Unfortunately CM decided to not include T9 in their keyboard. I really got used to the stock keyboard with T9 option that is available on our phone. I have searched high and low for a free keyboard that was as good as that one and have come up empty handed.
Anyone found a keyboard app that allows for easy switching between qwerty and T9 that doesn't suck yet?
suprdave2 said:
Unfortunately CM decided to not include T9 in their keyboard. I really got used to the stock keyboard with T9 option that is available on our phone. I have searched high and low for a free keyboard that was as good as that one and have come up empty handed.
Anyone found a keyboard app that allows for easy switching between qwerty and T9 that doesn't suck yet?
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HTC_I'm keyboard...same as the sense one only better...Google gimpsta high res kitchen
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I use (Evenbetter) NumberPad Keyboard. Its not free but I've been using it almost a year now and it was well worth the cost!
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found this on the nexus one forums.
I installed the froyo version and it works great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
credit goes to Jonasl
just thought I'd share it with those that don't have it and what not
Is this because you don't like swype? The stock on-screen keyboard is already installed, you know?
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Stock sux. Htc ime rules, but swype is basically the same. I may go back to htc ime just because I like the color better. On the otherhand, swyping is nice to have when you feel like using it. I usually just touch tho.
This hardware keyboard sux compared to G1 which already sucked compared to Touch Pro. I am very dissapointed and might send it back.
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You my friend need some help. The froyo stock keyboard is really good now with the improvements they continue to make. And the hardware keyboard is the best hardware keyboard on any android device, G1 included.
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For vk I prefer HTC over Google...its all preference that's all.... until Google drops a new vk based off blindtype, then I will def switch to that one lol
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This is the virtual keyboard I have used on my G1, Vibrant, and G2. Swype is ok but I feel that I can type faster on this virtual keyboard instead.
legendary1022 said:
You my friend need some help. The froyo stock keyboard is really good now with the improvements they continue to make. And the hardware keyboard is the best hardware keyboard on any android device, G1 included.
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1) The Froyo VK doesn't have a voice input button. Even though I hardly ever use it, I like knowing I can "type" in to any box using my voice while driving my car.
2) Really wide keys means much more finger movement. Missing number row on top sucks (much more fn-key bs). The fact that the letters are on the left side of each key means I press it off-center which feels weird. The screen has accidentally slid closed (or at least half way) many times while trying to hold the phone and type fast. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TYPE "<" or ">" using the G2 hardware keyboard. I really just can't believe how much it sucks or that anyone likes it. G1 was better. Nothing compares to old HTC Touch Pro. I would give my left nut for a clone of the HTC Touch Pro that had a capacitive TS and could run Froyo with Flash as quickly as the G2.
Thank you for posting this. This is EASILY THE BEST KEYBOARD I have ever used that wasn't a hardware one. And I'm counting the iPhone keyboard. Amazing!
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1) The Froyo VK doesn't have a voice input button. Even though I hardly ever use it, I like knowing I can "type" in to any box using my voice while driving my car.
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What are you talking about?? The stock keyboard was the first to get voice input and has had it ever since. Have you not used the phone?
swype rocks!! > HTC_IME > Stock VK.
Nah, the g1s keys were very flat. Give it some time, ul get used to it.
Htc ime keyboard is the most visually appealing imo.
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Ive been using Swiftkey for a few days now and its definitely the best Virtual Keyboard I have used for Android and it can also correct your Physical Keyboard inputs as well. I can't think of any other keyboard that offers Virtual and Physical auto-correction better than Swiftkey.
There is a paid version and a beta in the marketplace, you should definitely give the free Beta a try. The G2 already gives the One-Two punch of having the best of both worlds, its only just that it has the One-Two punch for software as well .
I tried it and didn't like it personally. However I found HTC_IME Mod keyboard to work better. I'm not a big fan of Swype either.
Swype is "too" smart for me sometime lol...To be specific, the auto suggestion and completion is junk. The Numbers and symbols layout are not the best.
Anyway, does anyone know how to update Swype version? I tried to download and install the lastest version to see any improvements but haven't got successful
It autocorrects the physical keyboard too? Does it do word suggestion for the physical keyboard?
Edit: wow it does auto correct the physical keyboard also. It be nice if someone couple make this work with the stock or other sense like imd mod soft keyboard.
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I found HTC_IME Mod keyboard to work better. (
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That is the keyboard that I was using before Swiftkey and it does alot of things really well. The MAIN thing that stopped me from using it is no Multitouch Support. I would type so fast on the virtual keyboard that the word "Smartphone" would look like Smtpne.
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It autocorrects the physical keyboard too? Does it do word suggestion for the physical keyboard?
Edit: wow it does auto correct the physical keyboard also. It be nice if someone couple make this work with the stock or other sense like imd mod soft keyboard.
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I agree, if I could combine the Physical Keyboard Auto-Correction and Multitouch from Swiftkey with HTC_IME it would be the perfect keyboard.
actually..better keyboard provides auto correction and word suggestions for the physical keyboard as well. search for it from the market..its a pretty decent app..and quite accurate as well
better keyboard by better android
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That is the keyboard that I was using before Swiftkey and it does alot of things really well. The MAIN thing that stopped me from using it is no Multitouch Support. I would type so fast on the virtual keyboard that the word "Smartphone" would look like Smtpne.
I agree, if I could combine the Physical Keyboard Auto-Correction and Multitouch from Swiftkey with HTC_IME it would be the perfect keyboard.
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I agree. Swiftkey for the physical keyboard and swype for the virtual is a perfect combination. Maybe there will be a way to configure that eventually.
I'm still waiting on BlindType
I don't mean to hi Jack the tread tried better keyboard pro and damn its good. It looks very nice.
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im going to try swiftkey.. no free trial for better keyboard?
This exactly what I was looking for as there was no spell check in the email. This is great. Thanks
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i tried swift and while i liked the auto correct on the physical keyboard it annoyed the hell out of me when i was trying to type in spanish.. so i ended taking it out.. maybe ill purchase the full version in the future so i could have more than one language pack
I'm curious about Better Keyboard. Is it worth the 3 bucks?
Also does Swype still work on it.
Any other comments about the app are welcome.
i suggest smart keyboard. unless you have swype ofcourse
Swype only works on swype...I've bought better keyboard awhile ago on a older android and tried on my G2, but always go back to swype. Have tried the HTC IME one tooo
it is worth it i luvd it, but not on my G2, i mean i use the keyboard most of the time and the swype is just easier. As long as you have the G2 i wouldn't invest in the better keyboard but thats just me
I like smart keyboard.
not worth it anymore. was great on G1 but makes no sense on g2
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I have to put my vote in for Smart Keyboard.
I second the recommendation of smart keyboard pro. Has a little more features than better keyboard (yes I play with both) and absolutely love the suggestions on physical keyboard.
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I use Ultrakeyboard, it's just fine!
Only sad thing, it has no swedish dictionary :/
Bought it for the wifes mytouch. No sense to have on g2. Was nice but very outdated now
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I used it before I found SwiftKey
I promise you, Ultra Keyboard is the one to have. I've tried Smart and Better Keyboard already and I always find myself reverting back to Ultra. I have the portrait set to Swype and landscape set to Ultra.
I received my Dinc2 and it came preloaded with GB 2.3.3, the only keyboard available is the qwerty and it sucks hard!! Is it possible to install swype or any other keyboards for this phone? I tried the Better Keyboard but it doesn't even work and keep defaulting back to the lame Qwerty
I like Swiftkey x a lot. Shapewriter is awesome and I'm glad I saved that APK before it was deleted off the market.
I notice Swiftkey X has a lag in it some times when typing fast. It pauses for about two seconds then inputs all letters pressed in that pause very quickly to catch up. Not sure why it does that.
Smart keyboard pro
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My personal favorite is the Gingerbread keyboard by Steven Lin on market. Good contrast and easy to work. 2ยข of course.
cool i'll give those a try, isn't Gingerbread keyboard by Steven Lin also came with most custom ROM for the Fascinate? it looks very familiar...i just tried it now and love it, feel like home. (that's what i used in Fascinate) LOL
Using swype beta on a dinc2 to type this! Goto web browser and search for swype beta. download the apk and be sure you have checked the box to allow non market apps to be installed.
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Check www.droid-life.com. Article on a site that has free apps. Just got SwiftKey x for free. Works like a charm... Almost 2 yrs with a droid... This is by far best I've used on any phones
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I actually like stock keyboard. I used swiftkey for a couple of days but i kept getting annoyed when the wrong letter or button was pressed. It seemed alot easier to tap one of the direction keys and mess up my typing. There was also the annoying predictions it tried to do which were kinda off and how I couldn't type without it trying to predict words instead of just letting me type the face out. Pretty fast keyboard though maybe I just had a bad experience.
And what's wrong with a qwerty keyboard? I think that's the best one.
Smart keyboard pro is the best I've used. Very configurable and easy to use - especially for someone like me with big fingers.
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I received my Dinc2 and it came preloaded with GB 2.3.3, the only keyboard available is the qwerty and it sucks hard!! Is it possible to install swype or any other keyboards for this phone? I tried the Better Keyboard but it doesn't even work and keep defaulting back to the lame Qwerty
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I've tried the stock GB, Swiftkey X, and Swype. Each one has +/- but I keep coming back to Swype. It's fast and easy to type one handed. It picks up really well.
Smart Keyboard Pro. I've tried TouchPal, Swype, Swiftkey X, Flext9, but I love smart keyboard.
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I use flex t9.....swiftkey is pretty good too.
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I've tried the stock GB, Swiftkey X, and Swype. Each one has +/- but I keep coming back to Swype. It's fast and easy to type one handed. It picks up really well.
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I did the same thing. Swype is Number 1 for me. #2 would be SwiftkeyX.
Was running better keyboard for the longest time, but recently switched to SwiftKeyX and I doubt I'll ever go to anything else. Usually I hate dealing with predictions, however SwiftKey is by far the best at predictions in my opinion. Gave it a couple days to learn, and it rarely messes up now.
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Smart keyboard pro is the best I've used. Very configurable and easy to use - especially for someone like me with big fingers.
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I have to agree. I've tried several market keyboards, and always seem to come back to this one.
Smart Keyboard Pro for me. It just feels right and has what I need.
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flex T9 has by far the best voice to text period. their algorithm is near flawless. it also has the swype feature that seems to be as good as swype. i love the stock Sense keyboard for the directional arrows, very nice touch. i mainly bounce between T9 and stock. Did swype ever get a speaker button on their keyboard? that is why i quit using it. Also, is that not the longest Beta ever for software?!?! Its been in beta for at least 2 yrs.
The stock keyboard has a swype like feature that works pretty well. Just have to turn on trace in the settings.
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Funny that anyone who doesn't own an HTC wants our keyboard and all HTC owners want something different I personally like the HTC_ime_mod by Gimpsta. Themeable HTC keyboard
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I hate the HTC keyboard with the arrows... Garbage lol
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Hi does anybody know if there is a good t9 keyboard available from the market and not super keyboard pro which i think is crap i just dont like the keyboard on the nexus its not a patch on the HTC sensation I had previously. I have tried super keyboard pro etc and I hate it. I dont like the word prompts at the top of the page etc and its slow and also terrible when you turn t9 off its fiddly to use. I have tried everything....
Swiftkey X is my favourite keyboard, but there are plenty of options.
T9? or just any Keyboard? Swype Beta is available for the GN now, so you could try that one out.
I use Even Better NumberPad Keyboard or Perfect Keyboard. Both give me a nice t9 experience. I'm not exactly a qwerty guy
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Herman76 said:
T9? or just any Keyboard? Swype Beta is available for the GN now, so you could try that one out.
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+1 from here