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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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rpmccormick said:
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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[REQ] Multitouch Keyboard

I have always said I will not buy a tablet until they have a multitouch keyboard, because for me that is necessary for using a tablet. One key at a time and/or Swype will not cut it. I need to be able to type like my keyboard at home.
Please will someone port Droid X's keyboard and you will make a buyer out of me, and probably make my mananger and boss very happy.
(I work at sprint )
I'll put forth $5, :-\...sorry I can't do more alot of my money is going towards my server for Team Galaxy Sense

I think you will have to stick a few digits on the ebd before anyone will even take that request seriously. porting an IME is no trivial task.
Why do you need a kultitouch keyboard anyway? I cant see any posible usage scenario other than gaming and remote desktop.

Whosdaman said:
I have always said I will not buy a tablet until they have a multitouch keyboard, because for me that is necessary for using a tablet. One key at a time and/or Swype will not cut it. I need to be able to type like my keyboard at home.
Please will someone port Droid X's keyboard and you will make a buyer out of me, and probably make my mananger and boss very happy.
(I work at sprint )
I'll put forth $5, :-\...sorry I can't do more alot of my money is going towards my server for Team Galaxy Sense
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I installed it on my Tab and the font on the keyboard was tiny

SmartKeyboard Pro supports multitouch. Apparently. http://www.dexilog.com/smartkeyboard/

Smart keyboard pro does it very well, and I'm pretty sure that better keyboard does too... I have them both on my vibrant...but I still keep coming back to swype... I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my tab though so I can't report on how well they work on the tab, although I AM running the leaked 2.2 (obsidian) rom on my vibrant (same processor/ram/etc...), and they work very well on it. If you have a store demo you can install the free version of smart keyboard pro on it... The multi touch works, just not the user dictionary and some of the other customization features (like setting the long press duration...)
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alias_neo said:
I think you will have to stick a few digits on the ebd before anyone will even take that request seriously. porting an IME is no trivial task.
Why do you need a kultitouch keyboard anyway? I cant see any posible usage scenario other than gaming and remote desktop.
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A multi touch keyboard lets you type faster... Your finger can still be touching a key when you hit the next one... Without multi touch, your finger had to be completely off of the last key before you can hit the next one... It doesn't seem like a big deal, but it makes a noticeable difference...
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ajrogers111 said:
A multi touch keyboard lets you type faster... Your finger can still be touching a key when you hit the next one... Without multi touch, your finger had to be completely off of the last key before you can hit the next one... It doesn't seem like a big deal, but it makes a noticeable difference...
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I'm extremely picky about this and it was the reason I ditched my HTC Incredible (it's shoddy multi-touch couldn't keep up with my typing...this has supposedly been fixed in later patches).
Nonetheless, I installed Smart Keyboard (I hate Better Keyboard) on my Tab, and it works flawlessly. I highly recommend it, it's inexpensive and you won't break bank on it.

lol - smartkeyboard pro ftw, use it on both my android devices after trying everything else
lots of options, many themes, great multitouch

burningembers said:
I'm extremely picky about this and it was the reason I ditched my HTC Incredible (it's shoddy multi-touch couldn't keep up with my typing...this has supposedly been fixed in later patches).
Nonetheless, I installed Smart Keyboard (I hate Better Keyboard) on my Tab, and it works flawlessly. I highly recommend it, it's inexpensive and you won't break bank on it.
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LOL wut
2.2 should now support multitouch. But I don't get why that was a reason to ditch the incredible. Anyway, this hasn't been a issue for me and I can type pretty fast.
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ajrogers111 said:
A multi touch keyboard lets you type faster... Your finger can still be touching a key when you hit the next one... Without multi touch, your finger had to be completely off of the last key before you can hit the next one... It doesn't seem like a big deal, but it makes a noticeable difference...
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I have a Desire and I'm not sure if it's keyboard is multitouch (HTC IME Mod), but if it isn't then that would explain why I don't understand the need, but anything that lets me type faster is great, the two stock keyboards are utter rubbish.

Another vote for Smart Keyboard Pro. I have used it on both my Evo and G Tablet and it is the best.

Well, the default keyboard on my Tab does multitouch just fine. Only the Swype keyboard seems to lack multitouch when typing normally.
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terje.tel said:
Well, the default keyboard on my Tab does multitouch just fine. Only the Swype keyboard seems to lack multitouch when typing normally.
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Tested Comfirmed

kyrumo71 said:
Tested Comfirmed
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If I'm understanding right, then the default (not swype) keyboard lets me press a key and before removing my finger from it press another.
I believe this is the multitouch behaviour being requested and as such, assuming I am correct, I can also confirm this as working.

[Q] Anyone use Better Keyboard?

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
vision

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.

Keyboard option for Dinc2

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. 2¢ 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.

ben805 said:
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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joshlane4 said:
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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wookie847 said:
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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Request:Keyboard mod with s4/Note2style layout

Is this mod possible , other than finding a 3rd party keyboard, As much as I dislike Samsung and they're laggy keyboards for the lack of better words ,I do like the layout with the numbers being rowed above the alphabet layout on s4 @ Note 2 , unlike HTC AND every other phone where it's a 2step process to get to the numbers pad by clicking the #sign in bottom left.
Is this at all possible or even an available mod, or any keyboards avail on market that replicate that keyboard ?
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abcdefg1234567 said:
Is this mod possible , other than finding a 3rd party keyboard, As much as I dislike Samsung and they're laggy keyboards for the lack of better words ,I do like the layout with the numbers being rowed above the alphabet layout on s4 @ Note 2 , unlike HTC AND every other phone where it's a 2step process to get to the numbers pad by clicking the #sign in bottom left.
Is this at all possible or even an available mod, or any keyboards avail on market that replicate that keyboard ?
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I would love to see samsung-look-alike (4.2.2) keyboard on our devices

julian_fin said:
I would love to see samsung-look-alike (4.2.2) keyboard on our devices
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That's what I meant... not like to copycat/or be a trader to my dedicated xda forum ,lol but hey opinions are what they are , and I think it's a real Inovative layout on the s4 keyboard.
It's def very user friendly as far as layout goes, but I find less lag on the htc, so it's half and half I suppose.
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I agree. I just switched from a S3 running a ported S4 keyboard to the HTC One and I must say I do miss the S4's keyboard. Well, not really, but as you said, the number row above the alphabets is great and makes it much easier to type, especially passwords and such which usually contain numbers. There are some keyboard applications that have that, including A.I.type Keyboard, but from previous experience with SwiftKey Keyboard and others, I must say stock keyboards are much, much faster and more stable.

Been looking for a keyboard like this for a while ever since I gave up my note 2
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Found this keyboard this morning which browsing. Very customizable and has a skin with numbers on the top. Check it out.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5haXR5cGUuYW5kcm9pZCJd

Yeah, @starmans, that's what I mentioned in my post. It is a great application, actually, and it is fast and smooth which surpasses my initial expectations. Most of its skins have the number row on top, actually, or at least the four of them which I have tried. There are also several downloadable skins on the PlayStore for it.