What are the best keyboards for this phone?

ssjChris · June 3rd, 2012, 10:10 AM

I'm just wondering because this phone refuses to install the Swype Beta for whatever reason. I attempted to install it twice and I even uninstalled the app just to try again, but I keep getting the error: "Parse error - There is a problem parsing the package."

What keyboards do you guys use? This stock keyboard isn't cutting it for me...

hdv1990 · June 3rd, 2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ssjChris

I'm just wondering because this phone refuses to install the Swype Beta for whatever reason. I attempted to install it twice and I even uninstalled the app just to try again, but I keep getting the error: "Parse error - There is a problem parsing the package."

What keyboards do you guys use? This stock keyboard isn't cutting it for me...

I've got the Swiftkey beta going. There's a few issues every now and then because I don't think its really 100% ready for ICS but it gets the job done

http://vip.swiftkey.net/index.php?/topic/4281-30th-may-update-to-swiftkey-3-beta/
(You need to make an account, just use facebook)

ssjChris · June 3rd, 2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hdv1990

I've got the Swiftkey beta going. There's a few issues every now and then because I don't think its really 100% ready for ICS but it gets the job done

http://vip.swiftkey.net/index.php?/topic/4281-30th-may-update-to-swiftkey-3-beta/
(You need to make an account, just use facebook)

I think I tried Swiftkey a while back. Does it have a pro version? I think I remember getting it as the free app of the day on the Amazon app store. I remember not liking it very much.

hdv1990 · June 3rd, 2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ssjChris

I think I tried Swiftkey a while back. Does it have a pro version? I think I remember getting it as the free app of the day on the Amazon app store. I remember not liking it very much.

The beta is free (for now) but yea otherwise you'd have to pay $2 for the version on the app store

gary93 · June 3rd, 2012, 12:19 PM

I saw a YouTube video said the evo 3d stock keyboard comes with Swype function. Not sure is that also comes with evo v or not.

izander · June 3rd, 2012, 12:29 PM

I'm using a Swype Beta that I had installed on my SD from back when I had my Triumph, its working beautifully. My Evo V didn't have any keyboard besides the HTC Trace Keyboard pre-installed. I just wish it was decluttered, stupid pointless buttons can get annoying, but the trace on swype is unparalleled.

thebryceee · June 3rd, 2012, 12:58 PM

I use A.I. keyboard pro.

ssjChris · June 3rd, 2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by izander

I'm using a Swype Beta that I had installed on my SD from back when I had my Triumph, its working beautifully. My Evo V didn't have any keyboard besides the HTC Trace Keyboard pre-installed. I just wish it was decluttered, stupid pointless buttons can get annoying, but the trace on swype is unparalleled.

That's actually not a half bad idea. I still have my Triumph, so I might just switch SD cards and see if I can install it on the sd card via the old phone and then pop it back in the Evo.

EDIT: Did the same crap on Triumph. Wow, this sucks. And I liked Swype a lot too. Guess it's in beta for a reason.

izander · June 3rd, 2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjChris

That's actually not a half bad idea. I still have my Triumph, so I might just switch SD cards and see if I can install it on the sd card via the old phone and then pop it back in the Evo.

EDIT: Did the same crap on Triumph. Wow, this sucks. And I liked Swype a lot too. Guess it's in beta for a reason.

want me to e-mail you the installer apk? PM me your email if so.

mastersoup · June 3rd, 2012, 04:28 PM

big fan of thumb keyboard. on my phone i have a standard layout, and i have it split on my tablet. i use it because you can customize just about anything. works nice.

Darkencypher · June 3rd, 2012, 04:31 PM

Smart keyboard pro is amazing on my OV and I've heard similar praise on other bigger devices.

wigginst · June 3rd, 2012, 04:56 PM

Replying now with Swype. Still had apk on sd card from the triumph. Also been using swiftkey.

kevindroid · June 3rd, 2012, 05:12 PM

super keyboard for me. swype didnt work try slideit closest thing. hope this helps you

ssjChris · June 4th, 2012, 01:03 AM

Yeah, I found the installer in my Amazon apps account for Swiftkey. Went ahead and installed that and I threw all of the other ones you all mentioned in a notepad file and I'll probably download/try them all tomorrow before I head out to work.

Oh, and I don't have trouble installing Swype, it's just when you login to the beta and get to the screen where it asks what version of Swype you want (Beta or Beta Japanese), I get the stupid error. The apk is not the problem... =S But if you think you got something on your phone I can work with, you're more than welcome to upload it to Mediafire and let me try out your version of Swype.

izander · June 4th, 2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ssjChris

Yeah, I found the installer in my Amazon apps account for Swiftkey. Went ahead and installed that and I threw all of the other ones you all mentioned in a notepad file and I'll probably download/try them all tomorrow before I head out to work.

Oh, and I don't have trouble installing Swype, it's just when you login to the beta and get to the screen where it asks what version of Swype you want (Beta or Beta Japanese), I get the stupid error. The apk is not the problem... =S But if you think you got something on your phone I can work with, you're more than welcome to upload it to Mediafire and let me try out your version of Swype.

just rooted my phone, and now I'm having trouble installing it -____-

parsing the package or whatever.... looks like its back to ICS Keyboard for me

Kilo70 · June 14th, 2012, 04:45 PM

Any more keyboards that work.Im not caring for the Keyboard on this phone.
I preferred the Gingerbread keyboard on the Optimus V .

Leslie Ann · June 14th, 2012, 05:18 PM

I just put in the Touchpal keyboard (free), I like it much better.

Darkencypher · June 14th, 2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by izander

just rooted my phone, and now I'm having trouble installing it -____-

parsing the package or whatever.... looks like its back to ICS Keyboard for me

Its been fixed

OverByter · June 15th, 2012, 02:45 PM

Depending on my mood I usually use Swiftkey X or occasionally A.I. Type. Been using Swiftkey since my Intercept days, A.I. is a more recent find.

trippin · June 15th, 2012, 06:57 PM

Been using SwiftKey X for over a year, works just as good on the Evo V as the optimus V.
It was kind of weird at first, but after linking my SMS and Facebook it can reliably predict my sentences nearly every time. I use the "rapid" typing style, and I can make HUGE errors tapping the keyboard, but it still figures out the right word when I press space.

My stats say I am "27% more efficient at typing", I guess they base that on how many typos they correct.

ssjChris · June 16th, 2012, 09:50 PM

Tried Swiftkey for a few weeks but I kept making too many typos with it so I switched Perfect Keyboard free a few days ago and it seems okay so far. Not perfect as it's title claims but who knows... I got a notepad file here with a few others you guys suggested. I might just try a new one every week until Swype decides to stop being crap with its broken installation file.

Leslie Ann · June 16th, 2012, 10:22 PM

Swype has issues with Firefox, that was one reason I left it.

Palmetto Fellow · January 13th, 2013, 05:18 PM

I've been trying out TouchPal for two days now. I like it, but I've noticed that my CPU usage maxes out when in use. I monitor my CPU and memory use with the seepu app.
Does this seem normal?

Watagump · January 13th, 2013, 05:52 PM

Swiftkey 3

phw8558 · January 13th, 2013, 11:46 PM

Stock aosp keyboard with swiping

AwakenedWithin · January 14th, 2013, 03:47 AM

I..prefer the stock Sense one. I used other keyboards, but always go back to the Sense 3.6.

OakIris · January 14th, 2013, 07:09 AM

I have little experience with different keyboards, but I am currently using the Jelly Bean Keyboard 4.2 by Johntamni. I like it better than the stock keyboard. Just using the free version right now.

It is nice to have so many choices!

Holly

softtech · January 14th, 2013, 09:35 AM

I'm running Swype. Downloaded it using standard browser from Swype website.

Weird.

ragnarkar · January 14th, 2013, 10:09 AM

I switch between the Stock (default) keyboard and the Hacker Keyboard. The Hacker Keyboard doesn't do the annoying auto-correcting mechanism..

Palmetto Fellow · January 14th, 2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by softtech

I'm running Swype. Downloaded it using standard browser from Swype website.

Weird.

I love me some Swype, but I've decided not to use it. The beta is only 6 months long right? What do you do after that?

nsciucco · January 14th, 2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto Fellow

I love me some Swype, but I've decided not to use it. The beta is only 6 months long right? What do you do after that?

you have cool people like me that give you a full version thats ICS themed

https://www.dropbox.com/s/utk3ko9hcs4gtgo/IcsSwype.apk

pinocytosis · January 14th, 2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto Fellow

I love me some Swype, but I've decided not to use it. The beta is only 6 months long right? What do you do after that?

I've been using swype beta longer than 6 months, haven't had any problems. I just continue to update to the latest beta version, which isn't too bad.

nsciucco · January 14th, 2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pinocytosis

I've been using swype beta longer than 6 months, haven't had any problems. I just continue to update to the latest beta version, which isn't too bad.

try the version I posted above.

Palmetto Fellow · January 14th, 2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nsciucco

you have cool people like me that give you a full version thats ICS themed

https://www.dropbox.com/s/utk3ko9hcs4gtgo/IcsSwype.apk

That feels much better, thanks!
I may have to change my screen protector, it likes to grab my finger.

SuperAfnan · January 14th, 2013, 10:19 PM

I like Swype, thanks

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phw8558 · January 18th, 2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto Fellow

I love me some Swype, but I've decided not to use it. The beta is only 6 months long right? What do you do after that?

Stock jellybean keyboard has swipe now (Spelled it "swipe" because I don't think they actually use "swype" software). I'm a loyal "swype" user and hate the stock keyboard. Well I was being lazy one day and didn't install "swype". Been over a week now (takes about this long to get used to a new keyboard) and really can't tell the difference between the two (other than the skin). Also, since the last beta update I was having a lot of issues with "swype" predicting the wrong words.

nsciucco · January 18th, 2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phw8558

Stock jellybean keyboard has swipe now (Spelled it "swipe" because I don't think they actually use "swype" software). I'm a loyal "swype" user and hate the stock keyboard. Well I was being lazy one day and didn't install "swype". Been over a week now (takes about this long to get used to a new keyboard) and really can't tell the difference between the two (other than the skin). Also, since the last beta update I was having a lot of issues with "swype" predicting the wrong words.

ya. I like the jelly bean keyboard as well

Tejer · January 18th, 2013, 02:40 PM

I've been using Touchpal lately and I really like it. I haven't been using swipe to text for a long time because I was having issues with other keyboards back on Froyo and Gingerbread, but I do like this one and it has made my texting a good deal faster most of the time.

Ranhead · January 19th, 2013, 06:38 AM

When it first came out, I had a hard time with swipe. So I never tried the Touchpal version. Guess I should give it another chance.

koopakid08 · January 19th, 2013, 11:22 AM

Swype here, couldn't use anything else now even if I wanted to.

slyr114 · January 21st, 2013, 06:40 PM

thanks for the tip had no idea swiping was built into the stock keyboard now, just uninstalled touchpal and kii cause i love the stock keyboard

goo · January 30th, 2013, 09:39 PM

TouchPal here, and I no longer dread typing on my EVO.

gothicnerd1033 · February 5th, 2013, 11:05 PM

I actually use the Q2 keyboard. It is VERY customizable, And even has a seperate app to make your own themes! I have tried a bunch of different keyboards and I definitely like this one the best.

hel22 · February 6th, 2013, 06:45 AM

I have a question, I use the swiftkey 3. I like it a lot but I would like to use this keyboard but with swype function. Does such a thing exist? I can't use the stock keyboard coz its qwerty and not changeable to azerty!

Shawnsac2000 · February 6th, 2013, 09:20 AM

I really like the sense 4 keyboard that's on Viper3D Rom.

OverByter · February 6th, 2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hel22

I have a question, I use the swiftkey 3. I like it a lot but I would like to use this keyboard but with swype function. Does such a thing exist? I can't use the stock keyboard coz its qwerty and not changeable to azerty!

You can download the SwiftKey Flow beta directly from their website, it supports swype like gestures. Good luck.

OB