KEYBOARDS

[drk65]

The two primary players in this space are SwiftKey and Swype. Until recently, the one you chose was based on whether you wanted to continue with "traditional typing" with the added benefit of an amazing auto-correct and prediction engine... which is SwiftKey ---- Or, opt for the newer, un-traditional, yet very effective input method of gliding around the keyboard with constant contact and ease... which is Swype.

However, the recent game-changer for me was the introduction of SwiftKey Flow, which is currently in beta and freely available to download and try out. SwiftKey Flow retains the immense benefits already established by its current version, while now adding almost all the capabilities of Swype's gliding input. I now find myself working with both types of input, depending on the situation. For longer, two-handed messages, I prefer traditional typing and prediction, but for quick searches and one-handed texting, "Flow" gliding input is awesome.

In my opinion... SwiftKey Flow truly offers you "The Best of Both Worlds"! --- Give it a shot and good luck!

SwiftKey Flow Beta Available for Download

 

[Topgonzo]

My vibrate on key press isn't working on Swype. The option its greyed out any ideas?

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[drk65]

My vibrate on key press isn't working on Swype. The option its greyed out any ideas?

Topgonzo... I believe I have the solution to your issue. If you currently have "Vibrate On Screen Tap" general option turned off in the Android SOUND menu, the Vibrate option will not be accessible within the Swype menu. Go to SYSTEM SETTINGS > SOUND > VIBRATE ON SCREEN TAP (Final Menu Item) and make sure that option is Checked/Turned On. Once that's done, the "Vibrate On Screen Press" option should now be accessible in the Swype preference menu.

I hope this info helps solve your problem. Let me know if it works. Good Luck!

 

[Topgonzo]

Topgonzo... I believe I have the solution to your issue. If you currently have "Vibrate On Screen Tap" general option turned off in the Android SOUND menu, the Vibrate option will not be accessible within the Swype menu. Go to SYSTEM SETTINGS > SOUND > VIBRATE ON SCREEN TAP (Final Menu Item) and make sure that option is Checked/Turned On. Once that's done, the "Vibrate On Screen Press" option should now be accessible in the Swype preference menu.

I hope this info helps solve your problem. Let me know if it works. Good Luck!

Thank you. I tried this but that option is still grayed out.. See photo below.. I'm wondering that if im using a custom launcher like nova if that may be a reason that I can't select it..

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[Topgonzo]

If im using nova does that mean since I'm not using HTC sense that I may not be able to use the Vibrate On keyboard?

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[drk65]

TopGonzo... Since this is a Samsung Galaxy SII Forum, I thought that's the phone you had. Although, it appears the settings options are the same as my phone, since you have an HTC phone I can't really comment. However, I can confirm that I am using Nova Prime Launcher on my phone, with Samsung's Touchwiz (like HTC Sense) disabled, and I still have the ability to Enable or Disable the "Vibrate On Touch" option in the Phone Settings Menu and within Swype (as long as it's enabled in the Main Menu).

This is just speculation, but I really don't see why using Nova would impose that limitation. You can always check by simply clearing the Launcher Default from Nova under the Applications menu. Then... next time you hit your Home key, you should be offered to use HTC Sense again. While in Sense, go back to the menu and check if the Vibrate option is available. Once done with your testing... Hit Home again, check Default and then select Nova Launcher and you will be back to the way you were. Good Luck!

 

[kchannel9]

No one has yet mentioned Kii keyboard, which I settled on after trying JB swiping keyboard, Swype, Swype Beta, and Swiftkey Flow (now just Swiftkey). It's like the most accurate one and it's really customizable, you can also use themes from GoKeyboard. Here's the Play store link: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...56bC5pbnB1dG1ldGhvZC5sYXRpbiJd&token=qKiH6hUH

 

[badbrad17]

No one has yet mentioned Kii keyboard, which I settled on after trying JB swiping keyboard, Swype, Swype Beta, and Swiftkey Flow (now just Swiftkey). It's like the most accurate one and it's really customizable, you can also use themes from GoKeyboard. Here's the Play store link: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...56bC5pbnB1dG1ldGhvZC5sYXRpbiJd&token=2UZQeJNR

Kii is excellent but I still found SwiftKey to have better prediction. Love the customization though.

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[Tsukiyomi]

I'm still just on Swype after trying several others. I love the way Swiftkey looks and love being able to include the space bar on swipes, but it just makes far too many mistakes for me (probably about 10% of all the words I input are wrong and that's just unacceptable)

 

[Jeremy Ruzanski]

I was using swipe that came with the jb leak, it wouldn't allow me to add words, so I switched to SwiftKey.

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[TheycallmeBLove]

I am hooked on SwiftKey 3... It's amazing and super accurate. They offer a free trial, then it's like $1.99 or something like that, and totally worth it. And, if you like swipe, SwiftKey has "flow" which is the same idea, but again, more accurate. Just my two cents ;-)

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[Jeremy Ruzanski]

I have really enjoyed using the flow on SwiftKey, more accurate than swype

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[kchannel9]

Kii keyboard rules all, imo:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ls?id=com.zl.inputmethod.latin&token=SAs_yLCP

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[axllebeer]

I am hooked on SwiftKey 3... It's amazing and super accurate. They offer a free trial, then it's like $1.99 or something like that, and totally worth it. And, if you like swipe, SwiftKey has "flow" which is the same idea, but again, more accurate. Just my two cents ;-)

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Yep agreed. SwiftKey 3 is where it's at when it comes to Android. It just doesn't get any better than that right now.

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