Swype BETA (6/16/2010) - Discuss Here

[elamb23]

I got a swype beta invite for my incredible yesterday, downloaded and installed but I have no idea how to activate when typing. Any help here, what am I missing?

 

[Corey]

Menu > Settings > Language & Keyboards > check Swype

Then go into any program that has a text input field. Long press the input area and select Input Method. Then pick Swype. Should be working.

 

[njguy0414]

I also just got my beta invite. But when I go to install the swype-installer.apk, it window pops up and asks me to complete the action using: Gamboid/SNesoid or Package Installer. I choose the Package Installer, then it says there was a parse error (There is a problem parsing the package)

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Sorry to hijack this elamb23, but I think he answered your question, and I didn't want to start a new thread.

 

[elamb23]

No worries, thank you Corey for answering my question

 

[VDub2174]

I just got into the Swype beta too ann I'm liking it so far.

 

[njguy0414]

Yeah, my girlfriend has it on her Samsung OmniaII and it looks like a neat way of text input. I hope to give it a real test, if I ever figure out what the deal is with the parsing error.

 

[iowabowtech]

Yeah, my girlfriend has it on her Samsung OmniaII and it looks like a neat way of text input. I hope to give it a real test, if I ever figure out what the deal is with the parsing error.

Do you have allow non-market applications box checked at Settings > Applications > Unknown Sources (check)

 

[njguy0414]

Isn't it always some stupid check box somewhere? Thank you very much for pointing that out. I was following along with the screen shots on the Swype page, and I didn't see anything about the parse error. I should have checked that box!

I checked it, but it still gives me a parse error. I'm going to reboot the phone and then try it again.

 

[njguy0414]

I sent mail to the swype help address.

 

[VDub2174]

Isn't it always some stupid check box somewhere? Thank you very much for pointing that out. I was following along with the screen shots on the Swype page, and I didn't see anything about the parse error. I should have checked that box!

I checked it, but it still gives me a parse error. I'm going to reboot the phone and then try it again.

It is always that box.....lol Do you by chance have an older version of Swype on your phone?

 

[ctw500]

I also just got my beta invite. But when I go to install the swype-installer.apk, it window pops up and asks me to complete the action using: Gamboid/SNesoid or Package Installer. I choose the Package Installer, then it says there was a parse error (There is a problem parsing the package)

Any ideas on how to fix this?

Sorry to hijack this elamb23, but I think he answered your question, and I didn't want to start a new thread.

Not that it's much help to you, but just FYI I got a link to the beta this morning too and it worked fine for me.

 

[bmhanson]

Swype BETA open again (6/16/2010)

I did not see this posted yet, so I apologize if it is a duplicate. I tried to search first.

Anyway Swype Beta is available again.

https://beta.swype.com/android/

So for all that are unofficial users, you can become official now.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Want Swype?

Go get it.

http://www.androidcentral.com/swype-updates-keyboard-opens-beta-limited-time

 

[2CupsWithString]

I just got this today, I love it already, I wish it had a mic for speech input though.

 

[boggs3010#AC]

I too signed up last week and received an email late last night inviting me. So far I think I like it. FYI to others do NOT use skyfire to try and down load the app it will not work. Use the stock browser.

 

[kellte2]

I signed up, got the e-mail, then it told me that I wasn't using an android phone on the browser...

 

[scott_0]

I just signed up, wonder how long before I get an email?

 

[boggs3010#AC]

I signed up, got the e-mail, then it told me that I wasn't using an android phone on the browser...

Follow my advice that should solve the issue.

 

[sincityk9]

Got it last night. I'm going to give it a fair shot. So far I like shapewritter better

 

[2CupsWithString]

I signed up, got the e-mail, then it told me that I wasn't using an android phone on the browser...

What browser did you use?

I used Dolphin Browser HD for the install and it was fine.