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TouchPal v3 now released. Anyone want to design a good skin?

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TOUCHPAL
What's new in V3?
Thanks to our customer feedback and their support to our continueous innovation, there're a bunch of new features in V3:
* Now you can "flow" your keyboard by sliding left or right!
* Support two more layouts: single-key layout and 9-key layout.
* Press-hold a key will expand all the characters on that key, including the accented letters (e.g., "a" for "á").
* Prediction is now based on context.
A lot more features and enhancements are available in V3. A detail list of new stuffs in V3 >>
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The skins are now customisable, but I find the default one is a bit boring.
Anyone care to enhance it?

Their new mistype correction is amazing!

Hebrewwwwwwww!
ok.. to be more specific than just yelling "HEBREW"... we israelies are having problems with writing in Hebrew in our keyboards after upgrading to WM6 because Eyron is dumb. (atleast in my eyes). and paragon supports only hebrew screen keyboard writing and not the physical keyboard. i believe that if they added hebrew to touchpal many israelies would buy it.
something to think about.

great news, installed already can't help with the skins though.

Ok, because no one was doing anything about a terrible standard skin , I changed all available png files to black and white in a graphic program. That did not take care of some backgrounds (ie help tag) and there is still a blue line across the keyboard. But I have no clue how to sort these out... Can anyone help?
BTW this SIP is amazing.

If you want more skins, look here: http://www.cootek.com/forum/forum_topics.asp?FID=6

This software is the best input i ever use how do you think frens?

I have seen the V3 preview you tube...and it has the old v2 skin which i love ---- pity they have not released a skin pack for it as yet

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This software is the best input i ever use how do you think frens?
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I've tried a bunch of keyboard programs and I have to say that this one is my favorite. Took just a bit of getting used to though. I just wish the installer didn't ask so many questions. That makes it tought to use UC.

i've attached the CAB if anyone wants it. Its a 15 day trial of Pro, then reverts to Standard.

Hebrew Lang Pack
Can't wait for it to come out.. i need a comfortable hebrew keyboard so bad.

Any way to alter rows & columns with skins?
I doubt this can be done because I didn't see anything about it on Cooktek's tutorial, but can you only change the keyboard color with skins?
I was excited to see that this new version adds a 9-key (usually that would be called a 12-key) layout because I like that for one-handed typing a lot, but it looks like you're still stuck with 5 columns.
I would much prefer to have bigger button in 3 columns like the htc keypad for portrait mode. Only problem with that one is the "side-effects" of XT9.
So is there any way to skin this new version and change the layout to 3 columns in portrait mode?

The awful sound
can i get rid of the nasty sound when i scroll left or right to select new keyboard layout...it makes a sound like a bomb is about to land on you
fixed: go to option and scroll until you find a selection to disable it.

This is a great keyboard. Amazing!
Just one question though, is there a way to change the color from blue to black?

jkrj524 said:
This is a great keyboard. Amazing!
Just one question though, is there a way to change the color from blue to black?
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Next time, please read around before you post.
Follow the link in Post #6
There are many skins there, including black ones.
You can also try the official GreySky theme, located at the bottom of the page here.

Azimuth21 said:
Next time, please read around before you post.
Follow the link in Post #6
There are many skins there, including black ones.
You can also try the official GreySky theme, located at the bottom of the page here.
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Sorry about that. Thanks a lot for the help.

Is there a way to change keys' disposition?
I mean... Can I move the "?" from the original position to a different one?

I think i´m blind, but how to change the language?
I installed the program and the german language pack, but i can´t find anything to switch to it.

Christian72D said:
I think i´m blind, but how to change the language?
I installed the program and the german language pack, but i can´t find anything to switch to it.
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Slide down on the "abc" tab and make your selection.

any vga diamond skin? cant find it khere.

Is it possible to use any keyboard besides the sammy $100?

My mom is thinking about getting the Gtab but she really wants a keyboard, but $100 is a steep price. Is there any bluetooth keyboard or something that would be usable?

The K-Zoo Kid said:
My mom is thinking about getting the Gtab but she really wants a keyboard, but $100 is a steep price. Is there any bluetooth keyboard or something that would be usable?
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That depends on a few things, but assuming its the same as the Galaxy then IIRC you will not be able to use a random bluetooth keyboard. However, that doesn't mean it is not hackable, and particularly the Cyanogen project gives hull bluetooth HID support. Currently we're still waiting for it on the galaxy, but it is in the works, and it shouldn't take much to get from galaxy to tab.
The problem I see is that without the dock-keyboard, you need something to hold the tab near vertically to really use a keyboard properlly, so just a random bt keyboard wouldn't seem to offer a great amount even if they do get it to work.

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That depends on a few things, but assuming its the same as the Galaxy then IIRC you will not be able to use a random bluetooth keyboard. However, that doesn't mean it is not hackable, and particularly the Cyanogen project gives hull bluetooth HID support. Currently we're still waiting for it on the galaxy, but it is in the works, and it shouldn't take much to get from galaxy to tab.
The problem I see is that without the dock-keyboard, you need something to hold the tab near vertically to really use a keyboard properlly, so just a random bt keyboard wouldn't seem to offer a great amount even if they do get it to work.
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I understand that.. I'm sure there will be some kind of kick stand case, or I could come up with something to lean it against. Is there such a thing a full bt keyboard?
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Yes, they do exist, although they are more on the scale of a laptop keyboard rather than a full desktop one. Some even come with a touch pad.
You're best bet will be to wait a little after release and see if the USB host and BT stuff appear quickly. I imagine there won't be too much of a wait to see what happens, and if thats the only way you'd wanna use it, then its definitely better to be certain.

LostAlone said:
Yes, they do exist, although they are more on the scale of a laptop keyboard rather than a full desktop one. Some even come with a touch pad.
You're best bet will be to wait a little after release and see if the USB host and BT stuff appear quickly. I imagine there won't be too much of a wait to see what happens, and if thats the only way you'd wanna use it, then its definitely better to be certain.
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Alright, thank you for the info.
Sent from Vibrant

I use the Logitech diNovo Edge, keyboard and mouse works perfect.

Yes, you can.
Here is a guy using an Apple wireless keyboard (bluetooth enabled).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYFexm_pFn4

Well this is awesome *does a little dance*.

For my galaxy tab, I'm using my old Think Outside Slim Bluetooth keyboard. To connect it, I downloaded the Bluekeyboard JP from the Market. However now, I find the Swype absolutely amazing so I use this now most of the time. Just a little practice and Swype is very fast to use.

I use my old iGO bluetooth keyboard that I got a few years back. It synced easily, the Tab prompted me to type in a five digit number on the BT keyboard and hit enter, that's it, so I imagine ANY bluetooth keyboard will sync up in the same exact manner.
My keyboard:
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Suleeto said:
I use my old iGO bluetooth keyboard that I got a few years back. It synced easily, the Tab prompted me to type in a five digit number on the BT keyboard and hit enter, that's it, so I imagine ANY bluetooth keyboard will sync up in the same exact manner.
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I use the apple keyboard without any problem. BTW if you are rooted you can assign many of shortcuts that comes with the Samsung dock keyboard also to a bluetooth keyboard.
Just move all the files out of the /system/usr/keylayout folder *except* for the qwerty.kl file. Now open the qwerty.kl file and assign commands from the p1-keyboard.kl to keycombinations like shift left arrow etc. (In the qwerty.kl file you can also assign alternative commands to the tab buttons)
I plan to make an app for this later.
EDIT: btw be careful with this. If you assign commands that can't be recognized none of your keys will work and you will have to push the keylayout files with adb (under su r/w permission) or reflash your firmware.

Today i tried to pair my Tab with this keyboard, workes without problems :
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3616
Even the mouse part works, the only real problem is making gestures .

New swype beta what do you think?

I think its much improved it looks better, feels better to use, voice input and alot more accurate.
download the installer from your phone browser from https://beta.swype.com/android/get/ if you are a beta tester to get the latest version...
We're happy to bring you version 2.15.56.14870 of Swype BETA for Android. We've made some pretty fantastic upgrades with this version, including adding some new requested features and addressing some reported bugs. Read on for details...
First and foremost - We've resolved an accuracy issue that was introduced in the last beta update. Refer to the changelog for more detail on this critical fix.
Second - Swype BETA for Android now supports Double-Tap-to-Edit! Swype choose a wrong word? Just tap the word twice to bring up the word choice window, pick the correct word, and the cursor will return to wherever it was before. It doesn't get any simpler! See a
video demonstration
, and check out our other tips and tricks.
And Third - Swype BETA for Android now includes a Voice-to-Text button (available for QWERTY layouts ONLY)! You MUST have Google Voice Search pre-integrated in your ROM for this feature to work. We wish everyone could access it, and are working to adapt our existing code to support versions of Voice Search downloaded from the market, as well as other voice search providers, in our next update.
Users with access to the beta can begin downloading the update immediately by pointing their device's browser to http://beta.swype.com/android/get
Some additional details...
* You'll see much less of that pesky "Hidden Word" popup (though it will still show up once in a while)
* Names from the address book will no longer muscle out all other words for top spot in the word-choice-window.
* NEW SELF-UPDATING INSTALLER! This update includes a new installer with some long-needed feature updates.
o The new installer will self-update when you launch it, if necessary, so you'll NEVER have to uninstall and re-install the installer via our website. Just keep the installer on your device, and launch it periodically - If needed you'll be given the option to update it with just a click.
o We've converted the installation app from an "application" to a "service" so that the Android activity manager and other 3rd party task killers won't end the install process prematurely. That means no more rebooting, swap file, or voodoo witchcraft required!
o The installer now includes a repair function. If for any reason Swype stops working, simply re-launch the installer and you'll be guided through the steps necessary to get Swype running again.
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Seems to have solved the issue I had where I would need to switch input methods on a restart to be able to use it. Very happy to finally have French support.
I think that although it is a pretty painless installation, the method is a bit peculiar, I just wish it was more streamlined.

Fixed those annoying pop ups.also runs much smoother. Was almost considering switching to the gingerbread keyboard.
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The new version is better, but still likes to pick words from your contacts. I really dislike the pop up which at times drove me to use HTC's keyboard. So far now i can definitely say the accuracy is back compared to the pain it was before.

it didnt work on HD rom though~~

LuffyPSP said:
it didnt work on HD rom though~~
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+1...hit or miss on HD...works sometimes and just plays hide-and-seek the rest of the time...

I'd love for it to have a Dutch language option for default. I've read that previous versions used to have this?

Moe5508 said:
+1...hit or miss on HD...works sometimes and just plays hide-and-seek the rest of the time...
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mine didnt even playing hide and seek. i swyped and swyped but no words appearing.

LuffyPSP said:
mine didnt even playing hide and seek. i swyped and swyped but no words appearing.
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I have that issue....changing input method to something else and then changing back again seems to fix it...
Mm..problem seems to come back after a reboot though...
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LuffyPSP said:
it didnt work on HD rom though~~
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Not working on Desire Z port either. Starts ok and then stops swyping.

Stock Keyboard: Long Press for Numbers

I'm sure i'm missing something here..
I can't get my Nexus 7 stock keyboard (stock OTA 4.1.1) to longpress the top row and get numbers... eg: Longpress 'Q' to get '1'.
It doesn't show the small numbers on top of the keys either.
Have tried changing some setting, I also tried changing keyboard language but nothing :/
My nexus S is updated with Jellybean (stock OTA 4.1) and it does work.
Anyone got the same issue?
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I think you need the AOSP keyboard?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImplbGx5YmVhbmtleWJvYXJkLmYuZyJd

The stock keyboard does not have that ability. You will need to use another keyboard. Most do including Swype etc...

krelvinaz said:
The stock keyboard does not have that ability. You will need to use another keyboard. Most do including Swype etc...
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thanks for quick reply
i still don't understand why the tablet stock keyboard does not have that functionality... is there any specific reason why they would take that option off?

It just doesnt.
Not sure who would answer that or provide you with an answer you would accept... Just get another keyboard, there are many to choose from.
Via my HTC Rezound

https://plus.google.com/106855304824120284695/posts/BKDjRsb4Dqq
This one is for you

Actually the standard keyboard has this feature, but only in the 360px layout (thats why it works on your Nexus S). In tablet layouts (600px, 768px) the number shortcuts are available in English, but not in other languages (e.g. German).
This is somewhere in the middle between a bug and sloppy design on Googles behalf.

4.2 Keyboard
Now if someone can fix the 4.2 Keyboard to work with long press for numbers I'd be really happy. Swype Keyboard sucks compared to the new 4.2 keyboard.

Bump... Seems I can't get the old fix to work... and I liked it so much! Definitely a fail on Google's behalf.

Found this after starting my own thread, sigh. I see that the stock keyboard in the CM Roms for the fire have this but not the Nexus 7. Is this because the two devices are on either side of the resolution threshold?
Peterb
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This is so disappointing. The keyboard is one of my most favorite things about my galaxy nexus. All inclusive, from the gesture typing to the long-press for numbers. To me, it's flawless. But now that I've got a Nexus 7, and I have to hit another button just to switch between alpha to numeric? It's like using an iphone! Disturbing!
So this is a bump. Seeking out other threads and solutions. I mean, I could install another keyboard, but.....no. The 4.2.x keyboard experience is just too fantastic without this flaw.

Subversion said:
This is so disappointing. The keyboard is one of my most favorite things about my galaxy nexus. All inclusive, from the gesture typing to the long-press for numbers. To me, it's flawless. But now that I've got a Nexus 7, and I have to hit another button just to switch between alpha to numeric? It's like using an iphone! Disturbing!
So this is a bump. Seeking out other threads and solutions. I mean, I could install another keyboard, but.....no. The 4.2.x keyboard experience is just too fantastic without this flaw.
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Don't know if this trick is known to everyone already but you can actually long press a key for a number. Just long press and hold the number key "?123" then slide through the number you like then let go and voila you have a number and you'll be back to letters again - similar to an iphone keyboard in a way

The MoDaCo ROM has a patched keyboard with the longpress enabled.

cezzarmicu said:
Don't know if this trick is known to everyone already but you can actually long press a key for a number. Just long press and hold the number key "?123" then slide through the number you like then let go and voila you have a number and you'll be back to letters again - similar to an iphone keyboard in a way
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Oops, I misread what you were saying. Nice tip, actually. I just wish it worked the way I previously expected, because I'm not a fan of your (valid) method.
Didn't know that about the iphone keyboard either. Now my work iphone is moderately less unpleasant.
Thanks.

New firmware, AND4

So i was dinking around on sammobile, saw the latest firmware for the p900, problem is, its only a china firmware, i said.. "What the hell..." and went ahead and installed it on my US p900.
Works like a champ! Its all in english, im not sure if thats because i didnt wipe before i odin'd it. But reguardless, im up and running with it.
I had to change the text prediction to english. Everything i was typing was english, but the prediction suggestions were all chinese. But i just changed that in the keyboard settings.
In the stock browser, if you search from address bar, it returns results from some chinese search engine. It looks like you cant change it. Oh well, i use chrome and opera anyway.
The keyboard has some new features that i really like. Options for clipboard, handwriting, mic.. Etc are right on top, can turn prediction on and off with a toggle above tab..
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At anyrate, i dont know what all was updated, if there are things you all want me to check/test lemme know.
Here is the sammobile link for those interested.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28998
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So the alternate symbols are gone on the new keyboard? I'm not sure if i'd like that. I guess the common ones are there but some basic math symbols and brackets are missing in addition to other punctionation marks. Guess thats what the Sym button will have to be used for (currently don't use it much with the older keyboard).

muzzy996 said:
So the alternate symbols are gone on the new keyboard? I'm not sure if i'd like that. I guess the common ones are there but some basic math symbols and brackets are missing in addition to other punctionation marks. Guess thats what the Sym button will have to be used for (currently don't use it much with the older keyboard).
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There is an xposed module to activate long press symbols if you're rooted. Fyi
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I ended up going back to an XAR firmware . I had no Google services. Apparently China uses their own services for mail, maps, search... Etc.
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hendav said:
There is an xposed module to activate long press symbols if you're rooted. Fyi
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Thanks, yes fully aware of that but the discussion was on the new keyboard layout being described above so I was asking relative to that discussion. Had he still been using that firmware and the option not be in there to turn it on I was going to suggest next to try xposed and that alt keyboard symbol module.

muzzy996 said:
Thanks, yes fully aware of that but the discussion was on the new keyboard layout being described above so I was asking relative to that discussion. Had he still been using that firmware and the option not be in there to turn it on I was going to suggest next to try xposed and that alt keyboard symbol module.
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I know from messing with missing keyboard symbols, both the "language" and handwriting recognition "language" need to be "English US". If one is UK, symbols would disappear. This was reported by many when I posted looking for my symbols. Just fyi. Wonder if that rom had the mag UX that US users didn't get.