EVO and Swype

**ERDude** · 05-16-2010, 10:00 PM

I asked the folks over at Swype if I'd be able to use Swype on the EVO after I ditch the Hero.

Here's what they said: "."

Good news for me, I don't know what I'd do without Swype. I've become quite the one-handed texter.

**forumsid987** · 05-16-2010, 10:14 PM

swype doesn't have a voice input button, boooo

**ls3mach** · 05-16-2010, 10:18 PM

That is a pretty neat app. I will give that a try.

**estebancam** · 05-16-2010, 10:22 PM

HOw fast does it actually work when compared to regular text input? Is there any possible way you can add a video of you using it? I would like to see it in action from a regular user, instead of some expert.

**LipGloss712** · 05-16-2010, 10:24 PM

Oh good. I can't be without swype ever again. Does anyone know if I would be able to install the swype I have with mybackup pro? I have had to exchange the G1 a few times and for some strange reason I was not able to download the beta onto the new phone but luckily I backed it up and that's how I install it on my exchanged G1.

**ERDude** · 05-16-2010, 11:25 PM

Lip: They said you can only use the beta on 2 devices. I'm assuming since you installed via a back-up you should be good. Honestly though I don't know the answer to that.

**ERDude** · 05-16-2010, 11:28 PM

Sorry no video camera here. I will say it's the best keyboard I've used. Compared to the standard keyboard it's 100 times quicker once you master the layout of the keys. I can text and type without looking at the keyboard.

Originally Posted by estebancam

HOw fast does it actually work when compared to regular text input? Is there any possible way you can add a video of you using it? I would like to see it in action from a regular user, instead of some expert.

**Rose4uKY** · 05-16-2010, 11:36 PM

Isn't Swype already going to be on this phone that's what I heard. The lady from HTC made it sound like when you had your main keyboard up there would be options to change it and that one would be swype. If you go to you tube and search for it you'll find a video I did. It looked neat! So you don't swype on the keyboard that comes with the phone it's a different keyboard. I want to try the speech to text too. And it;'s free and doesn't cost right? Or is the beta free and there is a full version that cost? I got confused by that on another post. Thanks,

**extrafuzzyllama** · 05-16-2010, 11:37 PM

i never heard swype will be on evo but it is on the htc hd2

**twe90kid** · 05-16-2010, 11:52 PM

so you need to sign up for a account through swype in order to download their app onto andriod platform?

**extrafuzzyllama** · 05-16-2010, 11:56 PM

swype is not on the market u have to get an account for the beta but the beta is closed no more new accounts until they decide to reopen the beta

**Rose4uKY** · 05-17-2010, 01:45 AM

Oh then why did I see a video that is was going to be on the EVO it mentioned Swype and the HTC lady I spoke with on the phone said it was too. Oh well! Thanks,

**extrafuzzyllama** · 05-17-2010, 01:59 AM

can u link me the video plz i like to have a look

**ERDude** · 05-17-2010, 12:07 PM

According to a friend that works for Sprint and has had his grubby little hands all over the EVO Swype is not pre-installed.

**Darth Pooh#CB** · 05-17-2010, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by ERDude

According to a friend that works for Sprint and has had his grubby little hands all over the EVO Swype is not pre-installed.

THIS.

I tried long pressing to change input... no go. Shocked to see it preinstalled on the HD2, but either HTC didn't pay for licensing this time on Android OR it's not ready for prime-time.

**Jeremy** · 05-17-2010, 12:38 PM

Swype is one app I never liked. I tried it on my old Moto Droid and gave it a chance, but yeah - no go. I found normal texting much more enjoyable.

**Darth Pooh#CB** · 05-17-2010, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy Sikora

Swype is one app I never liked. I tried it and gave it a chance, but yeah - no go. I found normal texting much more enjoyable.

Whew, I thought I was the only one out there. I am almost afraid to mention this for fear of "the Swype faithful" coming to my house and butchering my loved ones. Well, my cats... more so than *her*.

**rockdawg** · 05-17-2010, 01:34 PM

Hopefully I can manage to get it installed on my EVO when I get it. I am one of those who love Swype. I don't text a lot and I've never been a very proficient at it, but Swype really helps me be faster and more accurate. The other day, all of the sudden, Swype told me my trial had expired and I was really bummed. Thankfully, I fixed it, but I was really bummed at the prospect of no longer being able to use it.

I really hate that they don't have plans to release it to the general public. I would gladly pay for it if I could.

**lembowski** · 05-17-2010, 01:49 PM

I like swype howver I wish there was an easy way to toggle from the message screen between that and the standard keyboard at the time of typing the message. Having to go in a toggle threw settings sucks.

**rockdawg** · 05-17-2010, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by lembowski

I like swype howver I wish there was an easy way to toggle from the message screen between that and the standard keyboard at the time of typing the message. Having to go in a toggle threw settings sucks.

There is an easier way. Long press on the text area and a menu pops up. Select input method then choose between "Touch Input" or "Swype".

**Kevin_G_Sanchez** · 05-17-2010, 03:41 PM

Swype is a great tool. I'm def going to install on my Evo. That'll be my second device on my account.

**ERDude** · 05-17-2010, 09:39 PM

To each their own. I didn't like the leaked Swype before they opened the beta. It took up way too much memory, I think I got it up to 13mb.

Once they opened the beta I decided to give it another shot and well, now I can't imagine having to go back to the regular touch keyboard.

Originally Posted by Jeremy Sikora

Swype is one app I never liked. I tried it on my old Moto Droid and gave it a chance, but yeah - no go. I found normal texting much more enjoyable.

Originally Posted by Keith Newman

Whew, I thought I was the only one out there. I am almost afraid to mention this for fear of "the Swype faithful" coming to my house and butchering my loved ones. Well, my cats... more so than *her*.