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A different keyboard?

I just purchased my SII and while I love everything about it I'm not liking the keyboard to much. I've come from the Moment with slide keyboard so it was no problem when replying to messages and being able to read what I was replying to. With the SII when I replay in landscape the keyboard fills most the screen and the text box takes care of the rest. I would have thought you could slide the text box down to read the message but it's not doing that. Any suggestions or different keyboards to try that would allow me to see the message I'm replying to while typing?

Fihnakis said:
I just purchased my SII and while I love everything about it I'm not liking the keyboard to much. I've come from the Moment with slide keyboard so it was no problem when replying to messages and being able to read what I was replying to. With the SII when I replay in landscape the keyboard fills most the screen and the text box takes care of the rest. I would have thought you could slide the text box down to read the message but it's not doing that. Any suggestions or different keyboards to try that would allow me to see the message I'm replying to while typing?
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You can try BetterKeyboard from off the Amazon Market. It was initially up on the normal android market. It costs like three bucks but its well worth it. Its very very feature rich and its the only one that, off the top of my head, has the ability to not show a text box in landscape and just show a keyboard for input. It warns against only working on large screens like tablets, but I've rarely ever had it cause issues for me on this phone.
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I would like to see the text box but also have the ability to slide the box down to quickly read the message then finish typing my reply. Maybe it's a different sms app I need? I'm also not a big fan of the little comic book chat boxes. I'd like to see the message fill the entire screen left to right when in landscape.

Fihnakis said:
I would like to see the text box but also have the ability to slide the box down to quickly read the message then finish typing my reply. Maybe it's a different sms app I need? I'm also not a big fan of the little comic book chat boxes. I'd like to see the message fill the entire screen left to right when in landscape.
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Oh I'm sorry man, I thought were asking for something entirely different. H'm... hold on moment.
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I'm still not entirely sure if this is what you're looking for for.. but as for messages not coming up full screen so to speak and being stuck inside little bubbles, you can use Handcent SMS (my preference) though GOSMS or ChompSMS might do the same thing. I can completely customize my interface so that it looks however I want it. Down to the font and font color of each individual thread, the bubble style of each individual thread, the background image for each thread, etc etc etc. Its neat. Two screenies for you. One with bubbles in landscape. One without.
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Is there any way to customize the keyboard? As in make a wider space bar? I keep hitting the . button instead of the space button

Here are the screenies.
**EDIT** Sorry they aren't hi-res. It wont let me upload hi-res pics from my phone using the premium app. Idk why
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darklavalizard said:
Is there any way to customize the keyboard? As in make a wider space bar? I keep hitting the . button instead of the space button
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Take your pick of keyboards. There are plenty. Here are just five of the ones available for your phone.
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Better Keyboard 8 w/ ADWOne skin...
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Swiftkey X
I love Swiftkey X. It has the best word completion. My 2 cents

Agreed, SwiftKey X is what I use. I like it better than the Samsung, ICS, and swype.
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JohnCorleone said:
Better Keyboard 8 w/ ADWOne skin...
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Any chance you could link the theme? I can't find it.
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Optimal Carnage said:
Any chance you could link the theme? I can't find it.
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I'll PM it to you. A lot of their stuff got pulled from Market. It may not be there anymore. Edit..PM sent.
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JohnCorleone said:
I'll PM it to you. A lot of their stuff got pulled from Market. It may not be there anymore.
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Thanks appreciate it I searched everywhere
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Check your PM's and no problem.
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I use thumb keyboard

I have started using Perfect Keyboard as I love how it does the macro text replacement kind of like the blackberry's and windows mobile keyboards used to. I can just type br and it will expand it to whatever I want (currently my email address) . I also like the split screen in landscape mode that give you a number pad between the split.
The developer is a member here at XDA.
I do like swyping, does anyone know if the newer versions have customized text replacement or macros? The version of swype that came pre-installed doesn't.
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I miss better keyboard app wish google would bring them back
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I'm using SwiftKey atm.. I'm not liking it. It's missing my keys I'm pressing?.. and I'm sure I'm hitting them correctly. it's getting annoying.. had to edit my post a couple of times...
anyways I might go back to that better keyboard or w. e
Using thumb keyboard right now and it's much better than swiftkey
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tech7 said:
I miss better keyboard app wish google would bring them back
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I got better keyboard again off the Amazon Market. I was happy to find it. Not so much to pay for it again but very happy to have it back.
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[REQUEST] Add Search Soft Key with Long Press = Voice Search

Going from the DInc to GN, I am seriously missing the search soft key.
While some mods enable this, they do not enable a long press to go straight to voice search. Therefore, the only way to voice search, if I don't want to use the Google Search Widget, is to press the search soft key at the bottom, readjust the handset in my hand if I'm only using one hand, and then press the voice search button at the very top of the Search dialogue.
Can someone please make a simple mod that will add the search soft key, but also with the ability to long press it to go straight to voice search?
Many thanks!
Also, if you'd like to see this mod, +1 this thread to keep it on top.

+1 how is this feature missing?!?
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I'm running ZYGOT3 1.8 with a 4 button mod and the search button works just like that now
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Any way to port a standalone mod so others may enjoy? I've seen a number of threads pop up regarding this.
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drtrmiller said:
Any way to port a standalone mod so others may enjoy? I've seen a number of threads pop up regarding this.
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I'm trying this.. http://rootzwiki.com/topic/12133-mod-smooth-keys-modtheme-by-wjd-designs-standardalthtc-versions/page__st__140
****Scratch that. I lost task bar & soft keys... Going to give the rom that is compatible with this a try.

What about long press to start an app of your choice?

Yes that would certainly work. Help, anyone?

+1 really miss this from my dinc days
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This would be great...I am using the SoftKey mod here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20352385&postcount=2
It is awesome, but this would take it to the next level.

+1 on this

I'd like something similar, but I don't have a search icon (don't need it), I'd like to long press on home to get Voice Search.

Swype on galaxy problem with input method notification?

everytime I use Swype I get a "select input method" notification. I'm running axi0m2.2 and have used two different Swype programs. Both give me the notification at the top everytime I use it. Anyone have that problem or solution?
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Nobody has this problem?
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It's not a problem that's how it is now whenever you have more than one input method.
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dincfool said:
everytime I use Swype I get a "select input method" notification. I'm running axi0m2.2 and have used two different Swype programs. Both give me the notification at the top everytime I use it. Anyone have that problem or solution?
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joshnichols189 said:
It's not a problem that's how it is now whenever you have more than one input method.
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I never had that problem and have multiple input methods. Once I select Swype it stays that way. I'm running RomannBB's ROM and this version of Swype : https://plus.google.com/108096915458146487046/posts/DTiEnMemga7

MisterEdF said:
I never had that problem and have multiple input methods. Once I select Swype it stays that way. I'm running RomannBB's ROM and this version of Swype : https://plus.google.com/108096915458146487046/posts/DTiEnMemga7
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Because roman has an option to turn that off. It has nothing to do with what version of swype and it isn't a problem.
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its annoying though. i hope there is a work around for this

qman66 said:
its annoying though. i hope there is a work around for this
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Why need a workaround for a feature??
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This feature makes no sense. It gives you an icon Everytime you open Swype?
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It gives you an option to change your input method no matter what keyboard you are using without long pressing because Google is trying to move away from long presses. It has nothing to do with swype.

joshnichols189 said:
It gives you an option to change your input method no matter what keyboard you are using without long pressing because Google is trying to move away from long presses. It has nothing to do with swype.
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I fully understand that, but is there a way to bypass it? From what i understand on certain roms you can, certain roms you can't? I've tried everything i can but it bothers me, everytime i see it i feel i have a text or e-mail. Very annoying.

You could rename, freeze or delete the other keyboard not in use. This will stop the input in status bar because there no other option to choose.

You could do what the Peron above me said, or you have to flash a rom that removes it unfortunately :/ I know Romans rom AOKP has an option to toggle it on or off.
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System applications without menu icons

Hello, I've got my nexus running xenon-hd and I've used the Rom settings to restore the traditional button arrangement I had on my captivate as you can see in the screen shot. My question is, with a menu button and search button now, is there a way to get rid of the three doors that appear on gapps like here in the messaging?
On jelly bean on my galaxy s 1, they weren't there because the phone has physical buttons. Not really a big deal, just curious. Thanks
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I don't think it uploaded the picture correctly, trying again.
Nope, no dice, will try from my computer later, but for reference I mean this http://img.tapatalk.com/5224c050-7b59-f27b.jpg
Of course this isn't my phone, I have "menu, home, back, search" as the soft keys. But the three dots beside the attach icon are what I'm asking about removing
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Best Messaging App

So the biggest thing I'd like in a messaging app is a back button on the top left corner. I know it's an iphone thing but I'm really used to it. I was wondering if anyone knew of anything like this? Go SMS has been good but that's the only feature I miss.
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I find that the hardware back button is easier to reach.
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megamaster2 said:
So the biggest thing I'd like in a messaging app is a back button on the top left corner. I know it's an iphone thing but I'm really used to it. I was wondering if anyone knew of anything like this? Go SMS has been good but that's the only feature I miss.
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I haven't needed to use it on this phone or my last, but you might try handcent and see if that has the functionality you're looking for.

easytheezy said:
I find that the hardware back button is easier to reach.
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There's more to it than that though. The back button takes you back to the last thing you were on (or at least it is suppose to) while the top left button takes you back to the first page of the app. This is a useful feature because i often press home right after finishing a text then when I reopen the app to text someone else, it takes me back to the last person I texted. Then I have to close the app and open it again.
I think the Jellybean messaging app has this.

That is exactly correct! Thanks. I found it. However, the last update broke MMS..
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Handcent has the back button in the upper left corner.
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I'm not rooted yet. But I am using apex launcher. Neither hand cent nor the jelly bean app show up in my notification bar
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Did you look through the settings? Sometimes you have to activate it. Also deactivate the notification of the stock app.

Yeah i did. Go sms works for m
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Didn't want to repost. So I'll bump this and ask.
What's the best Messaging app you're using? I'm using handcent, but I want that's fast and fluid as well (sorta like the iphone messaging app.. the only thing it does right haha)
I'm not a fan of the animations on the Stock app or Handcent. I did like 4.1 Messaging app but the MMS bug was too much

Try GO SMS PRO. Once you have it installed, go into settings>basic>running mode>lite
Also, with Go SMS Pro, you can send group text (like iPhone does it). Only thing I hate is that when getting group texts, phone becomes very slow to a frustrating point if multiple people from group text is replying at once.

Go SMS was very bloaty for me. But I'll try that. Thanks!
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