Anyone else having this problem when typing?

[bryanl84]

When I type in vertical mode (happens more often the faster I type), the phone vibrates and sends me back to the home screen. I haven't had this problem when I'm in horizontal mode, however. Is anybody having the same issue, and if so know a fix? Thanks!

 

[samsuck]

When I type in vertical mode (happens more often the faster I type), the phone vibrates and sends me back to the home screen. I haven't had this problem when I'm in horizontal mode, however. Is anybody having the same issue, and if so know a fix? Thanks!

I removed the HTC sense keyboard (well, i dind't remove it, but i disabled it). It was laggy on mine since I got it. I installed android from 2.3 and now it works fine with no lag

 

[rbfromma]

I believe this has happened to me...but I think what was happening is that either my hand or another finger was accidentally catching the menu buttons while typing. I am coming from a BB and it is definitely something to get used to with the touchscreen.

 

[Koato]

I almost wish the four buttons were hard press bc I sometimes hit them, but I'm already more aware of how im holding the phone.

I feel bad for people with small hands haha

 

[robrecht]

Hi, Sam.

Could you (or anyon else) please provide instructions/link on how to do this?

I'm an old fart Windows Mobile guy an' don' know nuthin' 'bout birthin' no Android babies!

Thanks, Robrecht

 

[samsuck]

No problem. Go to market, and download "keyboard from android 2.3" the developer is Steven Lin, I have the paid version but the free one will do
download it, and it's not going to let you open it. So go to your menu, then settings, then select language and keyboard. then you will see "Gingerbread keyboard" be sure to put a check in the checkbox to enable it. Then go back to your messaging app, and in the space where you type, long click it (press down on the screen) and you will get a pop up saying "input method" select it, and choose gingerbread keyboard.

Voila

 

[robrecht]

No problem. Go to market, and download "keyboard from android 2.3" the developer is Steven Lin, I have the paid version but the free one will do
download it, and it's not going to let you open it. So go to your menu, then settings, then select language and keyboard. then you will see "Gingerbread keyboard" be sure to put a check in the checkbox to enable it. Then go back to your messaging app, and in the space where you type, long click it (press down on the screen) and you will get a pop up saying "input method" select it, and choose gingerbread keyboard.

Voila

Thanks, that does seem faster. There's a disconcerting warning that the app can collect all the info you type, eg, credit card numbers, passwords, etc. I'm guessing that's just a standard warning ...

 

[robrecht]

... I have the paid version but the free one will do
...

What are the advantages of the paid version?

 

[dhendriksen]

I use Swype. Why anyone would use a keyboard other than Swype is beyond me.