An alternative input method, Swype allows the user to enter text by tracing from letter to letter to form words, instead of tapping on each letter individually.
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Can I get my old keyboard back after update?
I have an HTC Desire X and I Updated Android yesterday(I have android 4.1.1 now).
Since the update I have a new keyboard, which has keys on different places(such as the change language button). Also ...
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Swype remove special characters?
Is there a plugin or any other way to use swype but force it to auto-replace special characters like č with c, ž with z etc. ?
As currently Swype is predicting words - for example: "Španija" and it ...
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Swype delete key problem
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 with the latest firmware an a preinstalled Swype on it.
The problem I have, is in the standard email application when using swype keyboard and trying to delete a character, ...
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How to quickly change the language in the latest Swype beta?
According to Swype's advanced tips page:
Switching languages: To switch between the two most recent languages, Swype from the Swype-key to the key with the language initials on it.
Since I ...
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Enable Hebrew Swipe Input
I noticed I can use (with my out of the box Nexus 4) swipe for.input in English but there does not seem to be a way to use swipe for Hebrew input.
Am I missing a configuration option that enable this?
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Why isn't the Swype keyboard showing corrections?
Normally, while using the Swype keyboard, corrections appear at the top of the screen and it allows me to pick the right word. For some reason it isn't appearing at the moment.
Is there a way to ...
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Is it possible to remove the “:-)” smiley key in Swype for stock Messaging?
I love Swype but have a minor gripe with it.
Many times a word will be completely messed up so I hit the backspace key but instead accidentally hit the :-) key.
In almost all programs there will ...
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Is it possible to add a keyboard layout and dictionary to Swype?
I used the official Motorola upgrade tool and updated my Motorola Defy to Froyo (French firmware). Before the update, when I held the Q key on the Swype keyboard, many languages options were offered, ...
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How to backup Swype personal dictionary?
How do I backup my Swype personal dictionary ?
I Googled and found a thread on the Swype forums: Backing up and restoring your user dictionary (ROOT USERS ONLY)
I followed the exact procedure but ...
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Using Swype, or a Swype-like keyboard, is there a way to type without lifting my finger up?
Swype is great, but I feel like it could be even faster/more fluid if you just dragged your finger over the space bar/performed some other gesture to insert a space between words, rather than having ...
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Swype keyboard turns into a black area
Every day or two, my swype keyboard turns into a black area. There are no keys or anything. Just a black area, and I have to change input mode to samsung keyboard and then back to Swype to get it ...
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Can Swype be downloaded from a PC and transfered to the phone by a USB cable?
I'm trying to download the Swype installer to my PC so I can transfer it to my phone without using my data plan. When I go to the website and try to download the installer without registering I get ...
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Is it possible to use two dictionaries at the same time in swype?
I type in two languages regularly - depends on who I communicate with, in perhaps 60:40 or 70:30 ratio. Sometimes I even use words from both languages in the same text. Both languages are supported by ...
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How do you remove words from Swype's dictionary?
I know how to remove words from Swype's user dictionary. I want to know how to remove words from Swype's built-in dictionary. I get very frustrated with all these random words that I know I'll never ...
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Swype dictionary keeps getting deleted
Every few weeks, when I go to type something, I find that the Swype dictionary has been deleted (or at least can't be accessed) for no apparent reason. This kills the 2 benefits of Swype: typing ...
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Swype keyboard not swyping
Yesterday I installed Swype Keyboard to replace SlideIT. At first Swype was working but today it only lets me press the keys and not drag my finger. I think I briefly saw a message saying "dragging is ...
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Is there a way to make the Swype keyboard (or any other) auto-switch back to the alphabetic keyset when I enter a punctuation mark?
The question line pretty much says it all. Using the Swype keyboard (Galaxy Nexus, Jellybean, Swype 1.3.1.9410), is there some way/plugin/hack to make the keyset automatically switch back to the ...
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How do you set the swype keyboard to delete the entire word when the delete button is held down?
Older version did this but now it only happens to the first word. "If I have a sentence like this" and wanted to delete all the way to "If I" I could have held down the delete key and after a second ...
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Swype Beta v1.3.1.9274 [closed]
I was just prompted to update my Swype Beta to version v1.3.1.9274 which I did. During the process, I was reassured that I won't be losing any of my data.
However, upon completion of the ...
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Entering a backtick with the Swype keyboard
I have a Samsung Galaxy S and use the Swype keyboard by default (OK, I'm addicted to it). Using Swype, I can't find the backtick character, `, which limits my ability to answer questions or add ...
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Swype flashing on and off
I just upgraded my Samsung Galaxy SII phone, unlocked from Gingerbread to stock ICS (ver 4.0.3), and I think it looks cool in many aspects. One thing I am getting annoyed with though is the Swype. I ...
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Word Suggestions not working after ICS on AT&T Galaxy S 2
I recently updated to ICS on my AT&T Galaxy S 2 but since then the word suggestions has been working intermittently even though it is turned on while using Swype keyboard. Is anyone else facing ...
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Does Swype have custom auto replace?
I love how Swype works but there are a few rather long phrases that I need to enter quite often, and wish I could enter faster, such as my email. I know the user dictionary will let me add custom ...
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Where does swype store the user dictionary?
Does anyone know where Swype stores the user dictionary? I wasn't careful enough at the outset and now it prefers "Amanfa" to "Amanda" which is hugely annoying. I haven't been able to delete it. I'd ...
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Does Swype Beta collects typed passwords?
Their FAQ doesn't mention this, but when I enable Swype on my Galaxy S2, I get a notification warning me that it can collect all info, including credit card numbers and passwords.
Does it collect ...
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Personal Dictionaries
I use swype beta on my galaxy nexus (ICS). When I type some word that is not in the dictionary, swype prompts me to add the word to its "personal dictionary". However, even after I go along with that, ...
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Is there a UK English dictionary for the Swype keyboard?
I've just signed up for Swype beta but there's no option I can see for an UK English keyboard, which means I get incorrect :¬) spellings for 'colour', 'neighbour', 'favourite' etc.
Anyone know if ...
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Help controlling the cursor in swype?
I've got swype pre-installed on my Epic4G, and after a recent update (which also introduced an exasperating auto correction "feature") I'm finding that my cursor won't stay put -- it pops to the end ...
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Any reason why Swype isn't in Play Store? [closed]
Have developers of Swype keyboard ever told anywhere why they haven't added their app in Play Store yet? As Play Store is easiest way of installing and updating apps, it'd be nice..
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Can I use arrow keys?
I've got a Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-I9100 running Android 2.3.5.
I love the "Swype" keyboard except I really want arrow keys. Is there please a way to add them or switch them on?
(Background)
I know I ...
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How do I update Swype 2.28.70 on LG running Froyo? [closed]
I would like to get a Voice button on my phone and I saw that newer versions of Swype have the Voice button built in. When I switch input methods, the Froyo/Android keyboard has the voice button.
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Swype for Kindle Fire?
Now that the latest update has been pushed, is there a way to install Swype on the Kindle Fire without rooting it?
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Automatic Input Method Change on Samsung Galaxy Tab
The tab frequently attempts to change input method from Swype to keyboard dock. I don't own a keyboard dock. How do I stop this? Can't find it in the Settings.
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How can I install swype on HTC Wildfire S?
I have an HTC Wildfire S and want to install Swype.
I understand from a bit of searching that I need to download it.
When I search for "swype" in the marketplace there are dozens of results which ...
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How do I disable the Swype button I see in the virtual keyboard?
On my Samsung Galaxy Next, I enabled the Swype mode, but I don't find anymore where I enabled it, and where I can disable it.
I tried with the "Language and keyboard" settings, but I find only the ...
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3.2 update causes strange swype problem
I own a galaxy tab 10.1. After updating to honeycomb 3.2, I have noticed the following problem whenever trying to use the swype keyboard in the url bar of the stock browser:
After having written any ...
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Where are the settings for stock swype?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S from Sprint that has Swype pre installed. The latest OS update included some changes to Swype that are making me completely insane. The biggest issue is that it auto-corrects ...
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Quickly switch input methods (swype->other)
I'd like to be able to switch from Swype to Hacker Keyboard from within programs, especially ConnectBot and TerminalEmulator. Hacker Keyboard comes with a shortcut to switch to others, but Swype ...
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Is there any way to get Swype on my Moto Droid?
Is there anyway to get Swype from outside the Market? Its not available there, and I see its already running on Droid X, so I was thinking it'd probably work on Droid as well.
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How to type a question mark without using the shift key in Swype?
One of the reasons Swype is so great is, of course, that I can write very fast no matter how lenghty is a word. But whenever I have to use a question mark, or an exclamation, I have to hit the shift ...
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“Parse error” when updating swype
When I try to update the swype beta via the Swype Installer app, it starts downloading the Swype Installer, but then I get the error message "Parse error".
I tried downloading a new Swype Installer ...
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is there a less cluttered version of the Swype keyboard?
I am new to Android. I really like the Swype keyboard but wish I could remove certain keys on the bottom row (e.g. SYM, the "EN" language button, etc) so that the keyboard is less cluttered.
Is this ...
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Swype installed but does nothing
I downloaded and installed swype on my HTC Droid incredible 2. I went to settings > keyboard > text settings and checked swype. Now when I use my keyboard I draw across the letters and nothing ...
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Prevent word from being added to the dictionary
I have a Samsung Galaxy S. My understanding is that pressing space after manually entering a word will add that word to the dictionary. How do I prevent this from happening?
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I keep losing my Swype keyboard
I'm running CM6 on a Motorola Droid.
Every now and then (at least once a day), my keyboard will revert from Swype back to the Stock Android Keyboard and I have switch back to the Swype keyboard to be ...
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Can I customise (limit, reorder) Swype language choices?
I regularly use three languages in swype. I can switch between them by long-pressing on Q, but they happen to be inconveniently spread across the list (one near the top, one in the middle, and one ...
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Can I get Swype on my Thunderbolt
I am trying to install swype (by going to their page and entering my e-mail) on my thunderbolt. But the e-mail I get from them won't show the install link. Is there another way?
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Is there an easier way to update Swype?
I currently have the Swype beta installed on my EVO - not the pre-installed one that comes with the newer updates, the actual beta from their site. I noticed yesterday that if I launch the Swype ...
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How can I make the Swype keyboard type “I” when I press “i”, now it types “ki”?
I am using the Swype keyboard preloaded on my at&t Captivate (Samsung Galaxy S) phone and I like it a lot. My only problem is that when I try to write I I'm used to just pressing i and letting the ...
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Is it possible to move the keyboard to the top of the screen?
One of the biggest advantages to the Swype keyboard is the ability to effectively type with only one hand. However this dosent work very well since the keyboard is at the bottom of the screen. Is ...
