Mastermind278

Swype is a pretty cool keyboard and it seems to work on the Behold 2 with the new updated file.
Just go on google and search "Swype for HVGA Devices - *updated*"

Download the APK and transfer it to the SDCARD.
Install it via Astro File Manager.
Go into Settings >> Locale and Text and check off Swype.
if you are using TWlauncher (Settings>>Language and Keypad and check off Swype)
Also make sure to disable Audio Settings for the Swype keyboard so it doesn't Force Close.
Then open up somewhere to type, LONG PRESS, choose input method and pick Swype.
And then enjoy the cool new keyboard.

Thanks to BUGDOG Below, you can now become part of the Swype Beta
http://beta.swype.com/
That is version 1.25.16.5625.t100 which seems to be the latest version. This version installed is approximately 4.33MB! Enjoy!

Last edited by Mastermind278; 03-07-2010 at 06:23 AM.

chadmd23

Can you post what version you are using (its the last entry in the settings page)?

I have 0.35.3959 right now, so not sure if your's is an update for me.

Great tip on the sound!

Bugdog

Wow--thanks so much for this. I just downloaded it and installed it exactly as you said, and I can't even tell you how much ass it kicks. I had been using better keyboard, and it's fine, good for what it is. But I'm a pretty big guy with thick fingers, and this tiny screen, even in landscape mode, was kinda killing me. I tried shapewriter, but it was more trouble than it was worth. Swype's text prediction is incredibly accurate, and at my first try, I had no problem writing out a long email in portrait mode which would have been excruciating otherwise. This is just huge for the usability of this phone

Mastermind278

This is version 0.35.3959.

2FR35H

Help me out here I downloaded and installed swype and when I did the long press to switch the input method I clicked swype but then it said "the Swype package you installed does not match the screen size of this device"

Bugdog

No idea; you're using a Behold 2? I followed Mastermind's instructions and it worked perfectly. Hope you get that fixed!

2FR35H

Yeah a behold 2, Oh figured it out downloaded the wrong version now it works perfectly.

Bugdog

Glad to hear it. I think it's GENIUS.

Mastermind278

Search on google and download the package from the site you get the search. If you get one of the other swype it will say that as the resolution is for the Nexus One/Droid.
It should be named signed-swypebeta.apk

2FR35H

Thanks.

2FR35H

Yeah its insanely accurate. This is some amazing stuff.

shawn1224

I thought swype was a gimmick at first but it is really accurate. I still like the mundane process of actually pressing buttons though so I don't know if I'll fully convert over to a swype user

sewred

its cool, but i'm having trouble trying to do caps

Bugdog

Have you gone through the tutorial? Very useful--caps and double letters I would never have figured out on my own.

sewred

yes i did; i can work everything but the caps. i guess i just have to keep practicing.

Bugdog

For caps, once your finger moves above the keys it takes a split second to go to the capital letter--if you watch, you'll see the keyboard change to caps. If you go too fast, it won't register as a capital. So it takes a little practice, but you get used to just a slight hesitation at the top to get the cap letter. Hope it works for you; I love it!

Last edited by Bugdog; 02-08-2010 at 09:29 PM. Reason: clarity

NowVoyager

Swype Tips And Tricks



And if you'd like to see each step individually covered in its own tutorial video:
http://www.swypeinc.com/tips-tricks.html

Last edited by NowVoyager; 02-09-2010 at 11:00 AM.

nomadrider123

This is cool I wish I had a stylus instead of fat fingers

Mastermind278

**UPDATE** I cannot edit my original post but now there is a newer version of the Swype Keyboard. The updated version seems to work even better. The version is 1.16.12.5228.219.

To find it you can try using google and searching for "Swype-SwypeReference-HVGA-trial-release.1.16.12.5228.219.apk"

If you have an older version already installed make sure to uninstall before trying to install the new version, or else you get an error while installing!
Use the instructions in the first post to install.

Last edited by Mastermind278; 02-20-2010 at 01:23 PM.

nomadrider123

I was wondering what the difference was?

Mastermind278

Now there is Auto-Cap after a punctuation point. It also seems a bit more responsive. Being a later version of the program one would also expect it to be more stable (though it was stable with the old version).

chadmd23

New Swype is a real nice update, I suggest updating if you have been using the older version.

spiz

How new is the update? I just put Swype on for the first time 3 days ago so I assumed I had the latest.

EDIT: Nevermind, I have the latest.

Last edited by spiz; 02-20-2010 at 10:56 PM.

chadmd23

The new version seems to take up 12 megs. Not too happy about that.

Mastermind278

It is because this version contains all the languages...The other one I had in the first post was only US English and Spanish (thus a lot less data). I will look into removing the extra languages to cut the size down. (Or maybe someone else wants to give it a try!!)

Mastermind278

Okay so there exists a new version that is only the English Language and removed the Tutorials. Brings down the install size on my BH2 to 3.08MB... a lot better.

This version was edited by Tudsen on Xda-Developers... You can possibly find it by using google and searching "SwypeReference-HVGA-trial-release_eng.1.16.12.5228.219.apk" it will more than likely link to XDA-Developers and on post 136 on Page 14 of the thread, there should be a link (mediafire) to this version.

Last edited by Mastermind278; 02-21-2010 at 09:10 PM.

xblue95

Im very impressed with swype, have been running it for a few days now. Very accurate! My version says it takes up 4.66MB?

Bugdog

Thanks Mastermind, love the improvements! Swype is genius.

btbarr

Hey does anyone know if this version is time bombed? The older version that I had been using for about two weeks finally popped up with a message that said "Your trial period is now over."

xblue95

Ya, my came up "Trial Ended" today also. I was really enjoying swype, I didn't know it was trial ware. Guess I need to figure out how to pay for a copy?

Bugdog

You can try this: Swype | Text Input for Screens

paul89

swype is amazing, it even gets the correct word even if I don't think I swiped correctly!

NowVoyager

I *LOVE* IT!!!!!! - And I was a Shapewriter person. But this is so easy and well, perfect

Last edited by NowVoyager; 03-06-2010 at 11:42 PM.

tritran18518

how can you type "pocketnow.com" ^^

SoulCreator

I've always been a physical keyboard type guy, so when I got the BH2 I found the whole virtual keyboard thing was driving me freggin' nuts... Anyway I tried swype and I've got to admit it's an amazing piece of software, it *almost* makes me not miss a real keyboard it's that good.

xblue95

I one thing I found frustrating with Swype was how the "word prediction" feature covered up the actual text field. I couldn't see what I was typing, specially in messenger. Other than that, excellent!

deathclutch

should just be... start at p and when you get to the period.. swype down to the period.. then c o m

kkarlin

My biggest issue is that as a LONG time blackberry user, the most comfortable (and fastest way for me to type is using both thumbs. I am just having trouble moving over to using a single finger.

dctony2010

Does Swype require hacking/rooting (sorry, new with all this) to install? I don't want to void the phone's warranty or bring it to a point where I can not reset the phone back to factory setting. Thanks

kkarlin

@dctony2010 - no rooting or hacking required - just follow the directions. It is still in Beta, but appears pretty stable to me.

Kevin

bangsters

this sux....i haven't downloaded it and beta is over

Bugdog

Is it still available in the leaked version, as it says in the OP?

`Ghost`

have had swype for about a week now..

simply amazing and accurate!

though i cannot figure out how to add words.

Bugdog

Yeah, I love it - to add words, you can just type them in like on a regular keyboard. Once you space or hit a punctuation mark, it will add it to the dictionary.

nomadrider123

I am getting faster with it too I just wished their was a stylus to use then I think I would be set. lol

2FR35H

Mine won't let me switch back to swype. It says trial period is over.

BiGMERF

You need to sign up at swype.com for the beta.is closed now but they will email you when its open again

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WurrzMiKey

oh dang it's closed now? i only got it a couple days ago. swype is amazing, i kind of feel excited everytime i get to use it haha