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Oh How I Miss the SII Keyboard

I got the S3 after having the Evo and then the SII. The SII was a step up in almost every way from the EVo but the big step down for me in the S3 is the keyboard. Why does it have so many more problems then the S2 keyboard?
I tried other keyboards that are supposed to be like the S2 but none are as good.

carlinflorida said:
I got the S3 after having the Evo and then the SII. The SII was a step up in almost every way from the EVo but the big step down for me in the S3 is the keyboard. Why does it have so many more problems then the S2 keyboard?
I tried other keyboards that are supposed to be like the S2 but none are as good.
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I love Swype myself but if you want a good standard keyboard the stock ICS keyboard I have attached is better than both the S2 and S3 stock keyboards IMO.

crawrj said:
I love Swype myself but if you want a good standard keyboard the stock ICS keyboard I have attached is better than both the S2 and S3 stock keyboards IMO.
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+1 ics keyboard is the best IMO. Using it on my n7 as well!
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Swype Beta destroys all

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Swype Beta destroys all
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I love the ICS keyboard.

This ftw
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Pony up and get swiftkey and never look back or at anything else again. It's like a proper marriage should be.

Where can I get a working version of swype beta for the S3 ?
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This ftw
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Surprisingly.. I'm not missing that Lil fella like I thought I would.. if I can get used to the gs3 Samsung keyboard after that.. it must be good
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I was using my friends temporary phone the other day (moto back flip) the keyboard was very dissapointing
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I've been using the jelly bean kb for a while and liked it. Just started using Swype beta after seeing this thread
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I have swift key, I used to under it on my EVO. Got did of it when I got my S2 and found out God the stock kb was. I think the swipe was more accurate then the one in swype. I will try the one you uploaded.
It just seems the swipe function has get little accuracy in the S3 kb.
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carlinflorida said:
I have swift key, I used to under it on my EVO. Got did of it when I got my S2 and found out God the stock kb was. I think the swipe was more accurate then the one in swype. I will try the one you uploaded.
It just seems the swipe function has get little accuracy in the S3 kb.
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Yeah the S3 Samsung keyboard with swiping is not very good. I use Swype instead.
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BBlunts456 said:
Where can I get a working version of swype beta for the S3 ?
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you need to make a beta account on beta.swype.com , then you will recieve an email with a link to the installer apk, download that and sign in again, wait for Swype to download, and voila! working Swype Beta

Worthy S Note replacement app?

This 3-4 seconds lag when creating a new note is becoming very frustrating for me, especially as I often use it.
So is there any worthy replacement of it? I know I won't be able use any alternatives with S-Pen pull out but that's no problem.
Thanks in advance.
PS: I mean an app which will support S-Pen input like S-Note, I won't be using it without S-Pen.
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Papyrus
Asus super note
My story
handwritten from my note 2 (N7100)

You can try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.handrite.prem
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Thanks for your replies guys. Tried Papyrus, didn't like it much. My Story, good app, but I don't need it. I've installed the Handrite one, it'll come useful when taking long notes. But atm, S-Note still looks better than others and I think I don't have any other, better options.
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Evernote?
I've switched over to Evernote combined with Skitch. Skitch works quite well with the S-Pen in terms of drawing.
jujuburi said:
This 3-4 seconds lag when creating a new note is becoming very frustrating for me, especially as I often use it.
So is there any worthy replacement of it? I know I won't be able use any alternatives with S-Pen pull out but that's no problem.
Thanks in advance.
PS: I mean an app which will support S-Pen input like S-Note, I won't be using it without S-Pen.
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Definitely try Lecturenotes. Its so customizable its insane and its way more responsive than s note.
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How do you type on your Nexus?

I have the OG Nexus 7 and I find typing on it to be a pain which is really my only complaint about the 7 inch form factor. I find it equally difficult in portrait and landscape. I'm getting ready to purchase the new Nexus 7 and the fact that I can hardly type on my old one keeps weighing on my mind. So what do you guys do to type easier on your Nexus 7's?
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jtc276 said:
I have the OG Nexus 7 and I find typing on it to be a pain which is really my only complaint about the 7 inch form factor. I find it equally difficult in portrait and landscape. I'm getting ready to purchase the new Nexus 7 and the fact that I can hardly type on my old one keeps weighing on my mind. So what do you guys do to type easier on your Nexus 7's?
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Try swiftkey for tablet. I use it on my Galaxy Note 8 and it works like a dream. I'd expect equal if not better performance on the Nexus 7.
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I type with thumb keyboard, great for typing with your thumbs!

jtc276 said:
I have the OG Nexus 7 and I find typing on it to be a pain which is really my only complaint about the 7 inch form factor. I find it equally difficult in portrait and landscape. I'm getting ready to purchase the new Nexus 7 and the fact that I can hardly type on my old one keeps weighing on my mind. So what do you guys do to type easier on your Nexus 7's?
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I am currently using swype, but I can say the accidental touches are really annoying when my palm hits "Go" on the side of the screen while reaching for a letter, before im finished typing and at that point i have to start all over.

nyyankees1237 said:
Try swiftkey for tablet. I use it on my Galaxy Note 8 and it works like a dream. I'd expect equal if not better performance on the Nexus 7.
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Wha? There's a tablet version of swiftkey? Gonna have to find that for sure. I loaded up the normal one and it works, but I'm guessing a tablet version has a lot better layout/size/shape of the keys.

I'm using the phone version of SwiftKey, at first it was a bit hard to type but when you're accustomed to it, you can't change keyboard (I don't even want to use the tablet version.) I guess the 7 inches plays a role here.
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Forgot I bought thumb keyboard a long time ago. Just installed it and so far it seems much better. The keyboard itself seems less sensitive o am getting less double clicks.
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I find it the perfect size for me to type on in portrait mode - way too wide in landscape (at least with my thumbs). I use Ultra Keyboard because I've always had HTC phones and am used to the keyboard layout. Ultra Keyboard is the only one that I found that duplicates that layout.

The only problem that I've got with the stock keyboard is that the layout is different than on my phone. Other than that, I've turned up the autocorrect aggressiveness, and it catches nearly every error that I make. Of late, I've been finding that the stock android keyboard is better than the ones you can purchase off the Play Store. I think it's because Google's putting a ton of work on the general look and feel of their OS, and the keyboard is a major part of that.
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[Q] kitkat update date?

Anyone know when samsung might update sm- p600 10.1 2014 to kitkat?

sequence2469 said:
Anyone know when samsung might update sm- p600 10.1 2014 to kitkat?
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Folks at Samsung are busy laughing maniacally at all the update questions on the interwebs. Once they are done laughing you will know that they don't really bother unless it helps sell something more - like the Gear. So enjoy your 4.3 for a long time to come. (In my case until Google puts out a usable Nexus 10 2014.)

highly doubt this would happen given the sheer amount of Software optimization Samsung would need to do. Perhaps if we are lucky a custom Rom with 4.4

I would be happy enough if they release a stable update which gets rid of the occasional lags and makes it more fluid. Even if it would be based on 4.3
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Well, i read that Galaxy note 3 and another device is getting KitKat update in January, so i am crossing my fingers and hoping that Samsung releases an update for our device too.

No need to cross fingers. I would be surprised if we don't have 4.4 by spring.
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Absolutely! Guys, there is one sure thing about Sammy, don't expect any updates until a year later. I purchased the Note2 the same day of release from T-Mobile, a year later I purchased the Note3. I given my Note2 to my wife. A few months later, she gets a update. Now, since my Note 10.1 2014 edition isn't through a carrier, I still wouldn't hold my breath.
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I figured it's pretty much a waiting game. I really don't have much trouble anyway other than bt keyboard connectivity ( logitech k810 drops connection with more than 10 seconds inactivity) samsung keyboard is the culprit I'm sure since even with installing swift key and external keyboard helper in order to use qwerty keyboard I get booted back to samsung as defalt. I've changed the bt visibility to never time out and switched off the on screen keyboard with no luck, even tried a different keyboard with the same results. Also it bugs me that the multi window bar and s pen window only allow for select apps. I sent a message to support on Facebook regarding the keyboard issue we'll see what they have to say. I'm trying to decide if I want to root this thing. Thanks for your input!

sequence2469 said:
I really don't have much trouble anyway other than bt keyboard connectivity ( logitech k810 drops connection with more than 10 seconds inactivity)
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Your problem's h/w which an update won't fix.
GeorgeP said:
You were right! I exchanged mine this morning and the replacement unit has no disconnect problems. I was working on it a few hours today and have not had a single issue! The earlier one must have been defective.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538231&page=7

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BarryH_GEG said:
Your problem's h/w which an update won't fix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=28231&page=7
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Thanks much. I believe it could be a h/w issue. I thought it was strange that others were using the same keyboard with mixed results. I'm interested to see what samsung support has to say via Facebook, I contacted them about my perks and they were very helpful so I may end up having to exchange my device.

I dont care about android updates anymore. As the CEO of Samsung said the need a new GUI for their devices. Samsung has the worst menu from all A brands companies. Their laucher sucks big time.
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cashys said:
I dont care about android updates anymore. As the CEO of Samsung said the need a new GUI for their devices. Samsung has the worst menu from all A brands companies. Their laucher sucks big time.
" TouchWiz has been the Achilles heel of Samsung’s Android product line-up for some time. "
Link: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/samsung/17515/new-samsung-ceo-focus-software-and-interface-design
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cashys said:
I dont care about android updates anymore. As the CEO of Samsung said the need a new GUI for their devices. Samsung has the worst menu from all A brands companies. Their laucher sucks big time.
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The linked article is over a year old.
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edthesped said:
The linked article is over a year old.
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I like TW and the features it provides even though some of them are admittedly on the parlor trick side. I also like some specific features like SamsungLink, KiesAir, and Group Play which depend on TW. LG's mimicking the features of TW and is the only Android manufacturer gaining market share (Sony's flat and HTC who has been slimming down Sense is in a free fall). So no matter what our individual opinions are the masses seem to like "stuff" with their s/w. If someone with a Nexus loads third party apps (some of dubious quality) to replicate the functionality of an overlay they'll end up with the same (or more) background processes and open threads running using as many resources with poorer integration between functions. I'm a productivity user and consider AOSP a barren wasteland both visually and functionally. I don't race my devices for pink slips, I use them (heavily) to get things done. Samsung's s/w helps me do that. So if the price to pay is less fluid transitions so be it. All just my opinion of course; YMMV.

edthesped said:
The linked article is over a year old.
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Yes true. And still nothing from them
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BarryH_GEG said:
I like TW and the features it provides even though some of them are admittedly on the parlor trick side. I also like some specific features like SamsungLink, KiesAir, and Group Play which depend on TW. LG's mimicking the features of TW and is the only Android manufacturer gaining market share (Sony's flat and HTC who has been slimming down Sense is in a free fall). So no matter what our individual opinions are the masses seem to like "stuff" with their s/w. If someone with a Nexus loads third party apps (some of dubious quality) to replicate the functionality of an overlay they'll end up with the same (or more) background processes and open threads running using as many resources with poorer integration between functions. I'm a productivity user and consider AOSP a barren wasteland both visually and functionally. I don't race my devices for pink slips, I use them (heavily) to get things done. Samsung's s/w helps me do that. So if the price to pay is less fluid transitions so be it. All just my opinion of course; YMMV.
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I totally agree with you 100%. And thats why I wrote the above.
Samsung doesn't offer so much in the GUI and although they have top hardware on their products(like the one I have now SM-P605), still they have the TW which apperantly has a lot of issues especially on the smoothness.
Don't get me wrong here. I love their products and I'm a huge fan.
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Finally..!!
http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/new-touchwiz.jpg
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/07...ed-could-grace-galaxy-s5-and-future-handsets/
Samsung’s ‘new smartphone UI’ leaked, could grace Galaxy S5 and future handsets
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blinkingled said:
Folks at Samsung are busy laughing maniacally at all the update questions on the interwebs. Once they are done laughing you will know that they don't really bother unless it helps sell something more - like the Gear. So enjoy your 4.3 for a long time to come. (In my case until Google puts out a usable Nexus 10 2014.)
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You are incorrect. We are under going user trial now for kitkat on all flagship fronts. Including Note10.1 and Note 3 etc. Please wait patiently and it will roll out soon
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dk206 said:
We are under going user trial now for kitkat on all flagship fronts.
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Who are the "we" you speak of?

Never or early 2015.
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Lympe said:
Never or early 2015.
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The G-TabPro 10.1 and Note 10.1 2014 Edition are identical except for the latter having 1GB of extra RAM and S Pen. The former will probably be $100-150 less. Which do you think Samsung wants to sell more of and makes better margins on? They could have had any one of the five new devices on the shelves for the holiday selling season. Why do you think they chose the N10.1-14? With all Samsung's 2014 high-end devices running the same h/w and using the same screen resolution Samsung's development burden has been greatly reduced. It would be moronic of them to leave the more expensive and profitable N10.1-14 on older s/w while launching the cheaper and near identical G-TabPro 10.1 on 4.4 with new s/w features.
My guess is that if the new tablets are launching in February we'll start to see 4.4 and Magazine UX rolling out to N10.1-14 no later than mid-February with leaks starting to pop-up in the next three weeks. The media were using all the new tablets with 4.4 and Magazine UX at CES so the s/w's got to be close to done.

I think will be soon. New version note pro 12 have same hardware like note 10.1 installed 4.4 kitkat and new UX. That's mean samsung ready for 4.4 update after introduce new version tablet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4vB4OPpuLY

Where's the root? :)

About says it all. You devs are wicked clever and am confident it won't be long.

Barsky said:
About says it all. You devs are wicked clever and am confident it won't be long.
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Waiting to purchase until root is achieved!

Sudbury78 said:
Waiting to purchase until root is achieved!
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Well, now I need to research if the Note 10.1 2014 is getting the new gui with kitkat. Spec wise, they are virtually the same other than the pen and the tabpro is 2gb ram vs 3gb ram on the 2014. Might need an exchange, if so.

in my opinion, for the difference in price i would get the 2014 10.1 IF I wanted another 10 inch tablet. I have an iPad now but want a smaller tablet, hence getting the 8.4. Had the new nexus 7 and it was too small, especially using the note 3 as my phone.

Sudbury78 said:
in my opinion, for the difference in price i would get the 2014 10.1 IF I wanted another 10 inch tablet. I have an iPad now but want a smaller tablet, hence getting the 8.4. Had the new nexus 7 and it was too small, especially using the note 3 as my phone.
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I personally agree, especially since coming from a Note 10.1 (original) or tab 2, it is far smaller. That said, 7 and 8" tabs are extremely popular..

@Sudbury78 I have the iPad mini with retina and I picked up the 8.4 pro today and I am loving the pro 8.4 with note 3....it's like the perfect combo.. I think I'll be selling my iPad

skyyrocket said:
@Sudbury78 I have the iPad mini with retina and I picked up the 8.4 pro today and I am loving the pro 8.4 with note 3....it's like the perfect combo.. I think I'll be selling my iPad
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Everytime a mac person becomes enlightened, an angel gets its wings!
Kidding. Not interested in starting an os war nor find them particularly valid.

Sky rocket I like it. I have a 3rd gen 64gb ipad with data. It's so slow. I had a nexus 7 and was blazing so I ruled out my wifi. Will most likely get the 8.4 and once rooted use my note 3 as a hot spot when needed.
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I'm definitely getting the tab pro 8.4 LTE model when its available lol
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Sudbury78 said:
Sky rocket I like it. I have a 3rd gen 64gb ipad with data. It's so slow. I had a nexus 7 and was blazing so I ruled out my wifi. Will most likely get the 8.4 and once rooted use my note 3 as a hot spot when needed.
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Isn't your Note 3 almost as big? <ducking>
(my sgsII was the Skyrocket

As big as the nexus 7 yes with its huge bezels. Haha.
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Barsky said:
About says it all. You devs are wicked clever and am confident it won't be long.
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Yessss same here, can't wait to root and get rid of some of the more annoying bits of Touchwiz.

boosting1bar said:
Yessss same here, can't wait to root and get rid of some of the more annoying bits of Touchwiz.
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Don't you mean get rid of TouchWiz altogether? Lol

NYCHitman1 said:
Don't you mean get rid of TouchWiz altogether? Lol
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Haha yeah probably large parts. Though if I'm honest the magazine UI is pretty slick and it would be awesome to have more control over sources and what's displayed. Back when I had my HTC one a lot of people hated blinkfeed without knowing how to make it interesting to them, once there were ways add your own sources most people converted!
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boosting1bar said:
Haha yeah probably large parts. Though if I'm honest the magazine UI is pretty slick and it would be awesome to have more control over sources and what's displayed. Back when I had my HTC one a lot of people hated blinkfeed without knowing how to make it interesting to them, once there were ways add your own sources most people converted!
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I'm an AOSP guy so I'm definitely a bit biased, but can't go wrong with the hardware in this bad boy.

I really need root so I can hook up a controller for games. That would be sweet!
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It should connect without root mine does
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Nvm I'm on a nexus 7 my bad

I need it within my 14 day return period. I am still deciding between my original note 10.1 and this tabpro 10.1. Still think I prefer the original multi-windows method. But, I want to be fair and have the root required multi-window app installed which increases it's capabilities.

NYCHitman1 said:
I'm an AOSP guy so I'm definitely a bit biased, but can't go wrong with the hardware in this bad boy.
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My thoughts exactly!

This tablet looked promising at first but it won't benefit me going on long trips lack of LTE