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I read this article which says that I can "can install any custom keyboard as the default keyboard on Android". How can I do that? Does it require rooting?

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    No it doesn't require rooting.
    – Matt
    Commented Dec 30, 2010 at 19:50
  • In case somebody is interested in a command-line way, you can refer to my answer here.
    – Firelord ♦
    Commented Feb 12, 2016 at 0:23

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Yes you can. I've used Swype as well as TouchPal Keyboard as alternatives.

Once you install any new keyboard, just go to Settings > Language & Keyboard to set your keyboard/text settings.

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  • None of the links work.
    – Jonny
    Commented Mar 6, 2013 at 2:33
  • Thanks. The question I linked to has been removed, so I removed the link. I fixed the link to Swype and added one to TouchPal.
    – gary
    Commented Mar 6, 2013 at 11:03
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I found that even after changing the setting it didn't use the new keyboard. I had to do a long press in a text field. That showed an option for which input method to use. Once selecting the new keyboard it worked all the time.

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  • +1 I don't recall Swype requiring this, but great point!
    – gary
    Commented Dec 30, 2010 at 20:34
  • It also allows you to switch back if you're having a tough time getting used to the new keyboard.
    – DarthNoodles
    Commented Dec 30, 2010 at 23:33

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