvious words like "and" and "the" for non-words constantly. I just tried to swype the word "mind" and it kept inputing "mim cd" What the hell is a mim CD? Also the voice to text seems like it's from 1995. Sometimes, what I say (and I think I articulate and enunciate pretty well) and what shows up on the screen seem like to different conversations are taking place. I literally want to throw this thing in a lake sometimes...What are you guys out there using as a replacement keyboard. I'm freaking done with this piece of trash.
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I've been using SwiftKey for years and absolutely love it.
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daddymikey1975 said:
I've been using SwiftKey for years and absolutely love it.
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So have I. I've probably tried every keyboard available and always end up with SwiftKey. Although I'm using SwiftKey Beta right now.