New version of Swype for DROID ... just installed.

[messenger13]

Just got an email from Swype with a download link. Just installed, report to follow.

 

[mazz0310]

Finally

I made the switch back to a regular keyboard already so I guess I'll wait and see if there are big improvements.

 

[messenger13]

Just installed and tried using it ... and so far it's a fail. I might need to reboot.

I have no issues with the last version though.

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Update: It's working flawlessly after the third install.

 

[mazz0310]

Yea I didn't have problems with the first one either, just kind of got tired of it.

 

[ericks17]

Just installed and tried using it ... and so far it's a fail. I might need to reboot.

I have no issues with the last version though.

Mine didn't work either, says it's not for my device.

 

[pbwhite]

Just installed and tried using it ... and so far it's a fail.

Curious as to the issues you're seeing - so far here (stock 2.1) it's fine. Any chance it's a Froyo issue?

 

[Snapple]

Just installed mine on stock 2.1 too and it works fine, don't have to change between the stock keyboard and swype upon unlock anymore

 

[ericks17]

It must be because of froyo then. Well I guess I'll go back to the one I was using before.

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

It must be because of froyo then. Well I guess I'll go back to the one I was using before.

Nope, it's not a Froyo issue. I'm still on rooted 2.1 (Bugless Beast V1.1) and the message said that's it's not compatible with my phone -- was completely unusable, even switching input methods didn't work. I've reverted back to the trusty version .5612, which hasn't ever given me a single problem.

 

[shaggymatt]

Swype was great - until I finally figured out that WAS the culprit for seriously slowing the Droid down. I uninstalled it, and there was a noticeable immediate speed improvement. I did miss having voice input though when using Swype.

 

[johnlgalt]

Another user somewhere reported that the input method broke, but uninstalling and reinstalling worked.

YMMV

 

[messenger13]

EPIC FAIL!

I emailed the good folks at Swype. It's almost like they sent us the wrong d/l link or something.

 

[knuckledragger]

They sent me the wrong link when I first got the beta so I wouldn't doubt it happening.

 

[El Blacksheep]

I found the biggest annoyance with swype was writing words with apostrophes and any mix of letters/numbers/symbols (such as dates/times/passwords)

Plus no voice-to-text button.

When they fix all that I'll give em another shot.

 

[johnlgalt]

I missed the .6969 notification, never got it actually. I have to find out why I did not get the notification, but it might be because I reverted to the 5612 build b/c of all the issues with 5652 (and then, a black-themed 5612 build at that).

Of course, I don't have that account back on the phone since I have been playing with FroYo - so that may, in effect, also be a reason - but I check that account nightly at home and have not seen a Swype notification.

If they jerked me from the beta test b.c I had to keep reinstalling 5652 b/c I was changing OSs, and they upped my limit for installs (which I never used again) I am gonna be pissed....)

 

[johnlgalt]

I was able to do apostrophed / contracted words without an issue.

My biggest issue was that when I tried to do a Capital I I invariably get jimi instead....

 

[&roid]

I'm still running bone stock, I followed the instructions in the email, removed current version, and the loader, dl'd the apk, installed, and it's working perfect.

 

[ericks17]

...a black-themed 5612 build at that).

Do u have a link to that? I have been using the HTC themed swype which I really like, but it is a .thm file so I am using the older MetaMorph cause I have yet to see .xml version. But now on froyo my MetaMorph doesn't work says I don't have root, yet all my other apps that require root work.

 

[johnlgalt]

I probably shouldn't do this....but I already have it in my Media Fire account....

Well, I think I have it but I cannot be sure - will have to go home to verify it is the right file - I have 2 of them in my account but neither looks like the right one.

 

[(G)]

New version runs fine on my unrooted, stock 2.1 Droid, too.

 

[barrist]

New version runs fine on my unrooted, stock 2.1 Droid, too.

any chance of uploading it to a link?

EDIT: whoops sorry, guess you're not allowed to.

 

[messenger13]

Plus no voice-to-text button.

Swype has a voice-to-text button. Although you have to press the menu button to get to it.

 

[kg6epf]

If only they'd open the beta back up again.

In the words of good ole Maxwell Smart...
Missed it by -----> <------ that much

 

[johnnybirdman]

EPIC FAIL!

Ditto that...

Stock 2.1 Moto Droid here and installed Swype beta, reboot... not working.

Uninstalled the original Beta a long time ago and was using the version from this link http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid/87037-no-swype-moto-droid.html#post824733

Too bad this "new" beta doesn't work at all, at least the last one worked even if it was annoying to have to switch the keyboard after a power cycle.
J.

 

[johnnybirdman]

GOT IT!

I was too fast.

After the install you have to let it go back to the "downloading/installing" screen and let it crank somemore, then you get the "ENABLE" prompt.
After that, all is working.

Too much, too soon. (name that movie?)

J.

EDIT: and it only took me 3 tries to figure this out... doh!