I'm constantly being 'auto corrected' by this damned keyboard. Many of my texts invlove abbreviations and acronyms and they always get guessed to the nearest real word. I have to go back and re-type them back in. I don't want to have to add 60 words to my dictionary. Is there a way I can turn off auto-correct, or a different keyboard app you recommend?
Cool story bro
Download another keyboard like SwiftKey or Swype.
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I'm constantly being 'auto corrected' by this damned keyboard. Many of my texts invlove abbreviations and acronyms and they always get guessed to the nearest real word. I have to go back and re-type them back in. I don't want to have to add 60 words to my dictionary. Is there a way I can turn off auto-correct, or a different keyboard app you recommend?
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Man i feel your pain , couldn't believe the trouble i was having with the HTC ONES Keyboard also , i really wanted to kee a complete stock look , but i just couldn't take it anymore , so i just downloaded swype from the playstore i've acyually been using it for quite awhile now , on my s3 , and man what a difference , i would highly reccomend it SWYPE , it used to be free now its 1 dollar .................
I have always liked SwiftKey keyboard. Now it has flow built in so you can swype or text. This keyboard allows you to type with a lot of mistakes and it does a really good job fixing it. The swype keyboard in the play store works really well for swyping but typing normal on it doesn't work near as good. Depends on how you like to text more. I switch between both of them all the time.
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I can't understand complaining about the keyboard on an Android phone when there are tons out there to change to.
The stock keyboard had Swype too....
I actually really liked this keyboard compared to my stock s3's.
I love this keyboard.. I have used all the other major ones and always come back to AOSP. But then I got the One and I love it. No issues and it's integrated with Google's voice keypad and is slick. No complaints here at all
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yah, this key sucks so bad. auto correction is terrible. slow response, will even "backfire" when you send the text cause you to stop for a bit and retype. weak!!!
me too
Get swift key only one I can use
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i love htc keyboard. when i owned the s3 and note 2 first thing i did was change the keyboard
Hated the one on my DNA too. Switched to swift key and haven't looked back.
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Yeah, get swift key. You won't regret it
Google stock keyboard is now on the playstore for download. I too didn't like the keyboard, went with swiftkey loved it but my trial ran out lol
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Swype is good. I like it.
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Google just released the 4.2 KB as a stand alone - Google KB
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Google stock keyboard is now on the playstore for download. I too didn't like the keyboard, went with swiftkey loved it but my trial ran out lol
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The Google keyboard is an awesome alternative imo.
scholar ndvalus
The htc keyboard is a ****.
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So I'm pretty much pissed off at the stock HTC keyboard, and Swype doesn't work for me, so I'm wondering what keyboard is worth installing to replace.
I've tried Swiftkey and Smart Keyboard, but they both have problems with double letters when typing fast.
What keyboards are you all using with your 3VO?
Im using Smart keyboard pro and I have problems with it not responding sometimes. I need a better keyboard also. I can't stand the htc one.
if you don't dig swype (and it is an acquired taste I'll admit) I would then recommend swift....
...don't dig swift? Well, almost every other keyboard out there (that isn't trying be either be "swype2" or super unique) will be the same (at best) or worst.
Do swift...have it learn from your txts....srsly, how does that not work for you?
got the old ginge keyboard, seems to be ok.. space bar is a little small..
I was leaning towards the GB stock keyboard, just need to find a modified apk for one with the smilie key. I miss that from my rooted EVO.
I'll probably give into Swift, just was curious what everyone else uses.
Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Thanks!
I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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I really really miss the GB keyboard. I tried the apk I had from the Evo as well as the one from the market, both not sized for our screens(too small). I'm surprised no update either
Hackers has an ass load of options. I like you can change the overall size it takes up on the screen.
Though I have the full version of SwiftKey, I find the SwiftKey x beta works best for me.
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I'm loving flex t9. it's way better than swype imo. plus I got it free from Amazon app a day. I would have bought otherwise. you can trace, write, or voice command it.
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Thanks!
I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
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the more it learns the better it works.....make sure to let it learn periodically....or make it....also only pick the language modules you need...trust me....I thought I'd shot for flexibility....pfft....more like shooting for randomization--the same applies for swype, lol.
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I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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+1 I use it on my tablet and phone.
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another +1 for Thumb keyboard
Like the fact that you can choose between multiple layouts.
Another one for flext9
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Using better keyboard 8
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+1 for flext9 best all around keyboard in my opinion.
I second SwiftKey x
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great thread, thanks for everyone who chimed in with keyboard suggestions.
just got swiftkey x beta, gonna give it a try. anything will be better than the crappy stock keyboard.
I wanted to stick with the stock 3vo keyboard but ready to give up. What keyboard app do you like?
Swiftkey X. Has light,dark,neon skins. Works flawless IMO
+1 for SwiftKey. I've been using it for over a year. It just keeps getting better. If you let it learn from your txts, it's uncanny how little you have to type when sending a txt. Often I'll only have to type one letter in each word. Sometimes, not even a letter, as the word I want to type is already in the suggestions. And, SwiftKey is the free app from the Amazon app store today.
I had been using Smartkeyboard and love it. Still do. Downloaded Swiftkey x today (Free in the Amazon app store today!) and liking it so far. Pick it up today!
SwiftKey x is beast its everything the sense keyboard and stock android keyboard is but better Definetly get it off the amazon market while you can
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SwiftKey X is great. I better than the stock htc keyboard. It is free on amazon Appstore today July 21th. A day after the beta expired. So i was happy when I checked in to see what the free app was today.
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Swiftkey X
Its FREE right now in the amazon appstore. its the free app of the day today.
I literally bought the keyboard yesterday cause my beta ran out, kinda pissed that I didnt get it for free, but 4 bucks aint bad and I gave the dev some money to keep up support, so oh well...
Thanks
Got it free!
+1for swiftkey X !!
i just grabbed swiftkey. not a fan. i have gotten use to using the t9 keypad. i dont really have to look while i text, with this i have to constantly. been using smartkeyboard for a while. so far i prefer that, but i wont toss it just yet.. i will give it a few days see if it sinks in to me
Damn I want swiftkey no credit card where I am and cannot get to it damn
A root craving Evo 3d
Get the amazon AppStore get it for free
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I used SwiftKey. It has glitches... Sent double entries and it would glitch. Doesn't work with Firefighters... Little stupid things. I've been using Swype 3 lately. Kind of like a new hybrid
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After using Swiftkey, Swype, Better Keyboard, HTC Stock keyboard, I would say my personal favorite is the stock gingerbread keyboard. Swiftkey is okay.
Where can i get a stock gingerbread keyboard that fits the 3vo screen??
for once i like the stock keyboard on my phone. and on the 3vo the stock keyboard is both touch and swype so thats cool to.
but i used to use Smart keyboard. don't understand how to use thumb keyboard but that seems to be everyones favorite
I had purchased thumb keyboard for my tablet so i put on my 3VO.
I like it. Gives me the ability to customized for portrait and landscape. It also has some intereting layout options like a split over and under for portrait so the keys aren't too small. I'd say its worth a try for all the options and themes if nothing else.
I didn't care for Swift by comparison. It just seems that thumb keyboard offers more for me. Stock is pretty good too.
Definitely Swype for me. I don't text much, so being able to use one finger only and quickly is a huge boon for me.
I'm trying out swift now, and and i think the stock keyboard is pretty great, especially with trace enabled. But an old favorite of mine is Ultra Keyboard. That thing is so customizable.
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+1 swiftkey x is the best
getting a little annoyed with the choice of keypads, none are quite right for me. I find the majority of them the space bar is too small and im constantly hitting the full stop instead. I like the swiftkey keypad for its predictive properties but the space bar is the same size as normal. Ive tried the iphone emulator keypad which has a much better size keypad but not the predictive options. Although ive only tried the free version so far, is anyone using the paid for version and does it have better prediction? Currently im trying the perfect keypad free version and it seems a bit better, the space bar is a decent size and basically looks like the giingerbread keypad.
Annoyingly i know the perfect keypad for me, its the htc one, ive used it on 4 different phones and it was perfect but ive not seen anyone port it to the SGS2 so far?
What keypads are people using? what are their pros and cons?
Smart keyboard allows you to customize the keyboard however you'd like
[Bigger space bar in your case?]
I'm using swiftkey
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I am using swiftkey X .its very very good. the text prediction is pretty good.I recommend it. the app is paid but worth every cent.
From yesterday I am using touchpal input beta (one has to sign up for beta invite) . its pretty neat too. Its a combination of swype like gestures+ predictive text. worth a try.
Im also using swift key x, i love it! its amazing, it has so many features like it can even go through your sms/emails to "learn" how you type i.e. all your slang automatically. Worth the money imo.
yes ive got swiftkey x too, its prediction seems to eb the best there is, i just find the space bar too small, if i could have swiftkey with the size of space bar that the iphone emulator keypad has it would be perfect
Hackers keyboard (from XDA). Much better than the stock keyboard.
"Keyboard from Android 2.3" is my favorite. I use the "+" paid version. Same as stock gingerbread keyboard, only it's more customizable.
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Smart keyboard :-D love the droid x theme
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+1 for swift key
One more vote for swiftkey. It really speeds up your typing.
SwiftKey x is great, i only wish we could edit the theme, remove the SwiftKey button and question mark button and make the spacebar bigger and it would be perfect, anyone know a way todo that?
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veyka said:
SwiftKey x is great, i only wish we could edit the theme, remove the SwiftKey button and question mark button and make the spacebar bigger and it would be perfect, anyone know a way todo that?
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exactly what i want lol
http://www.appbrain.com/app/big-buttons-keyboard-deluxe/com.bigbuttons.deluxe2
My new number one choice .
jje
Using stock. I have swiftkey but I didn't like it. Maybe I just need more time with it.
Using stock. I had swiftkey and didn't like it that much. Going to try it again though, as many people love it.
GB keyboard found on the market.
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One more vote for swiftkey. It really speeds up your typing.
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Itap keyboard gets my first vote
2nd would be Gingerbread keyboard paid version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=602508&stc=1&d=1305924008
Here is the HTC keyboard for the SGS2, works perfectly, looks great. By far the best android keyboard
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=602508&stc=1&d=1305924008
Here is the HTC keyboard for the SGS2, works perfectly, looks great. By far the best android keyboard
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Swiftkey x with the HTC keyboards UI and the ability to edit the layout would make my perfect keyboard!
For some reason the HTC keyboard has a less responsive spacebar and worse autocorrect it is nice though!
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I really suck with the HTC keyboard. Swype doesnt do much for me either...
To the point, Im looking for keyboard recommendations. Ive tried almost all and own them too. My ONLY requirement is that the keyboard does NOT require access to the internet. I would also prefer it be a premium item if it needs to be purchased via the market.
Just looking for suggestions, if something like this even exists. There is a chance I could have overlooked a gem. Thank you!
Smart Keyboard Pro
SwiftKey and Thumb Keyboard
Supra-charged 3D
Perfect Keyboard. Both free and paid versions are stellar. Theming and customization options galore.
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Smart Keyboard Pro
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this.
i have been using smart keyboard pro for about a year now, it pretty much trumps every other keyboard i have ever used on a phone.
do it, you will never look back. and tons of theming available.
SwiftKey X FTW!!
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SwiftKey X FTW!!
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Agreed. SwiftKey X is amazing. After a week or so of using it, it pretty much knows what I want to type before I do.
swiftkey or thumb keyboard...
Learn to type? Jajajaja
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For some reason I typed so much worse with swiftkey. On my OG Evo, the stock gingerbread keyboard (available as a free download in the market called just search gingerbread keyboard) was the best for me. Was able to type extremely fast and accurate. On my 3D though, I don't know if it's the case I have the wraps around the bezel a bit but I can't type for **** with the GB keyboard. I can't hit the space bar, always end up hitting b or a period. The HTC IME without arrows is best for me on the 3D.
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Agreed. SwiftKey X is amazing. After a week or so of using it, it pretty much knows what I want to type before I do.
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But then are you typing without mistake or selecting the predictions?
Edit: what are your settings like? I know it works best with certain settings.
I've got a trio of keyboards installed, stock, swype and smart keyboard pro. I like the old swiftkey, I'll download it one more time. Wish it defaulted with an enter key. Hate a smiley key.
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I really like Ice Cream Sandwich keyboard by Binary something or other in the Market.
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I really like Ice Cream Sandwich keyboard by Binary something or other in the Market.
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agreed here as well. I really like the ICS keyboard. I have been using it recently on steel ROM.
swift x is ok, but kind of annoying sometimes and lacks the functionality of smart keyboard pro in my opinion.
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But then are you typing without mistake or selecting the predictions?
Edit: what are your settings like? I know it works best with certain settings.
I've got a trio of keyboards installed, stock, swype and smart keyboard pro. I like the old swiftkey, I'll download it one more time. Wish it defaulted with an enter key. Hate a smiley key.
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I set Swiftkey X to learn from Facebook and my text messages. I chose the fast typer option in settings and at this point I probably type about a third of a word before it knows what I want and I can just hit space to complete it. Though when I do have to type a whole word I personally find the keyboard easier to type on than the stock one.
Just wondering what the MoPho's and Mo'lec's (?) are using for a keyboard.
I got Thumb Keyboard on Amazon's FAD promotion, and I was using it, but it's a little too liberal with its space bar, Delete/L, and Shift/A, and its word prediction doesn't take this into account. Say you want to type "Facebook", it comes up "afacebook" because it registers Shift as A, and "Facebook" isn't a word suggestion. And you can be tapping a bunch of Deletes, and all of a sudden it starts inserting L's. Or spaces for N's. Not sure what to do about that.
I gave Swype another chance, and I like it, but the options are kinda sparse. I tried to install the Swype beta, and it said it was not available for devices with Swype preinstalled. Figured I could fix that, went into Titanium, backed it up, and deleted it... Swype Beta then downloaded the latest Swype. It looks better, not sure if they improved it.
It seems like there are some things Swype doesn't like to do. The long-press delay for symbols is too long, and brand names are tricky. It let me Swype AirDroid, maybe because that app is installed and it pulls from that, or it's just common enough to be in Swype's dictionary. I don't know.
I never liked the swype gimmick, but I'm giving it another chance. I find that it's great for generic messages, stuff that's in the dictionary. It's when you get to stuff it doesn't know that you spend just as much effort as tapping.
So... what are you guys using, and why do you prefer it?
I was using perfect keyboard but I had the same problem with L and delete. Also when I hit the space bar a lot of times it'd take me to the home screen. That gets old quick when you've got a whole text written out and lose it. So don't use perfect keyboard.
I've tried a few other keyboards but right now I'm using the keyboard that comes with CNA and I'm good with it. Flash CNA and give it and the keyboard a try or ask someone what keyboard it is. I will not use swype again. I even tried a hybrid swype/normal and it still sucked.
Swift Key is pretty good when it comes to prediction...currently using swype though...haven't found one I'm completely happy with.
I like flex T9 got it as faotd a while back seems to for me better than swype.
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Flex T9 was my keyboard of choice on my last phone, but I ditched it for Thumb Keyboard. Might have to revisit it. Also got it free on Amazon.
Never had luck with SwiftKeyX.
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SwiftKey X all the way!! Used Swype but I never liked it a lot to replace SwiftKey.
The new beta key layout kinda sucks cause I don't like how the ? mark key got replaced
I think different keyboards work for different hands. so a bit of experimentation does wonders.
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I think different keyboards work for different hands. so a bit of experimentation does wonders.
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Experimentation is the best way to learn what works for you, but you hit the nail on the head there. Hands, and personalities perhaps. The precise, the sloppy, and everything in between.
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SwiftKey 3 beta. Previously using the Swype beta (shame the included Swype version is an older one). Smart Keyboard Pro was my go-to before that.
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I can't find anything I like more than Smart Keyboard Pro. I install the English dictionary, turn the long press delay way down, increase key height, turn off haptic feedback, switch it to the HTC skin, and turn off dynamic key resizing. The only issue I have has been in every ICS based rom, the keyboard will freeze periodically and I'll just have to hit back and select the text box again to resume typing. It hasn't been enough of an annoyance yo make me switch.
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SwiftKey 3 beta for sure.
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Flex T9 on Photon and Thumb Keyboard on tablet.
Keyboards are a big thing for me, at any given time I have around 6-8 different keyboards installed.
Just for grins I installed the new Swype beta and it is a huge jump over what comes stock on the phone. I just wish it was easier to update.
I'm also trying out the new Swiftkey 3 beta and it's looking pretty good so far. Not much to say yet as this keyboard is really suppose to shine as you use it more so I've committed to using it over the next couple of weeks.
Better Keyboard 8
I got it before it got pulled from the market because of the idiot dev
I'm not one for predictive keyboards, but it has really wide keys
I've been using swiftkey x since I got it as the faotd on Amazon app store.
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I've converted to the SwiftKey 3 Beta. It's... so good.
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Swift Key is pretty good when it comes to prediction...currently using swype though...haven't found one I'm completely happy with.
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Are you running ICS 4.0.4? I can't find a swype keyboard.
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Are you running ICS 4.0.4? I can't find a swype keyboard.
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I would love to know the answer to this as well. I used swype since my Driod 1. I loved it. Since upgrading to cm7, CM9, and now MIUI, I miss my Swype the most.
I am running cm7.2..cougars version. I don't know if there's a compatible Swype for ics yet..someone please correct me if i am wrong!
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I personally love a.I. type keyboard
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