I'm just not satisfied with the Tab's factory-shipped keyboard lauout, and I imagine that this being an android-based device, nothing is permanent.
Can we have a thread with user experiences and screen shots of alternative keyboards thay have been verified to work on both landscape and portrait for the Galaxy Tab? I have heard of one on here called "Gingerbread" but screen shots of that on a Tab both portrait and landscape ON A TAB would be helpful for everyone. And it would be nice to see more than just one option. Also, user experiences and opinion definitely encouraged!
Good idea! I'd also like to know if there are any keyboards that don't do the full-screen/extract thing in landscape mode. There's plenty of room to show both the keyboard and the UI on a tab (even more so with LCD Density Changer).
Smart Keyboard Pro has so many options for Landscape and Portrait mode it's ridiculous.....
Seriously, I'd have to take 200 screenshots to show them all.....
Give it a try and if you don't like it, you have 24 hours to uninstall and get a refund....
I am using SwiftKey and no problem.
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I am using Smart Keyboard and I love it. There's a trial version in the market as well.
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Check out thumb keyboard. I use it for landscape mode and smart keyboard for portrait mode.
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I also use the smart keyboard it works very well.
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My Smart Keyboard doesn't enable even after I select it in the Locale and Text setrings. ? ?
EDIT: I figured it out... but so far it's not all that better than the Samsung one. Honestly it will be the keyboard that will ultimately help me to decide if I return this device to AT&T or not.
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What keyboard are you guys using with your streak? I like to use it, primarily, in landscape but at the same time i have small hands so it gets difficult to type at times =-/. I tried swift key x for tablets and it's pretty good that it splits the keyboard in landscape mode, but it's not very responsive and i find myself missing letters at times!!
what do you guys use?
I'm just using the Swype keyboard that came with StreakDroid 1.9.1...It's a bit different than the one that was on a previous version...Idr what version. It's nice, but I hit b or . instead of space too often. And I hit the damn microphone key too often.
Hands down thumb keyboard was made for the Streak!
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Thumb Keyboard with Split 5" layout.
+1 for ThumbKeyboard
Thumb Keyboard. I was actually going to switch to a slider phone before I found this, it has made a tremendous difference for me.
K so I'm using thumb keyboard as I type this. I'm liking it a lot better than any normal keyboard but what layout are you guys using for landscape and portrait modes? Landscape works great but I don't really like the default portrait view.
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Split compact for portrait, 5" layout for landscape.
I use thumb keyboard for landscape using the Tablet 7" layout. I use Ultra Keyboard for portrait. I use keyboard manager (requires root) to automatically switch them based on mode.
I use two thumbs to type in landscape and swipe typing in portrait with Ultra.
I use standard for both portrait and landscape.
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I switch between thumb keyboard and go keyboard. Go keyboard let's you have custom backgrounds, pretty cool.
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Hey Aaron.... Welcome to the Streak family Personally, I swear by, (and sometimes swear at, especially in portrait mode), the Thumb keyboard made by Beansoft. In landscape mode where the height of the keyboard covers too much of the screen, update #4 lets you adjust the height of the keyboard
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thanks for the advice guys. i ended up with thumb keyboard for landscape and swift key for portrait, working great so far!!
I use hackers keyboard, has arrows to navigate inside text and can also send special chars for terminal use
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leozolt said:
I use hackers keyboard, has arrows to navigate inside text
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I use, and love, Better Keyboard 8. I would LOVE to have arrows! I thought I had tried them all...
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SwiftKey X is my choice. The predictions save so much typing by this poor typist.
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I use, and love, Better Keyboard 8. I would LOVE to have arrows! I thought I had tried them all...
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Ultra keyboard has arrow (cursor) keys, they can be configured from the settings.
Edit: I just checked out Hacker's Keyboard and it looks like a very nice free alternative.
+1 for hackers keyboard here.. best keyboard ive ever used... and its free
yeah I'm playing with hacker's keyboard too. It's surprisingly accurate given the number of keys. Bit slow in Dolphin Browser but everywhere else I'm liking it.
I reduced the height in landscape a little too.
I was liking thumb keyboard but it refused to work in Copilot live. If that's been fixed I might try it again....
I use Better Keyboard 8, you can change the key size to suite yourself, seperate controls for landscape and portait.
Please make sure you post why you use it and what you think about it.
I've been using swift key for two months and it is extremely accurate and fast. Two says ago i've switched to Swype and now i'm addicted to typing in this forum.
Swype is really fun to use and also very accurate.although no matter which way you look at it,I don't think tracing with one finger can be faster then typing with two thumbs unless you are not familiar with the keyboard..
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if Play had better touch screen (say 10fingers,or like blackberry) SwiftKeyX would be GODMODE
i use SwiftkeyX
But with the very weak XPlays screen its not upto its full effect.
It's already God mode...or corrects you're words even if you miss the keys, so it's ultra fast when inputting something.
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The HTC_Ime mod is my fave keybord. I could'nt live without it
I use swype beta, it's very nice.
Earthshine0 out-
I have been using Swype for the past few weeks and I got to say that its the best in my opinion, and once you get used to it is when you see the difference in speed + accuracy compared to touch keyboards.
The only thing it lacks for me is the support for arabic keyboard
Though my first choice was swype, but now I prefer Hacker's keyboard because it provides all the possible keys which are normally present on a generic computer keyboard in landscape mode. Prevents hassle to search through alternate keys to find special characters. And obviously it provides suggestions, corrections and many more features.
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Though my first choice was swype, but now I prefer Hacker's keyboard because it provides all the possible keys which are normally present on a generic computer keyboard in landscape mode. Prevents hassle to search through alternate keys to find special characters. And obviously it provides suggestions, corrections and many more features.
I type way faster in portrait mode over landscape even though landscape has bigger size keys.I got so uses to typing portrait already.
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I agree. Both modes are equally efficient. (and the best part is suggestion for special characters present continuously in idle mode)
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I use slideIT it works great
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Smart Keyboard Pro is the best in my opinion!
Better keyboard 8.. I love the storm theme..
Yep, HTC_IME is a great keyboard.
Does anybody have any problems with sweat getting on screen and the keyboard going mental?
Swype is the best . Its fun to use and is miles faster then normal typing once you are used to it.
I'm a huge fan of Swype, but I am curious to try the others listed here.
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Yep, HTC_IME is a great keyboard.
Does anybody have any problems with sweat getting on screen and the keyboard going mental?
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Definitely be careful about that. I ruined my Droid's digitizer from either sweat or a random raindrop. The far left side of the screen is completely unresponsive to touch, from the soft search key all the way up.
I guess I'm the only one here using Gingerbread Keyboard. Gets the job done, accurate word predictions.
Not only one, me too uses original GB keyboard, but I would use HTC ime, but it FC once its installed, so uninstall ...
Anyone using T9 Trace? I've been trying to install it using files from other phone roms. At the moment it seems to be installed, but after selecting the keyboard in "input method", bringing up the keyboard will force close it
my choice is iphone keyboard
SlideIT is a Swype knock off..
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Anyone have any suggestions for a keyboard input that works and plays well with a full-size USB keyboard? the Samsung one is quirky.
Smart Keyboard Pro.
Thanks! I will give it a shot.
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Thanks! I will give it a shot.
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I use that on all my android devices. Highly customizable.
I gotta say swiftkey x tablet.
Best keyboard for phones and tablets hands down. Once it adjust to your typing style you'll be cranking out messages in no time.
Touchpal for my phone. Supports both normal and swype writing. Here is a video of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Cr8eXuKl4&
Using Thumb Keyboard for my tab and love it.
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I gotta say swiftkey x tablet.
Best keyboard for phones and tablets hands down. Once it adjust to your typing style you'll be cranking out messages in no time.
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Using this as well. Best keyboard i've tried.
Surprisingly, the Gingerbread keyboard is pretty awesome once you tweak the key size and such. Really awesome error correction. Been using it right from the get go. Happy with it ^^
I would suggest thumb keyboard, it's a really great keyboard and will make your typing flying. But not support for chinese typing
i have tried the thumb keyboard but there is a bug with it. i use it for thumb keyboardin, but hooking a fullsized hardware kb causes wierd glitches.
the smart kb pro works well. i will look at the others.
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OK im sure this might be a dumb question....but I can't seem to View anything on my Nexus in landscape view...only portrait, anyone know how to adjust this?
If you pull the notification bar down there is a lock next to the date. You can also force it with an app like Rotation Locker from the market.
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OK im sure this might be a dumb question....but I can't seem to View anything on my Nexus in landscape view...only portrait, anyone know how to adjust this?
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look up the one click rooting tool as it is the best way to do it. besides rooting your device it also installs cwm. with cwm you can flash roms and kernels to improve the look and performance of your N7.
quick boot is another excellent tool.
es file explorer is needed to edit the dpi on the N7. i prefer the dpi at 175 for a tablet ui on the N7. after you change the dpi go into settings and change text size to large and your good to go! happy rooting to you
cheers
Much of the Nexus 7 UI has been designed using portrait mode. With that being said, some apps will still rotate (if you have the rotation lock off which was already mentioned) but for the most part they intend you use portrait.
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If you pull the notification bar down there is a lock next to the date. You can also force it with an app like Rotation Locker from the market.
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I see no lock next to the date. Just the icon for settings.
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Much of the Nexus 7 UI has been designed using portrait mode. With that being said, some apps will still rotate (if you have the rotation lock off which was already mentioned) but for the most part they intend you use portrait.
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Although most of it works fine in landscape mode, I've used mine mostly locked in landscape mode since I got it without any issues.
The launcher is what is locked in portrait which screws everyone up. Try downloading a new launcher like Apex or Go Launcher. Most apps will rotate but a few will force themselves to portrait mode.
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I prefer default with continues input. It's the best
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I use A I keyboard pro.. nice and you can size it instantly..
Original does not have good arabic layout..
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I'm using SwiftKey Flow.
You can flow couple of words at the same time, which is awesome, and you can enter ?/! very fast!
Samsung keyboard. Only one with swipe, handwriting and number row. AFAIK.
For me the Samsung continues input is a very superior option. Even with fast and sometimes inaccurate swiping it manages to get it just right most of the time. One of the best keyboards I've used. It's just so fast and accurate.
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hacker's keyboard for me the best!!
Samsung keyboard memorize your frequently used sentence even. You enter the first word and it will keep predicted the entire sentence. Love the default one with continues input
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The default keyboard is the best IMHO. Every other keyboard, irrespective of its benefits, leaves out the benefits of Note 2: lacking in s-pen support etc.
The only irritation with the default keyboard is that there is no autocorrect. I have to manually choose the correct word from the list and it doesn't autopick the selected words when space is pressed.
For me samsung the best.
Anyone find a way to enable Swift Key or Swype tablet modes? One of the best options on the default keyboard is that it has one-handed control. Swype and swift key have this mode as well but only for tablets. I miss easily swyping symbols. Perhaps the only way is to root and change the DPI?
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I am now using the Kii Keyboard and loving it. Very fast and accurate typing with lots of options to customize.
I prefer stock JB 4.2 Keyboard. I canys stand stock overcrowded/cluttered keyboards.
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I prefer gn2 default stock keyboard.. I write a lot in Serbian, and i can use swype then.. When im writing on english i use handwriting or prediction.
The numbers above keyboard are Major ability why i choose stock keyboard
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I have been using SwiftKey since it first came out. Would try others but always came back to SwiftKey. For typing or swype, I just am not getting comfortable with the stock keyboard but would hate to lose the s-pen button. I will be a very happy camper if SwiftKey adds support for the s-pen.
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SwiftKey 3 for me, since I type both English and German text, and the keyboard recognizes (and makes suggestions for) both languages at the same time.
Been using SwiftKey 3 tablet version for a while now.
Have to say it's the best I've ever used.
And it works very nicely with my 240 dpi mode.
Also nice keyboard when in landscape mode
I alternate keyboards randomly!
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Samsung keyboard. Only one with swipe, handwriting and number row. AFAIK.
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I use SwiftKey Flow and then s pen board switcher to switch to handwriting mode when pen comes out.
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Swype is the reason for me to stick with Android, but their latest beta is ****ed up with dictionary issues, so I tried latest SwiftKey Flow Beta, and it has some issues as well, so for now it's Samsung's default keyboard with continuous input. But I'm keenly waiting for the next beta of Swype, which is coming shortly as per their mod.
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