Android L "Material" keyboard rocks

[JeffDenver]

Not sure how to describe it...it is FAST...like response times are really really quick. Animations feel a lot more fluid. I used to think Swiftkey was fast, but this feels like another level.

I didn't expect to like it. Swiftkey looks better in screenshots. But the L keyboard is just awesome. I am already typing much quicker on it. The keys are easier to see, the spacebar is easier to see, and all the emoticons are still there. Voice input seems a lot quicker as well.

[APP][4.0+] Android L (5.0) - Apps, Keyboard APK, Wallpapers, Fonts, System Dump, etc - xda-developers

I had to be rooted to use it. If you are using a non-nexus device, you might not need to be rooted. You install a 3rd party keyboard (any...I already had Swiftkey installed), and then delete or move the "LatinImeGoogle.apk" from your system/app directory. Reboot. You can now install the new keyboard APK:

[APP][4.0+] Android L (5.0) - Apps, Keyboard APK, Wallpapers, Fonts, System Dump, etc - Post #92 - XDA

If you are using a non-Nexus device, you may not have to move anything. You might just be able to install the APK like any other.

This will work on KitKat for sure, and at least one guy is claiming to have it running on JB (4.2.2).

(remember that you can always install the current keyboard again if you want...it is called "google keyboard" in the Play store).

 

[JRDroid]

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I agree. I haven't installed Swiftkey yet because I like the new keyboard so much.

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[Smply_Rcklss]

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Tried downloading & it installed mobie genie whatever the hell that is

Tapatalk'n On The M8

 

[JeffDenver]

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Tried downloading & it installed mobie genie whatever the hell that is

Think you might have clicked on the wrong link. I got only the keyboard APK.

If you mouse over the download link, it should say "http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00127/YmI/LatinImeGoogle_noroot.apk". I am not seeing Mobile Genie on my Nexus at all.

 

[Smply_Rcklss]

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Think you might have clicked on the wrong link. I got only the keyboard APK.

If you mouse over the download link, it should say "http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00127/YmI/LatinImeGoogle_noroot.apk". I am not seeing Mobile Genie on my Nexus at all.

I did click the wrong thing lol I got it though it's a pretty slick

Tapatalk'n On The M8

 

[Smply_Rcklss]

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Keyboard *

Tapatalk'n On The M8

 

[Aquila]

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(remember that you can always install the current keyboard again if you want...it is called "google keyboard" in the Play store).

Within the advanced settings, last two layouts are still available under Color scheme.

 

[Aquila]

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Because it comes with the Google Keyboard, the unrooted Moto X can't get this update. (We can't uninstall the original app, just updates to it and/or disable).

 

[Gary Holly]

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The material keyboard is up from a fan on the play store, for those wanting no to root or apk it

I don't have a play link, but a search using android L and keyboard will get you there

 

[Aquila]

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The material keyboard is up from a fan on the play store, for those wanting no to root or apk it

I don't have a play link, but a search using android L and keyboard will get you there

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...enye.android.inputmethod.latin&token=wxnS2tDT

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[mumfoau]

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Oh man this material keyboard is SUPER slick!

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[N4Newbie]

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https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...enye.android.inputmethod.latin&token=aCYTMv_b

I've only played with it a bit since reading this thread but I have to say that I really like it.

 

[ultravisitor]

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I think it's great, but I wish there were a number row.

 

[mogelijk]

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I think it's great, but I wish there were a number row.

You can get numbers from the top row, you just need to long press on the keys.

 

[ultravisitor]

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You can get numbers from the top row, you just need to long press on the keys.

Um...yes. I know that. That's how almost all keyboards work. I just wish there was a dedicated number row like there is with SwiftKey. I don't like having to longpress to be able to type numbers.

 

[mogelijk]

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Um...yes. I know that. That's how almost all keyboards work. I just wish there was a dedicated number row like there is with SwiftKey. I don't like having to longpress to be able to type numbers.

Fair enough. I figured you did but just in case (or in case someone else out there didn't realize).

 

[Old Stoneface]

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Tried it. Did not like. For starters: Numeric mode needs to present a numeric keypad layout.

 

[Bazza1]

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Sounds like its fast, but I regret the creeping Ive'ization (iOS flatness) if this is any example of the next Android. Leave bland and unhelpful to Apple.

 

[mogelijk]

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Tried it. Did not like. For starters: Numeric mode needs to present a numeric keypad layout.

I'll agree. I don't like that they changed that on the new keyboard.

 

[Norman davenport]

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Oh man this material keyboard is SUPER slick!

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Man,d/l from playstore.Works great color is super,the key placement is better than ever, can't wait for full build for my G2, waiting for g3 to installit on. It is quick.