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I just updated my Nexus 7 to Jelly-Bean 4.2, and it has the swipe keyboard which is awesome. I want to keep this feature of the stock android keyboard, but with the Dvorak keyboard layout. Is this possible?
I'm NOT looking for a replacement. I like the built in keyboard, I just am wondering if it's possible to change the stock keyboard layout.
Also, if it's easy to switch between Dvorak and qwerty that's preferable :-)
This is supported in stock android.
Settings -> Languages & Input -> Android Keyboard (Settings icon) -> Advanced settings -> Custom input styles -> Add style -> Set Language & Layout
Then to activate this style, go back to the keyboard settings and go to the input languages and uncheck "use system language" then check the languages you want. :-)
I believe it is possible. Choose the layout from SETTINGS > LANGUAGE AND INPUT and the settings button on the side of the ANdroid keyboard.
You might also try long-pressing the SPACE bar on the keyboard.
This page does mention that Jelly Bean has in-built support for DVORAK.
Currently, Settings -> Language and input -> Google keyboard -> Preferences -> Custom input styles
Select language of choice and Dvorak
Then Settings -> Language and input -> Google keyboard -> Languages
Turn of system default
Select English(US) Dvorak or similar
Too bad that there seems to be support for that one US English Dvorak layout only.
I'd find other options such as right-hand / left-hand Dvorak or the German or Swedish Dvorak flavors useful and interesting... But they don't seem to exist natively, even with my 7.0 version.
