[Q] Different keyboard?

pau-pau123 · Mar 18, 2012

hey guys,

i'm new to the TPT and i do like it a lot so far. root went well and bloatware is down. since there are so many apps that are device specific, i was curious if there are any different soft keyboard apps that you could recommend. on the SGS2 i am using swype, so when i switch devices, i'm somehow missing that a little.

possible to install other keys and if so, anything to recommend? maybe even something for the stylus? (i figure that either my handwriting sucks, or the detection for regular writing just sucks)

sorry for beginners questions, but i couldn't find anything about it yet ..

toenail_flicker · Mar 18, 2012

I tried several and settled on SwiftKey Tablet X. Works best for me.

rangercaptain · Mar 19, 2012

I use Thumb Keyboard. It has a split design and has numbers and arrows. It works good with this wide fellow.

toenail_flicker · Mar 19, 2012

I use it on my phone, but was disappointed that it didn't translate well to tablet, for me.

mandrsn1 · Mar 19, 2012

I use Swype and like it a lot

gallahad2000 · Mar 19, 2012

I use FlexT9, it does swype as well as dictation and some other nifty stuff.

xrscyr · Mar 20, 2012

Swift Key tablet version is my favorite, not to much of a fan of Swype but thats just my personal preference. its either stock android or swift key

Dueces99 · Mar 22, 2012

If you like the full keyboard like I do, i recommend the Hacker's Keyboard. Not exactly sure why its called that but it uses a full QWERTY keyboard with arrow keys. Another is the Logitech Keyboard (still in beta but I havent had any issues) that has a full QWERTY that also you can swipe across the keyboard to show another keyboard that doubles as a technical keyboard or calculator.

If you like lots of buttons, is more open to customizing (button row/column height/width adjustments), either one would work great.

Duece

protetype · Mar 29, 2012

rangercaptain said:
I use Thumb Keyboard. It has a split design and has numbers and arrows. It works good with this wide fellow.

I prefer Thumb Keyboard too. I like that you can choose different themes for it. And for the most part, the themes they offer match a lot of flashable themes/roms for different devices.

Temetka · Mar 30, 2012

Dueces99 said:
If you like the full keyboard like I do, i recommend the Hacker's Keyboard. Not exactly sure why its called that but it uses a full QWERTY keyboard with arrow keys. Another is the Logitech Keyboard (still in beta but I havent had any issues) that has a full QWERTY that also you can swipe across the keyboard to show another keyboard that doubles as a technical keyboard or calculator.

If you like lots of buttons, is more open to customizing (button row/column height/width adjustments), either one would work great.

Duece

+1 for Hacker's Keyboard. I usually use my tablet in the folio case so I have a nice hardware keyboard. However there have been plenty of times where I have had it out of the folio and been editing a document or posting on a forum and the hackers keyboard has come in extremely handy. It would be something I was willing to spend money on, but since it is free, it's an even better deal.

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mcreal · Apr 7, 2012

Hackers Keyboard ist the best, it is for free you can use 5 row style (numbers and letters) and you can download different languages for auto correctur.

Tchitcherine · Apr 28, 2012

In portrait mode I usually use Swype, which is great even at 10inch!
In landscape mode and for things like SSH/Terminal, I use Hacker's Keyboard, which feels almost like the real thing

coydroid · Apr 28, 2012

Dueces beat me to it. HACKERS KEYBOARD for the closest simulation of a desktop keyboard (I've) found so far. Not only are the keys big and bold, perhaps more importantly they are scalable (as is the entire keyboard).

coydroid

Juzm · Jul 26, 2012

SwiftKey Tablet X for me as I use SwiftKey 3 on my SGS3 and I just can't go back to anything else anymore...I might have to give this hacker's keyboard a crack though, thanks for the suggestion.

MaxBuck · Jul 26, 2012

For those who like Swype, I strongly recommend the TouchPal keyboard. Its implementation of the swype input method is terrific.

DeucesAx · Oct 29, 2012

MaxBuck said:
For those who like Swype, I strongly recommend the TouchPal keyboard. Its implementation of the swype input method is terrific.

I was just looking for a way to get the stock swype like keyboard back after installing cm 10.
Touchpal is even better!

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jerryatherton · Dec 21, 2012

keyboard

I use Jelly Bean keyboard Pro, has a lot of options but no swyping

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I use Jelly Bean keyboard Pro, has a lot of options but no swyping

Kryzyss · Dec 22, 2012

I use original JB 4.1.2 keyboard, it's good but when I want to use thumb the Thumb Keyboard is invaluable

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