What keyboard are you using?
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Mr Mendelli
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I've stuck to the stock LG keyboard since I switched to their brand as my primary. It has very nice options and settings for a stock keyboard, although I have contemplated switching to something far more customizable.
Ecm
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The BlackBerry Keyboard is in the Google Play store, but is technically only available (at present) for BlackBerry-Android devices.
Many of us who grew to love the BlackBerry vKB missed tis when switching to other Android devices. A relatively simple process is available to install it on another device. Working BlackBerry Priv apps for any Android device [no root required] - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com
It has fewer options compared with Gboard or Swiftkey, but is very smooth. I prefer it for the ability to long-press a letter to capitalize. As with any launcher, app, etc., it's all a matter of what suits you best.
eric002
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I agree, I have used GBoard on my Nexus phones for years, however with my S8, I am trying as many Samsung features as possible, and honestly, so far, everything works perfectly fine with a little adjusting here, and there.
In addition to ECM's help on how to install it, I'll add this:
It's very efficient to use because it has multiple next words in sentences predicted on top of each letter, and to insert them you just flick up from the letter you are about to type to auto-complete the word, and the words are constantly shifting while you type. For example, if you're in the process of typing "independent" you get what's in the screenshot below and just flick up on the "p" to auto-complete it, which is the next letter you were about to type. It's a huge time saver, especially for one handed use. If you typed the next letter "p", then the word shifts to the next letter "e" to flick up, which is where your finger is next.
Another handy feature is that it will erase the entire last word you typed if you swipe across the keyboard from right to left with one finger (and erases the last two words if you do it with two fingers above one another). That way you're not always clicking backspace over and over and overshooting what you're trying to delete.
It also has a swipe typing mode for those who prefer that (I personally don't).
You can also switch multiple languages that you added in the settings by quickly long pressing the space bar, or use voice dictation by long pressing the comma.
It's good at learning new words and sentences you commonly use and adds them to the prediction engine.
Give it a try.
I've always used the Samsung keyboard on all my Samsung phones with no problem but ever since the nougat update on my s7 edge and now the s8+ the keyboard has been horrible to type on. It never seems to get my swipes right. My girlfriend's s6 just got the nougat update and now she hates her keyboard too. I tried swift key and really didn't like it at all. I also tried gboard and actually really liked it but for some reason when I'm in alot of apps or in the web browser it doesn't show the predicted words above the keyboard. I can't figure out how to get it to work. Anyone else have that problem with gboard? Also what is this gif feature in messages that everyone keeps talking about?
Madscotsman
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Hey Guys - I'm on Gboard, but I was a way better typer on my Galaxy S6 Edge w/ Gboard. Do you think Gboard isn't yet optimized for the Galaxy S8? Its that 'tactile feedback' it just does not feel sharp at all and as a result my typos are through the roof. I haven't troubleshot it much more than that if you have any tips.
westcoaststyle
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How are you guys using blackberry keyboard? It says not compatible with my device (s8+), and can't even install the apk I got from apkmirror.comBlackberry Keyboard, couldn't it help it
Edit: NVM just see above someone else asked and got it answered
Give it a try... let us know how you like it. Flicking words up is amazing for cranking out sentences fast, especially one handed.
Holy moly it's kind of weird with all the hovering predictions. Thought it was misaligned or something like that. But damn the flicking is pretty damn cool
Lepa79
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Yes have that problem too. Not sure if that's how Gboard works or what. But ya if I go to do Google search, the prediction row is simply not there
LineKill
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I switched to SwiftKey because of that. It does not work in the Google app, Internet search sites and many others
Yeah you get more than the 3 next word suggestion limits on other keyboards and the words constantly move to the next letter. Plus it learns sentences you use often.
Great timesaver too with swipe back to delete last word (two finger swipe back for two words etc...).
Quick language change will long pressing the space bar. You can add the languages in the keyboard settings menu.
There is also a setting for those who prefer swipe typing.
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