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Swype officially available tomorrow!

Woohoo!
http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/15/want-swype-yes-you-do-get-it-tomorrow-for-android-phones/

I got excited about this and went to the beta page. It said it was still closed, and about two days ago I submitted my email address and stuff. Out of desperation, I tried to log in with my email and password. Strangely, it let me in. I hit resend email, and it sent me an email and let me download it. About five minutes after that, I got another email saying that I've been accepted into the beta.
Did I have lucky timing or is that a way around it? Try it out.

Will this be free or pay?

still havent gotten my beta invite

jorpe said:
still havent gotten my beta invite
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Try just logging in. I didn't have my beta invite, but I could log in and request that they 'resend' my invite.

I just got an email...
Swype Beta for Android™ - We've Activated Your Swype Beta
sweeet!

yep, beta is live again now...

Got mine as well... using it to type this... I forgot I even signed up it was so long ago.

I am still getting the beta is closed page
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Am I the only one who greatly misses the voice-to-txt button? I mean if it just had that I would be golden.

MrDSL said:
Am I the only one who greatly misses the voice-to-txt button? I mean if it just had that I would be golden.
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I never use it, but I'd like it for completeness. This is Android, I wouldn't even mind if they made it something ridiculous like a swype command (Swipe from the Swype button to the letter V). At least quick search has the voice button on it. By that, I mean the system search thing.

Saturn2K said:
I never use it, but I'd like it for completeness. This is Android, I wouldn't even mind if they made it something ridiculous like a swype command (Swipe from the Swype button to the letter V). At least quick search has the voice button on it. By that, I mean the system search thing.
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Maybe I am spoiled but the voice to text in froyo is better then the one on the 2.1 ROMS and I use it all the time while driving etc.

Still no official release. At least I'm in the beta.
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Got mine... I had the hacked version but I went ahead and installed the full beta version... Mostly the same but has a new way to enter words into the dictionary which is nice
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I wish they had a dedicated button to launch voice entry for the times I want to use it
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timkdodson said:
Got mine... I had the hacked version but I went ahead and installed the full beta version... Mostly the same but has a new way to enter words into the dictionary which is nice
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I wish they had a dedicated button to launch voice entry for the times I want to use it
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do they have more than one language in that beta?

Yes, Spanish and Italian.

They need a hide keyboard button on the Swype keyboard. It gets rather annoying when you need to hide it and can't.

I am with you on the voice button. That is the one thing Swype needs to add to their keyboard. I dont use it all the time, but I want it to be there for when I need it.

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They need a hide keyboard button on the Swype keyboard. It gets rather annoying when you need to hide it and can't.
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You do that by hitting BACK... it is different from the other keyboards but I have gotten used to it now.

just got in the beta. first time I've ever used swype. im sold.

Swype not working after reboot

I reboot my phone multiple times a day to swap batteries....
Every time I reboot the phone, I have to change inputs to get swype working again. I've tried unistalling swype and the installer, downloaded it again from my swype beta account and same things happens.
I'm running damage control also, anyone else have this problem or a fix?

I didn't even know you could get swype on the Evo. lol Time to use that search button......

Same issue here lately.not sure what change caused it. Seems to be related to android 2.2 Vs 2.1
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Just found this here on the swype forums... Seems to be a common problem: http://swype.uservoice.com/forums/5...senseui-devices-multi-touch-stops-working-aft

rugedraw said:
I didn't even know you could get swype on the Evo. lol Time to use that search button......
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yep, worked great until we started getting this... not huge deal, only affects me on reboot!!!

Been using this one for a while for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752582

Bielinsk said:
Been using this one for a while for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752582
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Thank you, sir. I'm at work and my searches kept getting interrupted. I am now looking for reasons to text so I can Swype, and I've only had it for 20 minutes....lol. I like it............I like it A LOT.

I have been rebooting a lot lately and have swype selected as keyboard. I'm running cm6 and never had to do input to put back on...
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i had this issue in 2.1 as well. though not nearly as often. its kind of a pain if you reboot a lot etc like i do flashing roms kernels themes etc etc etc) i have just learned to put it into my process now lol. factory reset wipe flash boot fix swype

switch to your other keyboard then switch back to swype, does the trick for my everytime

Not sure if anyone has said this but I know that with dc 3.5, there is an issue with swype after reboot. You can fix it by switching keyboard back to stock and then back to swype.
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yea i think most of us know that but the problem is if you reboot a lot it gets pretty annoying to keep haing to do this
well ig uess for those that didnt know a "work around" this helps.

Swype caps, caps, then lower case?

I had DL09 and had this problem and it bothered me, so I switched down to DJ05 cause it had the same fixes and more compatiable with everything, and now I'm having the same problem. It just started happening like 2 days ago. Is there a fix for this?

Mine does it too. It didn't do it until I installed the original SMS app so the little puzzle piece would work.

I've been noticing the same thing but it only happens in the browser searching.
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Mine does it in the messaging, market, and browser app

I have this problem too. I've also had many problems with my dictionary. I'll add words and they will be there for a bit then disappear. The most frustrating thing I deal with is words that I have accidentally typed in, delete, and than they will magically appear again a day or so later. The specific word that bothers me is "ti"
I have deleted the word numerous times, cleared data/cache numerous times and installed clean roms/kernels to no avail. I even tried a totally new keyboard and it seemed like there was a problem with that dictionary too. I'm at a loss and gave up.
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Try going to manage Applications and then clearing the data fit Swype.
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I have the same problem. The data wipe did not resolve the issue, but clearing the data for gmail seems to have fixed the sync issues that I was having so thanks for the tip. The only fix that I have seen work for the caps issue is to install a different keyboard. I like camalot's as they seem more responsive than stock.
Also, big thanks to all the devs and good people on this forum who have made this phone awesome. This is my first smartphone and I would have been lost without the kind folks here.

I flashed superclean, 1230 nonvoodoo, and put the latest swype beta in...works great!
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Same issue: all caps starting a message in aosp messaging app.. It seems like a bug that is being reported in the swype beta forums..
Be nice to have it fixed.. Oh! - yeah.... beta

I have the same problem, on DL09 using Handcent, so it's not app-specific.

yeah I have this issue too and I'm using the latest beta. It is not app specific. Seems to occur randomly.
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What Ive noticed is ths happens when the word picker pops up for the first word and I continue to swype without making a choice. Maybe that is the cause? Program would see the new word as the first when started, as the first isn't completely entered yet.

woolster22 said:
this happens when the word picker pops up for the first word and I continue to swype without making a choice.
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This is exactly the reason, or at least a way to reproduce 100% of the time. OEM DI01 did not have the problem, OEM DL09 does. Dont' know more than that.
I posted a bug on the Swype forum 2 weeks ago.
http://forum.swype.com/showthread.php?2458-Bug-on-VZ-DL09-w-Swype-capitalizes-second-word-after-first-word-auto-pick

Possible hardware keyboard fix for Epic.

If this has been posted before please delete, but I believe I have solved my issue with the physical keyboard missing keys. I turned off all the software keyboards and swype it seems to have done the trick.
Problem is I have to change it everytime I switch batteries. Is there a way to do thi?
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What keys are missing?
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He means the hardware keys "miss" a letter here and there while typing.
So tht it loks smthing lk ths
Yes, I've read that swype (enabled) is most likely the culprit.
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Bingo, it can be annoying at times. When typing long emails and texts, be sure to go back and proofread what you just typed (good practice anyway). Turning off swype did seem to help a bit.
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decalex said:
He means the hardware keys "miss" a letter here and there while typing.
So tht it loks smthing lk ths
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And not all of us want to sound like mysteryemotionz.

would make it a software issue then..not hardware =D good to know

I was able to type several paragraphs with all the soft keyboards except for Swype disabled, and I don't have the missing key issue anymore. I simply disabled the Samsung and Android keyboards. I use Swype way too much to disable it.
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I use keyboard manager to help with this...
Install keyboard manager along with touchpal from market free (completely).
I have Swype enable and have it set as my portrait keyboard
Then when I switch to landscape keyboard manager services changes my kb to touchpal in a fraction of a second without any interaction.
What awesome about touch pal is that it offers some of the best spelling correction word prediction with our hardware keyboards. Takes a while to get used to but by far is the best solution for me as not only does it fix the random keydrops but it also spell checks and suggests words on the fly.
I was using the Windows Mobile Version for a long time before changing to android, but absolutely love Swype for portrait one handed.
In a previous post I made I pointed out that the lag I found to be software and not hardware... if you long press on many letters you will get a popup instead of repeat keys these seem to be the cause of the drops, after using touchpal, if you long press a letter it quickly repeats.

formula84 said:
I use keyboard manager to help with this...
Install keyboard manager along with touchpal from market free (completely).
I have Swype enable and have it set as my portrait keyboard
Then when I switch to landscape keyboard manager services changes my kb to touchpal in a fraction of a second without any interaction.
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Cool tip! Definitely want to try this... but searching in the Market, I couldn't find Keyboard Manager .. and not sure the Touchpal that comes up is what you're referring to. Is it still available?

formula84 said:
I use keyboard manager to help with this...
Install keyboard manager along with touchpal from market free (completely).
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I couldn't find them either. Can you post the developer name or appbrain links?
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Found the XDA thread for Keyboard Manager: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830177

jasonsf said:
I couldn't find them either. Can you post the developer name or appbrain links?
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Found the XDA thread for Keyboard Manager: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830177
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sorry about that yes the xda link above it is the program that I mean.
also when you search on the market for touchpal it is the 1 with the blue icon and the chinese characters not sure why the chinese characters are there because it is in english don't be afraid.
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Wow.
I unchecked the samsung and android keypad and tested it out. Updated twitter and FB without a hitch, no dropped characters! Very cool, and thanks for the tip. That's been driving me (and my wife) crazy!

DiGi760 said:
And not all of us want to sound like mysteryemotionz.
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remember he left ,. lol

Hm. Still dropping a few. Weird how the first two messages went out perfect, and then it just wandered off into the weeds after that. Meh. =/

sleebus.jones said:
Hm. Still dropping a few. Weird how the first two messages went out perfect, and then it just wandered off into the weeds after that. Meh. =/
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Try my method
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It seems everytime I remove the battery and reinstall it that swype and the other keyboards are re-enabled. Is there anyway to keep them turned off?

socos25 said:
It seems everytime I remove the battery and reinstall it that swype and the other keyboards are re-enabled. Is there anyway to keep them turned off?
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I believe they need to be removed using sdx stock app removal.

Touchpal (chinese origin) privileges:
-full internet access
-record audio
-read contacts
Umm. I think I'll pass. I don't need the chinese keyboard reading my contacts, record audio, and send it back to the chinese developers...
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gdbassett said:
Touchpal (chinese origin) privileges:
-full internet access
-record audio
-read contacts
Umm. I think I'll pass. I don't need the chinese keyboard reading my contacts, record audio, and send it back to the chinese developers...
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Internet access to check for updates, record audio is for voice to text and contacts im not sure about but i think its for autocomplete to add to the dictionary. Check out Swype permissions same read contact data is there...
Trust me I have been using CooTek products for years they are a reputable company... Chinese or not.
PS you could try with another keyboard but I think the key is touchpal, all i can say is if the keyboard your using gets rid of the OS default popup that happens when you long press on a key it should work. I wish there was a dev that could just figure out how to disable this all together as it happens when there are no soft keyboards active,,, I am sure this is the cause to our missed keys try ee or oo in words 7/10 times it will miss if you are fast this is because its trying to determine the length of time the key was pressed to display the box of options.

I can't get keyboard manager to recognize touchpal as an option...any ideas?
NM, have to play with the actual system settings first

Swype keyboard not swiping?

I installed the Swype keyboard and it was working fine for a few days, but now it will not "swype". It responds to pressing individual keys but dragging my finger across the keyboard no longer has any effect.
Has anyone else had this problem?

Which version of Swype did you install? The open beta?

theSpam said:
Which version of Swype did you install? The open beta?
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I don't remember if it was beta - it's version 2.29.71.20203.t100
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Have you tried selecting another software keyboard and then reselecting Swype?
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monomer888 said:
Have you tried selecting another software keyboard and then reselecting Swype?
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Second this. I've seen this fix the problem on an incredible.
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this happens, if you have it to apps2sd it can cause this and other issues, as well could be due to language package if install, as said try to unselect swype and re-select it, as well if you get the apk swype restore you can restore your original swype from your nandroid

ilostchild said:
this happens, if you have it to apps2sd it can cause this and other issues, as well could be due to language package if install, as said try to unselect swype and re-select it, as well if you get the apk swype restore you can restore your original swype from your nandroid
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I tried switching to another keyboard, then back again, but it didn't help. I can also confirm that I have not moved it to the SD card.
I have un-installed it and re-downloaded the beta and it is now working again. I'll see how long this works for....

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I tried switching to another keyboard, then back again, but it didn't help. I can also confirm that I have not moved it to the SD card.
I have un-installed it and re-downloaded the beta and it is now working again. I'll see how long this works for....
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Hello I've been reading through the thread. I was going to tell you to do that but lol it seems that you already found out Haha.
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This is a known problem with Swype, and happens every time you reboot the phone. Try un-checking Swype in Settings>Language and keyboard, then re-checking it. You will also need to re-select Swype as the input method by long press in (almost) any text input field, until the Input Method option comes up.

redpoint73 said:
This is a known problem with Swype, and happens every time you reboot the phone. Try un-checking Swype in Settings>Language and keyboard, then re-checking it. You will also need to re-select Swype as the input method by long press in (almost) any text input field, until the Input Method option comes up.
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hmm... I dont seem to have that issue with MIUI but i dont know about the other roms.
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lainvalenajr said:
hmm... I dont seem to have that issue with MIUI but i dont know about the other roms.
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Might be only on the latest version of Swype, I don't remember it happening on older Swype builds (but not certain). On the latest Swype open beta version, it does this on several ROMs for me (stock, Virtuous, CM7), and another on XDA mentioned its a 'known issue'.

it is a known issue, it actually depends what swype you get when getting it from the installer there is 2 options full and eng/spanish, i had issues when i got full on my g2 and mytouch slide, when i did eng/spanish all was ok except it Fc one or twice fix permission fixed and working since then

ilostchild said:
it is a known issue, it actually depends what swype you get when getting it from the installer there is 2 options full and eng/spanish, i had issues when i got full on my g2 and mytouch slide, when i did eng/spanish all was ok except it Fc one or twice fix permission fixed and working since then
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I've tried installing both full and Eng/Span, and they both have the same bug for me (no swiping after reboot).

redpoint73 said:
I've tried installing both full and Eng/Span, and they both have the same bug for me (no swiping after reboot).
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Huh, never experienced that on stock or CM7.
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I've had this problem several times. Try pressing any text field until the "input method" message pops up. Select "touch input", and the repeat the procedure now selecting "Swype". It always works for me.
I'm using rooted stock sense with visionary/gfree and Launcher Pro Plus.
Hope it helps.

just being funny..
But from what I understand.. Swiper no swiping?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AarHxXD_vKY