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Perfect Keyboard

Im not sure if this topic has been discussed here but wanted to mention it anyway.
I was amazed at how fast I was typing on the stock Samsung keyboard. The only thing I didnt really like was the settings key being on the layout. There were times that I was accidentaly pressing it which would disrupt what I was typing.
I consider myself as an Android newbie and didn't know there were alternative keyboards out there.
So I went ahead and tried Perfect Keyboard and wow, let me just tell you that I am typing with so much more accuracy and speed. I went ahead and purchased the full version.
I dont work for them or anything but I really recommend the app.
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I personally prefer the Swype keyboard. I feel like its much faster than any typing keyboard.
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I like Swype. Swyping is relaxed typing compared to playing arcade game with others.

I agree Swype also can make me hold the phone with one hand more lol
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Can't stand Swype. I like thumb keyboard with the WP7 theme and sounds. Use standard layout. I've tried them all always return to thumb keyboard. Highly recommend.
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I use A.I. Type keyboard and love it. Loads of cool themes for it too.
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Prozac69 said:
I use A.I. Type keyboard and love it. Loads of cool themes for it too.
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Gave it a two week trial. Couldn't forgive the lag when initially typing. Drove me up the wall waiting on it to catch up. Other than the lag it was decent but still loses to thumb keyboard IMO.
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Buy the latest version of SwiftKey X keyboard phone version....
It is as good as Swype & it is my personal alternative when I am not using Swype!
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I also am using Hacker's Keyboard.

I love SwiftKey x predictions!
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I checked it but no Turkish support:-(
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eroracing said:
I love SwiftKey x predictions!
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I own Swift Key X and if you type slow the predictions are neat but it sucks when trying to type fast. Very inaccurate even with the fast typing setting.
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What I miss from Swype keyboard is the ability that Samsung one has to detect you are using the pen and switch to handwriting. Swype + hand writing when using the pen, that's what I want

I really like the swiftkey x predictions but the spacebar is too narrow and I keep hitting the period. I love the split 5 inch mode of thumb keyboard - much more comfortable for me.
side note - when handing your phone to others, its best to use a non predicting keyboard as it can really throw them off.
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Ics keyboard for me with aggressive mode.
Its really easy to type and corrects any miss presses.
Its available from the market for free.
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anybody have FlexT9? i cant find it in my market?

I gave Swift Key a try as well. It seemed like it detected my Note as a tablet as an error prompt of some sort appeared when I initially ran it.
"Wrong version, this is a tablet. Please download the correct version" or something likr that. Worked fine but still ended up with Perfect Keyboard. Ü
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Swiftkey TABLET keyboard people....TABLET...

Im using thumb keyboard for the split layout.

Swype on nexus 7

Hi everyone,
I just preordered my nexus 7, but was wondering if out comes with Swype. I'm pretty sure it doesn't, but just wanted to check. If it isn't already there, can someone check to see if the free beta works?
I know the Toshiba excite 7.7 has Swype, so maybe out would be possible to rip it from there? I love this keyboard, looking for solutions, thanks
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Did you try signing up for Swype Beta?
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No swype beta preinstalled, but swype beta installed just fine... and is my preferred input method on this 7 inch form factor.
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jdavet said:
No swype beta preinstalled, but swype beta installed just fine... and is my preferred input method on this 7 inch form factor.
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That's great. I used to have an Acer A100 and it didn't work with it, I'm guessing the resolution was incompatible.
Now we just have to figure out how to keep Swype on there after the beta days are over...

The beta now supports all resolutions. Using it right now on my Kindle Fire.
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yes as pointed out before the new beta supports all screen sizes and resolutions....got it working on my hp touchpad before selling it, so swype just need to update their app to support jellybean

it worked good on kindle fire not the greatest but it worked. I just hope it works better on the nexus 7 then it did on the kindlefire

movieaddict said:
it worked good on kindle fire not the greatest but it worked. I just hope it works better on the nexus 7 then it did on the kindlefire
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I agree. I get frustrated with it on the kf and often flext9 instead. But on my phone, Swype is awesome.
I may try the new monk keyboard as well...it is weird, but i think it will be lighting fast once you get over the learning curve.
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brizey said:
I agree. I get frustrated with it on the kf and often flext9 instead. But on my phone, Swype is awesome.
I may try the new monk keyboard as well...it is weird, but i think it will be lighting fast once you get over the learning curve.
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What is this monk keyboard?

I'm guessing this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxU6Y4Vki78
holy cow though, that looks like a huge learning curve.

Swiftkey?
Just wondering if anyone had tried Swiftkey 3 on this device and if it works well/even supported? And also do you prefer it over Swype (I currently use this)

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Just wondering if anyone had tried Swiftkey 3 on this device and if it works well/even supported? And also do you prefer it over Swype (I currently use this)
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I know switkey 3 has a tablet version of the app not sure what the difference between the two is and if the regular one would work?
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smt8544 said:
Just wondering if anyone had tried Swiftkey 3 on this device and if it works well/even supported? And also do you prefer it over Swype (I currently use this)
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I have both keyboards, and much prefer Swype. I find it to be much faster since your not going key by key, but rather creating whole words. There is a slight learning curve for Swype, but as long as you give it a chance for a few days, you'd probably get used to it. The latest beta really makes it useable, although I only use Swype in portrait mode. Fyi - I have a hardware keyboard on my phone, so if I enter landscape mode, it's probably less work for me just to flip open the keypad and get my typing done. I tried Swyping in landscape mode yesterday and found it quite awkward, maybe I'm just not used to it.
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Thanks for the reply! I will probably try Swype first because its input method is just amazing! But who knows how well it will work on a tablet.

Swift key and swype beta and thumb keyboard all are compatible and work great with the N7.
I change it up every so often, they are all good. Stock jelly keyboard is also real good too...
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The million-dollar question is, does it recognize the tablet-ness and give you the resizeable keyboard button? Or does it give you the phone version?

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The million-dollar question is, does it recognize the tablet-ness and give you the resizeable keyboard button? Or does it give you the phone version?
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i agree does swype have the option to re-size for tablets im guessing no but i agree its a good question

has anyone tried Swype on the nexus 7? does the tablet mode work?
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has anyone tried Swype on the nexus 7? does the tablet mode work?
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If you are rooted and set dpi to 160 Swype will operate in resizable tablet mode otherwise it will be in phone mode
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ah so this won't work with the native dpi?
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Which keyboard you use, GN2 default swype (Continues Input) or third party

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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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darni said:
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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Best on-screen keyboard

What is your favorite typing keyboard on the note 10.1?
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The stock one. I absolutely love it and what keeps me stock.

If there was a semitransparent keyboard available, then it would because my favorite. ..
Till then its stock I love.
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I haven't tried any Other ones. I wanted to See What other People have found. I Think the Stock Keyboard works good myself . writing with The Pen Keeps giving me uppercase letters Tho
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Mr. bird said:
I haven't tried any Other ones. I wanted to See What other People have found. I Think the Stock Keyboard works good myself . writing with The Pen Keeps giving me uppercase letters Tho
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Use the swift keybord trial from play store it is awesome specially the split mode stock keyboard is no where near when it comes to split mode compared to swift

Hackers keyboard. Its a tossup between that and stock. Having to switch to symbol sucks, whereas long press serves as a shift key on hackers. Hackers obviously lacks handwriting input, which is a nice feature on stock. that's the only thing I miss with hackers though.
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I'm quite happy with the Swype keyboard. It has both a Split and Mini keyboard built in. Im dearly in love with the mini keyboard, only gripe is that I can't move it around the screen as much as I would like too. Being able to Swype with the pen and not trying to hack out letters is key.

aletheus said:
Hackers keyboard. Its a tossup between that and stock. Having to switch to symbol sucks, whereas long press serves as a shift key on hackers. Hackers obviously lacks handwriting input, which is a nice feature on stock. that's the only thing I miss with hackers though.
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I like the handwriting Too but I saw this app for switching Keyboards when The pen is out. So you Can switch With another one easily
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075916
[APP][31DEC] SPenBoard Switcher ★Switching keyboards depending on the S-Pen position★
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I have just installed Kii keyboard from the market, I usually use Swift key and would only have installed any new keyboard similar too it.
All I can say is, this keyboard will give Swiftkey a run for its money, it is currently in beta and available in the play store and has similar features with a ton more. You can choose various keyboard styles, predictive suggestions similar to Swiftkey, you can add arrows and make numbers independent of long pressing.
I am currently using the ICS layout. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. The developer also has an active thread on xda forums, I think it was under android general and in the apps section.
One thing to bare in mind is that you have too enable Swype functionality through the settings and is labelled " gestures" I'm still messing around with it as there are tons more options that I still need too discover.

Mr. bird said:
I like the handwriting Too but I saw this app for switching Keyboards when The pen is out. So you Can switch With another one easily
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075916
[APP][31DEC] SPenBoard Switcher ★Switching keyboards depending on the S-Pen position★
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Ok i installed that app and its not working for me but i do like hackers keyboard, like a real keyboard. I like being able to hit tab and it goes to the next box.
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I have just installed Kii keyboard from the market, I usually use Swift key and would only have installed any new keyboard similar too it.
All I can say is, this keyboard will give Swiftkey a run for its money, it is currently in beta and available in the play store and has similar features with a ton more. You can choose various keyboard styles, predictive suggestions similar to Swiftkey, you can add arrows and make numbers independent of long pressing.
I am currently using the ICS layout. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. The developer also has an active thread on xda forums, I think it was under android general and in the apps section.
One thing to bare in mind is that you have too enable Swype functionality through the settings and is labelled " gestures" I'm still messing around with it as there are tons more options that I still need too discover.
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Ill give it a try
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SwiftKey and never look back
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After review of the play, i did it wrong. The s-pen switcher app works on my 8013 with german 4.1.2 i just installed it wrong. Now im using hackers jeyboard and switching to factory writing keyboard when i pull the pen out. I will still try other keyboards but so far i really like hackers keyboard cause its like a regular keyboard.
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smrsxn said:
If there was a semitransparent keyboard available, then it would because my favorite. ..
Till then its stock I love.
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Smart keyboard pro has the option to set the level of transparency.

SwiftKey! Very happy with it.

HasC said:
I have just installed Kii keyboard from the market, I usually use Swift key and would only have installed any new keyboard similar too it.
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Thanks. I use Swiftkey on my phone, but I've reverted to using Ultra Keyboard on my Note because the tablet version of Swiftkey doesn't have arrow keys. I miss the word prediction, though. Kii might just work!

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If there was a semitransparent keyboard available, then it would because my favorite. ..
Till then its stock I love.
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This.
I use and prefer the stock one, a semi-transparent stock one would be perfect.

Mr. bird said:
I like the handwriting Too but I saw this app for switching Keyboards when The pen is out. So you Can switch With another one easily
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075916
[APP][31DEC] SPenBoard Switcher ★Switching keyboards depending on the S-Pen position★
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yeah i like the stock keyboard but the handwriting detection puts all first letters in capitals or it sometimes repeats phrases in one sentence, crazy bug that, i don't like the fact that i can't use the in built spelling feature without turning on the predictive text, i currently use the jellybean pro keyboard, nice and simple, i don't like swift key keyboard, hackers keyboard is very good though and it's free too.

Hacker's keyboard FTW
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bjbinc said:
Hacker's keyboard FTW
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My choice too.

Touchpal for me

[Q] Which swipe keyboard is better?

Which you prefer most?

Swift key hands down is the best. You won't use any other keyboard. :thumbup:
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bigox said:
Swift key hands down is the best. You won't use any other keyboard. :thumbup:
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Couldn't agree more. I've been using it since the original beta. I have tried other keyboards on and off, just to see what they offer, and always go back to SwiftKey.
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Swift key hands down is the best. You won't use any other keyboard. :thumbup:
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I rather like Google's keyboard https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin&hl=en_GB

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Which you prefer most?
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If you are the person who is a tap to type and swipes occasionally, then Swift Key hands down or TouchPal X which has been recently updated and is now a contender
If you prefer to swype and have the most forgiving swype experience, then I would go swype & dragon all the way.
FYI.... I've bought them all and tried all them. Ultra Keyboard, Swype, Swiftkey, Kii Keyboard, TouchPal, SlideIt, google keyboard, Etc.
Good luck

Just wish swift key had a dedicated number row.

Touchpal FTW
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tried all, for swiping, swype reigns
I never tap to text anymore and have been using the swipe method for texting and typing on my smartphone for sometime now, and I have tried all the major and most minor keyboards out there including buying the paid version of several. After testing and comparing them all, and still doing so, my opinion is swype is still the best keyboard for swipers. it intergrates everything better and just works. It's by far the most accurate and easy to edit if it does get it wrong. Though the others are good keyboards, for me, I always lose functionality when I don't use swype.
I keep trying the others though.

Currently using Google keyboard, free and it works well, will try swype keyboard and a couple of others..

I personally prefer Swype, I like the way you can copy and paste with just gestures. Swiftkey is not bad I suppose, however it does not support Chinese input which I use on a daily basis.
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Stock Google one or swiftkey are the ones I fall back to

I have to say the Google Keyboard is my favourite.
I used to use Swype back in the day, but when Google brought out their swipe keyboard, I found it much more friendly. I recently tried the Swiftkey swipe keyboard, which I like to some degree, but the one drawback is when it incorrectly guesses the word you swiped, you have to hit the backspace, then it only gives you 3 options, none of which ever seem to be the correct word. I prefer the feature of the Google keyboard where you can long press on the central word it suggests and then it gives you a grid of like 20 words it thinks you typed. That is the best feature for me.

I really like the stock Google keyboard.

TouchPal X is the best no doubt.
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Kii keyboard. Like aosp keyboard, but with many more features.

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Kii keyboard. Like aosp keyboard, but with many more features.
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Kii? Is it best? Does it have swipe?

dnorthington said:
Just wish swift key had a dedicated number row.
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Something for you....Enjoy
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