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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.

Themed HTC keyboards (8 now) Added 5 more!

Here are some themed htc ime keyboards, one thing to note, greenandblack and silver are transparent.
HOW TO INSTALL: Download directly to phone. Navigate to sdcard/download using astro file manager from market, press on keyboard and select open application manager, then hit install. Home button -> menu -> settings -> language and keyboard -> checkmark HTC_IME mod -> home button. Now find a text field, long press on it, choose input method press HTC_IME mod
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Could u do more colors like gold and silver maybe . nice themes though

Here are the rest, only allowed 8 apks per post.
For gingerbread keyboard (to make it like in picture) : menu - settings - language and keyboard - HTC_IME mod - User interface - key width adjust 6px - key height adjust 10px - back key (hardware) - scroll to bottom - kill keyboard - DONE

nice
like the green one

Sorry for it being so confusing, but now everything has been moved up to posts 1 and 3.

Love the black n green one! superb work!
But can you do it with the nexus background? Think that would look awesome!
Again great work!

working on it now gimme a few minutes EDIT:greennexus up now, picture coming

Yeah! Thx the green nexus looks awesome! Better than i tought :-D
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No problem, I'm using it now too
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Thanks for these!

How do I apply these on my phone?
When I try to open it it says no application to open with. I'm using Swiftkey as well btw.

Hi.............newbie here. Have rooted my phone and have Sense and LauncherPro. How do I apply the keyboard to my phone? Any help appreciated.

Thanks a lot

Navigate to sdcard/download using astro file manager from market, press file and select open application manager
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Great work do you fancy doing this to a keypad key board ?

Such beautiful keyboards..However integration into Rom package fails..On copying into /system/app of the rom and flashing it leads to force close on boot

What exactly are you trying to do, integrate it as stock keyboard for a rom? Is the rom starburst?
if your looking for a particular colour combo for your rom id be happy to make it. problem is im no dev so i wouldnt know how to help integrate

mark1316 said:
Great work do you fancy doing this to a keypad key board ?
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Settings>language and keyboard>HTC_IME mod>keyboard type>choose one

Hi!
Thanks for your work! Could you also try to make a "Gingerbread style" keyboard? Maybe you can use the same graphics and colors? That would be awesome
Thanks dude!

what exactly do you mean? a themed gingerbread keyboard, or a sense themed keyboard that looks like gingerbread?

Editing the multitasking apps

I was trying to add the maps app to my mult-itasking bar and couldn't seem to find a way to do it. On watching a couple of YouTube videos I see there appears to be an edit button at the bottom of the bar on those notes which doesn't appear on mine.
Am I being really dense on not being able to see how to access this button?

loftus1961 said:
I was trying to add the maps app to my mult-itasking bar and couldn't seem to find a way to do it. On watching a couple of YouTube videos I see there appears to be an edit button at the bottom of the bar on those notes which doesn't appear on mine.
Am I being really dense on not being able to see how to access this button?
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the edit button only appears when you have too many apps for that bar.
Samsung have made a list of what apps can be used in this mode, maps is not one of them.
A hack is being worked on to allow all apps to be used in this mode, please see the sticky thread.

It was because I saw maps on the list of apps in that thread that I was trying to add it. Never mind, just a minor thing. I'm just curious that, if the edit button only appears when there are too many apps on the multi-tasking bar, how do you actually add or remove apps when it isn't there? Or do apps that can be use this facility (on unrooted phones) automatically add themselves there?
Thanks for your help.

I have maps in my multitasking bar!
From the.start. LIJ1 Italian.
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ah actually good point, maps is one of the apps.
Are you sure you have maps installed?

Yep, have maps installed.

Maps should then default to being one of the items in the side-bar

Yes the maps is there,and also it looks like there are omly 12 applications supported as of yet,you can remove or move them back when you hit the Edit button and drag any of them to the right lane or back to the left.

Must be a glitch on my phone then. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling the maps app to see if it would make a difference but no luck. Any ideas gratefully received.

loftus1961 said:
Must be a glitch on my phone then. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling the maps app to see if it would make a difference but no luck. Any ideas gratefully received.
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have you tried turning it off and on again? (no joke)

If the reboot doesn't fix it can you post us a picture of your sidebar?
to take a screenshot take the spen out, press the spen button and tap and hold the middle of the screen.

Yes, tried that. It's about all I know how to do!

Hopefully here are 2 screenshots showing the entire multi-tasking bar.
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for starters try the app "live score addicts" for football results, its the best I have come across in 3 years with android.
back on-topic...
maps definitely is not there, weird.
I take it you have not modified the firmware at all? on a completely stock rom?
Maps is installed as a /system/ app you see, and it is that specific package name that is allowed for multi-tasking, if for some reason you don't have it installed as a /system/ app there is a slim chance its under a slightly different package name and multi-view just won't see it.
Edit:
can you post me a screenshot of the page displayed when you go *#1234# in the dialer.

Here you go.

Maps is here, and *#1234# results

Interesting Lofty, your actually on quite old firmware (well older than most of us with split-screen ability).
Where did you get the phone?

Vodafone upgrade. Maybe it has something to do with all the crap they stick on the phone.

loftus1961 said:
Vodafone upgrade. Maybe it has something to do with all the crap they stick on the phone.
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It would be very easy, if you wanted, to unbrand that device and put the latest UK unbranded firmware on it but at the risk of voiding your warranty (although tbh it shouldn't).
If you are interested in this just PM me and I will give you the simple instructions.

Have we found a way yet?
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Did you know?

Did you know you can turn off magazine app from opening when pressing the home button. There is an option for it ....... when magazine app is open press the menu button, then settings, then select open using the home key, un-check the box.

Well that was simple. Thanks, that stupid thing drove me nuts.

While on the subject, anyone know of any way to add new news sites to my magazine? Ie specific sites and not just a category?

Thanks I hate it too.

That thanks was purely for the sense of humour. He he
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Did you know that you can create shortcut icons in the Multi Window panel that will automatically open paired windows of your choice?
If you didn't here's how.
Open the Multi Window panel on the left side of the screen, then open two apps that you use together. Now with both apps on your screen open the Multi Window panel again and look for the up arrow at the bottom of this panel and touch it. A little menu will open, select create. A box will then appear that let's you give it a custom name if you like.
More tips will follow and if you have a tip please feel free to add one.

kkretch said:
Did you know that you can create shortcut icons in the Multi Window panel that will automatically open paired windows of your choice?
If you didn't here's how.
Open the Multi Window panel on the left side of the screen, then open two apps that you use together. Now with both apps on your screen open the Multi Window panel again and look for the up arrow at the bottom of this panel and touch it. A little menu will open, select create. A box will then appear that let's you give it a custom name if you like.
More tips will follow and if you have a tip please feel free to add one.
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How can I add Apps to the selection? There are a few apps on the tab but I would like to add apps I use the most. Seems I have tried everything but the right thing.

jonling said:
How can I add Apps to the selection? There are a few apps on the tab but I would like to add apps I use the most. Seems I have tried everything but the right thing.
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You have to root it and install Wanam Xposed. That has a setting that lets you pick what apps you want to make available for multi-window.

Multiwindow Plus and Pen Window Manager will also do it, you have to be rooted for both though.

Xposed is easier, free and does lots of other awesome things
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Does it require ROOT also?
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jonling said:
Does it require ROOT also?
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Yes. But welllll worth it. You'll see. One of the best things for root on this tablet.
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Did you know? Pen window manager is awesome.
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[Q] System App / S-Pen for cutting things out ?

Hey, I debloated @_alexndr ROM by myself and now after a few days I realize one thing:
I can't use this handy little feature to press on the S-Pen and cut out what's interesting for me, so I can
share it.
Basically what is working:
The cutting out animation is working BUT the window with all the options to customize and share is missing.
I think there's a system App I deleted which is supposed to deal with this.

Sheeezy said:
Hey, I debloated @_alexndr ROM by myself and now after a few days I realize one thing:
I can't use this handy little feature to press on the S-Pen and cut out what's interesting for me, so I can
share it.
Basically what is working:
The cutting out animation is working BUT the window with all the options to customize and share is missing.
I think there's a system App I deleted which is supposed to deal with this.
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Which app are you talkibg about or feature?
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thahim said:
Which app are you talkibg about or feature?
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I assumed that my description wouldn't be the best
okay, so just follow:
- take out your S-Pen
- press the button on the S-Pen and hold it
- draw a circle on your homescreen
Now the part, that woun't come up on my device:
- a window opens up
- you can adjust the little cut out you just made
- share it with the apps below on the screen

Sheeezy said:
I assumed that my description wouldn't be the best
okay, so just follow:
- take out your S-Pen
- press the button on the S-Pen and hold it
- draw a circle on your homescreen
Now the part, that woun't come up on my device:
- a window opens up
- you can adjust the little cut out you just made
- share it with the apps below on the screen
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Im on a very heavily debloated version of that rom, i assume youve deleted something you shouldnt. Works for me i just tried it, and i have over 750mb free in system. I would give you a list of the apks i have, but i am not manually typing out 150+ apk names.
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celderic said:
Im on a very heavily debloated version of that rom, i assume youve deleted something you shouldnt. Works for me i just tried it, and i have over 750mb free in system. I would give you a list of the apks i have, but i am not manually typing out 150+ apk names.
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That's exactly what I was talking about !
Is there any way to make a txt file by the device itself, so you don't have to type out all the apk's ?
Or can you just make a few screenshots of your system/app & system/pirv-app folder ?
As an alternative you could make a screenrecord and put it on youtube (or whatever).

Sheeezy said:
That's exactly what I was talking about !
Is there any way to make a txt file by the device itself, so you don't have to type out all the apk's ?
Or can you just make a few screenshots of your system/app & system/pirv-app folder ?
As an alternative you could make a screenrecord and put it on youtube (or whatever).
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Completely forgot i can just list them in terminal. I probably havent uploaded them in the right order. But here you go, also i have renamed some of them. But its fairly easy to guess what they where before. Got some extra apps in there too. Like the video editor, sketchbook, city maps. Just for an example.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks !
I'm on my way to determine which I might need.

Sheeezy said:
Thanks !
I'm on my way to determine which I might need.
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Not a problem, Good luck!
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Good luck @sheeezay
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Well, here I am again.
Unfortunaly I can't figure out what app or apps are missing on my device.
With the pictures given me by @celderic I compared my apps with his.
There were a few apps which I was missing which I put back to system/app or system/priv-app.
Sadly no changes !
So I checked all apps which I would combine with this feature and opened up the apk's to search for evidence.
As far as I can tell, PhotoRetouching_FHD_H.apk is responsible for what I'm looking for.
Funny thing is, I had this all the time on my phone so why does it not work ?
I can't tell and I can't think of anything I can do more, so basically this is a dead end unless someone wants to help out.