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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
???

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.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2

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....

itm said:
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.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2

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

Jellybean keyboard input issues

Sorry for posting here but it is only place I can as it's my first post.
So I've turned to XDA as I thought I would bring my TF101 into teh world of JellyBean.
Following the excellent guides on here I easily rooted and flashed the thing with Team EOS Jellybean ROM.
Went like a dream and a big thank you to the people who have invested so much time and effort.
I have a strange issue though:
Type in the address bar of the browser or in a Tapatalk post the keyboard pops up
Type one letter and it minimises.
I touch to type again and it appears
I can only type a few letters (sometimes only one) before it minimises again
this continues ..
The keyboard is basically unusable. Anyone had a similar issue?

Sounds like you are using the TeamEOS 4 ROM.
From TimDuru's page is notes:
- Default AOSP Soft keyboard crashing if using auto-suggestion
=> workaround: Go to the keyboard settings and change to Auto-correction off + Show correction suggestions:always hide.
You can also fallback to gapps 20121229 (no swipe feature with that version though)
See here for more issues and workarounds: http://public.timduru.org/Android/tf101/eos4/

Hackers Keyboard
The keyboard is basically unusable. Anyone had a similar issue?[/QUOTE said:
Try using "Hackers Keyboard".
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard&hl=en
This is what I use with JB 4.2.x.
Rodger
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Have this problem too for certain apps running EOS4 but mostly when using tapatalk its weird. Switched auto correct off and turned off suggestions but still happens sometimes Besides that Lil bug EOS is very smooth.
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda premium

I use Thumb Keyboard on my 10" tablets, and Swift Key on my Nexus 7 and phone. I hate the stock keyboard anyway.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Cheers everyone, turning off the settings above seemed to have done trick. I'll look at other keyboards and have a read through the issues etc.

BlueAdvocate said:
Cheers everyone, turning off the settings above seemed to have done trick. I'll look at other keyboards and have a read through the issues etc.
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I have same kind of problem but with Opera mobile browser. Text input in address bar works fine but input for any other input boxes in websites is pain in the ass. I manage to write one or two letter for example in login screen when keyboard vanished. That is strange since Opera uses its own keyboard layout.

jkeskir said:
I have same kind of problem but with Opera mobile browser. Text input in address bar works fine but input for any other input boxes in websites is pain in the ass. I manage to write one or two letter for example in login screen when keyboard vanished. That is strange since Opera uses its own keyboard layout.
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OK I got this sorted out. Fistly Opera uses Android keyboard. I installed from google play Jelly bean keyboard (VLLWP) and it works fine.

"Old" Swype keyboard on Nexus 4?

hi all. just got a nexus 4. coming from tmobile G2. the G2 had embedded swype keyboard which i loved. nexus 4 doesn't have that. so i installed swype app from play store. while this swype is nice, it doesn't automatically remember the words that i type that are not in the swype dictionary (like curses and such). i have to click "add to dictionary" after each word that it doesn't recognize.
the question i have: is there a way to get the "old" swype back or perhaps somehow enable automatic memorization of the words on this one? perhaps anyone has other suggestions for similar keyboards?
thank you

konoplya said:
hi all. just got a nexus 4. coming from tmobile G2. the G2 had embedded swype keyboard which i loved. nexus 4 doesn't have that. so i installed swype app from play store. while this swype is nice, it doesn't automatically remember the words that i type that are not in the swype dictionary (like curses and such). i have to click "add to dictionary" after each word that it doesn't recognize.
the question i have: is there a way to get the "old" swype back or perhaps somehow enable automatic memorization of the words on this one? perhaps anyone has other suggestions for similar keyboards?
thank you
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You can make swype automatically remember words.
In swype settings go to My Words -> Change Dictionary Behavior and then choose "Allow swype to automatically add words to my dictionary".

konoplya said:
hi all. just got a nexus 4. coming from tmobile G2. the G2 had embedded swype keyboard which i loved. nexus 4 doesn't have that.
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The default Google Keyboard supports swipe to type. It is very similar to Swype although maybe not quite as full featured. I find the stock keyboard works quite well.

Lord Yurij said:
You can make swype automatically remember words.
In swype settings go to My Words -> Change Dictionary Behavior and then choose "Allow swype to automatically add words to my dictionary".
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i don't see the "change dictionary behavior" under that menu. i've looked everywhere. could it be because i have the trial version?

konoplya said:
i don't see the "change dictionary behavior" under that menu. i've looked everywhere. could it be because i have the trial version?
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Maybe. I've never used the trial version as I bought the app as soon it appeared in play store

Lord Yurij said:
Maybe. I've never used the trial version as I bought the app as soon it appeared in play store
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yup. its available in full version. cost me .99, well worth it. i did try to back up swype with astro file manager though and it said its a "locked" app.. ??.. never heard of that.. it wouldn't let me back it up like i do with all my other apps. any idea as to why and what a locked app is? thanks.

konoplya said:
yup. its available in full version. cost me .99, well worth it. i did try to back up swype with astro file manager though and it said its a "locked" app.. ??.. never heard of that.. it wouldn't let me back it up like i do with all my other apps. any idea as to why and what a locked app is? thanks.
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I don't think I've heard of a "locked" app, although I use titanium backup for my backup needs.
Swyped from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4

Lord Yurij said:
I don't think I've heard of a "locked" app, although I use titanium backup for my backup needs.
Swyped from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
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i think its locked because my phone is not rooted yet and thats why i can't back this app up. i was going to root my phone today and since i can't back it up i may lose it from the phone. if i have to install it again, will they charge me for it the second time or since i paid for it i will be able to get it free? thanks.

Once you paid for it every device you sign on to the play store allows you to download it free. So any device running any ROM linked to you gmail account
And most ROMs here have googles version of swipe built in, works great
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

Stock keyboard is fine no need for a $5 app that does the same thing and takes up space
sent from 9 month old nexus 4

androidfoshizzle said:
Stock keyboard is fine no need for a $5 app that does the same thing and takes up space
sent from 9 month old nexus 4
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Swype and swiftkey have dictionary cloud sync. That's a very nice feature for those who have 2 or more android devices.

i paid 99 cents for it so not too bad of an investment. love the keyboard, but i wish that when i disable automatic correction i would still be able to have it add words automatically. seems like it only does that when the auto correction is enabled.

[Q] Samsung Keyboard Not Remembering Custom Words

Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?

YankInDaSouth said:
Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?
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i'm on Sprint and have this very problem with MJ4 as well..Everything was fine until they updated it

Yes, it's very strange! I went to SwiftKey ... not sure why I ever left LOL Such an awesome keyboard!

YankInDaSouth said:
Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?
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Try this goto settings/controls/language and input, click on personal dictionaries, choose one of the dictionaries listed (if u have more then one) next click the plus sign at the top right to add your word... Hope this helps
Sent from my SM-N900V

pdub73 said:
Try this goto settings/controls/language and input, click on personal dictionaries, choose one of the dictionaries listed (if u have more then one) next click the plus sign at the top right to add your word... Hope this helps
Sent from my SM-N900V
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Thanks for the suggestion, tried that as well but the words are still not remembered. It's very weird. Tried everything but a factory reset and I'd rather not go that route as this is the only issue I'm having. It's all good, I forgot how much I love SwiftKey and how awesome the predictions are

YankInDaSouth said:
Thanks for the suggestion, tried that as well but the words are still not remembered. It's very weird. Tried everything but a factory reset and I'd rather not go that route as this is the only issue I'm having. It's all good, I forgot how much I love SwiftKey and how awesome the predictions are
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That's strange I was able to add the words "i'mma" and "ur" and they show up in the list of added words, did you make sure to press next and done after you typed the word you wanted to add? I will try to add screen shots in a minute
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pdub73 said:
That's strange I was able to add the words "i'mma" and "ur" and they show up in the list of added words, did you make sure to press next and done after you typed the word you wanted to add? I will try to add screen shots in a minute
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I have the same problem. It adds the word into my personal dictionary but doesn't add it when I type or swipe the word
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Got the same problem here on my not rooted EU version (not branded). It's the only thing that I find really annoying on this phone, but I don't want to use another keyboard because of handwriting recognition and the number row. Can't believe that we're the only ones here who recognise this bug...?
Additionally I even don't have this personal dictionaries point in Settings. Sometimes e.g. after a bracket the double-tap for a full stop isn't working.

I'm on the Verizon variant and recently received an update that resolved my issues (as well as changed the keyboard theme to dark). Hopefully future updates will resolve it for others as well
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YankInDaSouth said:
I'm on the Verizon variant and recently received an update that resolved my issues (as well as changed the keyboard theme to dark). Hopefully future updates will resolve it for others as well
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
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Really? I'm on Verizon and had the update and have no difference, still isn't working for me
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I gave up on that crap keyboard. Just couldn't deal with it not saving the words plus too many errors.
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MACHEK said:
Really? I'm on Verizon and had the update and have no difference, still isn't working for me
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I did a factory reset after the OTA ... Not sure if this will help you, but since the update/reset all has been good (knock on wood)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

YankInDaSouth said:
Hey all - running stock, rooted on the latest MJ7 update and it seems since this update the stock Sammy keyboard refuses to remember any custom words I input. For example: go to my banking app and enter my user ID in the required field ... I opt to remember the my user ID but once I back out of the app the word is forgotten. If I stay in the app the word will be remembered, but once I exit the apps the words are gone. It's like this for every app! I've tried everything to get it to remember words but nothing works! It was working fine before the MJ7 update ... I've cleared app data and cache, Uninstalled Xposed and nothing seems to get it working ... switched to Swype and it works fine there so it seems to be isolated to the Sammy KB.
Anyone else seeing this with the stock keyboard?
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Settings>Application Manager> All(Tab)>Samsung Keyboard>Clear Data> Restart Phone (by shutting down> removing battery, inserting battery, Power on)
But please note, you will have to resave all personalized data, other settings should be to your convenience,
Mine are,
Settings,>More(Tab)>language and input>Keyboard Samsung>
Language >English US
Predictive Text >on
Auto replacement> off
Auto Capitalization> on
Auto Spacing> on
Auto Punctuate> on
Keyboard Swipe None
Sound>off
vibrate>off
Character Previw> on

Duh, who would have thought the solution would be so simple. Similar to the suggestion below, I just went to Samsung keyboard settings and used the "reset settings" option (its the last option). Didnt have to restart phone. Then tested various words, and amazingly seems to work fine.
I'm on 4.3 on Note 2.
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Settings>Application Manager> All(Tab)>Samsung Keyboard>Clear Data> Restart Phone (by shutting down> removing battery, inserting battery, Power on)
But please note, you will have to resave all personalized data, other settings should be to your convenience,
Mine are,
Settings,>More(Tab)>language and input>Keyboard Samsung>
Language >English US
Predictive Text >on
Auto replacement> off
Auto Capitalization> on
Auto Spacing> on
Auto Punctuate> on
Keyboard Swipe None
Sound>off
vibrate>off
Character Previw> on
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did any of you manage to insert text file or learn words from old whatsapp conversations ... or any application for that

eaiest way to learn the new word
MehruNisa said:
did any of you manage to insert text file or learn words from old whatsapp conversations ... or any application for that
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You actually can add new words. all you have to do is go to SETTING / CONTROLS / LANGUAGE AND INPUT/ hit the gear next to SAMSUNG KEYBOARD/ tap on the words PREDICTIVE TEXT and then tap LEARN FROM MESSAGES. Once this is done, start a text message and then hit the white arrow that comes up. Your phone has now learned the word that you wanted it too.

well till now i have tried nearly everything and with no luck at all.. i just want to know what the hell happened?
what is the cause??? samsung isn't replying to my message

Keyboard Problems

The stock keyboard supplied by Swype is a laggy piece of rubbish.
As annoying as it is I really like the theme and layout apart from the Swype key which you can't disable.
What keyboard is everyone else using?

I deleted Huawei Swype with root explorer (root) and installed SwiftKey...
Huawei Swype needs about 200MB in system-folder
... send from hell... hahahaaaa...

bvt-1 said:
I deleted Huawei Swype with root explorer (root) and installed SwiftKey...
Huawei Swype needs about 200MB in system-folder
... send from hell... hahahaaaa...
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Root is not an option as I need to use banking Apps. Using smart keyboardpro. Quite good.

ipmanwck said:
Root is not an option as I need to use banking Apps. Using smart keyboardpro. Quite good.
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Is there any problem if you are root and use banking application? I am using 2 banking applications and root also.
Thanks.
Sent from my P8 using Tapatalk

mirchichamu said:
Is there any problem if you are root and use banking application? I am using 2 banking applications and root also.
Thanks.
Sent from my P8 using Tapatalk
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Huh ?? I previously on another phone could not use Barclay's pingit and also Google play movies. Have you tested these out ?

Typing?
ipmanwck said:
The stock keyboard supplied by Swype is a laggy piece of rubbish.
As annoying as it is I really like the theme and layout apart from the Swype key which you can't disable.
What keyboard is everyone else using?
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Please tell me what kind of problem you have? I want buy Mate 7 but Iam typing so fast on keyboard (now Iam have iPhone 6).
Is that ok in this phone? Typing fast?
Because I owned an OnePlus One and there was a problem with fast typing

OPOmaniac said:
Please tell me what kind of problem you have? I want buy Mate 7 but Iam typing so fast on keyboard (now Iam have iPhone 6).
Is that ok in this phone? Typing fast?
Because I owned an OnePlus One and there was a problem with fast typing
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SwiftKey.

Typing.
I just want to know, what kind of problem you have, if you can type fast on Mate7 or not.

I just use the google keyboard.

ipmanwck said:
Huh ?? I previously on another phone could not use Barclay's pingit and also Google play movies. Have you tested these out ?
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I don't watch movies but I do use two separate banks applications since long time and the first thing I do when I get a new phone, is to root it before anything else.
I didn't face any problems with Bank applications when I am root.
Sent from my Coolpad 9976A using Tapatalk

ipmanwck said:
The stock keyboard supplied by Swype is a laggy piece of rubbish.
As annoying as it is I really like the theme and layout apart from the Swype key which you can't disable.
What keyboard is everyone else using?
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Google lollipop is excellent
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No need to root for that. Just go in settings keyboard and choose android AOSP. If it is not yet the lollipop one, it will update through the play store. It is rally a good keyboard
Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-L09 using XDA Free mobile app

Now sing google keyboard with lollipop skin. Nice keyboard. Better than Swiftkey tbh

My mobile have non of the English input methods I have to use system language and it must be set to English so that I can use it any help ¿?????????????? This is so annoying now i cant use two language merged

I use huawei swype and all is perfect .. no lag at all..
two languages simultaneously I can use

Google keyboard > *
With new material design, I can't imagine using another keyboard - and I've tried many, except for maybe Minuum. Minuum is great if you have a smaller screen or don't want the keyboard to use too much screen real estate.

vince_junior said:
I just use the google keyboard.
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can u merge eglish with any of the otherlanguages or u just use system language cause i dont have any of the eng. lang. under active input methods if i used google keyboard ?!!

Swiftkey...
I recommend Swiftkey :
- quality of the predictions
- over 60 languages available
- 3 languages managed simultaneously (without need to select manually)
- fast typing
- flow typing
- keep your typing habits on the cloud (useful when change smartphone)
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