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SWYPE for Android

I wondered if anyone has tried SWYPE on the Desire and if there are alternatives to it? The videos of Swype look fantastic.

yep have it running on mine and it is perfect, much better than shapewriter, it does however stop the pinch zoom from working, this only seems to work with the stock keyboard.

zomig said:
yep have it running on mine and it is perfect, much better than shapewriter, it does however stop the pinch zoom from working, this only seems to work with the stock keyboard.
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Do you mean the pinch zoom doesn't work at all on the phone or just to enlarge the keyboard?
Where do you get swype for the android by the way?

Bandare said:
Do you mean the pinch zoom doesn't work at all on the phone or just to enlarge the keyboard?
Where do you get swype for the android by the way?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=644536&highlight=swype

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Do you mean the pinch zoom doesn't work at all on the phone or just to enlarge the keyboard?
Where do you get swype for the android by the way?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ighlight=swype
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That didn't work for me, just came up with expired when installed, got another version
Anybody wanting a working version then link is Here Not sure how long this lasts but it is currently working.

Hell yeah,
finally this one worked for me on my N1 and supports foreign languages!
Thanks for that.

sorry to ask but how do you install it?

Bandare said:
sorry to ask but how do you install it?
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As my android is german, I don't exactly know what the menu items are called, but it should be something similar:
1. Download the .apk file and copy it to your phone's SD card
2. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Check "Unknown Sources"
3. Use an app like ApkInstaller, browse the apk and install it
4. Settings -> Language and Keyboard -> Check Swype
5. In an input field, long-press the field, choose "Input Method" and "Swype".
6. If you wish, change the Swype settings in Settings -> Language and Keyboard -> Swype.
That's it.

thanks for the comment. I am looking for apkinstaller in the marketplace but it's not coming up. I tried installing a couple of other apk installers but they both failed....

I'd post the QR code, but as I am a noob, I'm not allowed to.
So google for "apkinstaller" and you'll find it.
If not: What's the error message you get?

Wydi said:
I'd post the QR code, but as I am a noob, I'm not allowed to.
So google for "apkinstaller" and you'll find it.
If not: What's the error message you get?
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Thanks... I used an EoE installer in the end and that worked like a charm... Got Swype working but it's been crashing quite a few times..... I wonder when they will open the beta or release this as it does look fantastic.

I use Astro, just do a search for this app, very easy once installed.

zomig said:
That didn't work for me, just came up with expired when installed, got another version
Anybody wanting a working version then link is Here Not sure how long this lasts but it is currently working.
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huh. odd. glad you found a version that works for you
I managed to get in while the beta was still open so I was just trying to link you to the topic that seemed most relevant to your ask.
Bandare -
You can always use adb to install if you are hooked up to a pc...
Code:
adb install package.apk

does anyone tried using in landscape? i tried to install it in the emulator, it doesnt work on landscape mode.
also when will this beta expires?

irkan said:
does anyone tried using in landscape? i tried to install it in the emulator, it doesnt work on landscape mode.
also when will this beta expires?
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anyone? just want to know wither its for a limited time

Swype for the Desire - Just get it.
Sorry if this is an old thread, but just cottened on to swype thanks to the Mobile Buzz widget informing me. I'm new to Android and only had my Desire 2 months.
It is app nirvana! I'm running the beta now (1.56.30), and I must say, when it runs out and I have revert back to the stock keyboard and tapping away, I'm gonna cry. It works so well. Has increased my typing speed at least 3-fold. (HTC Desire with stock 2.1 ROM).
The only thing I'd like to re-enforce that was covered in another post, is that it's not made very clear by the developers how to start using it! After installation, get to an input screen and do a long press, and select the 'input method' option and check the swype box. It will stick with your stock keyboard if you do not do this.
Will happily pay/donate for this when the full release comes out, and will be very surprised if this does not become the standard implementation for touch screen typing very soon. The swype keyboard also works well with the tradtional tapping method should you want to type something unlikely to be in it's database, so why not?
Very very impressed with it so far.
Edit: Noticed a slight weakness. Not sure if this is fair, but it is not so useful if you are using the phone in landscape mode. It works to a degree, but you have to stick with one finger per word/swype. Not easy if your thumbs are not up to reaching across your keyboard in landscape. Can be uncomfortable. Recommend sticking with fingers instead of thumbs! But for one-handed, portrait typing this is still the daddy.

the new beta version, what is the full version number? 1.56.30......., I already have a modded version 1.56.30.7625.t100 installed. also how long on average does beta version expire? After requesting for an invite ages ago, I finally got an email from them to use their beta. is it worth installing it??

Want Flash working on ya Samsung =0)

Sorry this is only the 2nd time in my life i have writen in a forum, hope it helped cause i know i couldnt find the info myself.
Open up a new browser - tap the bottom left button at the base of your phone - click the box labled 'More' - scroll down to the second last word that says 'Settings' -scroll down to 'Enable plug-ins' words, tick that - now to test, go to whatismyflash . is version 9.something, will only work on some sites, samsung galaxy s seems to only come with that pre installed version, have fun with that till froyo brings flash 10.1 . Your welcome.

I'm having trouble decoding your encryption.
but it sounds like you are telling people how to access Adobe Flash plug in, which is by default enabled
if you want Adobe Flash 10.1 you can use a Custom ROM, or you can wait for Froyo..... yes???
or are you asking for help to install Adobe Flash 10.1 ?

AllGamer said:
I'm having trouble decoding your encryption.
but it sounds like you are telling people how to access Adobe Flash plug in, which is by default enabled
if you want Adobe Flash 10.1 you can use a Custom ROM, or you can wait for Froyo..... yes???
or are you asking for help to install Adobe Flash 10.1 ?
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What roms have flash?

BillyGlyde said:
Sorry this is only the 2nd time in my life i have writen in a forum, hope it helped cause i know i couldnt find the info myself.
Open up a new browser - tap the bottom left button at the base of your phone - click the box labled 'More' - scroll down to the second last word that says 'Settings' -scroll down to 'Enable plug-ins' words, tick that - now to test, go to whatismyflash . is version 9.something, will only work on some sites, samsung galaxy s seems to only come with that pre installed version, have fun with that till froyo brings flash 10.1 . Your welcome.
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Yup it works !
Bit shonky on some sites, but that probably because it's flash 9, it works on Lidl and Aldi for the pikies lol

Thanks for the tip, I can now use Youtube!

lol indeed!
although it crashed some pages, and the other one I saw was slowwwww. It works.

cool , it works on dolphin HD too
woot

it wasnt by default enabled

was off by default on my Bell Vibrant as well.
O.

crap double post. doh.
O.

that's weird because i didn't have to turn it on, and the flash pages were working fine for me.
it shows as on already, bust have been one of the millioin things i've installed into the phone

My flash bloated pages were working "fine" (simple flash elements were shown, more complex ones do not show) without that option enabled.
If I enable it my browser craches on every page that has flash.

Thanks for the reply.
I enabled the plug in, however; when I try to play the video, I get is a red Icon "Flash" with number 9 below.

Doesn't work on all flash files. Videos and games don't seem to load. Ads however do.

snapper.fishes said:
Doesn't work on all flash files. Videos and games don't seem to load. Ads however do.
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LOL of course Ads will always load, that's how they make money
most of the videos and games are using Flash 10.xx or Flash 11
but our installed Flash seems to be like version 9 or something like that

wasn't enabled by default here either ('new' JM1)... Haven't really missed it so far either but have it enabled so we'll see

Android O Developer Preview Released

Google just released the first Android O Developer Preview! For real, though, it’s here!
Android O will introduce new features by way of background limits on apps (think battery life boost), notification channels (more control over notifications), picture-in-picture, adaptive icons, autofill in apps, and more. Full details on what’s new can be found here.
The new version of Android will run through four preview versions, with preview 2 hitting in mid-May, preview 3 in mid-June, preview 4 likely some time in August, and then the final release in Q3. It’s a similar schedule to last year’s Android N preview program.
The first Android O Developer Preview is available for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Nexus Player.
You can download the Preview 1 images right here. Instructions on how to flash a factory image can be found here. Android O is now a part of the Android Beta at this time because it’s a hella-early developer build that probably isn’t all that stable.
(via Droid Life)
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Downloading...

So Pixel launcher and new recents ui is also here?

stunned said:
So Pixel launcher and new recents ui is also here?
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I can confirm the features from 7.1.2 are still here

How stable is it?

theclaytons said:
How stable is it?
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Ive been running it since it was released and havent had any problems so i would say it stable

Flashed my pixel c, very stable until my touch screen went bad...
Coincidence , absolutely not, flashed 7.1.1 and still had the touchscreen issues. Screen goes black every time i touch the screen with my palm or more than 4 fingers on the screen at the same time.
Google has sent me a replacement device Will test again with the new device.

I'm running O-preview since release, for me it is NOT 100% stable, but is doing a decent job.
What does this mean? -> ~ 1-2 reboots a day and spotted a graphics glitch (only 1x).

Not much trouble here, but I use mine as a test device so really haven't put it through its paces. If I were actually using it to do work/play I'd stay on Nougat unless there were a specific O-feature I required.
Desperate for root access, need to get apps tested with O+root, and would prefer not to buy yet another device (5x/6p) to do it.

i wonder if chainfires O dev test superSU includes the pixel C as included devices?

is there now an hdmi out support added via usb-c?

Anyone with a mouse tried to use the built-in file manager? On all 7.x versions the mouse cursor only selects (as if long clicked) files & folders, it cannot open them. Quite annoying, believe it or not...

dkryder said:
i wonder if chainfires O dev test superSU includes the pixel C as included devices?
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For me SuperSu works with his O-version.

tux95 said:
For me SuperSu works with his O-version.
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thanks for the info.
one thing i've noticed is it seems that my O preview is rebooting at times. i can tell because when i pick it up i see the android beta program notice that seems to tacked onto the O boot. i've read that google has said it isn't in the beta program yet so not sure why i get that notice. the reboot issue is the first time for me that the device has exhibited spontaneous reboots but i guess it could be any number of things from apps that are not tuned to O yet to something in O preview itself. otherwise , it is running well with the apps i've used to this point running well.
edit: i have noticed since i posted the above message that trying to uninstall apps that had been installed while using android N causes a lock-up and never finish properly however the apps are no longer listed as being installed. i'm curious if anyone else experiences this behavior.

tux95 said:
For me SuperSu works with his O-version.
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using which file? the test for 5x and 6p?

minieod said:
using which file? the test for 5x and 6p?
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Yes. I think there is just this one test file.

tux95 said:
Yes. I think there is just this one test file.
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Hmm hmm
I boot after loading it and immediately hit with system ui crashes and general os boot crashes.
Looks like no bueno for me
I'll try flashing back the stock boot img

dkryder said:
thanks for the info.
one thing i've noticed is it seems that my O preview is rebooting at times. i can tell because when i pick it up i see the android beta program notice that seems to tacked onto the O boot. i've read that google has said it isn't in the beta program yet so not sure why i get that notice. the reboot issue is the first time for me that the device has exhibited spontaneous reboots but i guess it could be any number of things from apps that are not tuned to O yet to something in O preview itself. otherwise , it is running well with the apps i've used to this point running well.
edit: i have noticed since i posted the above message that trying to uninstall apps that had been installed while using android N causes a lock-up and never finish properly however the apps are no longer listed as being installed. i'm curious if anyone else experiences this behavior.
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What about a factory reset, does it help?

Android P

Hey fellow Essential Phone owners.
As far as I know the android P beta is available for the Google Pixel devices. So the beta should be treble supported, right?
Is there a chance the beta is flashable on our beloved Essential Phone? I'd love to try out the Android P beta. (I know it'll probably be unstable)
Thanks!
Johannes

https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/982708776947068929?s=19
It's being worked on. I get my Essential Phone in 3 days. I will see if we can make any more progress then.

Awesome! If there are beta testers needed let me know. ?

Keeping my eye on this!!! This is very exciting!!!

Awesome!! Sounds promising

it works but. it have some problems, the wifi doesnt work, and when you change the size of the screen the system generates a black line when the screen is bigger than 460 p.
it's what I've found so far

SBPM7276 said:
it works but. it have some problems, the wifi doesnt work, and when you change the size of the screen the system generates a black line when the screen is bigger than 460 p.
it's what I've found so far
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I'm having a hard time installing it..... how did you get it to install?

Coldheat1906 said:
I'm having a hard time installing it..... how did you get it to install?
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i follow the instructions from the page of essential, but i used minimal adb fastboot insted of the Android SDK Platform-Tools.

Just a couple problems with my install.
I'm loving it just a couple minor things with mine. The biggest is it say Chameleon instead of Sprint, and had some issues with network service. I messed with the SIM card a bit and now works fine, still says Chameleon. Second the brightness level, if the phones shuts down so does the brightness, and just push it up again and it works. Have had it for about 2 weeks.:good:

Noteforme said:
I'm loving it just a couple minor things with mine. The biggest is it say Chameleon instead of Sprint, and had some issues with network service. I messed with the SIM card a bit and now works fine, still says Chameleon. Second the brightness level, if the phones shuts down so does the brightness, and just push it up again and it works. Have had it for about 2 weeks.:good:
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I just installed it today - had to get the right usb cable haha - so far I like it. Custom navigation bar or hiding it works just fine.
we will see

So how has the testing progressed? Anyone on the Beta 2?

z00mantwo said:
So how has the testing progressed? Anyone on the Beta 2?
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Plenty people on Beta2.
No issues as a daily driver for me on Verizon.

Will loading the beta wipe the phone? Not a problem if it does, just want to know. If so I will backup my messages with SMS backup app.

z00mantwo said:
Will loading the beta wipe the phone? Not a problem if it does, just want to know. If so I will backup my messages with SMS backup app.
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If you download the OTA version from the Essential developer site and use a current version OF ADB to sideload it to the phone you will not have to unlock the bootloader or lose any data. The first reboot takes time, be patient.

Does the beta support the 360 camera?

z00mantwo said:
Does the beta support the 360 camera?
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Works well for me.

z00mantwo said:
So how has the testing progressed? Anyone on the Beta 2?
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Yeah I've been on it for about a week now

Should Google pay work on the bata? Mine doesn't but I didn't relock my boot loader after seeing comments about people bricking when they do.

Fyi. New bata has been uploaded in Essential's developer area.

z00mantwo said:
Should Google pay work on the bata? Mine doesn't but I didn't relock my boot loader after seeing comments about people bricking when they do.
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Yes it works, you need to relock the bootloader after flashing...

Looking for an android 11 ROM for my G950F device.

I tried Sakura Project 5.1 and I liked how it looked. Only some things weren't working. So I was wondering if there are any other good stable ROM's out there for Samsung S8 with android 11?

There's Havoc OS with official support, check this thread.

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There's Havoc OS with official support, check this thread.
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If I want to try that one, should I download the one that says ROM [GAPPS] or the one that says ROM [VANILLA]? I am not sure what the difference is.

Hazekaya said:
If I want to try that one, should I download the one that says ROM [GAPPS] or the one that says ROM [VANILLA]? I am not sure what the difference is.
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GAPS has built-in Google Apps, you won't need to install anything other than the ROM. It's nice actually, you won't get too much trouble. Once installed, it's ready just like any normal device.
Vanilla is just the AOSP-based ROM without Google Apps, it's lighter, more .. simple, and probably more secure if you're that kind whom hates tracking and stuff.

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GAPS has built-in Google Apps, you won't need to install anything other than the ROM. It's nice actually, you won't get too much trouble. Once installed, it's ready just like any normal device.
Vanilla is just the AOSP-based ROM without Google Apps, it's lighter, more .. simple, and probably more secure if you're that kind whom hates tracking and stuff.
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Thank you for that short but concise explanation. I'll try it out.

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GAPS has built-in Google Apps, you won't need to install anything other than the ROM. It's nice actually, you won't get too much trouble. Once installed, it's ready just like any normal device.
Vanilla is just the AOSP-based ROM without Google Apps, it's lighter, more .. simple, and probably more secure if you're that kind whom hates tracking and stuff.
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Havoc looks great. I just had one question though. How do I turn on the navigation bar at the bottom? All I can do right now is swipe up to close the app.

Hazekaya said:
Havoc looks great. I just had one question though. How do I turn on the navigation bar at the bottom? All I can do right now is swipe up to close the app.
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Settings > Configuration Centre > Navigation Bar
I recommend you to take your time playing with Settings, you'll love how much of control you get over your phone.

Mohamedkam000 said:
Settings > Configuration Centre > Navigation Bar
I recommend you to take your time playing with Settings, you'll love how much of control you get over your phone.
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Thank you. Yeah I've been checking out the settings and it's totally awesome. This is a great OS. Thanks for recommendation.

Hazekaya said:
Thank you. Yeah I've been checking out the settings and it's totally awesome. This is a great OS. Thanks for recommendation.
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You're welcome.