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[Q] CM6 Keyboards?

Is there any keyboard that will actually work, that i can calibrate and it wont freeze when im typing fast.
I put HTC_IME mod keyboard and it was alright until it froze constantly, swype requires me to look at the screen and the " android keyboard" is simply horrible.
can anyone link me to a keyboard similar to 2.1 that actually works for CM6?
Thank you

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xemerge said:
Is there any keyboard that will actually work, that i can calibrate and it wont freeze when im typing fast.
I put HTC_IME mod keyboard and it was alright until it froze constantly, swype requires me to look at the screen and the " android keyboard" is simply horrible.
can anyone link me to a keyboard similar to 2.1 that actually works for CM6?
Thank you
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Smart Keyboard (Pro Version) is the best I've found so far. Try the free version and upgrade if you like it to get T9 capability. Can you post the apk file for that HTC_IME mod? I'd like to try that out!

@ Puffdaddy_d ; i'd be glad to if i still have it in my sd
And thanks ill try it, where can i get it ? ( too lazy to search or anything haha )
edit: nevermind found it in market
and i posted the .apk for you.

Thank you very much for the apk! I'll give it a try. Let me know if Smart Keyboard works out for ya!

Hey can you give me the htc mod keyboard
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raymond4 said:
Hey can you give me the htc mod keyboard
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It's above, and smart keyboard is fine.. Actually it froze once randomly but wasnt as bad as the cm6 stock

xemerge said:
It's above, and smart keyboard is fine.. Actually it froze once randomly but wasnt as bad as the cm6 stock
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I wonder if that HTC keyboard mod is really designed for the CDMA hero running froyo? It FC's the moment I try to load it. That sounds more like a complete incompatibility issue rather than being just "buggy". Do you know where you got it from?

My friend has database filled with apps and he put it on my phone via adb, it works just buggy actually.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765335
this keyboard works great

Kenpoman said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765335
this keyboard works great
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+1
superman skinned spacebar too.

xemerge said:
@ Puffdaddy_d ; i'd be glad to if i still have it in my sd
And thanks ill try it, where can i get it ? ( too lazy to search or anything haha )
edit: nevermind found it in market
and i posted the .apk for you.
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Just tried installing this using an install manager instead of adb push and it's working flawlessly so far! I've got my HTC Keyboard BACK!!!
Too bad I can't get my $4 back from the market...

Better Keyboard works great. I think its 2 bucks on the market

try SwiftKey Beta, it's free and actually works on CM6 (I'm using it now!)

[Q] Auto-Complete with keyboard

Is there a way to turn on auto-complete with the hardware keyboard?

There may not be a way to do it with the stock Android keyboard but I know that both Better Keyboard and SwiftKey have that option. I prefer SwiftKey

sixcoronas said:
Is there a way to turn on auto-complete with the hardware keyboard?
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It has a limited auto-complete in the sense that it will insert apostrophes and other punctuation as it's appropriate, but I don't recall that it will actually correct spelling or give you auto-complete functionality.

gravis86 said:
There may not be a way to do it with the stock Android keyboard but I know that both Better Keyboard and SwiftKey have that option. I prefer SwiftKey
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They were asking about the HARDWARE keyboard, not the stock android virtual keyboard.
I wish there was auto complete for the hardware keyboard too, but I haven't seen that option anywhere.
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seancneal said:
They were asking about the HARDWARE keyboard, not the stock android virtual keyboard.
I wish there was auto complete for the hardware keyboard too, but I haven't seen that option anywhere.
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Swiftkey allows for the hardware keyboard to have prediction. Check out its description in the market.

seancneal said:
They were asking about the HARDWARE keyboard, not the stock android virtual keyboard.
I wish there was auto complete for the hardware keyboard too, but I haven't seen that option anywhere.
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I know he's talking about the hardware keyboard. And as I said SwiftKey has an option to add support for it...

gravis86 said:
I know he's talking about the hardware keyboard. And as I said SwiftKey has an option to add support for it...
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I stand corrected. However, I must admit $4 to add autocorrect is a bit steep IMOH. The was a nice touch.
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Yeah $4 is a bit steep I didn't realize it was that much! I got it for 99 cents a while ago. I guess they must have raised it since then.

I was just going to search for this. Looks like the swift KB is the way to go.
Oh well. Can't have it all I guess. Root will solve that problem.
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Search for jonas's HTC IME mod on the forums. The high res version works with the G2 and has hardware kb word prediction.

cyricc said:
Search for jonas's HTC IME mod on the forums. The high res version works with the G2 and has hardware kb word prediction.
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Thanks. The Jonas IME Mod was just what I was looking for. I tried the SwifKey but uninstalled.
Thanks.
Here is a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663608

Keyboard for Desire [Suggestion Requested]

Hi guys I'm looking for a good Keyboard for my rooted/s-off Desire. i'm currently on insertcoin HD 2.0 A2SD rom.
Preferably a free Keyboard
Pls suggest.

Why don't you get the Stock HTC.IME keyboard? I think it's the best keyboard around, and I tried alot, Swiftkey, Betterkeyboard, gingerbread keyboard...

I tried a lot of keyboard, swiftkey, better keyboard, smart keyboard, gingerbread keyboard but the best for me is htc ime mod with theme.

HTC_IME_mod themed - best!
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You can't beat Swype, as far as I know the beta is still open so you can get it for free.

I vote for swiftkey... not free but I prefer it to the HTC one

Swype, once you get the hang of it it works wonders, hunt and peck typing seems primitive now.

I'll go for the stock gingerbread keyboard.
I think it's very personal. Try the keyboards

htc ime mod with theme

Swiftkey is a good keyboard but hasn't t9 keyboard with HTC IME mod I can switch qwerty to T9 keyboard with a slide
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where to get this HTC IME etc?

Modded swype keyboard by Eskodroid.
Perfect for me.

now I don't use htc ime but I stumbled across a kitchen
Where you can make a themed one. Its from the nexus one
Forums but should work on the desire :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654179

I always use the stock Gingerbread keyboard. You can find it in the market for free.

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I always use the stock Gingerbread keyboard. You can find it in the market for free.
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this?
http://www.appbrain.com/app/multiling-gingerbread-keyboard/com.klye.ime.latin

For me the best is Swiftkey, althought the stock HTC is also very good.

Slide it, not free but well worth the few quid.
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For typing in non english i usse smartkeyboard pro. The customisation on that keyboard is endless. For english i usually use swype just cos i'm in the beta and its fun hehe.
Hope this helps
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kmetek said:
where to get this HTC IME etc?
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The creator is a DEV named Adbirdie, if you check the Desire Android Development section of the Desire forum, check for a ROM called StarBurst, browse through that thread, on that thread there is a link to all the HTC IME MOD keyboards. Don't forget to thank the DEV.
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Not free but i love Swiftkey personally, think it is well worth the money.
Swype is good if you can get it.
Other than those i find the stock keyboard pretty good

[KEYBOARD] Stock Gingerbread Keyboard without smiley key

That damn smiley key was driving me insane, so I got the Gingerbread keyboard source from AOSP, got it to compile, and got rid of the smiley face button. Other than that, it's identical to the stock Android gingerbread keyboard, so requires 2.3+. Eventually I may figure out how to make it able to be turned on and off, but that would rather defeat the point. Enjoy!
(Note: you have to enable it in the Keyboard settings before you can use it, just like any other keyboard.)
The Eclipse project (source) is available here.

this sounds like a good thing for me because it also became annoying to me.
quick question though because i cant check out the keyboard mod yet, but does it remove the smiley key completely, or does it replace it with an enter key or something?
soon as i get the chance, ill install and see for myself

Nice. I like that it has been replaced with the enter key instead. I find that to be immensely more useful.

I replaced it with the significantly-more-useful return key.
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wow,....how can a smiley face annoy u...? lol smiley faces r cool...stop being grumpy.. better to extend the space bar instead..make it longer

ajftl said:
wow,....how can a smiley face annoy u...? lol smiley faces r cool...stop being grumpy.. better to extend the space bar instead..make it longer
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The smiley key doesn't annoy me per se, but the fact that the Enter key was removed does. So now, it is impossible to have any semblance of formatting in your SMS'es.
Will definitely give this a go as soon as possible. This is definitely a must have as far as I am concerned.

Thanks, but i've a problem with your keyboard.
I turned on the vibrate on keyboard settings, but there is no vibration when I push a key.

oxman said:
Thanks, but i've a problem with your keyboard.
I turned on the vibrate on keyboard settings, but there is no vibration when I push a key.
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Works fine for me (using CM7 nightlies).
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I use Infusion 1.7 and its work with other keyboard

oxman said:
I use Infusion 1.7 and its work with other keyboard
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Do you have haptic feedback enabled?
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so i installed earlier today and im loving it!
the return key is muuuuch more useful to me than the smiley tab, especially since i do mine different that those and that just annoyed me! lol
thank you so much for this

the keyboard appears real small on my screen

sxyshotta said:
the keyboard appears real small on my screen
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What device/ROM?
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Yes, it works on other keyboard

oxman said:
Yes, it works on other keyboard
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Huh. I can't really help you because I can't reproduce the problem...
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notverycreative said:
What device/ROM?
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htc sensation 4g, stock rom

sxyshotta said:
htc sensation 4g, stock rom
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Hm. I didn't modify the keyboard in any way other than replacing the smiley key, so I have no idea what may be causing that.
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notverycreative said:
Hm. I didn't modify the keyboard in any way other than replacing the smiley key, so I have no idea what may be causing that.
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It's probably because you've packaged up the WVGA keyboard file, and not the qHD version. The Sensation sports a higher res screen.

cajunflavoredbob said:
It's probably because you've packaged up the WVGA keyboard file, and not the qHD version. The Sensation sports a higher res screen.
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That would make sense, but I don't see why the same keyboard wouldn't work on all devices. I mean, looking at the code, I see nothing that would prevent scaling. I was never asked for a target screen size to compile for, nor do I see any way to enter it. If someone could explain a way to fix it, I would gladly rerelease a qHD-compatible version.
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You should try and work it out that Long Press of the return key let's you select smileys. It's one of my favorite features of Perfect Keyboard. But non the less, good job.

Swype is amazing !!

I just installed Swype and am using it for the first time. I am so impressed that I needed to make a post about it.
The thing is freaking amazing. Seriously good.
Anyone else using it at the mo?

Yep... It's installed out of the box on galaxy s series handsets, but I love it and can barely use a standard keypad anymore so I got the beta for my cm installation..
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Used to use it on my Galaxy S but not a fan tbh, tried it on my play and still MUCH prefer Swiftkey X, Swiftkey X is easily the best Keyboard for Android

I don't see it in the market. I see SMS to swipe, Word Swide and Gem Swype.
is it any of these?

Nope, it's a program on public beta. It's preloaded in the Samsung Android phones. Here you can download it: http://swypeinc.com/ After downloading the installer you just have to follow the steps it tells you.
It's mighty awesome, enough that Sony is including a Swype-lookalike (T9) in the 2.3.4 update in October. You can find similar keyboards in the market like SlideIT keyboard.

ncaissie said:
I don't see it in the market. I see SMS to swipe, Word Swide and Gem Swype.
is it any of these?
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http://www.swypeinc.com/myswype.html
Select Beta and follow instructions.
It is a pain in the arse to download, but trust me, well worth it.

Thanks Guys
I will do that tonight. I'll try the internal PSX emu also.
Not enough hours in a day when you have kids.
BTW Another Awesome thing is the Captain America live wallpaper. It is very cool.

Just got the app really good and easy to use thanks for the info
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I didn't like Swype... I'm using shift.. And it's so much better than stock keyboard.
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HTC_IME for me ;-)
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WOW thanks for that link! SWYPE is effing AWESOME!!
texting is no longer an annoying chore....love it man. its like t9 word all over again =DD
i love xda forums man

Cool story bro
This is like 1 million android years old
I feel sorry for all of you people who didn't know it existed until just now.
Unfortunately it is really hard to use when drunk

I just started using Swype on my phone and I love it, i'm looking for an Arabic language pack if anyone knows how to get it please enlighten me LOL
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nope, Smart Keyboard Pro all the way for me, best keyboard I have used for android.

jasonknight said:
nope, smart keyboard pro all the way for me, best keyboard i have used for android.
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smart keyboard pro ftw

Try touch pal beta ,it is combination of swype and swiftkey I.e swype prediction.....no need to swype complete word...still in beta has lot of potential

JasonKnight said:
nope, Smart Keyboard Pro all the way for me, best keyboard I have used for android.
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I am now of the opinion that all swipe-like keyboards are vastly superior by default after using Swype. The difference is as large as texting on the old numeric keypads versus typing on a qwerty keyboard.
Absolutely no way could I go back to a bog standard qwerty touchscreen keypad with no swipe feature !

jassired said:
Try touch pal beta ,it is combination of swype and swiftkey I.e swype prediction.....no need to swype complete word...still in beta has lot of potential
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Tried beta 1, then switched to swype and stayed with swype.
no idea why but it sometimes lags and the words aren't really accurate either.. adding a new word to the user dictionary is a PITA..

Swift key x, ftw
I was using swype but my beta version got over after a month :/
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Thanks for the link excellent app
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