I have done enabling the multi-tap keypad format on my X8 before, but now, I cannot, even adjusting several settings on the keyboard. I searched the net for hours but no avail.
Can anyone helped me out? I have a rooted Xperia X8 2.1.
Thanks.
What do you mean by multi-tap?
a-k-t-w said:
What do you mean by multi-tap?
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Multi-tap is the standard phone keypad that has 1-0 keys along with # and * and has ABC under 2, DEF under 3, GHI under 4, JKL under 5, MNO under 6, PQRS under 7, TUV under 8, WXYZ under 9 and punctuation and symbols under 1 ad yo have to press the corresponding key multiple times to get the letter you want, say you want to type HELLO you would press 44 to get H, 33 to get E, 555 to get L, 555 to get L, 666 to get O, it's pretty much now extinct on Smartphones, but RIM have brought it back to life for there GSM BlackBerry Pearl 3G. My ancient HTC S310 uses Multi-tap, My not so ancient HTC S710 uses Multi-tap + a side slide QWERTY keyboard, My RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110 uses a modified Multi-tap called sure type where each key has two letters attached to it in a QWERTY layout, my RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 now uses the more common QWERTY layout. My wifes ancient HTC Touch uses the standard QWERTY keyboard like the X8 has but has the option to switch to Multi-tap.
I didn't even know that there was a multi-tap keypad option on the X8. Out of curiosity are you using Android 1.6 or the 2.1 update?
Roland
The x8 doesn't have a multi-tap t9 keypad and never has... you can download one on the market just search for it
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iv read chinese keyboard apk have it...
my x8 donut have that before
kuyagaol said:
iv read chinese keyboard apk have it...
my x8 donut have that before
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Yeah... I have that too... maybe only in some country...
Actually I bought my X8 in Taiwan and im not sure if it has a built in multi tap before that I have uninstalled accidentally or have been changed after rooting. Anyway I will find the application @ android market.
@Roland, I have the 2.1 update.
Thanks.
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Dear WinMo lovers, i need some advise
I am a UK vodafone customer and my contract is due for renewal. I am stuck picking BB storm or Xperia or getting Touch HD through a website which i have to wait for, i love xperia but it has some drawbacks for as follows
Is the screen too narrow? How is the text inputing using only the touch screen?
I will be gratefull for any advise and information.
It is pretty small using just the touchscreen. Not easy if you have bad eyes or shaky hands or if you are sitting in a train. I only use the keyboard now.
You can download some alternative software keyboards which are more touch screen user friendly than the standard built in one though.
The t9 input is fine for use one handed and teh other keyboards are usable. The built in microsoft one neccssitates the use of the stylus. For one handed use the only real option is the on screen T9 and for two handed you can use the hardware keyboard.
Thanks a lot everyone then it's a no go for me. the storm either. i guess i am stuck with my old curve 8310 then.
Hmm but u can download better on screen keyboards pretty easily and have it automatically switch to it everytime the phone starts up
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Is the screen too narrow? How is the text inputing using only the touch screen?
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But why would you want to use an on-screen keyboard when the sliding QWERTY one can get the job done way faster, whenever you want to write something?
I'm seriously thinking about buying an X1 and the on-screen keyboard's usability is the last thing to consider.
The Blackstone keyboards from the other thread here are a huge improvement over standard.
Just install the Touch HD keyboards - they're already available for the Xperia (I have them on my Xperia). Beautiful to use, much better than the awful standard one it comes with.
So basically if you're thinking about keyboards then the Xperia wins hands-down. It has a hardware QWERTY, but can run the Touch HD ones if you want it to.
Alright I was able to install the Htc Keyboard on the Mytouch 3G. Pretty sweet
Just posted some pics of my mytouch
Great - perhaps you could tell us how you did it and where you got the files from?
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Great - perhaps you could tell us how you did it and where you got the files from?
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I 2nd that.. I thought it required rooting the device
chuco469 said:
Alright I was able to install the Htc Keyboard on the Mytouch 3G. Pretty sweet
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And how did you accomplish that, Chuco? Please enlighten us!
you download appmanager, download the htc_ime.apk from the forum put it on your sd card and use appmanager to install from sd....
I got this working using the files and the instructions on Haykuro's blog:
http://haykuro.theiphoneproject.org/?p=213
After the phone restarts, open messages, go to a new message, do a long press in the text input box and when the option appears select 'input method' - 'touch input'
Massive improvement on the stock Android keyboard!
NICE! This is freaking sweet... it'll definitely make waiting for root more bearable since this was one of the apk that i wanted in the myTouch
Thank you for the heads up!
+1.. Just did this on my G1 & will be doing it on my mytouch monday before anything else.. I love the compact qwerty..
How is this compared to better keyboard or touchpal??
cant wait until i get my touch, in for when it finally arrives.
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I love the compact qwerty..
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I do too... I don't even use my physical keys anymore because of it!
ADchemist said:
How is this compared to better keyboard or touchpal??
cant wait until i get my touch, in for when it finally arrives.
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Well HTC_IME has 3 types of keyboards... regular QWERTY, Compact QWERTY (Like the ones on the BB Pearl) and t9.
I have some screen shot of it on my G1 here
As far as better keyboard, its still the same keyboard found in cupcake just skinned and its similar to touchpal but touchpal has a ton more options. hope this helps
thank you that did help.
i have to disagree i find that the htc keyboard to find my words way better than the stock android i type faster on this than on my blackberry
mykenyc said:
i have to disagree i find that the htc keyboard to find my words way better than the stock android i type faster on this than on my blackberry
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eh? we never did say which one was better than the other
the htc keyboard is definitely better.. stock is lackluster.. Nothing wrong with it, but its not good either..
im using appmanager to install the htc_ime.apk bt its not working... any suggestions?? im using my MyTouch
Is it not letting you install? Giving you an error? Are you changing the touch input after you install it?
it says its nstalled but when i try to change the touch input there isnt another option other than "android keyboard"
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it says its nstalled but when i try to change the touch input there isnt another option other than "android keyboard"
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Damn you for getting your myTouch early gotta wait 1 more week but when your on your sms screen try holding down the text input area, click on "Input Method" and you should have 2 options "Android keyboard" and "Touch Input" click on Touch Input and you should have HTC_IME instead. I know I don't have my myTouch yet but I think that how it is if you have installed.
Did you try rebooting?
On another note: Anybody notice that the htc keyboard is a resource hog? Can't use while I'm listening to music.
Android double post ftw.
It posts twice, because it's twice as nice. :-D
I have changed the standard keyboard with the android keyboad - and i see the difference (i havent had any problems with the button "a" and "p" os on standard keyboard. But in some cases after reboot - my x10 seems to forget the android keyboard and reset its self to standard. Does anyone have some information about that.
p.s. you can change the keyboard with a long press "?123" than choosing "input".
Further more - i have problem with the market - i cant see paid aps (carier "Vip" croatia. I have downloaded some aps that are paid and installed but its crappy because i cant check that same aps in market (btw i download motonav (gps navigation uses same maps like Igomy way on iphone and Navigon (same as navigon on iphone) - and they work better than on the iphone.
Can somebody tell me which aps uses the graphic and processor to see what x10 can do (i have Ragethunder 2 - and its impressive but i think X10 can run better games and more intensive)
i recommend you instal the HTC_IME mod keyboard, it's way better than the original, if you need help with it - javi se na PM
the same thing was happening to me (keyboard changing automatically) but when i switched to HTC_IME it stopped
I installed the HTC_Ime and i am glad. is there anyway to get paid aps in google market?
HTC_IME
Astral07 said:
i recommend you instal the HTC_IME mod keyboard, it's way better than the original, if you need help with it - javi se na PM
the same thing was happening to me (keyboard changing automatically) but when i switched to HTC_IME it stopped
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Can someone explain where to locate, and how to install the HTC_IME Keyboard? Thanks guys!
i recommend you instal the HTC_IME mod keyboard, it's way better than the original, if you need help with it - javi se na PM
the same thing was happe
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Can someone explain where to locate, and how to install the HTC_IME Keyboard? Thanks guys!
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In all seriousness, there is a little button on the bar above that says "Search".
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Or you can easily google it: xperia x10 htc keyboard
Job done.
I got my X10 2 days ago. Previously i was using iPhone. Everybody know iPhone user interface is simply awesome. I like X10 as well. the issue currently i am facing is that when i type my messages some times i missed the letter and i have to press the letter again. specially letter 'a'. I am using android keyboard. Is this issue is because of keyboard or it's software issue. i know touch is perfect because i can see zoom in image of the letter. I also tried to disable sound, vibrate, dictionary etc. but no luck so far.
though in landscape it works fine.
Can anybody guide me how can i solve this issue?
Thanks,
I had the same problem with both the Android and standard keyboards.
The only way I fixed it was to install the HTC Keyboard. Works fantastic and it has a calibration tool so you can make it even more accurate than it already is.
Search for HTC X10 keyboard on google, I think there is a tutorial on esato or se-nse.
I'm afraid that this has become old news when it comes to the x10.
At the moment I can only suggest a workaround or two.
I have installed the HTC keyboard which I find very accurate. It can also be customized to allow the volume controls to control the cursor whilst typing.
Personally I find this to be the best solution.
Better keyboard is a paid app that can be downloaded from the market and offers another good solution.
I have heard in posts that swipe keyboard is another good alternative.
Finally I have heard that upgrading to the latest firmware available may help things. I debranded and upgraded to 1.6 but I still used the HTC as its familiar.
Another option is the Smart Keyboard Pro
yo try the app called shape writer. Its simply amazing, u will love it
HTC keyboard.. easy & free
Smart Keyborad PRO & Swype are also good options
actually the true problem to this is the sluggishness of the touchscreen which you'll experience in most other applications as well. the only solution is to type slower since no matter which keyboard you try you will always experience some random unset delay after each key before it actually registers on the screen. that by itself will hinder your ability to type fast and will introduce additional typos.
If you use SlideIT keyboard then you won't have any problems with sluggishness. ( which I've not experienced anyway). Its not as attractive add swype, but I find it much more accurate.
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using SlideIT keyboard.
You can have landscape size buttons in portrait with 'Big Buttons' keyboard from the market, it takes a chunk of screen but your typing will be perfect
Thanks a lot, i just trid "big buttons", love it, the best one for people like me who are not very handy with their fingers
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I have the HTC mod,
the problem is i installed it but i still see the same old keyboard. But i notice some improvement.
Can someone give me a screenshot of their phone using the HTC keyboard ime mod?
big button seem to freeze me.
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I have the HTC mod,
the problem is i installed it but i still see the same old keyboard. But i notice some improvement.
Can someone give me a screenshot of their phone using the HTC keyboard ime mod?
big button seem to freeze me.
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make sure you correctly enable the htc_ime mod keyboard from the list of keyboards in the input method options.
to bring up the input method option, when your vr keyboard is visible, long press any area where you input text and select htc ime mod.
If the htc keyboard is not available from that list, go to settings, locale and text and tick htc keyboard.
members.optusnet.com.au/kelvin.dudd/htc.jpg
try better keyboard..
it's good too..
metcard said:
I had the same problem with both the Android and standard keyboards.
The only way I fixed it was to install the HTC Keyboard. Works fantastic and it has a calibration tool so you can make it even more accurate than it already is.
Search for HTC X10 keyboard on google, I think there is a tutorial on esato or se-nse.
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Thanks bro.. it works fantastic.. i was a bit worried that m i the only one facing this issue hope SE will fix this issue soon..
Mano1982 said:
HTC keyboard.. easy & free
Smart Keyborad PRO & Swype are also good options
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any tutorial link for swipe keyboard. Can we use swipe and HTC at the same time?
lifeflayer said:
actually the true problem to this is the sluggishness of the touchscreen which you'll experience in most other applications as well. the only solution is to type slower since no matter which keyboard you try you will always experience some random unset delay after each key before it actually registers on the screen. that by itself will hinder your ability to type fast and will introduce additional typos.
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It does not matter if you type slow. it's some other issue i can't figure out the reason maybe SE know it well. you can saw a issue which can't be replicated
I guess the problems of typing are related also to the protective screen
Mugur
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imugur said:
I guess the problems of typing are related also to the protective screen
Mugur
http://mugur-ionescu.ro/tag/xperia
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i don't think so. because other keyboards are working fine. the problem is with the firmware
I'm using shapewriter keyboard (free on the android market) ... perfect alternative to the swype keyboard & similar as well for those who arent able to get their hands on swype due to its limited beta release
Try ThickButton - it's pretty awesome - predicts what you want to type, and expands the size of appropriate keys, making the others smaller... You can also select how much they'll expand by (esp if you have really fat fingers, or type with your toes.)
guys Im new here and I'd like to ask for help about the android keyboard.
I recently updated my phone for 2.1 to 2.2 froyo. mod version is Open Swift 4.4/ Cyanogenmod 6.1.2. kernel is 2.6.29
Can anyone here teach me how to install the original LG T9 keypad. cause even when the phone is vertical i still have the full qwerty android keyboard. My thumb is to big for a small keyboard like that and the t9 keypad works great for me.
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guys Im new here and I'd like to ask for help about the android keyboard.
I recently updated my phone for 2.1 to 2.2 froyo. mod version is Open Swift 4.4/ Cyanogenmod 6.1.2. kernel is 2.6.29
Can anyone here teach me how to install the original LG T9 keypad. cause even when the phone is vertical i still have the full qwerty android keyboard. My thumb is to big for a small keyboard like that and the t9 keypad works great for me.
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well have you tried go to keyboard settings? if my memory doesnt fail i think there was an option to change the keyboard mode.
Greetings!
yeah i've checked it, sad thing is the only option i have is the android keyboard nothing else in there so i dont have any option
Smart keyboard pro is great
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