[Android 1.5+] Ultra Keyboard - v7.4.3 - 1/31/2014

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binarybulge

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6.2.5:
General:
· Re-enabled ARMv7 optimizations.
Suggestions:
· Fixed "Show Suggestions" setting.
Tool Bar:
· Fixed button click area issues.
Tracing:
· Fixed serious crash bug.
· Fixed shift key jitter while tracing words.
· Fixed issue where the trace path was being shown incorrectly.
Typing:
· "Auto-space" (space after selected suggestion) and "Correct Punctuation" (period on double-space) now work when suggestions are disabled.
· Enabling tap mode no longer clobbers the previous text.
 
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nantax

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Code:
6.2.5:
 General:
 · Re-enabled ARMv7 optimizations.

Indeed! I can feel the "lightness" of the app now. Everything works for me now and it generally feels light and snappy.

Only thing I noticed is the file size increase to 600kb something. I wonder what the file size increase is all about.

Cool keyboard from cool devs. :)
 

binarybulge

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6.2.5:
 General:
 · Re-enabled ARMv7 optimizations.

Indeed! I can feel the "lightness" of the app now. Everything works for me now and it generally feels light and snappy.

Only thing I noticed is the file size increase to 600kb something. I wonder what the file size increase is all about.

Cool keyboard from cool devs. :)

The native code has to be recompiled into a dynamic library (.so) for each supported architecture. It supports 3: armeabi, armeabi-v7a, and x86. Adding the ARMv7 optimizations back meant adding that extra .so.

Thanks. :)
 

binarybulge

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6.2.6:
New:
· Modified v7 theme.
· Added "On Indicator" to themes.
Fixed:
· Various memory leaks.
· Got force-close when starting keyboard from landscape.
· Typing quickly would sometimes clobber previous text.
· A race condition while tracing sometimes caused A) a crash, or B) an incorrect trail.
· Deleting previous words wouldn't always clear the suggestion bar.
· Click to copy device ID in general settings caused force close for certain devices.
· Notification icon wasn't working correctly.
 

binarybulge

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6.2.7:
Added:
· Full-screen editor scroll arrows.
Changed:
· Suggestions are no longer shown for words starting with digits by default (can be changed in settings).
Fixed:
· After switching from and back to Ultra, settings changes wouldn't update.
· Tool bar select button didn't work in full screen mode.
· Full-screen editor hint text wasn't properly aligned when zoomed.
 
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You are one busy developer. I'd give you two thumbs up but they are way too busy using your fantastic keyboard. :)

Keep up the good work!
 
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danbest82

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great keyboard

Great keyboard. I've been using it for quite some time now. The prediction engine is great. The blacklist feature is a good idea. The only problem I've been having is that the blacklist, even though my words are in it, stops working. It still allows the words I blacklisted to be available as first choice. I'm using an HTC incredible running miui 1.12.9(android 2.3.7) with ultra keyboard 6.2.7. Is there an option to force the blacklist to work? Thanks. Keep up the great work.

PS I used to have high Ram usage but that has been solved. The keyboard is alot more smooth now. Thanks for that!
 
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fabrizio21

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Keyboard layout

HI, your keyboard is the best in the market, but i have a little problem when i add a word to black list , it is always in the prediction bar. Can you solve this? Can you change the size of the function keys and of the apostrophe keys in compact layout and make bigger the keys with letters, like htc ime? Bye thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english....
 

danbest82

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blacklist prob not only one

I'm glad I'm not the only one. That means it's not something I did and more than likely it'll get fixed soon. Once the blacklist prob is fix this will be the best keyboard on the market. It seems the price has gone down since I bought it too....
 

binarybulge

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Updated to 6.3.


General:
· Fixed various crashes.
· Fixed status icon size issues.
Themes:
· Updated the v7 theme (thicker keys; color tweaks; Ubuntu font).
· Added a dark variation on the v7 theme (now the default).
Suggestions:
· Added ability to change the fonts.
· Fixed problems with word layout/positioning.
· Fixed vertical scrolling not working.
Keyboard:
· Improved camera overlay.
Keys:
· Aligned secondary characters to the right.
· Fixed text positioning issues.
· Optimized graphics routines.
 

DMax99

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Updated to 6.3.


General:
· Fixed various crashes.
· Fixed status icon size issues.
Themes:
· Updated the v7 theme (thicker keys; color tweaks; Ubuntu font).
· Added a dark variation on the v7 theme (now the default).
Suggestions:
· Added ability to change the fonts.
· Fixed problems with word layout/positioning.
· Fixed vertical scrolling not working.
Keyboard:
· Improved camera overlay.
Keys:
· Aligned secondary characters to the right.
· Fixed text positioning issues.
· Optimized graphics routines.

I have crash problem with Dolphin HD and ISC...has this version been updated to deal with these crash problems?

cheers!

ps. this is my favourite keyboard! good Job!
 

binarybulge

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I have crash problem with Dolphin HD and ISC...has this version been updated to deal with these crash problems?

cheers!

ps. this is my favourite keyboard! good Job!

I will double check but I believe so. I got confirmation from someone with a similar setup that their problems with crashing went away. I think it was mostly happening in landscape or with adding custom words to the dictionary.
 

DMax99

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I will double check but I believe so. I got confirmation from someone with a similar setup that their problems with crashing went away. I think it was mostly happening in landscape or with adding custom words to the dictionary.

Yeah....I think the crash problem has gone away now....thanks! Keep up the good work!

Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
 

fabrizio21

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I will double check but I believe so. I got confirmation from someone with a similar setup that their problems with crashing went away. I think it was mostly happening in landscape or with adding custom words to the dictionary.

I have the same problem with two phones, the keyboard don't run and go in Force close When i add a word in the dictionary or add a replacement. Please fix this Thanks
 

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    ABOUT

    ULTRA KEYBOARD has many features designed to give you a better Android keyboard experience.

    Only $2.49 on Google Play! There is a free (48 hour) demo available.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.binarybulge.android.apps.keyboard.full

    Look for us on AndroidPIT too, if you prefer (they accept PayPal!).
    http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/market/apps/app/com.binarybulge.android.apps.keyboard.full

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    FEATURES

    Choose your favorite way to type.
    Touch-type like usual, or combine adjacent keys into COMPACT KEYS so they're easier to press. Slide your finger over words using WORD TRACING (instead of touching each individual letter).

    The SUGGESTION BAR is smart and easy to use.
    Choose words with just one swipe, even if they're not visible at first. A built-in English LANGUAGE DICTIONARY is included (and many other languages are available for download). Add new words to your personal CUSTOM DICTIONARY. BLACK LIST words you don't want to show up anymore.

    Use WORD REPLACEMENTS to automatically expand abbreviations.
    Tired of always typing "be right there"? Try "brt". You can even create your own.

    The TOOL BAR provides a ton of functionality in a small amount of space.
    You can scroll, drag, or flick through the available buttons.

    Use SPEECH-TO-TEXT to transform your spoken words into text.

    TRANSLATE your text to dozens of different languages.

    CUT, COPY, and PASTE with a built-in CLIPBOARD.
    Text you copy is saved so you can access it later. Remove anything you don't want to keep.

    FULL-SCREEN MODE provides TEXT SELECTION HANDLES and a MAGNIFIER.
    Accurately select portions of text to edit or copy.

    The CHARACTER MAP makes more Unicode characters accessible.
    Set up your own list of favorites for easy access. Includes Emoji on Android 4.1 devices.

    Use the CAMERA OVERLAY* to see where you're going.
    Watch what's in front of you while you type on the go. (* Android 2.3 or newer only.)

    Create custom ACTIONS triggered by GESTURES or device buttons.
    Want to swipe left to delete the previous word? Want your device's search button to activate the camera overlay? Do all this and more.

    A DYNAMIC UI means you can customize the keyboard so it's perfect for you.
    Are the keys too tall for your liking? Make them shorter. Don't like the ARROW KEYS? Hide them. Many things can be tweaked directly from the tool bar.

    Change the keyboard's look with downloadable THEMES.
    You can use the built-in THEME EDITOR to create your own themes, or customize existing themes with your chosen fonts and colors. You can even use themes designed for other keyboards!

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    CHANGE LOG



    7.4.3 (1/31/2014)
    Fixes:
    • Crashes involving the clipboard feature
    • Lag when updating the suggestion bar
    • Activity stack state issues when visiting settings/help from keyboard/tool bar

    7.4.2 (1/30/2014)
    Fixes:
    • Regression preventing lock screens from working
    • Problems with new word list interface
    • Clipboard tool wasn't honoring max entry setting

    7.4 (1/29/2014)

    Additions:
    • Customizable actions for long pressing modifier keys
    • Show the current dictionary on the space bar when multiple dictionaries are installed
    • A Done button in the full-screen editor
    Improvements:
    • New interface for word lists (custom dictionary, replacements, clipboard entries, black list)
    • Made tool bar smoother and more predictable
    • The original suggestions are restored when undoing a selected traced word
    • Made it easier to cancel popup keyboards by dragging away from them
    • Only made certain dialogs transparent (the tool bar's Themes button for example)
    Fixes:
    • Palette overlay in color picker didn't work
    • Character Map font color was wrong for light themes
    • The Done button didn't always dismiss the keyboard
    • Fixed crashes

    7.3 (1/8/2014)

    Additions:
    • "Character Map" feature (with Emoji for 4.1+ devices)
    • "Show Watermark" setting
    Fixes:
    • Improved word tracing
    • Suggestion bar location was too low on 4.4 tablets
    • Couldn't always type in URL fields after tracing a word
    • Backspace didn't always work with selected text on 4.1+
    • Couldn't undo word corrections in some instances
    • Disabling "Typing->Capitalize Sentences" didn't work
    • Shift key wasn't always being updated after turning screen back on
    • Jumpy tool bar popup text
    • Fixed crashes on older versions of Android

    7.2.1 (10/15/2013)

    Suggestions:
    • Cursor position was sometimes incorrect when correcting existing words
    • Non-lowercase blacklisted words didn't persist
    Typing:
    • Backspace deleted recently pasted text even after typing
    Keys:
    • Previews could get stuck if keys were pressed as the keyboard was closing
    • Enter key long-press "take the default action" didn't work correctly
    Tool Bar:
    • Position wasn't saved after a scroll
    • Emotes didn't show properly on certain versions of Android
    Full-screen:
    • Cursor handles/magnifier could get stuck showing after leaving full-screen
    • Sentence capitalization didn't always work
    • Editor text didn't always get cleared when sending messages
    Other:
    • Forced status bar to be shown when the keyboard is showing (avoids positioning issues)
    • Added direct app links to Facebook and Twitter profiles

    7.2 (10/10/2013)

    Suggestions:
    • Improved accuracy and speed (especially while tracing)
    • Undoing a suggestion sometimes mangled the text
    • Backspace deleted too many characters at times
    • Expanding the bar no longer steals focus from the current app
    Typing:
    • Fixed capitals and symbols for shell/remote access apps
    • Prevented arrow keys from being triggered while typing
    • Improved popup key animations
    Enter Key:
    • Fixed "Take the default action" behavior
    • Line break wasn't working on Android 4.3
    Other:
    • Added "General->Show Automatically" setting
    • Worked around Android 4.3 clipboard crash
    • Popups (key previews, magnifiers, cursor handles) could get stuck on-screen
    • Tool bar item text size was too small for certain screen sizes
    • Increased heap size for extra-high-resolution screens
    • Crash fixes

    7.1.1 (9/19/2013)

    Fixes:
    • Enter key regressions (can't get past security/password lock; "Insert Line Break" broken)
    • Various crashes

    7.1 (9/16/2013)

    Additions:
    • Any selected text can be shifted
    • "Show/Hide Suggestions" action
    • Hidden characters on dedicated digit keys
    • Set default menu action to "none"
    • Theme names up to 32 characters
    • Updated key sounds
    Fixes:
    • Editor button issues
    • Suggestions close when toggling full-screen mode
    • Compact popup keys close incorrectly
    • Compact alpha layout issues
    • Suggestion text size for small bar heights
    • Selected theme not migrated from demo
    • Inconsistencies in settings

    7.0.1 (9/1/2013)

    Fixes:
    • Issue deleting characters on Galaxy devices
    • Various crashes

    7.0 (9/1/2013)

    Additions:
    • Full-screen mode
    • New tracing animation
    • Physical key actions
    • Improved camera mode (with front-facing support)
    • New theme styles
    Fixes:
    • Got rid of HUGE memory leak. Memory usage will be much lower now.
    • Many crash fixes.
    • LOTS MORE! Way too many to list here.

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    To be honest, the thing I appreciate about this the most is the fact that you have arrows on the keyboard.
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    Me gusta!
    i think i'll buy it now
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    6.2.3:
    · Fixed native crash issue.
    · Fixed word tracing lag.
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    I like to use forever !!!!! Link ?