New Swype Version Now Availalbe

[wayrad]

It still lost the "swype" capability on my DInc after a reboot too. And it was way laggier than Ultra Keyboard. I've just uninstalled it again.

 

[erika61489]

I just downloaded the installer, and managed to find the page to register. I did all that, and then activated my account by responding to an email. Then when I tried to log in on the installer on my phone, it said it was closed. But I'm already registered, so I'm kind of confused.

 

[AnotherHiggins]

I just downloaded the installer, and managed to find the page to register. I did all that, and then activated my account by responding to an email. Then when I tried to log in on the installer on my phone, it said it was closed. But I'm already registered, so I'm kind of confused.

Here are detailed step-by-step directions:
http://beta.swype.com/android/welcome/detailed/

Notice this part at the top:

ATTENTION
If you are upgrading from any version released prior to the November 2010 update:

You must uninstall both Swype AND SwypeInstaller from your device before upgrading!

 

[A.Nonymous]

Swype hasn't been working for me...something about the device is associated with another account and another time saying my registration ID doesn't match. This has been since the 2.2 update on my Incredible. I submitted a ticket to reset my ESN and still nothing back...I've been at them since Sept when the update came and Swype stopped working

I've had that issue before and I just rebooted the phone and it worked. Don't have a clue what causes it.

 

[Jewshort]

May I inquire as to what version this is?

 

[AnotherHiggins]

May I inquire as to what version this is?

You could just click on that big link at the very top of the thread....

If you had, you'd have seen that this is the 5th release of the Swype BETA for Android, version 2.15.56.14870.

 

[wildtouch83]

I have the red version now with the mic button - love it!

I have been looking for this!

 

[WeaponX]

may i ask why this is still in beta after months?

 

[Rossco_Pee]

Is anyone else having trouble installing this update? Mine is saying 'registration failed'

 

[jwaitetran]

got an email today to join the beta tester for swype.. took six months but i finally made it.. anyone else get the good news?

 

[mdizzle99]

I got the same email. Now I'm trying to decide if I want to join it our stick with the one I already have installed...

 

[jwaitetran]

whats the difference? i miss having swype on my evo..

 

[AnotherHiggins]

may i ask why this is still in beta after months?

The last version was buggy as crap, so I'd say they should still be in beta.

But if your point is why haven't they been able to fix it, well that's a different matter.

 

[asphalt cowboy]

Received an email from swype beta inviting me to try it out. Can't wait to see the improvements.

 

[RagingSamster]

Got the beta email as well... getting used to it!

 

[euph_22]

may i ask why this is still in beta after months?

Because they're main business is selling to OEMs, and releasing a market app would greatly undermine that.

The last version was buggy as crap, so I'd say they should still be in beta.

But if your point is why haven't they been able to fix it, well that's a different matter.

BECAUSE it's a beta, they can be more experimental and put more effort into pushing functionality. And they have a stable development line (the one they sell to OEMs), it's just not publicly available. The beta is where they can tinker.

 

[ilinimud]

Swype Devs = Buttholes. Why is this not released yet. What a joke.
SlideIT Devs = Supply a premium app at a premium price, but actually respond to you.

 

[k0smo86]

How does this swype beta thing work? I have a Droid X with swype preinstalled. Is my version the full version? I dont understand

 

[euph_22]

How does this swype beta thing work? I have a Droid X with swype preinstalled. Is my version the full version? I dont understand

Basically Swype has 2 different versions. The experimental Beta version, which since they aren't charging users for, and the factory version (actually a few factory versions, depending on when/if the phone manufacturer has been distributing updates).

The experimental version lets them play with new features/etc, without constantly making it stable enough to sell.

The Factory versions lag significantly behind the BETA, but is FAR more stable.

Really, it's not a matter of full version or not. It's just that the swype on your phone went through a lot more editing to make sure it was stable enough.

 

[Danielson2047]

Me too! In fact, I used it to type this post.

 

[jamor]

I just got my Swype Beta activated today.

I signed up 6 months ago.. lol

 

[jamor]

LOL

I just got my Swype Beta activated today.. I signed up for the beta 6 MONTHS ago!!

"You signed up to be emailed when this happened, and probably gave up on us. Well, we are (finally) pleased to activate your Swype Beta for Android account. Thanks for being patient over the last 6 months as we’ve been focused on improving the product and preparing for our launch with multiple phone manufacturers and carriers."

 

[CriticalCritic]

Nothing for me...

 

[fgcchevy]

I used the swype beta for about a week on my evo, and had used it an epic on occasion prior to the evo, but I recently started using the stock keyboard and i like it alot better than swype. just my 2 cents.

 

[milrtime83]

Looks like they finally opened it to some more people. My girlfriend just got it as well.