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[SWYPE] Swype is now FREE for Android! Beta Signups Open

Woohoo! I wanted to make an announcement that although Swype is still in beta, it is now available for Free for Android owners (that meet requirements) and are accepting new beta signups!
Got the following update from the official Swype website:
Swype is pleased to offer an (updated) Android Beta!
Here are the details:
* In English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, and introducing French and an early, *UNSTABLE* preview release of Chinese Pinyin
* Now includes support for Double-Tap-to-Edit, Cursor Restore, and Voice-to-Text (requires Google Voice Search be included in your system firmware)
* HVGA, WVGA, and WVGA854 Resolutions - don't worry we'll detect this automatically. Sorry, no QVGA
* Limited End User Support - mostly via our forum
* If your phone came pre-installed with Swype
DO NOT download this beta (it won't work)
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I have an in-depth writeup of Swype at http://jonsuh.com/2010/11/swype-never-tap-to-type-on-your-phone-again/
You must still register at http://beta.swype.com/ to receive the link for the download.

Thanks, but why is this in the development section?
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Eskimo_Joe said:
Thanks, but why is this in the development section?
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Umm, because it's still beta and historically a lot of devs have built on the apk?

Eskimo_Joe said:
Thanks, but why is this in the development section?
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Woops! Was checking through the development section and forgot to switch out, haha, my bad. Admin was gracious enough to move it.

Why do I keep getting, "Sorry! This is not an Android phone"???
disregard..browser needed to be in "Mobile View".

sd5500 said:
Why do I keep getting, "Sorry! This is not an Android phone"???
disregard..browser needed to be in "Mobile View".
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Actually, I'm glad you figured that out. I changed from a Desire Z port to one of Lou's (which is great anyway). There have been other instances this has come up for me as I usually turn Mobile mode off.
Thanks!
X
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Thanks! I've been waiting forever to get my wife signed up. I can't live without Swype.

any other Droid Inc users having issues with this beta?
Everytime I reboot my phone the swybe keyboard loses swype ability, still allows touch type though, and I have to reinstall to regain it.
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I've had that issue as well.
The fix I found was to switch the input method back to the stock keyboard and switch back to swype. It should start working like normal again without having to reboot and reinstall swype.

dali137 said:
any other Droid Inc users having issues with this beta?
Everytime I reboot my phone the swybe keyboard loses swype ability, still allows touch type though, and I have to reinstall to regain it.
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I had this problem no not than a week ago. I don't believe I for anything different, but its working upon reboot now lol. Rather odd. But yeah, just change input method then change it back to Swype as someone else said.
Sent from my Droid Incredible running Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS5.

Yes the reboot phone-no longer Swyping issue is all over the Swype forum and is well known by their development team. It's pretty annoying, but the switching input mode "fix" works everytime.

DJ Jazzy Chris said:
I've had that issue as well.
The fix I found was to switch the input method back to the stock keyboard and switch back to swype. It should start working like normal again without having to reboot and reinstall swype.
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wish I had seen this.. I have the same issue on my EVO4G. any fix for this?

dahauss said:
wish I had seen this.. I have the same issue on my EVO4G. any fix for this?
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Nope. I still have it, and I think that it is still a known issue with Swype. It doesn't happen too often on my install of CM7, but it has happened a few times. It is annoying but I love Swype, so since it's so intermittent, I can deal with it.

Agreed. It's just one of things you know you're going to have to do when you reboot.

I found another way around said issue. When Swype loses it's ability, long press>input method>chose another keyboard>long press>input method>chose Swype. Fixed.

Im using a themed swype that i found on someones twitter even though im in the beta, the official beta swype wont work after a reboot like mentioned above, but the themed one had no issues when rebooting.
Its based off an older build, but working is better than newest
thank you pieter3d

I used Swype for a long time, but ended up switching to SwiftKey for the day-to-day because it was more accurate and less annoying. I still love swyping, I just wish it had predictive capabilities.
Then I started flashing hella ROMs and now I can't get Swype to activate properly on MIUI, because MIUI doesn't disable keyboards the way that Swype wants it to. This forced me off of Swype... not to mention Swype having the no-longer-swyping-after-rebooting or no-longer-swyping-because-of-random-bull**** issues.
As soon as SwiftKey implements swiping, Swype is toast. It's up to the Swype devs to fix their hamfisted licencing issues. And while they're at it, implement skinning and design prettier skins.

missing from TB... swype, htc hub

why would this phone not have swype not installed? the evo got it via an OTA update and every phone has swype on it that htc has released after the incredible... luckily I'm still enrolled inthe beta so I just dl it and I'm fine but I still have to switch keyboards to get swype to work...
HTC hub? where is it? is it not supported in USA yet? I had it on my incredible from a z rom and it was nice to have but not really a necessity.. I'm hoping for an update within a month to add these 2 things at least

two_cents said:
why would this phone not have swype not installed? the evo got it via an OTA update and every phone has swype on it that htc has released after the incredible... luckily I'm still enrolled inthe beta so I just dl it and I'm fine but I still have to switch keyboards to get swype to work...
HTC hub? where is it? is it not supported in USA yet? I had it on my incredible from a z rom and it was nice to have but not really a necessity.. I'm hoping for an update within a month to add these 2 things at least
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+1 on swype. I still have my swype beta email so I guess I could technically still download it for my TB, but I assumed that swpye would come preinstalled on the phone. I thought i read somewhere that it was suppossed to, but I guess I was mistaken.

I installed the swype beta and it doesn't seem to space words automatically (no matter the setting) in the sense text messaging window - real annoying.

Possible to get that beta apk from one of you so I can theme it?

I don't know if it works like that or I certainly would.
The APK is an installer. Once installed, you launch the installer where you log in and it downloads the files to your phone.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the website looks like it's open enrollment for the beta?
beta dot swype dot com

Lets continue this discussion under the thread in applications...
I see a moderator moving this thread soon anyways.

Bodero said:
I installed the swype beta and it doesn't seem to space words automatically (no matter the setting) in the sense text messaging window - real annoying.
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I noticed this too. Very strange.

I had this problem on first install I rebooted and it spaces correctly now but I have to switch back to ht,.keyboard and back to swype to allow me to swype again... My bootleg I have works better than the beta
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Bodero said:
I installed the swype beta and it doesn't seem to space words automatically (no matter the setting) in the sense text messaging window - real annoying.
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i just posted a note about this issue in the main forums. good to know i am not the only person having the problem. i guess we need to submit a bug report to swype about it but not sure where to do that.

New Swype Version 3.0

So I know this version is probably still themed with that terrible gray, but can anyone comment on the improvements? I'm curious if it's worth installing over the Samsung themed version. It looks to have some nice new features/updates, but I'm assuming it'll get rolled into the next ota update if Samsung loves us, which remains to be seen. I used to have a play toy to try this stuff out on but unfortunately I sold them both :'(

I used to use Swype.
However, after using SwiftKey X (which is available here in Beta right now), I have lost all interest in Swype. SwiftKey is so [email protected] near telepathic at times, it's scary!
SwiftKey learns *your* typing style, and suggests words based on your style and grammar. Until Blind Type comes out, I don't think a better keyboard is available - anywhere.
Highly recommended! Almost all of my friends that have used it have stuck with it after the trial period.
Give it a shot!
Cheers,

I use SwiftKey. After letting it have access to your email, and facebook and twitter it does an unbelievable job of word suggestion. Then it only gets better the more that you use it. After about a few months with this app, my word suggestions are very accurate.
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3.0
I started with Shapewriter, then Swiftkey, and now Swype 3.0.
My biggest gripes with Swype have been fixed for 3.0.
Predictive text words are now a horizontal bar above the keyboard instead of that annoying pop-up window. Also, it now predicts for tapping as well as swyping.
For me, this makes it a true hybrid keyboard as there are time where I just feel like doing one but not the other.
The prediction is not as slick SwiftKey's but I don't think I'm going back as this is by far Swype's best keyboard.
I believe you have to have root to install 3.0 on the Charge.
My 2 cents.

New Swype 3.0 Beta
Alright I decided to give the new Swype a try after reading several positive reviews. I must say that in comparison to the one that shipped with our phones, the 3.0 beta is significantly better. I tried Swiftkey X and I found the keyboard itself to be too small, with too much space between the keys. Swype 2 was a little annoying so I mostly used the Samsung keyboard but 3.0 is nice! The buttons are bigger, even than Swype 2.0 and the color scheme is better though still in need of a reskin. It seems very responsive and the prediction is better too. Also it allows for easier transitioning between typing and swyping. It scales perfectly with an lcd density of 200, which was another gripe I had with Swiftkey X.
You have to remove the stock swype 2.28 before you can install the new 3.0 beta. I found directions for removing (or renaming to keep a backup which is what I did) for the fascinate which work perfect for the Charge as this is what I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128986
After renaming all of the files listed to .bak or deleting them, reboot or it won't install correctly. Then download the new installer from your phone's browser here: http://beta.swype.com/
Follow the installer instructions and you're done. I'll probably continue using it as the buttons are large and it's easier to transition from typing/swyping.

It's sad the the theme still looks that hideous. I think just for that reason I'll hold out for our next ota update and pray that it's in there. Doubt it, but I can hope. I'm not opposed to installing over my copy, but it's just so ugly!

Homestar1217 said:
It's sad the the theme still looks that hideous. I think just for that reason I'll hold out for our next ota update and pray that it's in there. Doubt it, but I can hope. I'm not opposed to installing over my copy, but it's just so ugly!
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Charge is a great phone, but IMO the orange theme on stock is already at the pinnacle of ugly excellence, so swype could not make it any worse
I replaced the stock swype with the beta v3 and I do like the beta better. Word suggestions appearing horizontal above the keyboard instead of over the stuff you're typing is a big improvement.

It's true, the orange is not my favorite haha. But truthfully if we get 2.3 I won't care what color it is, I've been waiting for that since I got my Vibrant a year ago. Samsung is so slow with updates it's unreal. And I would hope if we get that update Swype 3.0 would come with it!

Anyone else still waiting for swype to send them the e-mail? I've tried two different e-mail accounts...still waiting 20 minutes later. I know..I'm an impatient s.o.b.

It's never taken them long to send me an e-mail, but I just archived the one they sent with the installer so I could put it on any phone.

I have been waiting a day now for the email and I deleted the other swype. This is going great so far.
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psalm462 said:
I have been waiting a day now for the email and I deleted the other swype. This is going great so far.
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I am in the same boat. This is ridiculous...

The automated email system from their website seems to have been down the part few days. I hadn't received mine either then I went to the beta swype website and had them resend the Verification email and I received it instantly. Just try to login then right under the password field you will see a resend confirmation email link.
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So I have been trying to upgrade to the new 3.0 version, however I can't seem to get the previous version to uninstall. I was able to uninstall Swype Installer, but am unable to do so for Swype. The uninstall function is greyed out, so is not an option. I re-installed the Installer, however I cannot get past the Generate License stage of the install process, so I am unable to utilize that to uninstall Swype as well. Is there a way to manually do this. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide!

J7NY said:
So I have been trying to upgrade to the new 3.0 version, however I can't seem to get the previous version to uninstall. I was able to uninstall Swype Installer, but am unable to do so for Swype. The uninstall function is greyed out, so is not an option. I re-installed the Installer, however I cannot get past the Generate License stage of the install process, so I am unable to utilize that to uninstall Swype as well. Is there a way to manually do this. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide!
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This should help you out, it was posted earlier in the thread.
hokulus said:
You have to remove the stock swype 2.28 before you can install the new 3.0 beta. I found directions for removing (or renaming to keep a backup which is what I did) for the fascinate which work perfect for the Charge as this is what I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128986
After renaming all of the files listed to .bak or deleting them, reboot or it won't install correctly. Then download the new installer from your phone's browser here: http://beta.swype.com/
Follow the installer instructions and you're done. I'll probably continue using it as the buttons are large and it's easier to transition from typing/swyping.
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Thanks, I tried that. However I can't figure out how to get to my /System folder. I can only seem to find my SD Card. Perhaps I am missing something and this is very easy, but any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Are you rooted?

J7NY, I think you have to have root explorer, because when I use the file manager that came on the phone ( or with gummycharge...?) it still wont let me delete or rename the file. so I am stuck right now as well.

Wardroid said:
J7NY, I think you have to have root explorer, because when I use the file manager that came on the phone ( or with gummycharge...?) it still wont let me delete or rename the file. so I am stuck right now as well.
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I am not rooted, thanks for the information. That is terrible news!! Seems pretty stupid to me. I have the 3.0 version on my Xoom and it is so much better!

Swype, in their post for the beta, says it is not compatible with systems that come with Swype preinstalled for just this reason. You have to mount your /system directory Read/Write instead of Read/Only to be able to mess with any of the files there (easily done with Root Explorer), which requires root access. If you do that, you can rename or delete all of the Swype files that were installed in the system.
When they release it, hopefully they will have a good method for systems that come preinstalled with Swype.

Force Swype Keyboard to be always on?

So, I recently switched to the Revolution HD ROM, which is really awesome, but I'm having a weird issue with the Swype keyboard. It doesn't seem to work as often as it did under TMOUS stock: by that I mean it'll work for example when text messaging, but not for instance when doing an internet search, or entering passwords (I use the XKCD method of password choosing, using up to six common words for master passwords, rather than random hard-to-remember random individual keys; it's faster to enter, and just as secure so long as the password is long enough).
Frankly, even the TMOUS stock keyboard isn't enough; I'd much rather have the Swype feature to be always on, and only have to mess around with slow thumb-typing if I'm entering a name or unusual word. Is there any way to make Swype work everywhere, and not just on a limited subset of text boxes?

If you want the swype function always enabled, the best thing to do is ditch the HTC keyboard and get the official Swype keyboard.

Well I tried signing up for the Swype beta, but even after downloading and installing the keyboard I'm still left with the dysfunctional Sense one. Even after a reboot it's still not replacing the keyboard correctly.

something is not right here. i have swype and it worked on revolution as well as insertcoin's roms. list what steps you took to enable swype.

Well, I signed up for the Swype beta program. They sent me an email with the installer; I downloaded it and installed it. The installer gave me a new option in Settings->Language and Keyboard->Swype to enable the Swype keyboard, which I did (they gave you the big warning about Swype being able to potentially see your keystrokes/etc that you have to click through).
Then I tried it out. I hit the search button from the home screen--no Swype, just the same Sense keyboard. Went into text messaging, same thing. Even after a reboot, unchecking-checking the box, all the same.
Running Revolution HD 3.6.1

swype works fine for me as well.. I think you got something buggy up there. What I would do is basically use titanium backup and uninstall swype and get rid of it completely. Then use installer and get it back!
Not sure if this would work.. it'd clean it up a bit though!

You forgot to select input method. That's your problem
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idavid_ said:
You forgot to select input method. That's your problem
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Oh for F-ing, F- F.... balls. Yeah, that's right, I forgot to change input method. Boy, do I feel stupid.
Okay, thanks!

wierd issue... i've flashed almost all the roms here( using ARHD 4.x.x) and never had such a problem! it should walk you through all the options to have it on before you even close the swype installer app.....

Yeah, for some reason it didn't the first time, but it did when I re-installed. Weird, huh?

I did some testing. The trace works fine on Tmob based roms even with text input predictions disabled. But AR HD, you must have predictions enabled for it to work. That's why I don't like it on AR HD. So Im forced to use Go Keyboard.

Root, ICS Keyboard and Emojin??

I just got the phone 2 days ago and have been browsing around for answers and come up with very little....
First off, if I were to do the root, unlock bootloader, etc., am I still only limited to ROMs specificially for the AT&T phone or can I use ARHD for example from the other forum?
Second, is there any way to use the real ICS keyboard instead of HTC's or one off the market? I had a galaxy nexus and really like that one. I am currently using a copy from a while ago from the market and its not as good.
Third, I like the revamped messaging app, but doesn't have the emojin support. Was wondering if there was anything on the market besides GOSMS or Handcent, etc. that could allow that with the stock messaging app.
Appreciate your time and thanks in advance

Cerebro22 said:
Second, is there any way to use the real ICS keyboard instead of HTC's or one off the market? I had a galaxy nexus and really like that one. I am currently using a copy from a while ago from the market and its not as good.
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I also came from a gnex, and love the stock ICS keyboard. The easiest way to safely get it for free is to download one of the latest CM9 nightlies from http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=maguro&type=nightly
Then open the zip, go to system/app, and copy LatinIME.apk out. Put it on your one x and install it. You'll then have to go into settings->language/keyboard, and enable the keyboard.
After that, go to any text field on your phone (like your browser's URL bar), make the HTC keyboard pop up, then drag down your notification bar and you'll see the switch keyboard notification.
No root required, nice and safe.

That is an awesome trick lol...Do you have any other apk suggestions I can use from the CM build?
It works perfectly! Thanks again

Cerebro22 said:
That is an awesome trick lol...Do you have any other apk suggestions I can use from the CM build?
It works perfectly! Thanks again
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I haven't felt the need for anything else from my gnex, so I didn't attempt to use any other apks. I know a few people were requesting the stock sms and dialer, but you really need to be careful pulling system/app apks out, since there could be dependencies.

slippers67 said:
I also came from a gnex, and love the stock ICS keyboard. The easiest way to safely get it for free is to download one of the latest CM9 nightlies from http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=maguro&type=nightly
Then open the zip, go to system/app, and copy LatinIME.apk out. Put it on your one x and install it. You'll then have to go into settings->language/keyboard, and enable the keyboard.
After that, go to any text field on your phone (like your browser's URL bar), make the HTC keyboard pop up, then drag down your notification bar and you'll see the switch keyboard notification.
No root required, nice and safe.
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NICE So much better to type on now!

Anyone else for the emojin question? I found the answer to the first one.
Thanks