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swype and voice input

ok, so i enjoy the swype keyboard but realized there is no voice input button for it. Am i pretty much out of luck with this unless i want to use my old keyboard or is there a way i can use voice input somehow with this like with a long hold of something.

for speech to txt you have to use the stock keyboard for now... Swype will probably have that option in the future but for now, no such thing

So grabbing the official version is no better than using any of the of swype apk download links floating around?
It is tough to ask us to switch to a different keyboard when that keyboard takes away the voice input option that Android has given us.

no- just check the version #. (Current as of today: 1.56.30.7625.t100)
The 'official' version is the same just handed out by Swype

i think swype blows anything else out of the water when using the keyboard itself. I never really used the speech to txt unless driving so I just switch back when I need it.... a long press in the text box, then select the original keyboard.

anothen said:
i think swype blows anything else out of the water when using the keyboard itself. I never really used the speech to txt unless driving so I just switch back when I need it.... a long press in the text box, then select the original keyboard.
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Yeah, I'm just being difficult today.
I do really like the Swype keyboard. I'm not a big texter, I barely text - but I'm a big fan of technology and am a programmer so I definitely can appreciate the Swype keyboard app. I just want that damn button.

yeah, I hear ya. I'm sure it will come eventually.... They say in their forums on their website that they are aware of the demand and that's basically it. At least they've acknowledged it so I'm sure it will come.

Wow I've using swype today for the first time and its amazing!

When using swype, instead of swyping hit menu from there you have a speak button for talk to text

If we wanted to add in multiple button presses to get to things we'd get an iPhone ... lol
j/k .. obviously we have to live with it for now, but at least they are "aware" of it. Not that they're going to change anything though.

I just found the arrow button screen by swyping from swype menu button to alt button, there's open spot there for it.

superflysmith said:
When using swype, instead of swyping hit menu from there you have a speak button for talk to text
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Darn. My version doesn't have that.

rfarrah said:
Darn. My version doesn't have that.
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Mine either :/

I think he means hold down the Search the physical button on the phone that however only uses the google search integrated in your phone it cant be used for inputing text into specific entry fields

I use handsent, and yes when you hit menu with swype keyboard on screen you have option of "speak" and it enters into the message area.

waynester said:
I use handsent, and yes when you hit menu with swype keyboard on screen you have option of "speak" and it enters into the message area.
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Just tested and mine doesn't do that. What version of Swype are you using?

mtxpert said:
I just found the arrow button screen by swyping from swype menu button to alt button, there's open spot there for it.
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On my inc, I get to the same menu by swyping form the swype menu button to the SYM button right next to it. Hope that helps others that can't find it, it may be difference on your hardware version.

superflysmith said:
When using swype, instead of swyping hit menu from there you have a speak button for talk to text
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I don't see a microphone. Could you explain how this works?
What app are you in at the time?

The "speak" option is part of Handcent, not a function of the keyboard. I think a lot of people have been confused by the lack of clarity there.
There is no way to use speech input with Swype itself without switching to the stock keyboard. Any option to speak while the Swype keyboard is selected is purely a function of the application you happen to be using at the time.

rmk40 said:
The "speak" option is part of Handcent, not a function of the keyboard. I think a lot of people have been confused by the lack of clarity there.
There is no way to use speech input with Swype itself without switching to the stock keyboard. Any option to speak while the Swype keyboard is selected is purely a function of the application you happen to be using at the time.
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I think you are partially correct. I DO have the "Speak" option when using Handcent and Swype. I DON'T have it when using K-9 and Swype, though.

Other keyboards than Swype?

I know there's Swype and the standard Android keyboard but are there any other virtual keyboard configurations? I've seen the HTC T9 keyboard you get with Sense UI, does the Galaxy S have something like this?

Besides Swype there's the Samsung keyboard. Yesterday there was a little surprise in the Samsung Apps program: Vlingo. Has kind of T9 and speech technology. Speech recognition doesn't seem very stable.
NB: you have to press and hold the "input field" to switch the input method.

archie_658 said:
Speech recognition doesn't seem very stable.
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Really? I tried it and I love it. Gave a few demos to people in the office with 'Text Jim, hey this is me showing off my new phone and playing with Vlingo'. Then they wait for their own phone to beep with the message and they're amazed that the text is all correct.
Incidently, was popular with the iPhone owners, because aparently you can override the phone and message app like that on the Apple.
You need 2 touches of the screen, one to confirm the contact and 1 to confirm the message, so there's no danger of something embarrasingly wrong being sent to the wrong person.

Help! Hardware Keyboard no longer predicting text

I installed the htc keyboard and now as a result my hardware keyboard no longer predicts text. I uninstalled the htc keyboard since it was a bit laggy. So far droid x keyboard seems to work the best, at least for me anyways. Because of my experiment I no longer have predictive text / auto correction (I went into settings and checked them) I suppose the only way around this is clearing something or uninstalling and reinstalling the hardware keyboard software? I wish the htc keyboard could've took over the predictive text (option in the keyboard said it would) but it doesnt.
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My hw keyboard has never predicted text or spell corrected.
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herbthehammer said:
My hw keyboard has never predicted text or spell corrected.
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Mine either.

install swiftkey from the market it is a lot like the stock one in many ways but it will give you word prediction on the HW keyboard. it has a cool feature to scan your sms and "learn" your most used words

The very first mod i did was install the droid x keyboard i uninstalled the htc keyboard and droid x keyboard and then reinstalled the droid x keyboard and functionality was restored! Definitely gonna check that app out though, thanks for the tip.
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shabbypenguin said:
install swiftkey from the market it is a lot like the stock one in many ways but it will give you word prediction on the HW keyboard. it has a cool feature to scan your sms and "learn" your most used words
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Smart Keyboard pro adds this feature as well.

Thanks for the swiftkey app info I wasn't aware of it works pretty good I love it.
dito33

Does anyone know a way to have predictive text for the physical keyboard without having to use another keyboard such as smart keyboard or swiftkey? I really like the gingerbread keyboard and I want to know if I can have that and predictive text for my physical keyboard.

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Does anyone know a way to have predictive text for the physical keyboard without having to use another keyboard such as smart keyboard or swiftkey? I really like the gingerbread keyboard and I want to know if I can have that and predictive text for my physical keyboard.
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I was recently wondering this too because i like the latest swype, but also want predictive for HW keys... i only just started digging around but i'm sure there's a way to make this happen...

Menu>settings>language & keyboard>built in keyboard (or device keyboard depending on your rom) will auto replace misspelled words, but no predictive text without Touchpal or the like. I personally like Thumb Keyboard. Best theming, IMO.
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Im currently using adaptxt beta on the market . Been using it for a few day and its pretty good . a few add-onsFor it as well.
Works great with the hardware keyboard .
Here's a link info
http://adaptxt.com/adaptxtlive/android/features
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swype or touch input keyboard?

So. If you long press a text field you'll get an option as to which keyboard to use - the htc swype or the froyo touch. I think we're set to swype by default, but which one is actually better for typing?

ctakah27 said:
So. If you long press a text field you'll get an option as to which keyboard to use - the htc swype or the froyo touch. I think we're set to swype by default, but which one is actually better for typing?
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If u have the phone, just try them out. The only better that matters is yours opinion

If you can spell Swype is the way to go. If you are spelling bee challenged... Touch input will make you sound like a scholar. Lol.
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I couldn't get into Swype. I didn't spend too much time with it but it was a pain to teach this old dog a new trick.
I purchased smart keyboard and have been happy with that. I'm using the iphone keyboard at the moment, trying to see if it beats the stock sense keyboard (which has always been a favorite of mine).

Arc default keyboard

I did search but didn't get a clear picture
Sorry for the repost.
I want a keyboard where i can longpress the qwerty keys to type numbers instead of switching to number mode.
I saw both motorola milestone 2 and nexus S has such a keyboard. it seems it is part of the standard gingerbread keyboard.
Is it possible to enable this in the Arc or do I have to install 3rd party application?
Are there any recommended 3rd party apps for this?

There are so many keyboards availble in the market. Give it a try. Personnely I use Swype and it does more than what you need.
Check it out here.

Swype and SlideIt are good if u like the slide your finger to write. I highly recomend SwiftKey. After some days when it's learned your writing it's awesome and makes typing very fast

Smart Keyboard

I use this Keyboard from Android 2.3 and does the job

a good alternative keyboard is Thumb keyboard...I use it for my Dell Streak and I have used it on the arc also...if you select the 5' tablet option, ull get numbers directly without need to long press on letters or even switching to number mode..

Nimche said:
I use this Keyboard from Android 2.3 and does the job
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thanks this is perfect.

Swype. Best there is.

The stock keyboard sucks. really badly. I personally just recommend the stock 2.3 gingerbread keyboard, has multi touch and i can type super fast with it. Its free on the market as well, just search for gingerbread keyboard.

TRY THESE TWO, THESE ARE BEST out there:
1. FLEXT9
2. PERFECT KEYBORAD (I am using this)

I use swiftkey keyboard, it does the longpress thing, and also has the option to switch to numeric keyboard.

what beats me is why they replaced the stock andriod gingerbread keyboard with the default one which is just not as good.

Nimche said:
I use this Keyboard from Android 2.3 and does the job
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thanks for this bought the donate version

anyone notice the gingerbread keyboard in the market takes up more ram

Umlauts please
any recommendations for a keyboard which has umlauts in the layout (without long-press)

I'm speculating that all arch like mine have 3 keyboard by default, the default input, chinese and japanese keyboard.
to my suprise the chinese one had a few tricks on it. swipe to change querty <=> phone pad layout, long press, swipe down, smiley & symbol lock button, different landscape potrait layout.
down side: english chinese dict only, cannot use user word in phone pad with prediction on, don't think support multiple touch, vulnerable en/chinese button, prediction button use menu, not toggle.
definitely worth trying before investing keyboard app.

better keyboard works great

daveybaby said:
I use swiftkey keyboard, it does the longpress thing, and also has the option to switch to numeric keyboard.
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It is a great keyboard but the eats up quite a lot of memory...

I bought Swift even tough it has no umlauts in the layout. Fit's me very well except for that i still would prefer to have separate buttons for the umlauts.
I also tried "Smart Keyboard" which has äöü buttons but the completion is far from what swift does.
I also tried "Ultra Keyboard" looked nice but the one day trial was to short to decide if it is worth the money (especially as i already purchased swift at that time)
Currently I hope the upcoming Swift update will give us configurable layouts.

question re installing keypads
I tried installing the gingerbread keyboard mentioned above, but I cant get it to replace the arc kb. Do you have 2 b rooted?